Two weeks ago, the Sri Lankan Ambassador met with President Michel Aoun and stated that her country had sent 1675 kilograms of Ceylon tea "for the benefit of those affected by the explosion". However, after several media sources questioned on the whereabouts of this donation, the Lebanese Presidency issued a statement that the tea was was distributed to families of soldiers in Republican Guard Brigade. Even worse, it wasn't distributed to families of soldiers affected…

Lebanese University President Fouad Ayoub issued a circular asking students "to respect the reputation of the university, its professors & staff, and not to criticize or attack any of them on any media or social media outlet". This comes after students have been campaigning for weeks to organize exams online due to COVID-19. However and instead of treating the pandemic and students' safety as a top priority, the LU President wants to silence them and…

Some good news for a change! The World Bank has announced today that it is cancelling $244 million in undisbursed funds for the Bisri Dam project in Lebanon after repeatedly raising concerns about the project since January. The decision is effective immediately after the World Bank had repeatedly underscored the need for “an open, transparent and inclusive consultative process.” This is a big slap in the face to every minister and political party who tried…