Aoun praises Berri’s position... and sends a clear message regarding the army and civil peace
Lebanon Debate: Aoun praises Berri’s position... and a clear message regarding the army and civil peace…
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Karami received a delegation from the Port Municipality Workers’ Union to discuss their affairs and delays in paying their dues
Elnashra: The head of the Dignity Movement, MP Faisal Karami, received at his home in Tripoli a delegation from the Port Municipality Workers and Employees Union, headed by workers’ union chief Ahmad Mersali, and that…
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French Justice Minister: 217 people imprisoned over acts of violence
Ad-Diyar: French Justice Minister: 217 people imprisoned over acts of violence…
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Aoun calls for safeguarding Lebanon through dialogue and holding by-elections in Western Bekaa
Al Manar: At the start of a Cabinet session, President Joseph Aoun called on the Lebanese parties to show wisdom, awareness and patience to spare Lebanon the repercussions of any regional escalation. He praised the positions of Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on the army, civil peace and dialogue, and called for elections to be held…
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Succession struggle heats up in Zimbabwe… Businessman throws vice president’s calculations into disarray
Ad-Diyar: Disputes within Zimbabwe’s ruling party over the succession to President Emmerson Mnangagwa are escalating after decisions strengthened his hold on power until 2030, alongside the rise of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to leadership positions in the party and government, developments that are increasing pressure on the vice president,…
President Joseph Aoun: We commend the health minister’s steps to combat counterfeit and smuggled medicines and congratulate him on his election as president of the 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean
Lebanon Debate: President Joseph Aoun: We commend the health minister’s steps to combat counterfeit and smuggled medicines and congratulate him on his election as president of the 73rd session of the World Health Organization for the Eastern…
Aoun: We thank Qatar for its efforts to help Lebanon on the energy file, and hope the Council of Ministers will discuss the energy and environment files
Lebanon Debate: Aoun: We thank Qatar for its efforts to help Lebanon on the energy file, and hope the Council of Ministers will discuss the energy file…
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Al-Saddi meets MP Najat Aoun and a delegation from Nabatieh Municipality
Nidaa Al Watan: Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi met with MP Najat Aoun, in the presence of the Director General of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment, engineer Rabih Khalifeh, and they discussed the issue of wastewater. He also discussed the city’s energy affairs with the deputy mayor of Nabatieh, Mohammad Abdel Amir Hijazi, heading a municipal delegation. Joe Saddi…
Aoun: We value President Nabih Berri’s position that the army is a red line, and his call to preserve civil peace, dialogue and understanding
Lebanon Debate: Aoun: We value President Nabih Berri’s position that the army is a red line, and his call to preserve civil peace and dialogue…
President Joseph Aoun: The security agencies are the backbone of the state and its fundamental pillar, and we value their efforts to maintain security and combat drugs and arms smuggling
Lebanon Debate: President Joseph Aoun: The security agencies are the backbone of the state and its fundamental pillar, and we value their efforts to maintain security and combat drugs and smuggling…
The Cabinet session held at Baabda Palace has ended
LBCI: 0 min The Cabinet session held at Baabda Palace has ended * To protect intellectual property rights, please do not copy more than 20 percent of the news content without mentioning the name of the LBCI website and attaching a hyperlink to the news story, under penalty of legal action. Latest news: ministers…
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Hamas: We call on our people in the West Bank to unite national and popular efforts and activate all means of resistance to confront the occupation’s crimes
Ad-Diyar: Hamas: The decision once again confirms the state of integration between the terrorist occupation government and settler gangs in targeting…
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President Salam: Regarding waste treatment, although we must address urgent issues today, that does not exempt us from the need to examine waste treatment comprehensively and from all its aspects
LBCI: 0 min President Salam: Regarding waste treatment, although we must address urgent issues today, that does not exempt us from the need to examine waste treatment comprehensively and from all its aspects. Breaking news: Salam: Regarding waste treatment, we must address urgent issues today…
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President Salam: I will call for a second Cabinet session within the next two weeks, devoted exclusively to this issue
LBCI: 0 min President Salam: I will call for a second Cabinet session within the next two weeks, devoted exclusively to this issue Breaking news: Salam: I will call for a second Cabinet session within the next two weeks, devoted exclusively to this issue Next: Salam, during the meeting “Towards the Development of Public Transport in Lebanon”: Improving…
Minister Kamal Shehadeh, speaking by phone with Al Jadeed after withdrawing from the session: Under Lebanese law, the case must be referred to the Judicial Council to complete the investigation, where there are greater guarantees against interference in the investigation, regardless of the party or…
Al Jadeed: Minister Kamal Shehadeh, speaking by phone with Al Jadeed after withdrawing from the session: Under Lebanese law, the case must be referred to the Judicial Council to complete the investigation, where there are greater guarantees against interference in the investigation, regardless of the party…
A look at the latest developments and updates in Yemen on the military, humanitarian, and political fronts, reported by our correspondent Hamoud Sharaf from the capital, Sanaa
Al Manar: A look at the latest developments and updates in Yemen on the military, humanitarian, and political fronts, reported by our correspondent Hamoud Sharaf from the capital…
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Joseph Aoun discusses economic, political and diplomatic issues with visitors in Baabda
Al Manar: President Joseph Aoun was briefed by Economy Minister Amer Bissat on the progress of the Consumer Protection Law, after the president returned it to Parliament for reconsideration. He was also briefed on the results of the minister’s visit to Bangkok. On the parliamentary front, Aoun discussed the situation with Kataeb Party leader and MP Sami Gemayel…
Al Jadeed correspondent: Justice Minister Adel Nassar objected to the matter not being referred and did not withdraw from the session
Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed correspondent: Justice Minister Adel Nassar objected to the matter not being referred and did not withdraw from…
