Salam denies rumors of release of 2 'Mossad agents'
L'Orient Today: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam refuted claims about releasing Mossad agents, stating the detained men are Palestinians from Ramallah, not Israeli…
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Assisi: Religions unite for peace... “Do not let war have the last word”
Kataeb: The work of the international meeting “Peace disarmed…” began yesterday in the Italian city of Assisi,
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Khreis: National unity is the foundation for building Lebanon
Lebanon 24: MP Ali Khreis stressed during a memorial ceremony held by the Amal Movement and the town of al-Qulayleh that “Lebanon is going through one of the most dangerous stages the country and the region have witnessed, which requires holding fast to national unity and protecting civil peace, drawing on the approach established by the school of Imam Musa al-Sadr, and what confirms…”
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In Baabda, the head of the Keserwan–Ftouh Municipalities Union, accompanied by a delegation of Keserwan MPs
Lebanon 24: President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun received Elias al-Baaino, head of the Keserwan–Ftouh Municipalities Union, accompanied by a delegation of Keserwan MPs. Advertisement After the meeting, al-Baaino said: “We affirmed the region’s demand to adopt administrative decentralization in waste management, given the existence of a solution represented by the Ghustā plant,…”
Who is Lula da Silva? From factory worker to Brazil’s presidency 4 times
An-Nahar: Learn about the career of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, from union worker to president of Brazil for four terms, and his impact on politics, social programs, and the fight against…
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Video: MTV at sea near the endangered Seahorse vessel
MTV Lebanon: MTV spotted the endangered Seahorse vessel at sea, off the port of Beirut. Follow the details in the video…
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Al-Bayno from Baabda: Decentralization in waste management is a fundamental demand for Keserwan
Ad-Diyar: The president of the Keserwan–Ftouh Municipalities Union, Elias Al-Bayno, affirmed, “The region’s demand is to adopt administrative decentralization in waste management, given the existence of a solution represented by the Ghosta plant, which has the consensus of the region’s towns.” He said after…
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The Engineering of Manipulation and the Falsification of Will
An-Nahar: Elections in the Zionist entity are always a reflection of the deep internal conflicts and structural fragility that this…
Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt, in an interview with journalist Hadley Gamble for the “IMI” media network: The Americans are withdrawing from the region, and the Israelis are filling the vacuum
Al Anbaa: Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt, in an interview with journalist Hadley Gamble for the “IMI” media network: The Americans are withdrawing from the region, and the Israelis are filling…
Saeed: I stand in solidarity with every innocent victim and remain committed to coexistence
National News Agency: National—Former MP Dr. Fares Saeed, head of the “Meeting of Our Lady of the Mountain,” wrote on the “X” platform: “Some criticize me for condemning the violence at the Jordanian church, and remind me of my lack of sympathy for Gaza’s martyrs, as though I stand in solidarity with the Christian victim but not with Muslim victims. I stand in solidarity with every innocent victim, including innocent people…”
Keserwan’s files before Aoun… from the Ghoshta plant to widening the highway
Lebanon Debate: Keserwan’s files before Aoun… from the widening…
Netanyahu might be finished but his policies toward the Palestinians will largely endure
Naharnet: Israel's elections Tuesday could mark the end of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decades-long political career. But his legacy in the Israeli-occupied West Bank — of massive settlement expansion, the displacement of tens of thousands…
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An MP from “Byblos Keserwan” wary of a rival’s name
Lebanon 24: An MP from the Byblos- Keserwan district began increasing his media appearances and stepping up his political and service-related activity after receiving advice from the leadership of a party he is close to, and from journalist friends. They told him that the name of a rival of his, who belongs to the same sovereign political camp, was gaining prominence for several reasons, most notably his activity…
(*) President Aoun received the head of the Keserwan-Ftouh Municipalities Union, accompanied by a delegation of Keserwan MPs
National News Agency: National News Agency - President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun received Elias al-Bayeno, head of the Keserwan-Ftouh Municipalities Union, accompanied by a delegation of Keserwan MPs. After the meeting, al-Bayeno said: "We reaffirmed the region’s demand for adopting administrative decentralization in waste management, given that there is a solution in the form of the Ghosta plant, which enjoys…
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Political parties on alert in anticipation of war... and rise in requests to rent homes!
