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Three government commitments to support industry at the opening of the National Industry Exhibition... Salam: To stimulate local production, boost exports and attract technological investment

Al Liwaa: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam affirmed during the opening of the second edition of the National Industry Exhibition 2026 that supporting Lebanese industry is not a sectoral demand, but a national interest linked to economic growth, job creation, financial stability and economic sovereignty. He stressed that the government views…

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Omani Foreign Minister stresses the need to change the security equations in the Gulf and establish a new security framework in which the region’s countries take the leading role, while reducing reliance on America

Al Manar: Omani Foreign Minister stresses the need to change the security equations in the Gulf and establish a new security framework in which the region’s countries take the leading role, while reducing reliance on…

Al Manar
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Trump: I saved him from a decisive defeat and support a unity government

Al Liwaa: The Israeli Central Elections Committee announced that the preliminary results, after 85.6% of the votes in the parliamentary elections had been counted, indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats, compared with 48 seats for Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc and 19 seats for the Arab parties. The committee explained that…

Al Liwaa
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The Ballot Box… The Weapon of Palestine’s Arabs

Al Liwaa: Regardless of the ambiguous results of the Israeli elections, and of Benjamin Netanyahu’s ability to maneuver to remain in power, the most important outcome produced by the ballot boxes is the unprecedented popular turnout, particularly in Arab cities and towns, and the clear expression of rejection…

Al Liwaa
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Lost reassurance: The “March precedent” undermines Hezbollah’s pledges not to support Iran

Al Liwaa: Regional developments are accelerating amid the possibility of a renewed direct military confrontation between Washington and Tehran, once again putting the Lebanese arena before the central structural question: Will Hezbollah become involved in any upcoming round of confrontation under the banner of “support,” or will the balance of power and the Lebanese reality…

Al Liwaa
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Does Tehran Deserve a Visit?

ASAS Media: There is no harm in visiting Tehran. At least, if the aim is to try to clarify what the “Islamic Republic” actually wants and whether it is willing to avoid a war…

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tayyar.org - The Israeli Elections Committee has issued the final results after counting 100% of the votes

Tayyar: The Israeli Elections Committee announced that the counting of double envelopes had been completed, while data entry and verification continue ahead of the official announcement of the results next Wednesday. The results of counting 100 percent of Israeli voters’ ballots showed today that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition received 53…

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Al-Hajjar discussed security developments with Shqeir

El Shark: Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar received General Security Director General Major General Hassan Shqeir in his office, and discussed with him security and administrative files related to the directorate’s work in light of current developments. Security measures to combat anything that could undermine security and stability were reviewed,…

El Shark
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Salam chaired a meeting devoted to following up on efforts for return, recovery and reconstruction

El Shark: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired a meeting devoted to following up on priority projects as part of efforts for return, recovery and reconstruction in the affected areas. It was attended by Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed, Council for Development and Reconstruction President Mohammad Ali Kabbani, and the secretary-general of the Higher Council…

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Suleiman Receives Egypt’s Ambassador

El Shark: President General Michel Suleiman received the new Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Tamim Khallaf, at his residence in Yarzeh. During the meeting, the latest political and security developments in Lebanon and the region were discussed, along with Arab and international developments and their repercussions on the region’s security…

El Shark
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Teymour Jumblatt: Dialogue is a national necessity

El Shark: The head of the Progressive Socialist Party and chairman of the “Democratic Gathering,” MP Teymour Jumblatt, affirmed that dialogue in Lebanon “is not weakness, but a national necessity,” stressing the need to uphold moderation in confronting extremism and division, and to reject dragging Lebanon into a new war. He said during the opening of the conference “Building the State…”

El Shark
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Ahmed Hariri: Congratulations to Ogero Employees

El Shark: The secretary-general of the “Future Movement,” Ahmed Hariri, wrote on the “X” platform: “Congratulations to the employees of the “Ogero” Authority on securing their legitimate rights and benefits through their struggle, and on ensuring the continuation of their work at “Liban Telecom,” under an expedited law that will be enacted (…). All appreciation to His Excellency the President of the Republic…”

El Shark
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The Council of Ministers exclusively to address the waste crisis

El Shark: Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam chaired a Council of Ministers session at the Government Serail, devoted to addressing the waste issue, during which the Environment Ministry’s presentation on the solid waste management strategy was heard. Information Minister and lawyer Dr. Paul Morcos read out the official decisions, noting that…

El Shark
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The Annual Dinner of the Association of Retired Judges

El Shark: The Association of Retired Judges held its annual dinner under the patronage of Justice Minister, lawyer Adel Nassar, and attended by the President of the Higher Judicial Council, Judge Suhail Abboud; the Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation, Judge Ahmad Rami al-Hajj; the President of the State Council, Judge Youssef al-Jamil; the President of the Court of Accounts, Judge Mohammad Badran; the Commissioner…

El Shark
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The Iraqi Ambassador at General Security

El Shark: Director General of General Security Major General Hassan Choucair received the new Iraqi ambassador to Lebanon, Mr. Mohammad Reza Al-Husseini, on a courtesy visit. They discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region, in addition to bilateral relations between Lebanon…

