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Yemen searches for Aisha’s shoe!
An-Nahar: An analysis of Nabila al-Zubair’s novel reveals Yemen’s tragedy today, the political and social conflict, and the need for a state that protects its citizens’ rights and restores…
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Brazil’s Liberal Party, to which Bolsonaro belongs, acknowledges the results of the second round of Brazil’s presidential election
Al Manar: Brazil’s Liberal Party, to which Bolsonaro belongs, acknowledges the results of the second round of the presidential election in…
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Trump expresses displeasure with Brazil’s election and claims it was rigged
Al Manar: U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that Brazil’s election, in which leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won on Sunday, appeared to be rigged, without citing any evidence. He added, “I haven’t taken a position, but it looked like another rigged election,” and continued, saying, “It should…
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“Al-Liwaa” presents a “panorama” of Israel’s 26th elections: no clear winner between the Netanyahu and Eisenkot camps, with “Palestinians of 48” the “kingmakers”
Al Liwaa: Uncertainty surrounds the 26th Israeli Knesset elections, which will be held today (Tuesday) to elect 120 members for a 4-year term. Polling stations open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. Before the polls open, the results of the elections remain unclear,…
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The Saudi dimension in the Tehran quartet… a tactical shift from managing de-escalation to imposing balances
Al Liwaa: Amid unprecedented geostrategic shifts casting a shadow over the Middle East and South Asia, a high-level security and military meeting was held yesterday in Tehran, bringing together military and intelligence leaders from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Turkey, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Iranian leadership.…
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From the enemy’s media: From the magician to the arrogant leader: The end of the “Bibi era” in the elections?
Al Liwaa: • This is not a prophecy, a wish, or a request; it is a fact that anyone who opens their eyes and listens carefully can see. According to most opinion polls, and what the public is feeling, the “Bibi era” [referring to Bibi Netanyahu] is expected to end tomorrow, in the elections—an era that will go down in Israel’s history as one of…
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“Labik” Organization!
Al Liwaa: - And so... Mufti Qabalan: The fear is not of the Zionist arsenal, but of the internal political arsenal that drives its dagger into our backs! - And so... “Al-‘Iss” is the colloquial word for the coccyx at the bottom of the spine, and the problem arises when it imagines its place is up at the head! - And so... the politician…
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The International Force’s Mission Under Scrutiny
Al Liwaa: Peacekeeping forces consist of a group of military personnel, civilians and police officers deployed by the United Nations under a decision issued by the Security Council to help any country experiencing conflicts; and to assist in the transition from war to peace. They are distinguished by wearing blue helmets. The composition of a peacekeeping force is a mixture of…
How the president lost the coalition that put him in the White House
Ya Libnan: President Donald Trump forged an extraordinary coalition to win office in 2024, stitching together his base with unusual support from some traditional Democratic groups like Hispanics and young people. It was enough to sweep the battleground states and…
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The atmosphere at the Tampa meeting was not conducive to a breakthrough on the eve of the Israeli elections
Al Liwaa: A diplomatic source described the atmosphere surrounding last week’s meeting in Tampa, Florida, between the Lebanese and Israeli military delegations under US sponsorship as having been unsuitable from the outset for achieving any tangible progress between the two sides, because the meetings were held at a tight time…
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Mufti Daryan receives the ambassadors of Sweden and Denmark
Al Liwaa: The Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan, received President Hassan Diab at Dar al-Fatwa. After the meeting, he said: “My visit to Dar al-Fatwa is part of the normal course of things. I reviewed with His Eminence the general situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as the difficult living and social conditions that people are suffering from…”
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Lebanese hopes of containing regional tensions... Hezbollah’s armament is limited to explosives and drones
Al Liwaa: Lebanese attention is focused on consolidating internal stability, while reports of regional (Arab and Islamic) efforts to contain regional tensions are dismissed, particularly on the United States-Iran front, at a time when Israel is preoccupied with elections amid fierce competition to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from…
The quadrilateral meeting between Islamabad’s haste and Tehran’s calm
Al Liwaa: One cannot help but pause and reflect on the quadrilateral meeting held yesterday, which brought together a delegation from the countries that signed the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense. The delegation included Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin,…
