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Multiple perspectives • No adsIn pictures - President Aoun arrives in Ankara on an official visit
Al Jadeed: In pictures - President Aoun arrives in Ankara on a visit…
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When will Berri visit Baabda? (Al-Liwaa)
Al Jadeed: When will Berri visit Baabda? (Al-Liwaa) Al-Liwaa reported: I learned that talk of a visit today by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to President Joseph Aoun is not accurate, but the idea of a visit remains under consideration and no date has been set. As is customary, President Berri calls the presidential palace half an hour beforehand and informs…
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After an interview with Nidaa Al Watan... Strida Geagea calls for the reopening of the case of Ramzi Irani’s assassination
Nidaa Al Watan: The following statement was issued by MP Strida Geagea: “In the end, the truth has begun to emerge, and as they always say: only what is right endures. For decades, some remnants of the defunct Syrian regime have deliberately and persistently misled public opinion about many political crimes that Lebanon has witnessed,…”
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Restarting your phone weekly boosts performance and security, expert reveals
Yasour: Igor Bederov, head of the Technical Crime Countermeasures Council of Russia’s National Security Committee, revealed that restarting a smartphone at least once a week helps maintain its performance and security. The Russian expert noted that regularly restarting a smartphone not only helps…
UN General Assembly to Vote for President, Vice-President, and Committee Chairs Today
Beirut Today: The United Nations General Assembly is meeting today to elect the President of its 81st session for a one-year mandate between September 2026 and September 2027. The Assembly is also electing the Vice-President, as well as the chairs of its six main…
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Ammar Shalak in “Golgotha of a Nation”: “The solidarity among the Lebanese people is our salvation”
LBCI: Actor Ammar Shalak spoke about the current situation in Lebanon during his participation in the “Golgotha of a Nation” episode for Good Friday night, which aired on LBCI. Ammar Shalak said: “Every person has their religion and sect, but they must practice their humanity with their fellow citizens,” adding: “We share the pain…”
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“Calvary of a Nation”... A space of faith and hope on the night of Good Friday in a nation awaiting resurrection!
LBCI: In a special episode for the night of Good Friday titled “Calvary of a Nation,” broadcast on LBCI, media personality Nisreen Zawahra hosted a group of Lebanese stars, most notably Ammar Shalak, Youssef El Khal, Anjo Rihan, and Badih Abou Chakra, to talk about their homeland, Lebanon, which is awaiting its resurrection amid harsh circumstances.…
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Infographic | From the words of Imam Khamenei in the Quds Day sermon in 2020: The struggle for Palestine is an Islamic duty
Al Manar: The martyred Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei (may he rest in peace) affirms in a speech on the occasion of International Quds Day in 2020 that…
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Deir al-Ahmar Mayor Denies Rumors That “Lebanese Forces” Are Screening Displaced People
IMLebanon: After information and photos circulated showing a group checking the papers of people arriving in Deir al-Ahmar following the start of a new wave of displacement, it was said that they were members of the Lebanese Forces Party preventing citizens from entering. Deir al-Ahmar Mayor Henri Fakhri confirmed that the matter had been misunderstood. Fakhri explained that he himself was present at…
Davos Delivers a List of Belated Yet Sobering Speeches
Beirut Today: World leaders have gathered at the annual summit in the Swiss city of Davos, at the background of unprecedent tension withinthe North Atlantic Treaty Organization and a growing European realization of the breaking of the multilateral rich world orderand the…
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After the Sin el-Fil incident… Will municipalities take a tougher stance toward the presence of “Hezbollah” officials?
IMLebanon: After reports circulated about a letter addressed by residents of Sin el-Fil to the mayor and municipal council members concerning movements by Hezbollah’s Liaison and Coordination Unit chief Wafiq Safa and party members inside one of the buildings in the town, the matter sparked widespread confusion, particularly amid the assassination of party cadres…
Media Law Proposal Further Limits Freedom of Speech in Lebanon
Beirut Today: Lebanon’s Parliament has been far from functional during the last few months, with several sociopolitical files running into political deadlock during 2023. The country has had an empty presidential seat for more than a year since ex-president Michel Aoun…
Tourism in Lebanon surges over summer season
Beirut Today: Lebanon’s latest influx of tourists and expatriates shows the country is set for a “promising summer tourism season, expected to surpass the record figures set in 2010 when over two million visitors flocked to Lebanon,” as per a new report by LBC . Earlier…
The number two of Hamas’ political bureau meets with Nasrallah
L'Orient Today: BEIRUT — Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah met with the number two of Hamas' political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, the state-owned National News Agency reported Sunday.Here’s what we…
Child Abuse in Lebanon: Lifelong repercussions, and how to confront it
Beirut Today: At least one million children in Lebanon are in danger of violence as the crisis intensifies. We talk to Himaya and Plan International about the increasing dangers of child abuse and how to confront them, whether the child is Lebanese, Syrian, or of any other…
Meet parliament’s new independent MPs
Beirut Today: With election results officially finalized, 13 new independent candidates have successfully secured their seats in Lebanon’s upcoming parliament. Get to know the candidates: Mneimneh is an architect and urban designer and founder of design firm URBANE Design…
Brigitte Khair: bringing political change back home
NOW Lebanon: With a track record that is chock-full of achievements and an ambitious political agenda, expatriate Brigitte Khair, endeavors to win a seat in the parliament and turn things around. Mastering diplomacy, development and government advisory, as well as having…
#2022: Making a comeback
NOW Lebanon: Wajdi Tabet is set to run for a Parliament seat for his native regions of Keserwan-Byblos, on the Lebanese National Bloc list. The 41-year-old civil engineer was born in Ajaltoun, but grew up in Marseille, after his family left Lebanon during the civil war.…
A Third Republic of Lebanon?
