UK Maritime Trade Operations: An oil tanker transiting outbound was struck by an unknown projectile, disabling the vessel
Al Manar: UK Maritime Trade Operations: An oil tanker transiting outbound was struck by an unknown projectile, disabling…
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Multiple perspectives • No adsUK Maritime Trade Operations: We received a delayed, verified report concerning an incident in the Strait of Hormuz
Al Manar: UK Maritime Trade Operations: We received a delayed, verified report concerning an incident in the Strait of…
Kanaan: The presidential appeal against banking reform did not affect negotiations with the IMF, according to the finance minister, and we want a law that ensures the actual recovery of deposits
Nidaa Al Watan: Kanaan: The presidential appeal against banking reform did not affect negotiations with the IMF, according to the finance minister, and we want a law that ensures the actual recovery…
From “gifts” to $1.25 million… Australian investigation reveals transfers to Netanyahu’s lawyer
Lebanon Debate: From “gifts” to $1.25 million… Australian investigation reveals transfers to a lawyer…
Gold Hovers Near Three-Month Low Ahead of Fed Meeting as Oil Prices Retreat
National News Agency: NNA - Gold prices hovered near a three-month low on Monday as investors awaited this week’s US Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting for clues about the outlook for interest rates, according to Reuters. Spot gold fell 0.2% to $3,987.45 per ounce by 0037…
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Ali Abdullah signs an agreement with the Canton Fair administration and launches an initiative to support the participation of Lebanese companies and factories
National News Agency: Watania – The president of the Lebanese-Chinese Businessmen and Businesswomen Association, Ali Mahmoud al-Abdullah, announced the signing of an agreement with the administration of the Canton Fair in China, as part of efforts to strengthen economic and trade cooperation between Lebanon and China, and to support the participation of Lebanese industrial and commercial institutions in exhibitions…
Lebanon Debate correspondent: The Finance and Budget Committee meeting has begun, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, to discuss the 2027 draft budget, in the presence of Finance Minister Yassine Jaber
Lebanon Debate: Lebanon Debate correspondent: The Finance and Budget Committee meeting has begun, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, to discuss the 2027 draft budget, in the presence of Finance Minister Yassine…
The first session of the Finance and Budget Committee begins, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan and attended by the finance minister, to hear from him about the 2027 draft budget, fiscal policy, and the reforms being adopted by the government
MTV Lebanon: The first session of the Finance and Budget Committee begins, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan and attended by the finance minister, to hear from him about the 2027 draft budget, fiscal policy, and the reforms being adopted by…
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For the first time since 2022, European gas prices exceed 97 euros
Lebanon 24: Natural gas prices in Europe rose to their highest levels since 2022, surpassing 97 euros per megawatt-hour, amid growing concerns about the balance of supplies during the winter and continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Advertisement According to Bloomberg News, …
The judiciary dismantles a drug network exploiting minors for “delivery”... with a “drone” in service!
CH23: Confirming and following up on the information exclusively revealed by the MTV website about the drug network that was busted in the southern town of Sarafand, another no less serious case has come to light before the judiciary, whose details intersect with those of the first network, revealing new criminal methods targeting children and exploiting modern technology…
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To launch the second phase of the economic forecasting project… Syria cooperates with the International Monetary Fund
Lebanon 24: Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yusr Barniyeh discussed with a technical mission from the International Monetary Fund the launch of the second phase of a project to build a model for macroeconomic forecasts and a medium-term fiscal framework. Advertisement The Ministry of Finance said this phase aims to establish the fiscal framework…
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The "Mouchar" Association presented a proposal to reform health coverage financing for insured retirees
National News Agency: National — The Mouchar Association, in cooperation with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, held a consultative meeting at the association’s headquarters in Badaro to discuss a proposal to reform the mechanism for financing health coverage for insured retirees in Lebanon, as part of the consultations the association is conducting on the study it prepared entitled "System…
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From a locally made car to exports worth 30 billion dollars... How is Algeria reshaping its economy?
An-Nahar: Algeria is seeking to localize industry and diversify the economy by boosting non-oil exports and developing the automotive and energy industries, while easing procedures…
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Digital transformation: the end of waste and the beginning of reform
An-Nahar: The modern state is no longer measured by its ability to manage paper transactions, but by how well it can deploy technology to provide fast and transparent services, protect public funds, and generate fair and sustainable revenues. In Lebanon, where financial and administrative crises are piling up, digital transformation is no longer a luxury…
خوفاً من الحرب... تجار الضاحية يجمّدون مشترياتهم
Lebanon 24: في خطوة تعكس حجم القلق من احتمال عودة الحرب، بدأ تجار في الضاحية الجنوبية لبيروت الامتناع عن شراء المواد الغذائية وسائر البضائع لتزويد محالهم التجارية، خشية تجدّد المواجهات وما قد يترتب عليها من خسائر في حال اضطروا إلى إقفال محالهم مجدداً. ويعكس هذا التوجّه…
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The Secretary-General of the Association of Banks warned against financing the Treasury deficit with depositors’ money
Elnashra: The Secretary-General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, Dr. Fadi Khalaf, warned against the state resorting to securing additional revenues for the Treasury at the expense of…
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Opening of the Banks Association’s monthly report: Once again... financing the deficit with depositors’ money
An-Nahar: The Association of Banks in Lebanon report discusses imposing taxes on banks’ losses and their impact on liquidity and deposits amid the financial crisis and the deterioration of the lira’s exchange rate…
Secretary General of the Association of Banks: Once again, financing the deficit with depositors’ money
National News Agency: National News Agency – The Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, Dr. Fadi Khalaf, wrote in the opening editorial of the association’s monthly report: “Once again, financing the deficit with depositors’ money. At a time when banks are working to gather as much liquidity as possible to repay deposits to their owners, the state appears to be looking for…”
In the great powers’ race for artificial intelligence… are we building an ideal world or a frightening future?
