Lebanese defense minister survives assassination attempt in Beirut
Lebanese media reported on Thursday that the country’s Defense Minister Maurice Sleem has survived an assassination attempt in Jisr Al Bacha area of Beirut.
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Kuwait bans Barbie film as Lebanon calls for action, citing ‘homosexuality’
Kuwait has announced a ban on the film Barbie in a bid to protect “public ethics and social traditions”. It comes shortly after a Lebanese minister called for barring the movie from cinemas for “promoting homosexuality”.
Lebanon in move to ban Barbie film for ‘promoting homosexuality’
Culture minister asks general security agency to act to prevent screening as anti-LGBT rhetoric ramps upLebanon’s culture minister moved to ban the film Barbie from the country’s cinemas on Wednesday, saying it “promoted homosexuality” and contradicted…
Kuwait warns ties with Lebanon could sour over Beirut port rebuilding
A new row has emerged between Kuwait and Lebanon following Lebanese caretaker Economy Minister’s comments about rebuilding a portion of Beirut’s port.
Lebanon seeks to reassure Persian Gulf states, Europe after travel warnings
Lebanon’s caretaker premier Najib Mikati has stated there was no cause for “concern or panic” about his country’s security situation, after Britain, Germany and Persian Gulf countries issued new travel warnings following the outbreak of violence.
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait urge their citizens to leave Lebanon
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have advised their citizens to leave Lebanese territory and to avoid approaching areas where there have been armed clashes.
Tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah in border region
Lebanese militant group appears to be trying new tactics to test Israel’s resolveTensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah are at their highest level in years after a series of inflammatory incidents on the UN-controlled boundar…
At Least 5 People Killed in a Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon
Rival factions have been fighting for three days, at times with heavy weaponry, in the densely populated Ein al-Hilweh camp in the coastal city of Sidon, south of Beirut.
Six dead as fighting breaks out at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
At least seven injured after violence between Fatah and Islamists in Ain al-Hilweh campAt least six people have been killed after fighting broke out in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp near the southern port city of Sidon, Palestinian officia…
Lebanese navy kicks off maritime Resolute Union drill, with US advisors and new participants
The drill won’t include US naval assets, but American trainers are on hand to advise the Lebanon-led exercise series.