Lebanese Ministry of Information
Lebanon recorded on Monday 177 new Coronavirus and 3 deaths during the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said in its daily report. LBCI Read More »
Lebanon records 177 new infections, 3 deaths
Abdel Samad Meets Makers Of Marketing Video On Tourism In Lebanon
Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, met Monday at her ministry office with the makers of a marketing video encouraging on tourism in Lebanon. The visiting delegation included Ralph Nassif, Steven Char, Roudy Doumit and Romy Mnassa. Abdel Samad hailed the footage, highlighting her support for similar projects. NNA Read More »
Abdel Samad On Army Day: We Are Proud Of You Because You Are The Guardian Of Our Nation
Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, in a tweet on Saturday, congratulated the Lebanese army upon its 75th foundation anniversary, saying: “75 years of honor, sacrifice and loyalty. We are proud of you because you are the guardian of our country, and therefore our love and support for you ... Read More »
Abdel Samad: Lebanon Will Not Relinquish The West, Especially France
Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad, pointed out during an interview with “Voice of Lebanon” Radio Station this morning that “Lebanon will not dispense with the West, especially France, whose foreign minister has been delegated to emphasize the importance of reforms,” stressing the need for all state institutions to ... Read More »
Iran blasts US replica aircraft carrier
Private- Amid tensions between Tehran and Washington, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have fired a missile from a helicopter targeting a mock-up of US aircraft carrier in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The drill, in a waterway through which 20% of all traded oil passes, underlines the lingering threat of military conflict ... Read More »
Plastic Waste in Oceans Will Triple by 2040, Researchers Say
Plastic waste in the oceans is expected to triple by the year 2040, more than tripling compared to current levels unless drastic measures are taken, according to a new study. The research, which comes from The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, found that 29 million metric tons of plastic pollution will enter ... Read More »
Lebanon records 141 new Coronavirus cases-Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that 141 new Coronavirus cases were registered in the country. The ministry also noted that 3 more deaths among the Coronavirus patients were registered during the past 24 hours. In its report, the ministry added that the new cases were distributed as follows: ... Read More »
European countries tighten measures fearing a second wave of Covid-19
Private- In an attempt to contain the virus and to avoid a full lockdown, several European countries are now taking additional safety measures. In the UK, cases have surpassed 300,000 on Monday and in Germany, Chief of Staff Helge Braun urged the German people to lower the daily cases back ... Read More »
Moody’s downgrade Lebanon’s issuer rating to C from Ca
International rating agency Moody’s Monday downgraded Lebanon’s issuer rating from Ca to C due to the country’s enormous financial and economic woes. In the expected move, the agency also downgraded the senior unsecured Medium Term Note (MTN) Program rating to (P)C from (P)Ca and affirmed the other short-term rating at ... Read More »
Ministry of Health Confirms 132 New Coronavirus Cases
The Ministry of Health announced on Monday that 132 new Coronavirus cases were recorded in the country during the past 24 hours. The ministry added that 120 were locally transmitted whereas 12 cases were recorded among the returnees. LBCI Read More »