Source: Kataeb.org
Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike in south Lebanon on Wednesday killed one person, a day after a similar raid killed two despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Defense Minister Michel Menassa took aim at the Cabinet this week over its refusal to approve a pay raise for Lebanese Army personnel, criticizing what he described as chronic neglect of the military even as the government allocates substantial funds to private firms for tasks the army could perform.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Rebuilding economies after conflict is a daunting challenge, especially in the Middle East, where decades of war have left lasting scars on economic structures and societies. Amid a shifting political landscape, a critical window of opportunity has emerged to support post-conflict recovery. International financial assistance will be crucial, yet the key question remains: how can reconstruction efforts and implementing policies deliver sustained economic performance and improve people’s lives? The high cost of inaction not only increases the risk of reverting to instability but also erodes the confidence of both international and regional stakeholders. Genuine recovery requires more than short-term financial injections; it demands a comprehensive approach that focuses on rebuilding institutions, implementing long-term reforms and fostering economic resilience.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
As Lebanon faces up to its broken finances, neglected infrastructure and postwar reconstruction, the appointment of Karim Souaid as the new central bank governor marks an important step toward economic recovery.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday’s match complaining of mistakes against the club.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Thursday 18 January 2024 15:46:09
European traders indicated on Thursday that they suspect the Lebanese government has procured around 72,000 tons of wheat flour in a recent tender, and the entire quantity is anticipated to be sourced from Ukraine.
The wheat was urgently required for prompt delivery to Beirut.
The procurement process involved 30,000 tons at an estimated rate of $250.50 per ton, excluding unloading expenses and encompassing cost and shipping, with shipment scheduled between January 20th and February 15th.
Furthermore, ten thousand tons were purchased for $252.00 per ton, excluding unloading costs and encompassing cost and shipping, for shipment between January 18th and February 15th.
"An additional 32,000 tons were secured at $252.50 per ton for shipment between the fifth and twentieth of February.
Traders mentioned that the financing for the acquisition would be provided by the World Bank as part of its ongoing initiative to purchase wheat to aid Lebanon in its challenging financial situation.
These reports reflect traders' evaluations, and additional details regarding prices and quantities may emerge later."
Don't forget to Follow us on kataeb.org Instagram
CLICK HERE