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8033 in English · 234 original-language storiesAl 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…”
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…
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:…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Tayyar: In an interview on TTV with Hittaf Dahham, researcher and political adviser to Free Patriotic Movement leader Gebran Bassil, Antoine Constantine, discussed regional issues and political and regional developments, the Israeli and American elections, and the new alliances reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East,…
Tayyar: Egyptian actress Sabreen revealed the circumstances behind her decision to take off the hijab after two years of psychological struggles and hesitation, speaking about her family’s reaction to the decision and the criticism that continues to pursue her because of it. During her appearance on…
Tayyar: Najla Hammoud — The “Future Movement” has begun testing the waters in preparation for a possible return to political life, although its leader, Saad Hariri, has not yet made a decision. The regional tours led by the movement’s secretary-general, Ahmad Hariri, began in Beirut on the 18th of last month, before reaching…
Tayyar: Imad Marmal — It is clear that the Cabinet’s delay in referring the Dhahr al-Baydar explosives case to the Judicial Council allowed some cooling of the sharp dispute between Hezbollah and the prime minister, whose temperature had reached very high levels, but this cooling has not yet gone beyond the limits…
Tayyar: Grace Habr – The call for dialogue has remained a constant in the statements of former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt, starting from…
Tayyar: Free Patriotic Movement leader and MP Gebran Bassil stressed that the coming phase poses major risks to Lebanon and the region, warning of the possibility of an escalation in Israeli aggression and the repercussions of…
Tayyar: The repercussions of a possible Israeli war on the “Hezbollah” constituency are at the top of discussions within the party, amid fears that it may again become militarily involved in support of Iran. Popular pressure appears to have become “too great for it to contain,” according to its opponents, particularly after the Israeli threat to strike…
Tayyar: Some of what appeared in Al-Liwaa’s headline: It quoted Lebanese security sources as saying that Hezbollah has been working for 3 months to strengthen its capabilities, with Iranian funding, focusing on explosives and drones. Preparations to take part in a new war have not been completed, and Hezbollah has not explicitly announced that it is prepared to participate in it. To avoid confusion, it quoted…
Tayyar: Some of what appeared in the Al-Liwaa headline: Reports spoke of plans to impose new U.S. sanctions that would include Lebanese politicians, on the pretext of obstructing the disarmament of Hezbollah. The new U.S. sanctions, if imposed, may target judges and security or military officials. It explained that the sanctions would not be imposed now, but after…
Tayyar: Some of what appeared in Al-Binaa’s headline: Al-Binaa learned that several Western and Arab countries’ embassies, diplomats, and officials and political and media figures who orbit them are probing Hezbollah’s position in the event that Iran is subjected to a joint US-Israeli military strike. According to the information, they were not convinced by what…
Tayyar: An-Nahar: Domestic stagnation pending the Israeli elections and their repercussions; the party is preparing for confrontations... and Jumblatt returns…
Tayyar: Al-Akhbar: Lebanon is entering a new phase of political deadlock, against the backdrop of the Israeli elections, without great illusions about what their results may bring. Political assessments indicate that changing the faces in Tel Aviv does not necessarily mean changing the security and military approach, and that Israeli policy…
