The Catastrophic Health Effects of Diesel Generators in Lebanon

The rate of carcinogenic pollutants in Lebanon's atmosphere has doubled since 2017 according to an AUB study and cancer rates have witnessed an increase of up to 30% since 2016. While there are several factors that might lead to an increase in cancer rates, the ever-growing need for power generators and the misplacement and mismanagement of these generators have played a significant role in making things worse. In Beirut alone, there are close to 8000…

Sister Maya Ziadeh Should Not Be Teaching

A nun was apparently ousted from her teaching role after a controversial speech she gave to students emerged online. In her speech, nun Maya Ziadeh asked her students to pray for families and young men in the South for what they're going through now, which is commendable of course, but she went on to label as traitors all those who do not so or do not agree with what Hezbollah and its militants are doing…
Critiques

Outrage Over Teaching of LGBT Families at Jounieh School

1 week ago
College Central Des Moines, a college located in Jounieh that follows the French system, has angered families after finding out their kids are being taught about LGBT families. A leaked sheet from the school in ...
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Who’s Behind Russian President Putin’s Billboards in Beirut?

1 week ago
Several billboards appeared in Beirut today, mainly in Beirut’s southern suburbs, in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the Russian Presidential elections set to held on March 17th. Some of them promoted the ...
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Did Fairouz Refuse to Perform in Saudi Arabia?

1 week ago
Last year around the same time, rumours spread that Fairouz had turned down an offer to take part in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season and this year we’re hearing again about Fairouz turning down a very ...
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Joke of The Week: Syrian Regime is Complaining about Lebanons’ British-Built Watchtowers

3 weeks ago
The Syrian regime has apparently sent an official letter to the Lebanese government concerning the British-built towers along the border, claiming that they are a “threat to the Syrian National Security”. Somehow, this mediocre and ...
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Public Prosecutor Ghassan Oueidat is Retiring Today From His Post

3 weeks ago
Lebanon’s top prosecutor Ghassan Oueidat has officially left office today following a 5-year tenure from September 2019 to February 2024. Oueidat will leave his post after having reached retirement age, and will be replaced by ...
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What Caused These Massive Explosions in Ghaziyeh Today?

4 weeks ago
Israel launched at least two air strikes today on the coastal town of Ghaziyeh, situated on the southern outskirts of Saida. Israeli media claimed two weapon depots belonging to Hezbollah were hit, but the claim ...
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Jezzine Main Entrance Road Could Collapse Anyday!

1 month ago
The vital road that connects the town of Jezzine South of Lebanon to Saida and surrounding villages is at high risk of collapse. Last Friday, a wall partially collapsed blocking the entrance for a short ...
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Who Ever Said Nabatieh is Not Part of Lebanon?

1 month ago
“Nabatieh is part of Lebanon”, “South Lebanon is part of Lebanon”; I’ve been seeing these slogans all over social media for the past couple of days but I find myself asking who ever said they’re ...
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