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LBCI
an hour ago
- Business
- LBCI
Fuel prices rise in Lebanon, gas remains unchanged
On Friday, June 20, 2025, the prices of 95-octane and 98-octane gasoline increased by LBP 37,000 and LBP 36,000 respectively, while diesel prices rose by LBP 39,000. The price of gas remained unchanged. The current prices for hydrocarbon derivatives are as follows: Gasoline 95 octane: LBP 1,545,000 Gasoline 98 octane: LBP 1,584,000 Diesel: LBP 1,456,000 Gas canister: LBP 897,000
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elie Saab Resort 2026: From Sandals to Sequins
Elie Saab took a decidedly casual turn with his latest resort collection, leaning into denim, cotton twill trousers and capri leggings. The Lebanese house presented an elevated yet relaxed wardrobe, describing it as 'trans-seasonal' – a lineup built on clean, crisp essentials. A quick unzip transformed a classic trench coat into a pleated skirt, while Saab's bomber jackets struck a balance between slouchy ease and polished tailoring. Trousers came high-waisted and wide-legged, while jeans sat low on the hips with a gentle bell curve at the hem. More from WWD Kate Middleton's Royal Ascot Outfits Through the Years: Seeing Red in Alexander McQueen, Whimsical Hats and More Looks EXCLUSIVE: Gunther Opens Made-to-measure Menswear Boutique and Atelier in Paris Sease Presses on Retail Expansion and Tennis His pursuit of simplicity was clear in safari shirts, poplin day dresses with macramé touches, whisper-thin cashmere-silk knits, and delicate lace tanks with lingerie-inspired details. Even suiting had a twist – think silk pajama sets paired with sharp jackets, or two-piece coordinates anchored with full skirts. Office Siren take note: Saab also offered pencil skirts with lace trim, and lingerie underpinnings topped with fitted blazers. This season, the designer tempered his signature flair for color, instead favoring a pared-back palette of black, white and camel, punctuated by pops of coral, lemon yellow and pale chartreuse. Even evening wear from the couturier felt airier. Saab, known for his opulent embroidery, offered streamlined silhouettes in shimmering knits that skimmed the body, and sequined columns were frequently off the shoulder or asymmetrical. Emphasizing his new casual sensibility, breezy silk chiffon gowns were paired with sandals. The injection of insouciance was by design; Saab has been clear on his intention to move the brand in a more youthful direction. This collection will offer plenty of entry points for potential new customers. On the accessories front, Saab's is riding the Wave – the clutch originally designed by Greek-Austrian Marina Raphael after she became artistic and design director of handbags in late 2024. This season, it has been reimagined in bamboo and in a strapped version that pairs more practically with his daywear. Launch Gallery: Elie Saab Resort 2026 Collection Best of WWD Windowsen RTW Spring 2022 Louis Shengtao Chen RTW Spring 2022 Vegan Fashion Week Returns to L.A. With Nous Etudions, Vegan Tiger on the Runway
The National
7 hours ago
- Health
- The National
More than a third of children spend over seven hours a day on screens, UAE study finds
More than one third of children in the UAE spend over seven hours each weekday on screens, according to new research. The findings, published as schools in the country take tougher action to restrict mobile phone use, also highlighted a link between the excessive use of electronic devices and a lack of exercise. Carried out by University of Sharjah and American University of Beirut, the research reported that 37.7 per cent of students spent more than seven hours on screens each weekday, outside of lessons. 'High screen time was associated with lower physical activity levels, as 68.8 per cent of children who exceeded seven hours of screen time did not participate in any physical activity,' the study said, referring to time outside of lessons during the school week. Based on data about mobile phone, laptop, television and tablet use submitted by parents of 300 children in the UAE aged from four to 17, the paper also found that screen time increased with age. What can parents do? The findings highlighted, the researchers said, 'the need for families to take proactive measures to limit screen time and encourage more physical activity in their children'. 'Parents should be encouraged to set clear limits on screen time and promote alternative activities, such as sports, outdoor play and family outings,' the researchers said. With more than six in 10 children eating sweets while using screens, the researchers said that 'addressing dietary habits is crucial'. The new paper is titled, 'Assessing the effect of screen time on physical activity in children based on parent-reported data: a cross-sectional study,' and is published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science. Aine McGlue, head of secondary at the British International School Abu Dhabi, said that previous research showed that today's children were less active than young people from previous generations. 'So much of it is caused by inappropriate use of digital media,' she said. 'To expect a child to have the social and emotional maturity to detach themselves from a phone is unreasonable … Schools have to take a proactive stance.' In August, at the start of the 2024/25 academic year, BISAD, a Nord Anglia school, introduced a ban on mobile phone use by pupils during school hours. It is one of many UAE schools to have brought in such restrictions. Ms McGlue said that the policy was 'quite contentious at first', but parents were invited to coffee mornings during which the rule was explained, with the school highlighting research around the link between reduced screen time and improved mental and physical health. The rationale was also explained to pupils. 'Kids need to know that we're not implementing this as a punishment: there's research and evidence behind this to say this is in their best interests,' Ms McGlue said. 