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Karami receives a delegation from the Port Municipality Workers’ Union
MTV Lebanon: The head of the “Dignity” Movement, MP Faisal Karami, received at his residence in Tripoli a delegation from the Port Municipality Workers and Employees Union, headed by union leader Ahmad Mersali, in the presence of municipal council member Hajj Jamal Tartousi. The meeting was devoted to discussing workers’ affairs and living conditions…
The French ambassador to Saudi Arabia told Al Arabiya: Macron affirmed that he would provide the Kingdom with all necessary support
Lebanon Debate: The French ambassador to Saudi Arabia told Al Arabiya: Macron affirmed that he would provide all necessary support…
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Retired teachers protest on the road to the Presidential Palace following the Cabinet session
Al Manar: Following the end of the Cabinet session at the Presidential Palace, retired teachers protested on the road leading to the palace in Baabda, in protest over their demands, and our correspondent Zainab Naji reports on the scene from…
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Salam: The state has no partner in the decision of war and peace… and progress in talks with Qatar to address the electricity crisis
LBCI: Salam explained that, regarding the issue of waste management, “although we must address urgent matters today, foremost among them the situation in Tripoli, which I followed over the past few weeks with Minister Zein, Minister Hajar, the Council for Development and Reconstruction, and the National Authority for Solid Waste Management…”
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Macron: Far-left groups seek to overthrow the Republic
Nidaa Al Watan: French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that the authorities would ban “unlawful” protests in the coming days, holding far-left groups, which he described as “incendiary,” along with vandals, responsible for the rioting and looting the country witnessed at the start of the week. Macron said, …
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Major General Raed Abdullah discusses strengthening cooperation and coordination with the Egyptian ambassador
Ad-Diyar: The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, received the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Lebanon, Tameem Khallaf, in his office at General Headquarters Barracks, on a visit aimed at getting acquainted, cooperating and coordinating, during which…
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Four Vacuums Threaten Lebanon
CH23: Lebanon is facing a highly sensitive phase as the end of 2026 approaches, amid four overlapping vacuums that threaten to compound its political, security and economic crises, while the south stands out as the most dangerous test of the state’s ability to maintain control of the territory and prevent a renewed military confrontation. In an analysis…
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During today’s Cabinet session... this is what will happen regarding the explosives issue
Lebanon 24: Ministerial sources concerned with the matter suggested that “the issue of referring the explosives file to the Judicial Council will be raised at today’s Cabinet session, and Justice Minister Adel Nassar’s opinion will be heard. The discussion will be opened on the matter, after which it will be confirmed that the referral should be deferred until the investigations are completed…”
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The Pakistani ambassador, speaking at the Press Syndicate: Israel must withdraw immediately
Lebanon 24: Pakistan’s ambassador to Lebanon, Salman Athar, visited the Lebanese Press Editors’ Syndicate, where he met with Syndicate President Joseph al-Qassifi and members of the Syndicate’s board. He discussed with them regional developments amid the ongoing war, as well as Pakistan’s efforts to promote dialogue and peace. Advertisement Athar affirmed his country’s respect…
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Derian received a delegation from Qatar... and this is what was discussed
Lebanon 24: The Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, received a delegation from Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs at Dar al-Fatwa. They discussed a number of Islamic and endowment-related issues, in addition to the ongoing cooperation between the two sides. Advertisement The meeting was attended by the Mufti of Rashaya, Sheikh Wafiq…
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A minister shocks an ambassador
CH23: “Spot Shot” learned that an Arab ambassador met Energy Minister Joe Saddi aboard the plane bound for London, days after the Qatari foreign minister’s visit to Lebanon and his raising of the electricity issue. According to the information, the ambassador was surprised by Saddi’s departure days after the important Qatari initiative in the sector…
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What took place between Major General Abdullah and the Egyptian ambassador?
MTV Lebanon: The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, received the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Lebanon, Tameem Khallaf, in his office at the General Headquarters barracks, on a visit aimed at getting acquainted, cooperation and coordination. During the visit, they discussed the general situation in…
Al Jadeed correspondent: The Forces ministers withdraw from the government session
Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed correspondent: The Forces ministers withdraw from the session…
“Elections are not a civil war”… the Israeli president warns of political violence
Lebanon Debate: “Elections are not a civil war”… the Israeli president warns of violence…
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A cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace... the scene with our correspondent Mona Tahini
Al Manar: A cabinet meeting is being held at the Presidential Palace, and our correspondent Mona Tahini reports the scene to us from…
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry: A call between the prime minister and the U.S. secretary of state reviewed diplomatic efforts and de-escalation in the region
Al Jadeed: Qatar’s Foreign Ministry: A call between the prime minister and the U.S. secretary of state reviewed diplomatic efforts and de-escalation…
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Lebanese government session in Baabda... and the explosives in Dahr al-Baydar among the main items (photos)
An-Nahar: The Lebanese Council of Ministers held its session chaired by Joseph Aoun to discuss the budget law and the explosives case in Dahr al-Baydar, as part of an agenda consisting of 21…
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President Salam to "Hezbollah": Abide by what you agreed to
Al Jadeed: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed during a Cabinet session that, regardless of the item on the agenda concerning the proposal to refer the matter of the Dahr al-Baidar truck to the Judicial Council, it is necessary to reaffirm a set of principles that are no longer acceptable…