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From Modernization to Danger: Lebanon’s Rachid Karami Int’l Fair Loses its Shine

From Modernization to Danger: Lebanon’s Rachid Karami Int’l Fair Loses its Shine

By Lynn Abou Hamzeh | Staff Writer

Once hailed as a symbol of progress and modernity, the Rachid Karami Int’l Fair in Tripoli now faces a bleak future. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is in dire need of restoration, but with no resources allocated, its future remains uncertain. As Lebanon struggles to preserve its architectural heritage, one can only wonder how many other sites will be left behind in the race for progress.

Depositors Fight Fire with Fire: A New Trend In Bank “Heists”?

Depositors Fight Fire with Fire: A New Trend In Bank “Heists”?

By Taleen El Gharib | Junior Editor of Local News

On Thursday morning, depositors launched molotovs at banks located in Badaro as the Lebanese currency skyrocketed past 80,000LBP against the dollar. Amid a worsening crisis, Lebanon witnesses another fight in the face of banking deadlock. What’s next?