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Lebanon to Raise Exchange Rate for Tariffs, Fees, and Custom Duties

Apr 1, 2023

By Thalia Kattoura | Staff Writer

Caretaker Finance Minister Youssef Khalil calls for tripling the rate at which custom fees are calculated; what does this imply for the Lebanese economy?

Elissa Pays Tribute to Convicted Rapist Saad Lmjarred

Mar 16, 2023

By Mohamad El Sahily | Staff Writer

Despite being sentenced to rape by French courts, Elissa continues to defend accused rapist Saad Lamjarred, in a recent concert.

Repeated Delays of the Ansar Crime Case: A Collusion of the Judiciary with the Criminal?

Mar 16, 2023

By Mark Zoarob | Staff Writer

After the murder of Basma Ali Abbas and her three daughters in March of 2023. Ever since the murder, the victims’ family has been waiting for justice to be served, only to emerge disappointed after every trial.