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After UNIFIL: Who Guarantees Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Security?
An-Nahar: The withdrawal of the international peacekeeping forces must not turn into the withdrawal of the international community from…
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President Aoun: Diplomatic negotiations alone can achieve security
MTV Lebanon: President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun affirmed, “Lebanon is a message of freedom and pluralism in the region and the world, and it cannot live without its Christian and Muslim wings. If it loses its Christian wing, extremism will be the alternative, and it will spread to Europe. And if it loses its Muslim wing for any reason,…”
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The Russian president at the opening of the Russian-African summit: The multipolar world has become an irreversible reality
Ad-Diyar: The Russian president at the opening of the Russian-African summit: The multipolar world has become an irreversible reality…
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The Israeli elections in the latest results: a close race for Knesset seats
Ad-Diyar: Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition is ahead of the opposition bloc after more than half the votes were counted, according to data published by the Israeli Elections Committee and Hebrew-language media on Wednesday, the day after parliamentary elections in which the prime minister is running…
At least 64 dead in high-speed train crash in central Spain
Naharnet: A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 64 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. The central government's office for Castilla La Mancha confirmed…
Embassy of Pakistan Commemorates Kashmir Black Day, 27 October 2026
National News Agency: NNA - The Embassy of Pakistan in Beirut commemorated Kashmir Black Day on 27 October 2026 to express solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and reaffirm Pakistan’s unwavering support for their just struggle for the…
Aoun rejects wars, says only diplomatic negotiations can achieve sustainable peace
Naharnet: President Joseph Aoun called on Wednesday for dialogue and moderation to resolve the country's crises and said only diplomatic negotiations can achieve sustainable peace. "Lebanon's problems cannot be solved except by adopting the language…
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Jabareen: We are ready to pave the way for the fall of Netanyahu’s government
Yasour: After winning 19 seats in the preliminary results... Arab List leader “Jabareen”: We are ready to pave the way for the fall of the government of Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir and Smotrich and return them to…
Lebanon Debate information: The Iraqi prime minister in Lebanon next week
Lebanon Debate: Lebanon Debate information: The Iraqi prime minister in Lebanon next week…
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(*) President Aoun to French MPs from the Study Group on Christians of the East: Muslim-Christian coexistence is a national and civilizational choice, and there are no sustainable solutions except through diplomatic negotiations
National News Agency: National News - President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun affirmed, during his meeting with five French MPs from the Study Group on Christians of the East, that “Lebanon is a message of freedom and pluralism in the region and the world, and cannot survive without its Christian and Muslim wings. If it loses its Christian wing, extremism is the alternative,…
Danish Ambassador Visits Tyre Municipalities Union, Reviews Humanitarian Response to Displacement
National News Agency: NNA - Danish Ambassador to Lebanon Mette Thygesen visited the headquarters of the Union of Municipalities of Tyre District, accompanied by a delegation from the Danish Red Cross and Lebanese Red Cross. The ambassador met with Union President Engineer Hassan…
Labor Minister Haidar, NSSF Chief and Pharmacists’ Syndicate Discuss Electronic Processing of Citizens’ Transactions
National News Agency: NNA - Labor Minister Dr. Mohammad Haidar met Wednesday with National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Director General Dr. Mohammad Karaki and Lebanese Order of Pharmacists President Dr. Abdul Rahman Markabaoui to discuss ways to streamline citizens’ transactions…
President Aoun Reviews Judicial Affairs with Justice Minister, Stresses Dialogue and Stability as Keys to Economic Recovery
National News Agency: NNA - President of the Republic Joseph Aoun met with Justice Minister Adel Nassar to review the state of the judiciary in Lebanon and the functioning of judicial institutions and courts. Separately, President Aoun told the Lebanese-Cypriot Business Council…
Grand Mufti Daryan, Iraqi Ambassador Discuss Developments in Lebanon and Region
National News Agency: NNA - Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan received Iraqi Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Al-Husseini at Dar Al-Fatwa. The meeting focused on developments in Lebanon and the wider region.…
“If Lebanon loses its Christian wing, extremism will spread to Europe”… Aoun warns!
