Which Lebanese MP Has a Female Bodyguard?

LBCI aired a report on International Women's Day featuring Siham Al Kassir, a Lebanese woman who works as a professional bodyguard and personal trainer. Al Kassir won the title of "Strongest Woman in the Arab World" in 2024 and owns her own gym, SeeSaw. Notably, Al Kassir also serves as a bodyguard for one of the Lebanese MPs, though her interview did not specify who . Siham has built an all-female security team and aspires…

70 Killed & 199 Injured in Traffic Accidents in 2025

Since the beginning of 2025, at least 70 people have been killed in 144 traffic accidents across Lebanon, according to YASA. In addition to that, 199 people have been injured. The roads in Lebanon are becoming deadlier every year, yet there seems to be no one taking action to stop reckless drivers from putting their lives—and the lives of others—at risk on the highways. What's even more troubling is when people seem more interested in…
Critiques

New Information Minister Dr. Paul Morcos Should Drop The Proposed Media Law

1 month ago
I am not sure why we still have a Ministry of Information, and I truly believe that the first reform needed for any future government is abolishing this ministry. But until then, we have a ...
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Why is the Central Bank Buying Armored Cars?

1 month ago
Lebanese journalist Ghada Eid shared a document showing that the BDL purchased armored cars in November 2024, worth roughly $600,000 USD. Armored cars are typically purchased to transport money, but one has to question the ...
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Smuggling & Bribery Still Rampant at Beirut Port

1 month ago
You’d think that after the 2020 Beirut explosion, the situation at the Beirut port would be under control and that competent people would now be in charge, but the reality is far from it. Smuggling ...
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It’s Time for an Overhaul of the Lebanese Finance Ministry

1 month ago
Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam hasn’t been able to form a cabinet yet due to disputes between the various political factions over few key ministries, including the finance ministry which was held in the past decade ...
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Lebanese Southerners Return to Destroyed Houses & Villages

1 month ago
Hundreds of displaced Lebanese families accompanied by the Lebanese Army tried to return to their villages in the South, only to find scenes of massive destruction, villages laid to waste and Israeli troops still positioned ...
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Lebanon Withdrew its Request To Investigate Issam Abdallah’s Murder

4 months ago
Almost a year after killing Lebanese video journalist Issam Abdallah and injuring other journalists near Alma al Chaab, the Israeli army struck yesterday a media guest house in Hasbaya and killed three journalists as they ...
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Will The Paris Conference Do Lebanon Any Good?

4 months ago
Over 1 billion dollars were pledged in humanitarian and military support for Lebanon at the Paris conference yesterday, including $200 million dollars for the security forces. The US pledged to provide $300 million, France and ...
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Rabweh Forest Fires Have Been Raging For 4 Days Now!

4 months ago
It’s October and once again forest fires are raging and the Civil Defence are not properly equipped to contain them. The Rabweh fire has been ongoing for four days now and the rough terrain is ...
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