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Issa Khoury: The Iraqi market is one of the most important markets for Lebanese industry
Al Liwaa: Industry Minister Joe Issa Khoury said, during his meeting with the Iraqi ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammed Reza al-Husseini, that the Iraqi market is very important for Lebanese industrial and agricultural products, and that the reciprocal relations between Lebanon and Iraq date back decades,” affirming “Lebanon’s keenness to develop and strengthen them from…
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The Karak crime: A warning to protect the state’s immunity
Al Liwaa: The crime of targeting the church in Karak had barely stirred fears of sedition and opened the door to attempts to exploit the bloodshed to poison relations between Muslims and Christians when Jordan’s swift security action came, exposing and arresting those involved, to affirm that the state’s vigilance is capable of thwarting terrorist plots before they…
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Statesman Abdullah al-Yafi
Al Liwaa: With each anniversary of the passing of a national figure, we recall a bright era in Lebanon’s history: the time of great statesmen who laid the foundations of the nation on solid pillars of integrity and transparency. Among them, the name of former Prime Minister Abdullah al-Yafi (١٩٠١-١٩٨٦) stands out as a landmark figure who left an indelible mark on…
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A man performing Hajj on behalf of his paralyzed sister
Al Liwaa: What is the ruling on a man performing Hajj on behalf of his paralyzed sister? - The woman in question, who is unable to bear the hardship of travel and perform the Hajj rites herself due to illness and difficulty moving, may appoint her brother to perform the obligatory Hajj on her behalf, and there is no religious objection to this, because a man acting as a proxy for a woman in Hajj…
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Who will reclaim Islam from those who have hijacked it?
ASAS Media: Religion has always been, as a soft power, a source of tranquility in our societies. Then came those who want to turn it into—which is something it is not suited for…
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Israel: Who will form the government, Netanyahu or Eisenkot?
ASAS Media: Netanyahu is entering the election knowing that the battle is no longer limited to the number of seats that the Likud party will win, which…
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Rasamni discusses a roadmap for infrastructure development with the World Bank
El Shark: Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamni chaired a meeting with a delegation from the World Bank Group, including the group’s director in Lebanon, Enrique Blanco Armas, and a World Bank team, in the presence of Prime Minister’s Adviser Dr. Sateh Arnaout and Director General of Land and Maritime Transport Commodore Mazen…
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Completion of the draft law establishing the Ministry of Technology and Artificial Intelligence
El Shark: The subcommittee formed by the joint parliamentary committees and tasked with studying the draft law establishing the Ministry of Technology and Artificial Intelligence met under the chairmanship of MP Tony Frangieh, in the presence of the Minister of the Displaced and Minister of State for Technology, Kamal Shehadeh. During the meeting, the draft law aimed at…
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Jaber: We are working with the World Bank on a regional interconnection plan and concessional loans for solar energy
El Shark: Finance Minister Yassine Jaber announced progress in work with the World Bank on preparing a plan to strengthen regional interconnection between Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and neighboring countries, revealing plans to hold a domestic conference in Lebanon next December, with the participation of the relevant ministries and the private sector, followed by a regional conference…
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Salam discussed the situation with Hajar and two MPs, and received the head of the Al-Makassed Association
El Shark: Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam received MP Abdul Aziz al-Samad at the Government Palace, and discussed with him the development conditions and demands of the al-Danniyeh area. Salam also received a delegation from the Makassed Islamic Charitable Association headed by Diana Tabbara, and they discussed general conditions and matters concerning the association. He met…
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Kuwaiti Embassy: Raggi discussed developments with the ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council
El Shark: The Kuwaiti Embassy in Lebanon announced in a statement that Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Raggi met with the ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in Lebanon at a lunch hosted by Kuwaiti Ambassador Mohammed Sultan Al-Sharji, attended by the ambassadors responsible for the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants.…
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Al-Hajjar called his Jordanian counterpart to offer condolences for the victims of the terrorist attack