Lebanon 24: Artificial intelligence is no longer purely a technical matter; it has become central to the geopolitical rivalry between the world’s two greatest powers. Just as the Cold War era was marked by the space race, this period appears to be defined by the race for artificial intelligence, whose ultimate goal is what is known as “artificial intelligence…
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The Association of Banks warns against imposing taxes on banks’ losses
Ad-Diyar: The Secretary-General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, Dr. Fadi Khalaf, wrote the opening editorial of the Association’s monthly report in its issue published this October, titled “Once Again, Financing the Deficit with Depositors’ Money.” It said…
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Musk announces closing $40 billion financing deal to buy chips
Lebanon 24: American billionaire Elon Musk announced that SpaceX had closed a $40 billion debt deal to finance the purchase of advanced computing chips needed to support its ambitions in artificial intelligence, but sources confirmed to Bloomberg News that discussions regarding the deal’s pricing are still…
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Oil prices decline
Lebanon 24: Oil prices fell today after jumping to their highest levels in nearly six months late last week, although ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia kept supply concerns in the spotlight. Advertisement U.S. crude oil futures fell $2.14,…
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Gold prices decline
Lebanon 24: Gold prices hovered near their lowest level in three months as investors awaited this week’s monetary policy meeting of the Federal Reserve (the U.S. central bank), seeking indications of policymakers’ outlook for U.S. interest rates, according to…
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The orangutan trade in India threatens biodiversity and rare species
An-Nahar: The discovery of orangutan infants smuggled into India exposes an illegal trade that threatens biodiversity and highlights gaps in oversight and wildlife protection…
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Yemeni Armed Forces: We targeted Saudi regime mobilizations in Aden and Lahij, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and oil pumping stations
Al Manar: The Yemeni Armed Forces announced today, Monday, that they had carried out two high-quality military operations targeting the Saudi regime’s mobilizations and weapons depots in the occupied governorates of Aden and Lahij. Yemeni Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree explained that “the two operations targeted two strategic sites;…
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The Finance Committee begins examining the 2027 draft budget today, with Jaber in attendance
Nidaa Al Watan: The Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, will hold its first session before noon today, dedicated to examining the draft budget for 2027, in the presence of Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, to hear a presentation he will give on the draft and its general directions, and the assumptions on which revenue estimates were based…
Kanaan calls for discussing the 2027 budget… and quorum is the first challenge
Lebanon Debate: Kanaan calls for discussing the 2027 budget… and quorum is the first…
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Tramadol in Africa... When Pain Relief Turns into an Illegal Trade
An-Nahar: It examines the escalating tramadol crisis in Africa and its impact on public health and work, highlighting smuggling and medical dependence…
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Natural gas prices in Europe exceed $1,100 for the first time since 2022
Ad-Diyar: Natural gas prices in Europe exceeded $1,100 per thousand cubic meters for the first time since December 21, 2022. Ukraine proposes that the European Union store about 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas…
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Simple steps extend the lifespan of Android phones and reduce the need to replace them
Lebanon 24: With the rising prices of smartphones and electronic devices, it is becoming increasingly important to maintain current devices and extend their lifespan by following simple steps that help protect their components, improve their performance, and reduce replacement costs. According to a report published by the tech site “BGR,” caring…
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Gold falls… what about oil?
Al Jadeed: Gold falls… what about oil? Gold prices hovered near their lowest level in three months as investors awaited this week’s monetary policy meeting of the Federal Reserve (the U.S. central bank), seeking indications of policymakers’ outlook on…
From eastern Saudi Arabia to its west… the Houthis announce targeting oil stations
Lebanon Debate: From eastern Saudi Arabia to its west… the Houthis announce targeting stations…
Gold and silver prices rise
MTV Lebanon: Gold prices rose as falling oil prices eased inflation-related concerns, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision this week. Spot gold rose 0.4 percent to…
The 2027 Budget Before the Finance Committee Today… Proceedings Begin with Finance Minister’s Presentation on the Figures and Policy Directions
MTV Lebanon: The Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, will hold its first session late this morning to study the draft 2027 budget, in the presence of Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, to hear a presentation he will give on the draft, its general policy directions, and the assumptions on which it was based…
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Lebanon in the war over corridors... Will geography divide Tripoli and Beirut?
CH23: From the ports of Beirut and Tripoli to the energy and trade routes between Asia and Europe, the value of Lebanon’s location is determined by its ability to connect to regional networks, and by what political shifts will impose on the map of the region. The ports in Lebanon are no longer merely points where ships arrive and unload goods. In a conflict…
Gold and oil prices decline
National News Agency: National News Agency - Gold prices hovered near their lowest level in three months as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting scheduled for this week, seeking indications of policymakers’ outlook on interest rates…