The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) closed today with an agreement that signals the ‘beginning of the end’ of the fossil fuel era by laying the ground for a swift, just and equitable transition, underpinned by deep emissions cuts and…
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The UAE Consensus: A Win-Win for All
ABU DHABI: Over 30 years ago, world leaders in Rio de Janeiro sensed the danger facing humanity from the climate crisis. But the sense of danger was not enough at that time, as the Earth Summit, for which they chose an emotional title, was devoid of a…
EIB VICE PRESIDENT TO NNA ON SIDELINES OF COP28: EU BANK CONTINUES MONITORING LEBANON’S ECONOMIC CRISIS AMID PROJECT CONSTRAINTS
Amidst Lebanon’s ongoing economic and banking crisis, Ambroise Fayolle, Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), reiterated the institution’s substantial role as a financing partner for Lebanon since 1978.
Speaking to the National News …
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Suyoh Mall
SHARJAH: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened, this Wednesday, Al Suyoh Mall, the second community market implemented by the Sharjah Retail Group of the Sharjah Cooperative, located on Mlei…
ENEMY SHELL LANDS BETWEEN HOUSES IN MUHAYBEB TOWN WITHOUT CAUSING INJURIES
A shell fired by the Israeli enemy on Wednesday fell between houses in the town of Muhaybeb, as reported by NNA correspondent in Marjayoun. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
LEBANESE NEWSPAPERS’ HEADLINES FOR DECEMBER 13, 2023
Lebanese Forces prepare to escalate against ‘coup’
Jumblatt to An-Nahar: Chief of staff if extension is not possible
Nidaa Al-Watan:
Hezbollah seeks to subdue final bastions of sovereignty, obstruct implementation of resolution 1701″
Al-Joumhouri…
LEBANON’S PRIME MINISTER ARRIVES AT WORLD REFUGEE FORUM HEADQUARTERS IN GENEVA
Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Wednesday has arrived at the headquarters of the “World Forum for Refugees” at “Palexpo” in Geneva, where he will represent Lebanon at the forum that commenced its proceedings this morning.
Mikati is schedu…
UNDP’S HAUENSTEIN PAYS JUSTICE MINISTER FAREWELL VISIT
Caretaker Minister of Justice, Judge Henry Khoury, on Wednesday welcomed United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Lebanon, Melanie Hauenstein, who paid him a farewell visit marking the end of her mission in Lebanon.
Dis…
AUDI DISCUSSES ARRAY OF LOCAL CHALLENGES WITH EU AMBASSADOR
Beirut Metropolitan Bishop Elias Audi on Wednesday met with European Union Ambassador to Lebanon, Sandra De Waele, with whom he discussed the ongoing situation in Lebanon and the hardships faced by its people.
The conversation between the pair cente…
MIKATI PUSHES FOR GLOBAL ACTION ON REFUGEE CRISIS AT WORLD FORUM IN SWITZERLAND
Speaking at the World Forum for Refugees in Switzerland, Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Wednesday issued a call to the world to address the Syrian displacement crisis in Lebanon, emphasizing its importance as a top priority. He highlighte…
UAE expresses solidarity with Pakistan and offers condolences over terrorist attack victimsMINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS, RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR DISCUSS PRESIDENTIAL DEADLOCK AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
DUBAI: The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, over the victims of a terrorist attack that targeted an army base in Dera Ismail Khan district, north western Pakistan, which resulted in dozens of …
BERRI CHAIRS MEETING BY ‘DEVELOPMENT AND LIBERATION’ PARLIAMENTARY BLOC IN AIN AL-TINEH
House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Wednesday presided over a meeting by the ‘Development and Liberation’ Parliamentary bloc in Ain Al-Tineh.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon