Source: L'Orient Today
Security & Justice
Heikal discusses with U.S. Congress members the updates and challenges facing the army
Army Commander General Rudolf Heikal received U.S. Congress members Darin LaHood and Josh Gottheimer along with an accompanying delegation in his office in Yarzeh, where the latest updates and developments in Lebanon and the region were presented, and ways to overcome the difficulties and challenges facing the army in carrying out its assigned missions were discussed, as well as the missions being carried out by the army across Lebanese territory.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Israeli Golani Brigade Forces Begin Rest Period After Seven Months in Southern Lebanon
Forces from an Israeli military combat team attached to the Golani Brigade are taking a period of rest and recuperation after seven months of operations in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Opinion
Countering Hezbollah’s Reconstruction Politics and the Council for South Lebanon
In recent weeks, U.S. policy toward Lebanon has been narrowly focused on the process of disarming Iran-backed Hezbollah, as called for in the June trilateral framework agreement. Less attention has been paid to postwar reconstruction, another critical element of the agreement. Early indications suggest that Beirut’s current approach to this undertaking could wind up strengthening rather than marginalizing Hezbollah, since the government is apparently relying on the Council for South Lebanon (CSL)—an institution closely associated with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, the head of the Amal Party and Hezbollah’s chief political ally—to manage much of the process.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Seven Years After Crisis, Lebanon's Banks Struggle to Survive
Seven years after Lebanon's financial collapse, its banks are still operating, but they are shadows of a once-flourishing sector that turned the country into a regional banking hub and are struggling to survive the ongoing crisis and rebuild.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Sports
FIFA Chief to Receive Lebanese Citizenship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Tuesday 11 January 2022 09:55:19
Fuel Prices Increase in Lebanon
New fuel prices announced by the Energy Ministry on Tuesday show an increase in the cost of gasoline, diesel and cooking gas.
Here’s what we know:
• The price of 20 liters of 95-octane and 98-octane rose by LL23,400 and LL24,200 reaching LL374,800 and LL387,600 respectively.
• Diesel fuel increased by LL33,000 reaching LL393400. The price of a tank of cooking gas rose by LL26,200 and now costs LL345,500.
• George Brax, a spokesperson for gas station owners, told L’Orient Today that he attributes the price increase to the worldwide increase in fuel prices as well as the devaluation of the Lira against the US dollar, which today reached LL32,000 on the parallel market.
