What is Sobhiye?
Everything you need to know about your daily Lebanese news digest.
Sobhiye Daily is the free, independent daily newsletter on Lebanon — edited every morning in English by Simon Tchaghlassian, with regional and international context. Built for anyone who cares about Lebanon.
Your Morning Lebanese News Ritual
Sobhiye is a free daily newsletter that delivers the most important Lebanon news straight to your inbox every morning. Named after the Lebanese Arabic word for the morning coffee ritual (صبحية), it's designed to be the easiest way for anyone who cares about Lebanon — whether you're in Beirut, abroad, or just Lebanon-curious — to stay informed about what's happening.
What You Get
Every edition is a 5-minute read structured to give you the full picture:
- Top Stories — The day's most important Lebanon news, explained with context and backstory.
- Quick Hits — Shorter stories you should know about, in a few lines each.
- Regional & International — Middle East and global developments that affect Lebanon and Lebanese readers worldwide.
- Gher Hek — A lighter closer: culture, humor, or something to spark a conversation in the family WhatsApp group.
Who It's For
- Lebanese readers in Lebanon — Cut through 50+ outlets and partisan spin in five minutes. Get the signal, skip the noise.
- The Lebanese diaspora — Whether you left a year ago or were born abroad, Sobhiye keeps you connected without the overwhelm.
- Lebanon-curious readers — Friends, partners, and colleagues who want to understand what's happening in Lebanon.
- Middle East watchers — Journalists, analysts, and anyone who follows regional politics.
How It Works
- Subscribe — Enter your email below. That's it.
- Get your daily digest — Every weekday morning, a curated 5-minute summary lands in your inbox.
- Stay informed, for free — Sobhiye is completely free. No paywall, no premium tier.
- Unsubscribe anytime — One click and you're out. No guilt trips, no hoops.
What Makes Us Different
- Curated, not aggregated — We don't dump 50 links on you. We pick the stories that matter and explain why they matter.
- Contextualized — Lebanese news is complicated. We add backstory, history, and regional context so every reader can follow along.
- AI-assisted, human-edited — Technology helps us monitor 50+ sources efficiently. Human editors ensure accuracy, tone, and quality. Learn more on our About page.
- Source-transparent — Every story links back to the original reporting so you can verify and go deeper.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.