Lebanon

NNA - National News Agency correspondent reported that a hostile drone dropped a sound bomb over the town of Hadatha in south Lebanon.   ====================

NNA - Minister of Information, Dr. Paul Morcos, on Monday received the Algerian Ambassador to Lebanon, Khemissi Arif, in his office at the ministry. The discussion reportedly touched on the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, as well as ways to enhance media cooperation between the two countries.    =================  

NNA - President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, received a letter from U.S. President, Donald Trump, in which Trump expressed his pleasure at welcoming him to the White House on July 21 and praised his leadership of Lebanon at this stage. The letter read: “It was an honor to welcome you to the White House for a truly historic visit- the first by […]

NNA - President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, on Monday received former Progressive Socialist Party leader and former MP Walid Jumblatt, at Baabda Palace this afternoon, accompanied by by his son, Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Teymour Jumblatt, and MP Wael Abou Faour. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the latest developments […]

NNA - The outskirts of the town of Mayfadoun came under intermittent Israeli artillery shelling, our correspondent reported on Monday. NNA correspondent reported that eyewitnesses in the town of Mayfadoun said an Israeli drone was flying over the town before it descended and exploded on the roof of a house on the outskirts of the town.   […]

NNA - Minister of Information Dr. Paul Morcos, on Monday inaugurated a new chapter in the history of “Radio Lebanon” with the launch of audio-visual broadcasting from the station’s studios. This initiative marks the introduction of visual broadcasting to the station’s studios, allowing listeners to watch the live studio proceedings while […]

NNA - The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in partnership with the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services (CEOSS), and with the participation and support of the Presbyterian Church (USA) (PC(USA)), and The United Church of Canada, and the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue […]

 NNA – House Speaker Nabih Berri, on Monday received a delegation from the "Bekaa: Development and Belonging" Gathering, at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain el-Tineh. The delegation comprised Mufti of Zahle and the Bekaa, Dr. Sheikh Ali Al-Ghazawi; Mufti of Baalbek-Hermel, Sheikh Bakr Al-Rifai; Archimandrite Elie Bou Chaaya; Judge Dr. Sheikh […]

NNA - National News Agency correspondent reported that Israeli artillery shelling targeted the outskirts of the town of Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah, coinciding with machine-gun fire toward the town. Israeli artillery shelling also targeted the town of Kounin, coinciding with a massive explosion in the town of Ainatha in the Bint Jbeil district. Enemy […]

NNA - President Joseph Aoun received Justice Minister Adel Nassar, who briefed him on the work of the judiciary at the start of the new judicial year and on progress achieved in the sector, particularly higher productivity levels. Aoun also discussed conditions in the Bekaa in general and the Zahle area in particular with Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of […]

NNA - Through its Executive in Residence model, the program at the Adnan Kassar School of Business brings accomplished business leaders closer to participants and the complex decisions they face. What does an executive with decades of experience need from a classroom? Increasingly, the answer goes beyond frameworks and theory to the judgment that […]

NNA - Kuwait is advancing environmental sustainability as a national development priority, aligning its efforts with Kuwait Vision 2035 and the transition toward a green economy. The government has expanded environmental policies, renewable energy projects and sustainable practices, with the Cabinet following the national long-term roadmap for low-carbon […]

NNA - President Joseph Aoun was briefed by Lebanon’s Ambassador to Brazil Elias Nicola on the development of Lebanese-Brazilian relations, as well as the conditions of the Lebanese community and people of Lebanese descent in Brazil.     ======R.H.

NNA - Vice President of the Higher Islamic Shiite Council Sheikh Ali Al-Khatib received Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon Alaa Moussa at the council’s headquarters in Hazmieh on a farewell visit marking the end of his diplomatic mission. The meeting focused on the outlook for the next phase in Lebanon and the region. Al-Khatib said Lebanon was counting […]

NNA - MP Ibrahim Kanaan filed a complaint with the Public Prosecution following the flooding and landslides that affected the Mkaless area, requesting that responsibility be determined through the investigation. According to the National News Agency headline, the complaint was filed against “anyone shown by the investigation” to bear responsibility […]

NNA - Future Movement Vice President and Hariri Foundation President Bahia Hariri received Monsignor Abdo Abu Kasm, head of the Catholic Information Center, at her residence in Hilaliyeh, Sidon, for talks on general developments as well as educational and social issues. Hariri also met a delegation from the municipality of Jebbine in Tyre district, […]

NNA - The Board of Directors of the Rashid Karami International Fair, under the patronage and in the presence of Economy and Trade Minister Amer Bisat, launched a tender to invest in and redevelop the fair’s hotel, unveiling the project’s terms and participation requirements as part of a broader drive to boost investment, tourism and economic activity […]

NNA - Tannourine Mayor Yasser Nehmeh, accompanied by a delegation of local mukhtars, met Agriculture Minister Nizar Hani as the apple marketing season approaches. According to a statement by the visiting delegation, discussions focused on facilitating the marketing of Tannourine’s apple production through export traders. Following the meeting, the […]

NNA - Israeli enemy drones were seen flying over villages in the Tyre district and along the course of the Litani River.     ======R.H.

NNA - Finance Minister Yassine Jaber signed a draft decree canceling increased fees on imports covered by tariff codes 322 and 522 under Decree 3754 of August 27, 2026, and referred it to the Cabinet General Secretariat. The measure restores previous customs rates for qualifying industrial importers. Jaber said the move aims to lower production costs, […]