Head of Beirut's Order of Physicians Sharaf Abou Sharaf assured on Monday that no side effects were experienced by individuals who got the Covid-19 vaccine on the launch of Lebanon’s vaccination program on Sunday.

Political circles in Ain el-Tineh said the Lebanese are least concerned with the disputes between political leaders who failed so far in forming a much-needed reform government capable of steering the country out of its multiple crises, al-Joumhouria daily reported Monday..

Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat on Sunday launched his fiercest verbal attack to date against President Michel Aoun, describing him as a “destructive ruler.”

The Presidency on Sunday swiftly responded to remarks voiced by Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri about the cabinet formation process.

Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri stressed Sunday that it is “impossible” to grant President Michel Aoun’s camp seven seats, or a one-third-plus-one share, in the new government.

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Sunday clarified the objectives of the U.N.-sponsored international conference he has called for to help Lebanon overcome its multiple crises.

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Sunday published two tweets commemorating slain ex-PM Rafik Hariri on the 16th anniversary of his assassination.

Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri visited Sunday the grave of his father, slain ex-PM Rafik Hariri, in downtown Beirut, where he prayed for his soul.

He was accompanied by the head of the al-Mustaqbal parliamentary bloc, MP Bahia Hariri, who is his aunt, as well as his uncle Chafik Hariri.

Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri is scheduled to mark the 16th assassination anniversary of his slain father Rafik Hariri and his companions, Hariri’s press office said in a statement.

The United States on Saturday delivered three Huey II helicopters to the Lebanese army during a ceremony attended by Army chief General Joseph Aoun, Major General Milad Ishaq, and U.S. ambassador to Lebanon Dorothoy Shea, the National News agency reported.