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Jordan donates mobile bakery that can produce 70, 000 loaves daily to Lebanon
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (409+ words) L'Orient Today / 11 June 2026 18: 56 The Jordanian aid convoy is received by the secretary-general of the Higher Relief Commission in the presence of Jordanian Ambassador to Lebanon Walid al-Hadid, June 11, 2026. (Credit: Sara Abdallah/L'Orient Today) A mobile automated bakery donated by Jordan's…...
From Jerusalem to Beirut, Maria Magro's watercolors tell the story of a diplomat's life
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (153+ words) From Portugal to Lebanon, via Ankara, Washington and Istanbul, the wife of the French ambassador unveils at USEK an exhibition of watercolors inspired by her travels, memories and the places that have marked her journey. L'OLJ / By Nanette Ziad-Ritter, 11 June…...
Kuwait reopens airspace after temporary suspension following Iranian attacks
13+ hour, 37+ min ago (124+ words) /Reuters / By Reuters, 11 June 2026 03: 00 Kuwait resumed air traffic on Thursday and Kuwait International Airport returned to normal operations after a temporary suspension prompted by Iranian attacks, the civil aviation authority said. Kuwait had closed its airspace and suspended air traffic…...
John Achkar in Montreal: Laughing about exile, talking about Lebanon
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (183+ words) For his fifth show in Montreal, the Lebanese comedian delivered a personal performance blending memories, impressions, exile, discovering fatherhood, and a growing attachment to "Beirut 2. 0." L'OLJ / By Elie WEHBE, 10 June 2026 16: 42 John Achkar at the Olympia in Montreal, on June 4, 2026. (Credit:…...
Saudi's new national carrier gets off ground despite war, delays
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (621+ words) AFP / 10 June 2026 10: 06 A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft of Saudi airline Riyadh Air is pictured on the tarmac at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on June 7, 2026. (Credit: Sofiane Alsaar / AFP) Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier Riyadh Air after more…...
'We chose to exist': Above the clouds, Gaza continues to create
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (190+ words) Palestinian artists and researchers in exile gathered at the Sahab festival at La Ga't" Lyrique in Paris on June 5 and 6. In a virtual museum in the open sky, their works attest to a cultural movement rebuilding itself in Europe. L'OLJ…...
Between paganism and Christianity: The enigma of Hammara's eternal stones on Mount Hermon
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (991+ words) Erased from maps due to a spelling error, the town " recently placed under reinforced protection by UNESCO " offers an open-air history lesson. L'OLJ / By May MAKAREM, 10 June 2026 13: 43 In Hammara, the stones tell 15 centuries of history in the heart of Mount…...
Timeline, destinations, contract: What to know about Qleiaat Airport
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1000+ words) The airport is expected to receive its first flight around mid-September, under a four-year transitional contract with Sky Lounge Services. L'Orient Today / By Stephanie Bechara, 09 June 2026 19: 19 Flight crew members pose next to their airplane at the Qleiaat Airport in Lebanon's…...
In 'Aayshin' at Beirut's al-Madina Theater, 5 young dancers perform inspired by exile and survival
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (172+ words) Presented on June 11 and 13 at al-Madina Theater in Beirut, the stage production brings together five young choreographers from al-Sarab dance troupe perform based on themes of home, exile, and survival in contemporary Lebanon. L'OLJ / By Rita BASSIL, 09 June 2026 15: 20 INTERNATIONAL EVENT'Watch:…...
Lebanese Aqulina Chayeb wins gold medal at Tallinn European tournament
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (258+ words) The 22-year-old judoka secured her second senior international title this weekend in Estonia. L'OLJ / By L'Orient Today staff, 8 June 2026 13: 14 BEIRUT " Lebanese judoka Aqulina Chayeb won the gold medal on Sunday in the under-78 kg category at the European Judo Open…...