23+ hour, 43+ min ago   (250+ words) Iran is launching a 'Car-Free Day' initiative amid worsening energy shortages, urging government employees to avoid using personal vehicles to reduce fuel consumption. Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Ali Abadi launched the "Car-Free Day" initiative within his ministry, aiming to reduce…...

5+ day, 6+ min ago   (266+ words) dailybeirut.com Minister of Economy and Trade Ammar al-Bassat announced that "work on unifying standards and measurements between Lebanon and Syria has advanced significantly and is now closer to implementation in the coming months, as part of a broader initiative…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (311+ words) The IAEA director general, Rafael Grossi, stated that the agency has had no information or visibility into Iran's nuclear program since at least June 2025, raising serious concerns over nuclear proliferation. The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (761+ words) Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Karim Sayed outlines a timeline for passing the critical fiscal gap law, revealing that deposits totaling $79.5 billion are at risk and gold reserves may be used only under extreme circumstances. Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Karim Sayed…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (147+ words) President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting a massive strike on Iran's Kharg Island, a critical economic artery. The post, labeled 'Bye Bye Kharg,' signals potential efforts to cripple Iran's oil export capabilities. President Donald Trump published an image…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (329+ words) Egypt and Bosnia’s Brits signed a defense industry memorandum of understanding in Sarajevo on 4 September, aiming to expand technical exchange, industrial integration, and joint manufacturing pathways. Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bosnian company Brits to strengthen…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (153+ words) Oil tankers carrying 7 million barrels of oil are preparing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. military protection, amid heightened maritime activity in the region. According to the maritime data service "TankerTrackers," on Saturday, oil and gas tankers carrying…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (274+ words) The Central Bank of Lebanon confirms it is maintaining full cooperation with Alvarez & Marsal following the award of a criminal audit contract, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability. Issued by the Central Bank of Lebanon: Following the official commencement of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (670+ words) Finance Minister Yasin Jaber hailed the Lebanese Tobacco and Nicotine Control Authority (Régie) as one of the country's most successful state-owned enterprises, emphasizing its critical role in supporting the national treasury. The new production line for Philip Morris International was…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (142+ words) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisping stated Iran is responding strongly to American sanctions due to economic losses, as Washington vows to maintain pressure and Trump signaled a response to Iranian attacks on US targets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisping said…...