Minor earthquake of magnitude 2.8 recorded off the coast of Damour

A minor earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale was recorded early Thursday morning off the coast of Damour, south of Beirut, according to Lebanon’s National Center for Geophysics. The tremor occurred at 6:34 a.m. local time and was located offshore near the Chouf region. No injuries or material damage were reported, and the quake......

Android dominates Arab smartphone markets amid economic divides

Recent data highlights Android's continued dominance over iPhone in smartphone markets across Arab countries, with notable variations between nations. In conflict-affected areas, Android's market share exceeds 90 percent, while affluent Gulf states exhibit stronger iPhone adoption. This divergence underscores the influence of economic......

Moroccan athletes dominate Arab cross-country championship in Iraq

Moroccan runners delivered a stunning performance at the 28th Arab Cross-Country Championship held Saturday in Mosul, Iraq, winning the majority of medals and sweeping the team trophies. Out of 18 medals awarded across all age categories, Moroccan athletes claimed 16. The national team also topped every team event, including men, women, juniors,......

Ahmad Hajjar meets the king of Bahrain to strengthen bilateral ties

Lebanon’s Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Hajjar, met on Wednesday in Manama with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, in a visit aimed at reinforcing bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the security field. During the meeting, the Bahraini monarch reaffirmed his......

Journalist Eid Achkar passes away

Lebanese journalist Eid Achkar, founder and editor-in-chief of the media outlet Al Kalima, passed away on January 19, 2026, following what was described as a sudden health issue, according to the National News Agency (ANI). Throughout his career, Achkar made notable contributions to ANI as well as to several Lebanese newspapers, including......

Venezuela dismisses Alex Saab as interim president reshapes government

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced on Friday the dismissal of businessman Alex Saab from the government, marking a significant political shift following the arrest of former president Nicolás Maduro and the growing influence of the United States in Caracas. Alex Saab, a Colombian-born businessman......

Lebanon presses Iran over Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon has stepped up pressure on Iran over the issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament, with the country’s top diplomat calling for a “new approach” to address the sensitive question of the armed group’s weapons. The appeal was made on Friday during talks with Iran’s foreign minister, who is currently visiting......

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