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U.S. Central Command: The main shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz are free of naval mines
Ad-Diyar: U.S. Central Command: The main shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz are free of mines…
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If Democrats Win... 4 Possible Changes to U.S. Foreign Policy
CH23: Independent analysts say the Democrats have a timely opportunity to win the U.S. House of Representatives and possibly the Senate in the midterm elections on the third of November, giving them a share of power in Washington after two years of Republican control. Democrats believe that Republicans allowed…
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Johnson: Putin cannot be trusted… and trilateral talks on the war in Ukraine
Ad-Diyar: U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said that “Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted,” noting that “he must be dealt with on that basis.” According to what the “Fox… network reported
CENTCOM commander: 95% of ships managed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely in recent months
Lebanon Debate: CENTCOM commander: 95% of ships managed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely in recent months…
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Netanyahu vows harsh strikes against his enemies before the election
Ad-Diyar: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened the “enemies,” warning that “Israel” is prepared to respond. Netanyahu said ahead of the election, scheduled in two days, that intelligence indicates that…
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Netanyahu warns his enemies ahead of the election... “You will suffer harsh blows”
CH23: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened “the enemies,” warning that Israel is prepared to respond. Netanyahu said ahead of the election, scheduled in two days, that intelligence indicates that “the enemies may try to challenge us with attacks to disrupt the election.” He added that “the Israeli army is…
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On the internal military confrontation with Hezbollah...
Elnashra: As of August 2025, the date when the ruling authorities in Lebanon began making decisions to restrict weapons to the legitimate forces, through to March 2026, when the Council of Ministers announced…
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Mikati called Aoun and praised his visit to Tripoli: The city renews its affirmation of its commitment to strengthening the state
Lebanon 24: President Najib Mikati, immediately upon his return from abroad today, called President of the Republic Joseph Aoun, praising the visit he made yesterday to Tripoli and his emphasis on the state’s interest in the City of Roses, the projects that contribute to its advancement, and its right to development like all other Lebanese regions. Advertisement…
President Mikati: Tripoli appreciates President Aoun’s visit and reaffirms its commitment to strengthening a strong, capable state that protects its people and safeguards its land and sovereignty
Lebanon 24: President Mikati: Tripoli appreciates President Aoun’s visit and reaffirms its commitment to strengthening a strong, capable state that protects its people and safeguards its land…
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Channel 12: Netanyahu is putting intense pressure on Trump to issue additional public support for his election campaign
Elnashra: The Hebrew-language Channel 12 reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is putting intense pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump to issue…
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Tishreen protests flare up again in Iraq... 2019 demands haunt al-Zaidi’s government
An-Nahar: Tishreen protesters return to the streets of Iraq on the seventh anniversary of the 2019 uprising, demanding accountability for the killing of protesters, an end to sectarian power-sharing, and that weapons be held exclusively by the state, in the face of a government…
Berri is “reproachful” (Details in the political scene segment of the news bulletin)
Al Jadeed: Berri is “reproachful” (Details in the political scene segment of the news…
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Nadim Gemayel’s tour of Rashmaya and two meetings with Al-Saad and Mattā
MTV Lebanon: MP Nadim Gemayel toured the town of Rashmaya, accompanied by Kataeb Aley District President Teodora Bajjani and journalist Saad Elias. He began with a visit to the Mar Qyriakos School of the Antonine Sisters, where the school’s principal, Sister Roula Fghali, welcomed him and lit a candle for his intentions, and presented…
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The death of producer Sadiq Al-Sabah’s mother
CH23: Lebanese producer Sadiq Al-Sabah suffered a new family tragedy with the death of his mother, Mrs. Asma Najib Nassar, less than a month after the death of his wife, Rana Muhammad Saeed Al-Zein, who died on 30 September. The funeral prayer is scheduled to be held after the noon prayer at the Nabatieh husseiniya, where she will be laid to rest…
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Strida Geagea congratulates her husband Samir Geagea on his 74th birthday: “May God take years from my life and add them to yours”
Yasour: Strida Geagea congratulated her husband, Lebanese Forces Party leader Samir Geagea, on his 74th birthday. She posted a photo of the two of them, accompanied by a message that said: “Wishing you a lifetime, my heart’s dearest, and may God take years from my life and add them to yours, the support of our country, Lebanon…”
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Baqaei: Iran has not left the negotiating table and is prepared to defend its territory
Ad-Diyar: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Sunday that Tehran had not left the negotiating table, stressing that it was at the same time prepared to defend its territory, while accusing the United States…
Bulgaria votes for new President, with Iotova in the lead
National News Agency: NNA - Bulgarians head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president, with opinion polls showing President Iliana Iotova leading the race with more than 40% of the vote, according to Russia Today. Iotova is facing Andrey Gyurov, the candidate backed by…
The Prime Minister of Greece arrives in Riyadh on an official visit
Lebanon 24: The Prime Minister of Greece arrives in Riyadh on a visit…
A senior Iranian official to "Al Jazeera": A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran today and is holding negotiations as part of mediation efforts to ensure the region’s security and stability
Lebanon Debate: A senior Iranian official to "Al Jazeera": A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran today and is holding negotiations as part of mediation efforts to ensure the region’s security and stability…
