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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 16.08.2025.
It displays 77 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.08.2025 ⇢ The Civil War Words, The Moscow Meeting Offer
⌨The Lebanese media extensively covered the escalating political debate concerning state authority and Hezbollah's arms. A central focus throughout the day was Sheikh Naim Qassem's declaration of not fearing civil war, which directly followed from the previous day's "arms defiance." This statement drew immediate and strong condemnations from key political figures, including former Prime Minister Salam and Geagea, who reaffirmed support for state legitimacy and rejected such discourse.
Concurrently, international diplomacy remained a significant theme, with reports detailing the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska and, particularly, Russian President Putin's offer to host the next Ukraine meeting in Moscow. Domestically, a new development emerged as Bassil submitted a "Black File" to a parliamentary committee, alleging over a billion dollars in corruption within the communications sector. Ongoing concerns about border security and smuggling from Syria also persisted in reports.
Concurrently, international diplomacy remained a significant theme, with reports detailing the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska and, particularly, Russian President Putin's offer to host the next Ukraine meeting in Moscow. Domestically, a new development emerged as Bassil submitted a "Black File" to a parliamentary committee, alleging over a billion dollars in corruption within the communications sector. Ongoing concerns about border security and smuggling from Syria also persisted in reports.
16.08.2025
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03:31⇢Trump-Putin Summit Dominates
⌨Lebanese media's primary focus has shifted to the "historic" summit between US President Trump and Russian President Putin. Multiple outlets report on the meeting in Alaska, noting its commencement (LBC, LBCI) and subsequent conclusion after three hours of "constructive" discussions (Lebanon24, Kataeb). This international development, centered on the war in Ukraine, dominates headlines, while reports also continue to highlight Franco-American efforts in Paris to support Lebanon and its army (L'Orient-Le Jour).
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04:28
الكتائب
لبنان يخوض امتحان استعادة الثقة
04:28
04:46
الكتائب
خطاب قاسم يترجم الغضب الايراني لكن لم يعد بإمكان الحزب تكرار سيناريوات الماضي
04:46
04:54
04:54
الكتائب
هل تتراجع واشنطن عن رفض التجديد لـ "اليونيفيل"؟
04:54
05:03
الكتائب
حنكش: هيبة الدولة ستُفرض بالكامل والحزب مدعو إلى الالتقاء مع الشرعية في منتصف الطريق
05:03
05:20
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05:45
الكتائب
سكيزوفرينيا الحزب تضع لبنان مجددًا في عين العاصفة... شيطنة الحكومة ودعمها في الوقت نفسه
05:45
06:03
لبنان 24
06:03
06:03
الكتائب
حكيم: كلام قاسم يضع حزب الله خارج القانون والدستور اللبناني
06:03
06:11
الجمهورية
06:11
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07:04⇢The Moscow Invitation
⌨Lebanese media continues to focus on international diplomacy, with headlines featuring Russian President Putin's offer to host the next Ukraine meeting in Moscow, specifically involving US President Trump (Al Joumhouria, LBC, LBCI). Domestically, media highlights persistent concerns over state authority, including criticism of Hezbollah's legal standing (Kataeb) and challenges like open smuggling from Syria, tied to border demarcation efforts (Janoubia, Lebanon24). International support for Lebanon’s army remains noted (L'Orient-Le Jour).
07:29
الكتائب
داغر: خطاب قاسم كرّس الوجه الحقيقي للحزب كمنظمة إرهابية مستعدة أن تقتل كل لبناني يواجه سلاحها
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الكتائب
حنكش: لا يمكننا تطيير فرصة بناء بلد على مستوى الطموحات من أجل أجندة إيرانية إقليمية
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08:53
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10:39⇢The Civil War Challenge
⌨Lebanese media continues to extensively cover the escalating internal political debate over Hezbollah's arms and state authority. Headlines feature Sheikh Naim Qassem's defiant declaration of not fearing civil war (Lebanon24), drawing strong condemnation from Geagea who rejects Qassem's discourse (LBC, LBCI). Other politicians, like Hanakash, warn against sacrificing national aspirations for an "Iranian regional agenda" (Kataeb). While one source denies an internal Lebanese confrontation (L'Orient-Le Jour), the ongoing discussion underscores deep divisions.
10:40
الكتائب
تيودورا بجاني: لا نريد للبنان أن يكون ساحة لمعارك خارجية ولن نسمح بحرب أهلية وكلنا ثقة بالشرعية
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L'Orient Le Jour
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11:46
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12:39
L'Orient Le Jour
12:39
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الكتائب
ما صحة الأخبار عن اقتحام العشائر للحدود اللبنانية خلال 48 ساعة؟
12:49
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L'Orient Le Jour
14:14
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الكتائب
مداهمات للجيش اللبناني في بعلبك
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15:00⇢Qassem's Remarks Echo
⌨The Lebanese media continues to extensively cover the fallout from Sheikh Naim Qassem's recent statements. Headlines report a "new wave of condemnations" following his speech (L'Orient-Le Jour), with key political figures like Geagea reaffirming support for the state (Naharnet). Local reports question the implications for the government after "the party's" view (Janoubia) and ask what has transpired after Qassem's remarks (Lebanon24). Concurrently, a domestic focus emerges on alleged corruption, with Bassil submitting a "Black File" concerning over a billion dollars in waste in the communications sector (LBC, LBCI).
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L'Orient Le Jour
15:14
15:16
الكتائب
الرئيس عون يتفقد سرية حرس رئاسة الجمهورية ويشيد بجهوزيتها
15:16
16:06
L'Orient Le Jour
16:06
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16:51
الجمهورية
16:51
17:08
لبنان 24
17:08
17:34
الجمهورية
17:34
18:51
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19:14
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19:14
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L'Orient Le Jour
21:06
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22:08
الكتائب
التمديد لـ"اليونيفيل" سيمرّ... مشروطاً بمهلة لإنهاء مهامها
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