El Shark
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Shuqair at the National Industry Exhibition: We grow prouder of our industrialists’ capabilities and the skill of our workforce

El Shark: Former minister and head of the economic bodies, Mohammad Shuqair, wrote the following on his account on the “X” platform: “I am very pleased to see Lebanese industrial products, from various sectors, adorning the halls of the National Industry Exhibition for 2026 at Seaside Arena. I was honored to take part in the opening of the exhibition’s events,…”

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The Ogero Workers’ Union announces the suspension of the strike

El Shark: The workers’ union at the “Ogero” Authority announced in a statement “the suspension of the strike and the resumption of normal work, following a meeting with the parliamentary Media and Telecommunications Committee, attended by the Minister of Telecommunications and members of the Authority’s board of directors, which was devoted to discussing workers’ rights and their future in light of the proposed amendment to Telecommunications Law No.…

El Shark
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Hani inspects the central wholesale market in Beirut

El Shark: Agriculture Minister Dr. Nizar Hani visited the central wholesale market for vegetables and fruit in Beirut yesterday and, together with the union responsible for managing the market, reviewed the workflow and the challenges facing the marketing and distribution of Lebanese agricultural produce. During the visit, it was agreed to continue working…

El Shark
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Vance invites Rezaei to direct negotiations

El Shark: U.S. President Donald Trump said that his vice president, J.D. Vance, contacted Iran to help Tehran obtain medical supplies, after U.S. media reported that Vance had sent a message to Tehran’s top security official to revive talks aimed at ending the war. Trump told reporters,…

El Shark
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Lieberman: We will not join a government with Netanyahu or Tibi

El Shark: The leader of the “Yisrael Beiteinu” party, Avigdor Lieberman, said in a statement carried by the newspaper “Yedioth Ahronoth” that “we will not join a government with (Israeli Prime Minister) Benjamin Netanyahu or (head of the Arab Movement for Change and Arab member of the Knesset) Ahmad Tibi.” And, the president expressed…

El Shark
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No Majority, No Netanyahu Departure

El Shark: Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to remain prime minister in a caretaker government in Israel after receiving unexpectedly strong support from Jewish voters, leaving his opponents little chance of ousting him despite his right-wing bloc failing to win a majority in the Knesset. Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in office…

El Shark
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tayyar.org - History will not be merciful to those who could have acted and did not (Unionist Adib Abu Habib)

Tayyar: A salute to the Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation for his swift action, as we see how he dealt with the problematic amnesty law: he sought to unify interpretations and met with the public prosecution offices and investigating judges, as well as the Constitutional Council, immediately after the amnesty law was issued and the Constitutional Council’s decision that followed. By contrast, we regret that the president…

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tayyar.org - What’s going on? All eyes are on the US elections and Trump’s decisions, while the Cabinet prefers “waste” over the explosives file!

Tayyar: As the picture becomes clearer regarding the Israeli elections, which could lead to a political crisis related to how a government is formed, the traditional anticipation among the Lebanese and the region’s communities shifts to the US elections and the decisions Donald Trump may make—negotiations or a war that everyone fears. And until then…

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tayyar.org - Behind the Scenes - A senior figure intervenes with a Gulf official in a serious case!

Tayyar: A senior figure asked a prominent Gulf official to intervene with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to freeze the decision to refer the shipment from Dhahr al-Baydar to the Judicial Council before the last Cabinet session, given its sensitivity and seriousness and its repercussions for civil peace and stability. Salam left the session for a while to…

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tayyar.org - President Aoun was briefed on the results of the meetings held in Tampa

Tayyar: President of the Republic Joseph Aoun chaired a meeting attended by Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal and the head of the negotiating delegation, former ambassador Simon Karam. During the meeting, he was briefed by the head and members of the Lebanese military delegation on the results of the meetings held in Tampa with the American and Israeli delegations on the 20th and 21st…

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tayyar.org - Video - Abi Khalil to TTV plus: They took the “Energy” portfolio and want someone to work for them, and let them apologize to the Lebanese! The entity is threatened if parity is struck

Tayyar: MP César Abi Khalil: The Qatari offer rescued the government from its failure - The Lebanese Forces are “Categorie B,” and they took the Energy portfolio and want someone to work for them - Let the Lebanese Forces apologize to us and to the Lebanese - We are in a transitional period, and the Orthodox law is the best, and the entity is threatened if…

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tayyar.org - Netanyahu reassures Ben Gvir and Smotrich... Are the chances of a unity government receding?

Tayyar: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed his allies Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich that he remains committed to continuing the political partnership with them, despite growing talk of the possibility of forming a unity government with his rival Gadi Eisenkot, which may require excluding his far-right partners. And it reported…

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tayyar.org - After the Spain accident... how do high-speed trains protect their passengers?

Tayyar: Inside a high-speed train, passengers cannot see most of what protects their journey. Behind the windows and seats, systems monitor speed, regulate train movements, inspect tracks, and apply the brakes when necessary. The collision between two high-speed trains in Spain on Wednesday, on the Madrid–Andalusia line, raised questions about these…

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