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Published on 00:38 GMT

Lebanese citizen killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon

Beirut - Saba: A Lebanese citizen was killed today, Thursday, in an Israeli drone attack on the town of Deir Siryan in the Marjayoun district of southern Lebanon. The Lebanese National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone targeted a motorcycle in the …

Source: Yemen News Agency SABA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 21, 2025

Aoun says Lebanon committed to implementing disarmament decision

by Naharnet Newsdesk 21 August 2025, 15:46 President Joseph Aoun stressed Thursday that “the decision taken by Cabinet on arms monopoly has been informed to all brotherly and friendly countries and the U.N.” “Lebanon is committed to implementing it in a …

Source: Naharnet - Neutral
Published on 08:56 GMT

Watch: Israeli Military ‘Kills Militant' From Hezbollah’s Elite Radwan Commando Force | Lebanon

The Israel Defence Forces on Aug. 21 said it killed a militant from Hezbollah’s elite Radwan commando force. The militant was said to be operating in the Deir Seryan area in southeastern Lebanon when “killed”. The reported attack came as some armed …

Source: News18 - Center-right
Published on 01:38 GMT

Lebanon to begin disarming Palestinian factions in refugee camps, gov't committee says

The process of disarming the Palestinian factions in refugee camps in Lebanon has begun, Ramez Dimashkieh, the chairman of the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee, announced on Thursday. The process will be carried out in a gradual manner and in full …

Source: Haaretz - Left-wing
Published on Aug 21, 2025

Oman, Lebanon discuss boosting trade and investment ties

MUSCAT: Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, held a video conference on Thursday with Dr Amer Bisat, Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade. The meeting focused on strengthening trade and investment …

Source: Oman Observer - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 21, 2025

Lebanon Starts Disarmament Of Palestinian Factions In Refugee Camps

Home west asia Palestine Lebanon Starts Disarmament Of Palestinian Factions In Refugee Camps The planned disarmament started with the handover of weapons on Thursday from the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut to the Lebanese army. Lebanon announced on …

Source: StratNews Global - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 21, 2025

Palestinian camps in Lebanon to start disarming today

by Naharnet Newsdesk 21 August 2025, 16:44 Armed Palestinian groups in Lebanese refugee camps will start handing over their weapons to the authorities on Thursday, a joint committee said, following a deal reached in May. "Today marks the beginning of …

Source: Naharnet - Neutral
Published on 07:49 GMT

Fuel prices in Lebanon slightly drop

On Friday, August 22, 2025, the price of 95 and 98 octane fuel slightly decreased by LBP 3,000, while that of diesel remained dropped by LBP 13,000, and gas remained unchanged. The current prices for hydrocarbon derivatives are as follows: - Gasoline 95 …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending
Published on 06:59 GMT

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli enemy targeted prefabricated house in Maroun Al-Ras town overnight ...

Source: Al Manar - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 21, 2025

Cornwall-Lebanon school board authorizes construction of veterans memorial as part of building project

When: Cornwall-Lebanon school board meeting, Aug. 18. What happened: The board ratified a contract with Weaver Memorials to design and install a veterans memorial as part of the Falcon Connector project. The Falcon Connector is a building housing 22 …

Source: Lancaster Online - Pennsylvania - Pending