LEBANON

Lebanon condemns malicious report from Saudi media

Published on: August 10, 2021
10:56

Beirut, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Lebanon on Tuesday condemned a report from Saudi digital newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat on an alleged request by President Michel Aoun to obtain 12 of 24 ministries proposed for the government.

No progress on forming government in Lebanon

Published on: August 9, 2021
07:14

Beirut, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) Two weeks after taking office as Lebanon's prime minister-designate, Najib Mikati on Monday continues with no progress on forming the government due to disagreements with President Michel Aoun on key positions.

Iraqi Resistance ready to defend Lebanon

Published on: August 7, 2021
11:55

Baghdad, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The Iraqi Resistance groups Kataeb Hizbulah and Al Nujaba expressed today their willingness to defend Lebanon in case of an Israeli aggression.

UN concerned about tension between Lebanon and Israel

Published on: August 7, 2021
10:39

Beirut, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, today expressed concern over the exchange of fire between the Arab nation and Israel and the growing tension on the common border.

Lebanon’s prime minister-designate denies resignation

Published on: August 6, 2021
07:40

Beirut, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Lebanon's prime minister-designate Najib Mikati on Friday denied to resign to the position he accepted to form a government and showed optimism about the process, after meeting with President Michel Aoun on Thursday.

Dozens injured during protests in Lebanon

Published on: August 5, 2021
09:28

Beirut, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Red Cross on Thursday reported that dozens of people were injured during a massive rally held on Wednesday on occasion of the first anniversary of Beirut's port blast.

Lebanon offers religious service for victims of explosion

Published on: August 4, 2021
10:40

Beirut, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of people participated today in a religious service held at Saint George Hospital to remember the victims of the explosion in Lebanon's main port.

Lebanon recommended closure of services to remember blast

Published on: August 2, 2021
09:42

Beirut, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) The Union of Owners of Restaurants, Cafeterias, Discotheques and Pastry Shops of Lebanon recommended today the closure of all the establishments next Wednesday on the first anniversary of the explosion in the port of Beirut.

Lebanese power company warns of total blackout in country

Published on: August 1, 2021
08:54

Beirut, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The Electricité du Liban state power company issued a statement warning that in a few days Lebanon may face a total blackout due to lack of fuel, spare parts and necessary maintenance.

Details of the explosion in Lebanon’s main port are released

Published on: July 31, 2021
09:04

Beirut, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The ammonium nitrate that exploded in the port of Beirut was a fifth of the amount discharged at the port terminal in 2013, according to a report published in The Daily Star on Saturday.

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