An hour ago: A fire broke out inside a gas station in Haret Saida. Civil defense teams rapidly extinguished it before it causes further damage.

In response, independent representative Osama Saad called security forces: "If you are not able to organize the petrol stations, tell us, let us do the job ourselves."

Number of admissions in Canada for permanent residency from Lebanon:

2015: 2,110
2016: 1,910
2017: 1,365
2018: 1,505
2019: 1,965
2020: 1,280
2021: 620 (Total till Q2)

More stats can be found here (by: @‌‌‎ritakml) https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/f7e5498e-0ad8-4417-85c9-9b8aff9b9eda

The dollar exchange rate decreased to 15,000-14,900 LBP.

Mostly, prices of food and goods are still being sold at old rates of 19,000-20,000 LBP.

Iranian foreign minister Amir Abdullahian met with Abdullah Safi al-Din, the representative of Hezbullah in Iran.

In the meeting, they discussed bilateral ties, and thanked Iran for its support in helping overcome the fuel crisis in Lebanon.

Now: Statement issued by the Secretary-General of Hezbullah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah:

"I have seen the popular and media preparations in the Baalbek-Hermel region to receive the convoy of tankers carrying fuel on Thursday and I know the extent of the great and sincere popular support on the part of our honorable people with this step. However I ask you and ask Hezbullah officials in the region not to hold any gathering during the passage of the convoy in order to preserve the safety (e.g. COVID-19) and comfort of everyone and to facilitate the transportation process in the best possible conditions.

I thank you again for your love and pride."

A meeting is expected tomorrow at the Ministry of Economy with the Syndicates of Supermarket Owners and Food Importers to discuss the prices of food & goods in light the decrease of the dollar exchange rate.

If prices don't decrease, people's financial loss will be big

The General Directorate of Oil has asked importing companies operating on Lebanese territory not to deliver gasoline and subsidized diesel tomorrow to any of their customers in Lebanon. (MTV)

Beirut: Some generator owners blocked the road in Mreijeh, Dahyeh, over the lack of diesel.

About two hours ago, Electricité du Liban network collapsed in all of Lebanon.

Zahle Electricity Company: Due to the nationwide collapse, the power will be cut off for 45 minutes rotating in the regions until 1:00 am.

🇮🇷🇱🇧 The first tankers carrying Iranian fuel oil on behalf of Hezbollah crossed the Syrian-Lebanese border this morning.

The 4th and final convoy for today carrying Iranian fuel for Lebanon has arrived Al-Ain village in Beqaa.

Lebanon-Syria-Iran the trio that fought terrorism in Syria and Iraq against Al-Qaeda & ISIS and made it possible, to travel safely between these 3 nations.

The convoys passed today through roads were hundreds of dear youth sacrificed their lives against terrorism.

Nasrallah said: Please don't go out to celebrate for your own safety.

Beqaai people decided to RPG their way into celebration.

Hezbullah does not do political stunts. It's been 39 years and people have not yet understood Hezbullah. https://twitter.com/Samir_Madani/status/1430194193738121216

Investigation on port blast:

The head of the investigation Judge Tarek Al-Bitar issued an arrest warrant in absentia against former Minister Youssef Fenianos, after responding to the formal defenses.

Suleiman Franjieh: With the news of the arrest warrant against Minister Youssef Fenianos, we affirm our support to him, and his right to defend himself within the law.

The head of the Syndicate of Hospital Owners, Suleiman Haroun, to MTV: It is expected that within hours, the diesel stock in the largest oxygen plant in Lebanon, which supplies hospitals, will end, which poses an imminent danger to patients.

This is because Lebanon's official oil sector union ordered companies not to distribute fuel of any kind yesterday.

Their order is still active, awaiting a compromise and a deal between the government, banks, and importing companies.

President Aoun met with the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) and discussed the existing cooperation and how to strengthen the partnership in the upcoming period.

The first shipment of Iraqi fuel oil for Electricité du Liban arrived, provided that the ship begin unloading its payload of 30,000 tons, after the General Directorate of Oil gives permission

This will add few hours of electricity daily.