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…

Outrage Over Teaching of LGBT Families at Jounieh School

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 question is entitled "All kinds of families" and includes same-sex parents, which many consider as immoral and encouraging sexual deviation. The school has issued an official statement today that they're investigating the matter and Judge Joelle Abou Haidar has called…

Who’s Behind Russian President Putin’s Billboards in Beirut?

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 Russian elections while others included quotes praising Putin. It's not clear who's behind this campaign, but Putin is quite "popular", if I may say so, among Pro-Syrian Pro-Iranian political parties in Lebanon, for all the wrong reasons of course. Nevertheless,…
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The Lebanese American University Turns 100

1 week ago
I completed my bachelor degree at the American University of Beirut and my Masters of Business Administration at the Lebanese American University. I’m proud to have graduated from these two prestigious academic institutions, and it’s ...
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Ontario Restaurant Dedicated to Fallen Lebanese-Canadian Trooper Marc Diab

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Marc Diab was originally from Ain Ebel South Lebanon before he immigrated to Canada with his family and decided to join the Canadian army. He always dreamt though of opening a restaurant next to his ...
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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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Lebanese Ramy Naouss is Running 110km Barefoot in Dubai

2 weeks ago
Ramy Naouss is a cancer survivor and an influencer who has accomplished amazing feats of physical strength and endurance in the past few years. Last year, he broke a Guinness World Record for the longest ...
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