Amidst the applause and music of a small crowd and a marching band, the tenure of Riad Salameh as Central...
Lebanon saw three depositors reclaim their savings through bank hold-ups across the country this past Monday and Tuesday. On Monday,...
Homophobia, despite its classification as a form of hate and aggression, still remains widespread in Lebanon and the greater MENA region. Historically, the LGBT community has been marginalized, oppressed, and the very existence of LGBT people deemed wrong or immoral. For decades, LGBTQ+ rights advocates and activists have fought major...
Israeli forces struck an area of Lebanon from which a rocket was launched on Thursday, as per a statement by...
Israeli troops withdrew from the Palestinian city of Jenin after their two-day raid in the city’s refugee camp, which killed...
Himadri Roy was in love with his first partner. He sent him a fancy musical birthday card with lots of rose petals inside and “love” written everywhere on the envelope. But Roy wasn’t home that day. Because Roy grew up in a joint family, anyone could open his letters. “When...
Often heralded as the leading democracy in the Arab world for its enshrined progressive constitution and political pluralism, the Republic...
Lebanese parliamentarians failed to elect a new president for the twelfth time on Wednesday, June 14. The session ended after...
On Friday, May 19, the Arab League held one of its most relevant summits in recent years in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The importance behind the summit lies not in what was discussed, but rather about who was present to discuss the proposed issues. For the first time in over a...
On Saturday, May 6, The United Kingdom officially crowned its new King, Charles III, along with his wife Camilla as...
On October 25th, Lebanese photographer Mohamad Abdouni launched his solo exhibition, “Treat Me Like Your Mother,” at the Mina Image...
Ardkon.com is an independent grassroots initiative designed to bring communities together while aiding social development. In this video, we sat down with the founders who took us through their thought process and aspirations. Watch the video to learn more about this initiative. Special thanks to: Michel Semaan Dorothea Wenzl Ardkon.com...