Lebanon

Iran Reopens The Strait of Horumuz

Hormuz, Reopened

Iran Reopens The Strait of Horumuz

Following the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Iran announced on Friday the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.

By Rolling Stone MENA Staff

Israel Jeopardizes Truce by Launching ‘Eternal Darkness’ on Lebanon

Israel's Eternal Darkness

Israel Jeopardizes Truce by Launching ‘Eternal Darkness’ on Lebanon

The Israeli bombardment campaign has resulted in 70 confirmed deaths and over 200 injuries.

By Rolling Stone MENA Staff

FEATURES

A Looming Occupation on the Shores of the Litani

Amid fast news rounds and more noise than clarity, Israel is reviving its historic plans to annex southern Lebanon up to the Litani River.

NEWS

Lebanese Artists Raise Aid for the Displaced Amid Israeli Offensive

Lebanese musicians release Bandcamp compilations to raise funds for families displaced by Israel’s escalating assault on southern Lebanon.

Commentary

Hezbollah’s Fatal Syria Miscalculation Comes Back to Haunt It

Hezbollah’s decision to fight for Assad may now be returning to haunt the group as Syria’s new leadership seeks payback.

FEATURES

Arabs Divided Upon Khamenei’s Death: A Century of Unfinished Business

Arab reactions to the death of Ali Khamenei reveal a century of unresolved fractures shaped by Iran’s regional project.

NEWS

Beirut & Beyond Returns With Cross-Regional Lineup and Industry Track

Beirut & Beyond returns to Metro Al Madina with a cross-regional lineup and expanded professional program spotlighting independent music.

MUSIC

Firas Abou Fakher on Music, Film, and Life After Mashrou’ Leila

The musician talks winning a BAFTA and composing film scores.

(Sub)Culture Features, MUSIC

How Firas El Hallak Transforms Lebanon’s Abandoned Architecture Into Instrument And Archive

The artist talks about creating The Dome Sessions and bringing musicians together to explore performances and archive national memory.

MUSIC

In Paris, Oum Kalthoum And Fairuz Marked The City’s History And Its Historic Venue L’Olympia

These two concerts, held in 1967 and 1979 respectively, are still considered historical moments in the artists' careers.

Cover Story, Exclusive, MUSIC

40 Over 40: OVO’s Noah “40” Shebib On Lebanon, Grief, Palestine, And Collective Liberation

The genre-defining musician in conversation with multimedia artist Yassin "NARCY" Alsalman on rest, responsibility, and return.

MUSIC

Meet George Nehme, A New Voice For Lebanon

The singer brings old-school lyricism with contemporary sound.