Lebanon Debate: “If Lebanon loses its Christian wing, extremism will spread to Europe”… Aoun…
Berri, Khazen Discuss Regional Developments, National Unity and Lebanon’s Political and Economic Challenges
National News Agency: NNA - Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received former minister Wadih Khazen at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain El-Tineh, where discussions focused on political and security developments in Lebanon and the region, as well as national affairs. Speaking…
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The Minister of Agriculture toured the Central Vegetable and Fruit Market in Beirut
LBCI: Agriculture Minister Nizar Hani toured the Central Vegetable and Fruit Market in Beirut at the invitation of the market traders’ syndicate. He reviewed trading and marketing activity and the state of Lebanese agricultural produce sales. Hani listened to the demands of traders and stakeholders and the challenges facing the sector, and discussed with them ways to strengthen marketing…
Interior Minister Hajjar Tours Jounieh, Stresses Cooperation with Municipalities and State Support for Keserwan and Jbeil
National News Agency: NNA - Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Hajjar began a tour of Jounieh, accompanied by Mayor Faysal Efram and Mount Lebanon Governor Mohammad Makkawi. During a walk through the city’s streets, Hajjar emphasized the importance of direct communication…
President Aoun: There are no safe and sustainable solutions through war; diplomatic negotiations alone can achieve security for countries and peoples
Lebanon Debate: President Aoun: There are no safe and sustainable solutions through war, and diplomatic negotiations alone can achieve security for countries…
Cooperation between the Pharmacists’ Syndicate and Social Security on the Labor Minister’s agenda
CH23: Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar met in his office this morning with National Social Security Fund Director General Mohammad Karaki and Lebanon’s Pharmacists’ Syndicate President Abdul Rahman Marqabaoui. They discussed cooperation between the Pharmacists’ Syndicate and the National Social Security Fund to expedite the processing of citizens’ transactions…
President Aoun: Lebanon is committed to the continued presence of “UNIFIL” in the south, or to replacing it with European forces to help achieve security and stability
Lebanon Debate: President Aoun: Lebanon is committed to the continued presence of “UNIFIL” in the south, or to replacing it with European forces to help achieve security…
President Aoun to French MPs: Unity between Christians and Muslims is an essential condition for protecting Lebanon and its stability, and a safety valve in the face of strife
Lebanon Debate: President Aoun to French MPs: Unity between Christians and Muslims is an essential condition for protecting Lebanon and its stability, and a safety valve in the face of…
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The high price of a small role… after twenty-seven years
Al Anbaa: I did not come to Ghazi Aridi’s book “Lebanon: The High Price of a Small Role?” through its author, important as his personality and political experience are, but rather its title led me to it, albeit twenty-seven years late… Some titles do more than introduce books; they open doors onto history, and this is one of them,…
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شيّعت مدينة صور المرحومة سلام أرناؤوط (أم كميل شميساني)، في موكب انطلق من أمام منزلها وصولاً إلى روضة الزهراء (ع)، حيث أمّ الصلاة على جثمانها الطاهر الشيخ علي حب الله
Yasour: شيّعت مدينة صور المرحومة سلام أرناؤوط (أم كميل شميساني)، في موكب انطلق من أمام منزلها وصولاً إلى روضة الزهراء (ع)، حيث أمّ الصلاة على جثمانها الطاهر الشيخ علي حب الله. وتُقبل التعازي أيام الأربعاء والخميس والجمعة في منزل السيد عباس علي شميساني (أبو كميل) في…
Derian and the Iraqi ambassador discussed the situation
MTV Lebanon: The Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Lebanon, Mohammed Reza al-Husseini, at Dar al-Fatwa, and the situation in Lebanon was discussed…
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Raggi: No appeasing anyone… and restricting weapons is a sovereign decision to build the state
Al Jadeed: Raggi: No appeasing anyone… and restricting weapons is a sovereign decision to build the state. Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi received a delegation from the French National Assembly’s group for Christians of the East, headed by MP Sandrine Foucher-Chazey, during a visit to Lebanon. During the meeting, Raggi briefed…
An invitation to offer condolences and commemorate the third day since the passing of our dear departed Salam Arnaout (Um Kamil Shmeisani)
Yasour: An invitation to offer condolences and commemorate the third day since the passing of our dear departed Salam Arnaout (Um Kamil…
Erdogan's son to make key visit to Lebanon next month
Naharnet: Bilal Erdoğan, the son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, will visit Lebanon in mid-November, al-Akhbar newspaper quoted sources as saying. While the visit’s agenda will be primarily humanitarian and social, the trip carries…
Minister Haidar Discusses with Karki and the Pharmacists’ Syndicate Head Expediting the Processing of Citizens’ Transactions Electronically Through Social Security
National News Agency: National News Agency - Labor Minister Dr. Mohammad Haidar met this morning in his office with the Director General of the National Social Security Fund, Dr. Mohammad Karki, and the head of the Pharmacists’ Syndicate in Lebanon, Dr. Abdul Rahman Marqabaoui. They discussed cooperation between the Pharmacists’ Syndicate and the National Social Security Fund regarding…
The fateful tie... Israel faces a governing impasse that could force new elections!
Lebanon Debate: The fateful tie... Israel faces a governing impasse that could force elections…
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Israeli Election Committee: 77% of the votes counted, Netanyahu’s bloc gets 54 seats and Eisenkot gets 49
Elnashra: The Israeli Election Committee said that 77% of the votes in the Israeli legislative elections had been counted, and the bloc of current Prime Minister Benjamin…
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Aoun: There is no room for despair and no economy without stability
Ad-Diyar: President Joseph Aoun affirmed that Lebanon’s problems can only be addressed through patience and dialogue, away from confrontation, stressing that “there is no room for despair” and that stability is the foundation for any economic recovery. And in this…
Foreign Minister: Decisions on restricting weapons are not made to appease any party, but reflect a national choice
LBCI: Foreign Minister and Emigrants Youssef Rajji briefed a delegation from the French National Assembly concerned with the affairs of Christians in the East on the diplomatic efforts being made to achieve Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory. He stressed “the importance of the bold decisions taken by the government to restrict weapons to…”
The Minister of Education honored the memory of Julinda Abu Nasr at LAU by awarding her the Lebanese Order of Education in recognition of her work for women’s rights
National News Agency: Wataniya – The Arab Institute for Women (AiW), under the patronage of the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Rima Karami, celebrated awarding its late founding director, Dr. Julinda Abu Nasr, the “Order of Education” on the 95th anniversary of her birth, in recognition of her pioneering contributions to women’s education and rights…
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Jumblatt asks: Can the Arab vote change anything in the Israeli elections?
Ad-Diyar: As the Arab vote became one of the most prominent surprise factors in the Israeli elections, Walid Jumblatt weighed in on the reading of the scene with a brief question that carried more than one indication of the weight the Arab lists have come to carry…
Mufti Derian discussed the situation with the Iraqi ambassador
National News Agency: Wataniya - The Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, received at Dar al-Fatwa the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Lebanon, His Excellency Mohammed Reza al-Husseini, and the situation in Lebanon and the region was discussed.…