El Shark: Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar held a phone call with his Jordanian counterpart, Mazen Al-Faraya, offering condolences for the victims of the tragic terrorist attack that targeted St. George’s Church in the village of Hamoud in Karak Governorate, affirming “Lebanon’s solidarity with Jordan in this tragedy,” and praying for mercy for the victims and patience…
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The return of the displaced between Ragi and Biring
El Shark: Foreign Minister and Emigrants يوسف رجي received the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ representative in Lebanon, كارولينا ليندهولم بيلينغ. The meeting addressed the issue of displaced Syrians and ways for them to return to their country. Biring affirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability, and not…
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Berri discussed the situation in Lebanon and the region with his visitors
El Shark: Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri received former minister and leader of the Lebanese Democratic Party Talal Arslan at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain el-Tineh. They discussed developments in the situation in Lebanon and the region, political and field developments, and national affairs. After the meeting, Arslan said: “From…
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Lebanon’s First Lady sponsors the opening ceremony of the SAB Chair on Manara Corniche
El Shark: Under the patronage of Lebanon’s First Lady Naemat Aoun, who attended, the opening ceremony of the “SAB Chair in Beirut” was held in partnership with the French Embassy and at the invitation of Blue Shores International, on the Ain al-Mreisseh Corniche, in the presence of Tourism Minister Laura El Khazen Lahoud and Information Minister Dr. Paul Morcos, and MPs Najat Aoun…
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Gemayel on Restoring Sovereignty and Restricting Weapons
El Shark: Lebanese Kataeb Party leader and MP Sami Gemayel said that “restoring the state’s sovereignty and full decision-making authority, and restricting weapons to its hands, constitute the essential gateway to building a stable state capable of protecting the Lebanese people and their future.” He stressed, in a speech during a Mass held by the party’s Kfour branch at the Church of St. George…
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Jumblatt: No one consulted me
El Shark: Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt responded in a press interview to “what was attributed to the US State Department”: “I recall that before the signing of the tripartite framework with Israel, no one in Lebanon consulted me—not the Parliament nor the Cabinet. Therefore, I have the right to express…”
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Record turnout in Israel’s election threatens Benjamin Netanyahu’s rule
El Shark: Israel’s election on Tuesday recorded voter turnout at its highest level since 1973, in a development that could bring bad news for the current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and complicate his chances of forming the next government, according to the Axios website. Turnout reached 56% six hours before the polls closed…
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Eisenkot: Netanyahu is in a state of panic and is laying the groundwork to challenge the election results
El Shark: Israeli opposition Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot warned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing to challenge the results of the Knesset elections and claim that there had been attempts to rig them. Eisenkot said in a statement: “Netanyahu is in a state of panic and is laying the groundwork to challenge the results.” He added:…
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Netanyahu Could Lose the Election, and His Cousin Refuses to Vote for Likud
El Shark: The Washington Post reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s support for him, could lose the Knesset election scheduled for October 27, but he could remain the leader of a divided Israel, as opinion polls point to an extremely close race between the coalition camps…
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Energy Forum: Putin calls for new gas routes, and the Emir of Qatar affirms commitment to energy security
El Shark: Russian President Vladimir Putin said that “the role of gas as a foundation of global energy will be strengthened across various sectors,” calling for new ways to transport gas through cooperation among producer countries, while the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, affirmed that his country will continue contributing to strengthening global energy security.…
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tayyar.org - A message from Pope Leo to Aoun: “I impart my Apostolic Blessing to the Lebanese people”
Tayyar: President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun received from the Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon, Monsignor Paolo Borgia, a message of thanks from His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the president’s wishes for his recovery following the operation…
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tayyar.org - “He approached carrying a knife”... Security incident during the Israeli elections!
Tayyar: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that a person carrying a knife approached the leader of Israel’s Democrats party, Yair Golan, before his security guards were able to detain him, with no information reported about any…