CH23: It has learned that crisis cells affiliated with political parties in several areas of Lebanon have resumed their work and emergency preparations in anticipation of any war that may break out, while an increase in requests to rent homes has been recorded. According to the information, Lebanon will face a difficult period during the coming month, as attention will be focused on…
President of the Keserwan–Ftouh Municipalities Union: We sensed President Aoun’s interest in the region’s demands and his readiness to follow up on them and support efforts to achieve them
Lebanon Debate: President of the Keserwan–Ftouh Municipalities Union: We sensed President Aoun’s interest in the region’s demands and his readiness to follow up on them and support efforts to achieve…
President of the Keserwan–Ftouh Municipalities Federation after meeting President Aoun: We discussed widening the Nahr el-Kalb–Nahr Ibrahim highway and the Zouk Mosbeh road as far as Faraya
Lebanon Debate: President of the Keserwan–Ftouh Municipalities Federation after meeting President Aoun: We discussed widening the Nahr el-Kalb–Nahr Ibrahim highway and the Zouk Mosbeh road as far as…
President of the Keserwan–Ftouh Municipalities Union after meeting President Aoun: We called for adopting administrative decentralization in waste management through the Ghosta plant
Lebanon Debate: President of the Keserwan–Ftouh Municipalities Union after meeting President Aoun: We called for adopting administrative decentralization in waste management through the plant…
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Baghaei: It makes no difference to us who wins the Israeli elections
National News Agency: Wataniya - Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced today that “it makes no difference to the Islamic Republic who wins the Israeli elections being held on Tuesday, in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing stiff competition,” according to Agence France-Presse. The ministry’s spokesperson…
The Potato Farmers Syndicate in Baalbek-Hermel discussed a plan for self-sufficiency and protecting local production
Elnashra: The Potato Farmers Syndicate in Baalbek Governorate held a meeting at its headquarters in the town of Douris, in the presence of the head of the Federation of Farmers’ Syndicates in Lebanon, Inmaa Jihad Ballouk,…
الرئيس عون عرض مع النائب نعمة إفرام الوضع الداخلي والتطورات الإقليمية إضافة إلى ملف الكهرباء والإجراءات التي يُعمل عليها لتحسين إنتاج الطاقة الكهربائية وثمّ إفرام مواقف رئيس الجمهورية الهادفة إلى الحفاظ على سيادة لبنان واستقلاله ووحدة أراضيه وبسط سلطة الدولة
Ad-Diyar: الرئيس عون عرض مع النائب نعمة إفرام الوضع الداخلي والتطورات الإقليمية إضافة إلى ملف الكهرباء والإجراءات التي يُعمل عليها لتحسين إنتاج الطاقة الكهربائية وثمّ إفرام مواقف رئيس الجمهورية الهادفة إلى الحفاظ على سيادة لبنان واستقلاله ووحدة أراضيه وبسط سلطة…
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The “Sidon Cultural Forum” and the “Meeting and Communication Movement” affirmed the importance of dialogue and rejecting extremism
National News Agency: Wataniya - Sheikh Dr. Jamal Shbeib, president of the “Sidon Cultural Forum,” received Mehdi Harqous, head of the “Meeting and Communication Movement” in Lebanon, at the forum’s center, who congratulated him on his safe return. The meeting provided an opportunity to affirm the importance of spreading a culture of dialogue and acceptance of others, promoting citizenship, and rejecting sectarianism and extremism. He presented…
President of the Keserwan–Ftouh Municipalities Union from Baabda: The president is ready to follow up on our demands
CH23: President of the Keserwan–Ftouh Municipalities Union Elias Al-Baaino affirmed “the region’s demand to adopt administrative decentralization in waste management, given the existence of a solution in the form of the Ghousta plant, which has the consensus of the region’s towns.” He said after meeting President of the Republic Joseph Aoun, accompanied by a delegation of Keserwan MPs: “We discussed…
“Treason” enters the election battle… Lieberman calls for an investigation into Netanyahu
Lebanon Debate: “Treason” enters the election battle… Lieberman calls for an investigation into…
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Yaacoub: Israeli election results will affect the course of the war and regional balances
