Source: L'Orient Today
Security & Justice
Israel's Army Warns Lebanese Residents Against Returning to Southern Villages
Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee released an urgent statement on X, cautioning residents of Lebanon against traveling south to specific villages and their surrounding areas until further notice. The prohibited locations include Shebaa, Habbariyeh, Marjaayoun, Arnoun, Yohmor, Qantara, Chaqra, Baraachit, Yater, and Mansouri.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets Across Lebanon in Wake of Mortar Attack
Israeli fighter jets launched a series of airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday night, targeting Hezbollah operatives, rocket launchers, and infrastructure in response to a mortar attack by the group on the Mount Dov area earlier in the day.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Opinion
As Lebanon’s Battlefield Closes, Syria’s Reignites. Why Is Turkey Opening Aleppo Front Now?
Syrian opposition group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and armed factions supported by Turkey launched a surprise offensive in northwestern Syria, making significant advances toward Aleppo - the country’s second-largest city. This development marks the first frontline shift dividing Syria’s “three mini-states” in nearly five years and comes after an Israeli warning to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
What Is Next for Hezbollah in Lebanon?
Lebanon is taking a cautious sigh of relief as the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel stands on shaky ground.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Sports
Liverpool Star Showed True Colours with Message to Real Madrid Ace After Mo Salah Incident
Harvey Elliott once refused an opportunity to meet ex-Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos, out of respect for Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Haaland Faces Possible Prison Time in Switzerland
In an unexpected turn of events, Erling Haaland, the star of Manchester City, could face a day in prison in Switzerland over an unpaid fine of just 60 Swiss francs (approximately 65 dollars).
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Thursday 13 January 2022 10:08:48
Fuel Prices Rise for the Second Time in a Week
New fuel prices announced by the Energy Ministry on Thursday morning show an increase in the cost of gasoline, diesel and cooking gas for the second time in a week.
Here’s what we know:
• The prices of 20 liters of 95-octane and 98-octane of gasoline rose by LL3,000, reaching LL377,800 and LL390,600 respectively.
• The price of diesel fuel rose by LL16,600 reaching LL410,000. The price of a tank of household cooking gas rose by LL14,000 and now costs LL 359,500.
• George Brax, a spokesperson for gas station owners, attributed the price increase to the devaluation of the lira against the US dollar this week. He claimed importers are paying LL32,187 for each US dollar, in comparison to the LL30,837 they paid on Monday.
