Source: LBC
Security & Justice
U.S. Official: Israel, Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire in Lebanon
Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire beginning at 4 p.m. (1300 GMT) on Friday, a U.S. official said, after an escalation in hostilities in Lebanon sorely tested the U.S.-Iranian interim deal to end the wider Middle East conflict.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Lebanon Detains Suspect Accused of Importing Equipment for Hezbollah Drone Production
Lebanese authorities have detained a Lebanese national at the request of French judicial authorities on suspicion of importing electrical equipment from France for Hezbollah, allegedly for use in military activities, particularly the manufacture of drones.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Opinion
The ‘Great Settlement’: Trump’s Financial Heist, Iran’s Strategic Heist
Donald Trump delayed when decisive action was required. He retreated from pressure points that gave Washington leverage. He weakened American bargaining power before securing American objectives. He personalized one of the most consequential confrontations in the Middle East and transformed it into a succession of contradictory declarations, shifting positions, and improvised negotiations.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
‘Fear’ of the Bad Has Led Lebanon to the Worse
The new era, symbolized by President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, arrived with an agenda unlike anything Lebanon has known for more than a quarter of a century. The era of the catastrophic “people, army, and resistance” trilogy has ended. The Iranian regime, through its local proxy, forcibly dragging Lebanon into the Gaza “support war” has drawn the contours of this agenda: the legitimate authorities must monopolize “violence,” thereby restoring its status as the sole reference point, and with it restoring the state capable of protecting its people and its land.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Sports
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
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Friday 13 October 2023 13:12:44
TotalEnergies Halts Drilling in Block 9 After Finding Only Water
LBCI sources confirmed that TotalEnergies informed the Ministry of Energy and the Lebanese Petroleum Administration that drilling in the well in Block 9 has concluded after reaching a depth of 3,900 meters below sea level, finding only water.
Therefore, there is no benefit in continuing drilling to a depth of 4,200 meters.
The Minister of Energy, members of the Lebanese Petroleum Administration, and representatives from TotalEnergies are preparing to head to the drilling platform, and it is expected that TotalEnergies will issue a statement regarding the preliminary results.