Ad-Diyar: Former MP and head of the "Approach Movement" Hassan Yaacoub pointed out that "some claim that the Israeli elections tomorrow will change nothing, perhaps. But if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Brazil's Lula clinches victory over Bolsonaro to win fourth term
Naharnet: Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, was reelected Sunday in a result that provides relief to critics of widening U.S. influence in Latin America. With 100% of the vote counted,…
Lula Vows to Govern for All Brazilians after Historic Reelection Victory
Al Manar: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to govern for all Brazilians, bolster the country’s international standing and advance an ambitious climate agenda after securing reelection late Sunday. “No one is required to like the president-elect,…
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“Iran did not ask us to support it” … What did the Hezbollah MP say?
Al Jadeed: “Iran did not ask us to support it” … What did the Hezbollah MP say? Member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc MP Hassan Fadlallah affirmed that the resistance in Lebanon is in a defensive position in defense of its country, and that its cause today is working to liberate the land, enable residents to return, release the prisoners, and rebuild, and the resistance’s decision…
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Qatar–Lebanon: Political Support and Economic Cooperation
Lebanon 24: Former minister and academic Abbas al-Hajj Hassan wrote: This may be the first time the region has experienced a state of frightening anticipation and sharp polarization reaching the point of rupture. A passive wait on the brink of an explosive eruption has made the scene closer to an undeclared war by everyone against everyone. In light of this political reality…
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De-escalation between Hezbollah and Baabda?
CH23: In Lebanon, after the country witnessed a state of tension last week amid developments related to the explosives shipment file in Dahr al-Baidar, and the possibility of referring it to the Judicial Council, an atmosphere of de-escalation prevailed toward the end of the week, following the government’s decision to proceed cautiously in addressing the file and leave the investigations…
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Salameh: Is this what the ruling authority wants?
Ad-Diyar: Former minister Youssef Salameh wrote on his account on “X”: “The ruling authority’s hesitation over restricting weapons and pursuing peace, the absence of balanced national leadership, and the commitment of some Lebanese to regional axes will make Lebanon a prize…”
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“Salam and the Lebanese Forces”: A long history of disagreements
Lebanon 24: The tension witnessed at the latest Cabinet session between Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and ministers from the “Lebanese Forces” did not arise overnight, but was the result of an accumulation of political and administrative disagreements that had been developing between the two sides for some time over a number of government files, foremost among them the electricity file.…
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Mobilizing the Public: From Social Discontent to Political Action from Tripoli to Paris: When Does Discontent Turn into Collective Action?
An-Nahar: During his tour of Tripoli, President of the Republic Joseph Aoun said: 'My visit is to tell the people of Tripoli that the state is present and always by your side. To restore trust, services must be provided to citizens. Human dignity requires the state to provide services to people and make them available to everyone. This is how we restore…'
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Hasbani: The Lebanese Forces ministers have no intention of resigning so far
Ad-Diyar: MP Ghassan Hasbani said in an interview with “Sawt Kel Lebnan” that “Hezbollah is working hard to prevent the Dhahr al-Baydar explosives file from reaching the Judicial Council, for fear that this would set a precedent given the important implications that…”
Sinjar Units Command in Iraq: We announce that an agreement has been reached with the Iraqi government to end our forces’ independent military affiliation
Elnashra: The command of the Sinjar Units (YBŞ) in Iraq announced that an agreement had been reached with the federal government in Baghdad, stipulating an end to its forces’ independent military affiliation. The command explained that…