Caithness aid worker shares stories from Lebanon after ‘terrible war’

Wick man Chris McIvor, who has travelled the globe working in the aid sector, currently for HelpAge International, reflects on the human impact of war Moussa (74) was one of the many internally displaced older people from the war in Lebanon last year. …

Fact Check: Old video from Lebanon goes viral as Ahmedabad crash site

Following the Air India tragedy in Ahmedabad, people on social media have been sharing what they claim show the crash site. One such video is a CCTV clip showing multiple explosions in buildings. Sharing the video on Facebook, one person wrote, “Moments …

Jordan, Syria and Lebanon reopen airspace amid escalating strikes between Israel and Iran

Jordan, Lebanon and Syria reopened their airspace on Saturday after it was closed following missile attacks by Israel on Iran’s nuclear sites on Friday. The announcements came despite Iran and Israel continuing to launch tit-for-tat strikes on Saturday. …

Teenager dead, 3 hospitalized after Lebanon crash

The crash happened at Middle Ridge Drive, where a 2021 Chevrolet pick-up, while turning a corner, hit a tree. A teen was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. LINN COUNTY, Ore. — A teenager was killed, and three other teenagers were hospitalized after …

Watch: Missiles Over Lebanon

Armed fugitive arrested after biting, attempting to gouge Lebanon officer's eye, police say

TAKE PLACE LATER THIS MONTH IN ENFIELD. MAN IS FACING MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER POLICE SAY HE BIT AN OFFICER WHILE HE WAS BEING ARRESTED. THIS HAPPENED THURSDAY NIGHT IN A WALMART PARKING LOT IN WEST LEBANON. POLICE SAY JOSHUA CHAMPNEY WAS WANTED ON MULTIPLE …

Israel mobilises reservists along borders with Lebanon and Syria

The Israeli army said on Saturday it had called up reservists to bolster its forces along the borders with Lebanon and Syria, amid fears of a regional escalation as tensions with Iran reach unprecedented levels. The military said the move was to prepare …

Lebanon’s Armed Forces The Vanguard of a New Sovereign South

Lebanon is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. In a nation often associated with political paralysis and fragmented authority, a new momentum is building, driven by a government that has made national sovereignty a central priority and by a …

In the crossfire: Can Lebanon stay out of the Iran-Israel war?

Report by Edmond Sassine, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi     As drones, rockets, and warplanes traversed Lebanon's skies amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, Lebanese authorities are intensifying political and security efforts …

Lebanon’s Higher Education Crisis: Expert Shortage Threatens Quality Assurance

(The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Al-Fanar Media). Lebanon’s higher education sector, once a beacon of academic excellence in the Middle East, is facing a critical challenge that …