'The policy is clear: if you're seen with your phone, the phone is confiscated. If your phone is taken a second time, it's the parents' responsibility to come in and get the phone themselves.' Alternatives to screen time By, for example, installing table tennis tables, the school has given students additional things to do outside of lessons, instead of using phones, she said. 'At lunchtime, when kids might be feeling a little unsure about how they're going to use this time, they're actually out now playing football, they're out playing basketball,' Ms McGlue said. 'We've set up open mic sessions so that kids can creatively perform using their music skills. They have an audience around the things that they're doing.' Research from many other nations has highlighted the potential harms linked to excessive use of screen devices. In a study based on data from New Zealand, Dr Ladan Hashemi, of City St George's, part of the University of London, found that when families had stricter rules about using screens when children were of pre-school age, obesity rates were lower later on in childhood. Dr Hashemi told The National that excessive screen time, poor diet, lack of physical activity and poor sleep were all linked. Using screens too often can, for example, encourage unhealthy snacking, while late-night screen use can disrupt sleep. 'Families who had better regulation around the use of screen devices, their children were more likely to have better sleep, longer sleep, and they were less likely to spend time on screen devices, which means they have more time for physical activity. These are strong contributors to reducing childhood obesity,' Dr Hashemi said. She said that for school-age children, less than two hours per day on screens was widely recommended – but also that parents should set an example. 'You can't just tell children to abandon devices if you as a parent are spending too much time on screens. You need, as a parent, to set an example as a role model,' she said. Dr Hashemi said that parents may 'use screen devices as a babysitter' to occupy their children, so cutting down on screen time meant that parents should provide alternative things to do. 'If you restrict the children's screen time, you need to give them more means to spend their time – family time, activity time, school-based activities, community-based activities,' she said. The American Academy of Paediatrics recommends that for children aged two to five, non-educational screen time should be limited to about one hour per weekday and three hours per day at weekends. For children aged six and older, the academy recommends that parents 'encourage healthy habits and limit activities that include screens'. Screens should be turned off during family meals and outings, the academy suggests, and turned off and removed from bedrooms at least half an hour before lights out. In March, the UAE's first digital detox clinic for children has opened in Abu Dhabi offering a programme to address the growing problem of screen addiction in young people.
Telegraph
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
Battle Lines: 'A taste of their own medicine' - how Israel's neighbours look at its war with Iran
Israel and Iran are trading missiles. A hospital's been hit. Thirty injured. Israel's fired back — hard — targeting Iran's nuclear sites. Inside Iran? Chaos. Power's out. Hackers hijack state TV, urging revolt. And Donald Trump? He's green-lit Pentagon war plans — but is holding fire. For now. We've got The Telegraph's best on the ground: Sophia Yan in Beirut, Paul Nuki in Tel Aviv, and David Blair in the studio. Lebanon's on edge. Israel's braced. And the big question — will Trump strike? Or let Israel go it alone? The team also debates the broader stakes: Can Israel halt Iran's nuclear ambitions without American help? Could the regime in Tehran collapse? And what happens if Hezbollah stays silent? With so many moving parts, this episode dives deep into the decisions and dangers shaping what may become the defining war of the decade.
Free Malaysia Today
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
‘Very bad decision' if Hezbollah joins Iran-Israel war, says US official
Hezbollah was severely weakened by the war with Israel, losing senior figures, thousands of fighters, and strategic sites in southern Lebanon. (AP pic) BEIRUT : A top US official visiting the Lebanese capital on Thursday discouraged Tehran-backed armed group Hezbollah from intervening in the war between Iran and Israel, saying it would be a 'very bad decision'. US special envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack, who also serves as ambassador to Turkey, met Lebanese officials in Beirut as Iran and Israel traded more strikes in their days-long war and as the US continues to press Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. After meeting Lebanon's speaker of parliament Nabih Berri, a close ally of Hezbollah, Barrack was asked what may happen if Hezbollah joined in the regional conflict. 'I can say on behalf of President (Donald) Trump, which he has been very clear in expressing as has special envoy (Steve) Witkoff: that would be a very, very, very bad decision,' Barrack told reporters. Hezbollah has condemned Israel's strikes on Iran and expressed full solidarity with its leadership. On Thursday, it said threats against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would have 'dire consequences'. But the group has stopped short of making explicit threats to intervene. After Israel began strikes on Iran last week, a Hezbollah official told Reuters the group would not launch its own attack on Israel in response. Hezbollah was left badly weakened from last year's war with Israel, in which the group's leadership was gutted, thousands of fighters were killed and strongholds in southern Lebanon and near Beirut were severely damaged. A US-brokered ceasefire deal which ended that war stipulates that the Lebanese government must ensure there are no arms outside state control. Barrack also met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday and discussed the state's monopoly on all arms. Barrack is a private equity executive who has long advised Trump and chaired his inaugural presidential committee in 2016. He was appointed to his role in Turkey and, in late May, also assumed the position of special envoy to Syria.