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César Maalouf: The presidency deserves the support of all Lebanese, and it has proven to be an institution that brings people together, not one that divides them
Elnashra: Former MP César Maalouf noted that President of the Republic Joseph Aoun is navigating a minefield with delicate national presidential balance, amid the most difficult domestic circumstances…
Netanyahu warns Iran against trying to disrupt the elections
National News Agency: National News Agency – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran and its allies on Sunday against trying to disrupt the Israeli legislative elections scheduled for Tuesday, according to Agence France-Presse. Netanyahu said in a video clip: “We have intelligence indications that Iran and its proxies may try…”
Health Minister patronizes 27th Pharmaceutical Conference, in presence of Information Minister representing Prime Minister: We will not allow health of Lebanese to be at risk
National News Agency: NNA - Public Health Minister, Dr. Rakan Nassereddine, representing the President of the Republic, inaugurated today the 27th Pharmaceutical Conference, organized by the Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon under the theme "Transforming Healthcare Through…
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Electoral meeting for lawyers in the Khroub District… affirming continued communication and commitment to the profession’s causes
Yasour: From the district of knowledge and goodness… momentum is building, and attendance reflects confidence, at a new stop in the series of meetings with lawyers. My words there carried a title and a position: “I do not approach lawyers during election season, because I have never left them.” The meeting brought together colleagues from the district, in the presence of Mr. Saad…
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Father Marius Khairallah celebrates Mass in Tebnine and launches the “Jesus in My Heart” initiative to bring joy and reassurance to the hearts of children and their families
Yasour: Father Marius Khairallah celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Saint George Church in Tebnine, in the presence of parishioners. In his homily, he stressed that Christ sees people in their weakness and does not define them by their wounds or past, but instead opens before them a new path toward life and hope. He paused at Jesus’ call to the man after…
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Mikati: President Aoun’s visit to Tripoli affirms the importance of a strong state
CH23: Former Prime Minister Najib Mikati wrote on “X”: Upon his return from abroad today, President Najib Mikati called President Joseph Aoun, praising the visit he made yesterday to Tripoli. He said: “Tripoli, which appreciates President Aoun’s visit, renews its affirmation of its commitment to strengthening the state…”
In Pictures... Syrian Actress Enters the Golden Cage
Lebanon 24: Syrian actress Rana Karam entered the golden cage. Her fellow actress Nancy Khoury shared photos from Karam’s wedding with her followers on “Instagram.” Advertisement Khoury said: “My sister and the love of my heart, the most beautiful bride. Congratulations from the bottom of my heart to the loveliest couple. I love you so much, Eli and my dear Ronoosh.” She added: “A photo…
Await an important message from President Mahdi al-Mashat to the Yemeni people and the Islamic nation, more than 100 days after the Saudi aggression resumed escalating, at eight o’clock this evening, Sana’a time
Al Manar: Await an important message from President Mahdi al-Mashat to the Yemeni people and the Islamic nation, more than 100 days after the Saudi aggression resumed escalating, at eight o’clock this evening, local time…
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Mikati praises Aoun’s visit to Tripoli and affirms commitment to a strong state
Ad-Diyar: Former Prime Minister Najib Mikati wrote on “X”: President Najib Mikati, immediately upon returning from abroad today, called President Joseph Aoun, praising the visit he made yesterday to Tripoli and said: “Indeed…”
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Netanyahu: We have intelligence indications that Iran and its proxies may try to launch attacks to disrupt the elections
Elnashra: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated in a statement that he has intelligence indications that Iran and its proxies may try to launch…
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Video from Mيفدون of the moment a rooftop was targeted
CH23: An Israeli “quad-copter” drone dropped two shells onto the roof of a house in the town of Mيفدون. Join our news channel on WhatsApp and follow the latest news and breaking developments live via our news channel on WhatsApp. Be the first to know about important events. Join now. Share your opinion on…
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Retired Brigadier General Khaled Hamadeh: The explosives shipment was prepared to assassinate President Salam
Yasour: Retired Brigadier General Khaled Hamadeh: The explosives shipment was prepared to assassinate the president…
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Haikal attends the annual meeting of the Dragon Group in Britain and meets with a number of leaders of friendly armies
Elnashra: Army Commander General Rodolph Haikal visited Britain on 22 and 23 / 10 / 2026 at the official invitation of his British counterpart, the Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief…
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Amid escalating tensions... a new move by Qatari diplomacy!
CH23: The region is experiencing a state of cautious anticipation as it enters the Israeli election season on Tuesday and the US midterm elections on the first of November. While awaiting their results, tensions continue to escalate between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other. In the face of this…
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Heikal visits Britain... and discusses options for after UNIFIL
An-Nahar: General Rodolphe Heikal visited Britain in October 2026 to strengthen military cooperation and support regional security and stability at a Dragon Group meeting…
The Saudi Crown Prince receives the Prime Minister of Greece, and they hold talks
Nidaa Al Watan: The Saudi Crown Prince receives the Prime Minister of Greece, and they hold a session…
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Strida wishes Geagea a happy birthday: “May you live a long life, support of our country Lebanon and my support”
CH23: MP Strida Geagea wished her husband, Lebanese Forces Party leader Samir Geagea, a happy birthday, saying on the “X” platform: “May you live a long life, my sweetheart. May God take years from my life and add them to yours, support of our country Lebanon and my support.” Join our news channel on WhatsApp and follow the latest news and developments…