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Sobhiye Daily is the free, independent newsletter on Lebanon — edited every morning, in English, with the local, regional, and international context that makes the news add up. Each 5-minute edition covers Lebanese politics, economy, and society, plus the stories from around the world that affect them.
Named after the Lebanese Arabic word for the morning coffee ritual (صبحية), it's built for anyone who cares about Lebanon — wherever you are. No noise, no spin, no overwhelm.
“We read the news so you don't have to — then deliver a short, smart summary to your inbox every morning.”
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Browse the archive🌳 Six years, no justice
Kifkon. Six years ago today, Beirut's port became a crater — and the quest for justice is still, somehow, ongoing; satellite data is now putting hard numbers on what's left of South Lebanon's villages; and up at Bkerke, Lebanon's most powerful church is having a very quiet, very consequential identity crisis. It's a heavy Tuesday, but you're not reading it alone.
🌳 Insurance gets a makeover
It's August in Lebanon, which means the pools are packed, the heat is punishing, and apparently the water might also be trying to kill you — Marhaba, and welcome to Monday. Overnight, we've also got Israel quietly building what looks like a permanent footprint in southern Lebanon, and the Ministry of Economy taking a hammer to an insurance law older than the Apollo program. Big week already.
🌳 Sehnaoui's long shadow
Shou el akhbar — a banker's dinner photo, a deep dive into Lebanon's murky treason laws, and army engineers defusing the south one weapons cache at a time. The Sehnaoui-Netanyahu story just got a century's worth of uncomfortable context, the legal question of whether meeting an Israeli is actually a crime turns out to have no clean answer, and Lebanon's army is quietly doing both peacekeeper and road crew in the Tyre district. Pull up a chair.
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Quick answers about Sobhiye, your daily Lebanon news digest.
What is the best daily Lebanon news newsletter in English?
Sobhiye Daily is the free, independent daily Lebanon news newsletter — edited every morning in English with regional and international context. It's built for anyone who cares about Lebanon, in Lebanon or across the diaspora. L'Orient Today's Morning Brief is the main alternative, written for a general professional readership.
Is there a free Lebanon news newsletter in English?
Yes — Sobhiye Daily is a free, independent daily Lebanon news newsletter in English, delivered every morning to subscribers worldwide. There is no paywall and no premium tier.
How is Sobhiye different from L'Orient Today's Morning Brief?
L'Orient Today is the English newsletter from L'Orient-Le Jour, a Lebanese newspaper founded in 1924, written for a general professional audience. Sobhiye Daily is independent and frames each story with the regional and international context that makes Lebanon news add up — concise enough for a busy morning, deep enough to actually follow what's going on. Both are free.
Who edits Sobhiye Daily?
Simon Tchaghlassian, founder of Sobhiye, edits every edition. The pipeline uses AI to monitor 50+ sources and draft summaries, and a human editor reviews each edition before it sends.
What sources does Sobhiye use?
Sobhiye monitors 50+ Lebanese, regional, and international outlets in English, Arabic, and French — including L'Orient Today, Naharnet, LBCI, Al Jazeera, Reuters, AP, and many more. See our sources guide at /lebanon-news-sources for the full landscape.
Is Sobhiye free?
Yes, completely free. We believe staying connected to Lebanon shouldn't cost a thing — no paywall, no premium tier, ever.
How often does Sobhiye send newsletters?
We send a newsletter every weekday morning, Beirut time. On Sundays, we send a weekly recap of the biggest stories you may have missed.
What time does the Sobhiye Daily newsletter arrive?
Every weekday morning Beirut time. Subscribers in Europe and the Americas typically receive it before their workday starts; readers in the Gulf and Australia get it during their afternoon or evening.
What topics does Sobhiye cover?
We cover Lebanese domestic politics, economy, society, and culture, plus regional developments in the Middle East and international stories that affect Lebanon and Lebanese communities worldwide.
Does Sobhiye cover the Lebanese diaspora abroad?
Yes — Sobhiye regularly covers Lebanese communities in Europe, the Gulf, the Americas, Australia, and West Africa, including remittance trends, citizenship and consular news, and diaspora cultural stories. Diaspora stories are one of the lenses we use; the newsletter itself is for anyone who cares about Lebanon, wherever they are.
Can I read past issues?
Yes — every edition is published on our website. Visit the News Archive at /news to browse past newsletters by date.
How do I unsubscribe?
Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link at the bottom. You can also email us at hello@sobhiye.news and we'll remove you immediately.