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Free Daily Lebanon News Summary

A 5-minute morning digest of Lebanon news, in English. Free, always.

Sobhiye Daily is the free, independent daily Lebanon news newsletter for the diaspora — edited every morning in English by Simon Tchaghlassian, with regional and international context.

Why we're free

Most Lebanese outlets are behind a paywall or surrounded by ad-tech that punishes readers from low-income markets and the diaspora alike. Sobhiye Daily is free because staying connected to Lebanon shouldn't be a luxury subscription.

There is no paywall, no premium tier, no metered access. Subscribe with an email, get the digest every morning, unsubscribe in one click if it's not for you.

What a 5-minute summary covers

  • Top Stories — the 2–3 stories that actually mattered today, with backstory and context.
  • Quick Hits — the 4–6 other Lebanese stories worth knowing, in a sentence or two.
  • Regional & International — the Middle-East and global stories that hit Lebanon.
  • Gher Hek — a lighter closer: culture, music, sport, or a quote for the family WhatsApp.

How it stays free

Sobhiye is independently funded. The daily ad slot is open to diaspora-friendly sponsors, and reader donations help cover hosting and AI infrastructure costs. The product itself stays free for every subscriber.

What stays out of the digest

  • Clickbait headlines and partisan spin — we filter out both.
  • Long-form analysis pieces — the digest links to them instead.
  • Tragedy without restraint — we cover hard news seriously, without theater.

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See Sobhiye Daily alongside L'Orient Today's Morning Brief and the other free Lebanon news options at Best Daily Lebanon Newsletters in English (2026).

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Free Lebanon news FAQ

Quick answers about the pricing model and free digest.

Is there a free daily Lebanon news summary in English?

Yes — Sobhiye Daily is a free daily English-language Lebanon news summary delivered every weekday morning as a 5-minute email. There is no paywall and no premium tier.

How is Sobhiye free?

Sobhiye is independently funded by its founder, with optional reader donations and a sponsorship program for the daily ad slot. The newsletter itself is free for every subscriber, forever — no paywall, no premium tier.

Will Sobhiye Daily always be free?

Yes. Sobhiye Daily is committed to staying free. The diaspora shouldn't have to pay to follow news from home, and we don't plan to add a premium tier or paywall.

What's in a 5-minute Lebanon news summary?

Each Sobhiye Daily edition includes Top Stories (with backstory), Quick Hits, Regional & International developments, and a lighter closer called Gher Hek. The whole digest is designed to be read in 5 minutes over morning coffee.