Beirut Today: OPINION DISCLAIMER: All views expressed in opinion articles are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Beirut Today. Located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, Lebanon has a rich culture,…
Our beloved Beirut is in ruins because of the government’s negligence
Beirut Today: Yesterday, the residents of Beirut awoke to the aftermath of the large blast that shook the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday. The massive explosions that hit the country’s main port have killed at least 100 people and injured more that 5000 others, as…
Children Undefined: Government shortcomings threaten orphanage in Lebanon
Beirut Today: SIDON, Lebanon — The funding-deprived Arab Orphan Home Association is struggling to operate without government support and is facing difficulties in re-socialising neglected children as their numbers increase. The rising poverty rates in Lebanon have…
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Cabinet session concludes at the Grand Serail
Al Liwaa: Al-Liwaa electronic newspaper: Latest news from Lebanon and the world — politics, economy, local news, sports, culture, and reports and articles…
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Al-Ahed News Website | US Elections | Trump to Fox News: I congratulate the Democrats; they did a good job. I do not consider the midterm election results a personal setback for me.
Al Ahed: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The destruction of 4 violating oil tankers and the downing of an MQ9-type drone by Iran since 27…
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Initial Senate election results: Democrats 52 seats and Republicans 40 seats
OTV: Initial Senate election results: Democrats 52 seats and Republicans 40…
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The Cairo Agreement: Was It a Necessary Evil? (Part Three)
Kataeb: The demonstration of 23 April 1969 and the parliamentary session on the afternoon of the following day. That Wednesday will remain pivotal in the history of modern Lebanon. From the morning, everyone was on edge: those completing preparations to ensure the demonstration’s success and those who were afraid for…
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No evidence... Official skepticism over Netanyahu’s accusations of “election fraud”
OTV: On Tuesday, Israel’s Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara cast doubt on allegations of election fraud that Netanyahu claims Arab parties were involved in, stressing that no evidence had been presented to support them. She said…
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King Charles comments on Britain’s “history of slavery”
OTV: King Charles of Britain told Commonwealth leaders on Tuesday that his deeper understanding of the atrocities of slavery makes him more determined to rectify the wrongs of the past, pointing to the need to look ahead…
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Al Ahed News Website | U.S. elections | New York Mayor Mamdani: The atmosphere in the United States has changed, and political change is still in its early stages
Al Ahed: The U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran | Live coverage Iran since 48…
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Al Ahed News Website | U.S. elections | Democrats seize a Senate majority after winning in the states of Iowa, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Texas
Al Ahed: The U.S.-Zionist aggression against Iran | Live coverage Iran since 44…
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Al Ahed News Website | U.S. elections | Associated Press: Democrats win 127 seats in the House of Representatives, compared with 73 for Republicans, out of 435 seats
Al Ahed: Pezeshkian: Islamic countries must not allow the Zionist entity to push the region toward chaos. Iran since 8…
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Al-Ahed News website | Occupied Palestine | Occupation forces raid a number of homes during an incursion into Aqabat Jabr refugee camp in the city of Jericho in the occupied West Bank
Al Ahed: Pezeshkian: Islamic countries must not allow the Zionist entity to push the region toward chaos. Iran since 8…
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Marwan Abdullah: US mediation in negotiations is an executive, not legislative, matter and is not affected by elections
Kataeb: Marwan Abdullah, head of the Foreign Relations Department at the Kataeb Party, said on the program "With Diplomacy" on OTV that there is a state in place today and a functioning government that negotiated with Israel, in cooperation with an American mediator, and that if Hezbollah joins the front, Israel will respond…
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Al Ahed News Website | Lebanon | The enemy army carries out a sweep with machine guns from the town of Qantara toward Wadi al-Hujair
Al Ahed: Pezeshkian: Islamic countries must not allow the Zionist entity to push the region toward chaos. Iran since…
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Technical problems and security warnings accompany the US midterm elections
Kataeb: Voting continues in the US midterm elections, with polling stations opening successively across the states, reaching the West Coast states and Hawaii, amid fierce competition between Republicans and Democrats for control of Congress. The early hours saw technical problems in a number…
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Al Ahed News Website | Occupied Palestine | Clashes broke out between young men and occupation forces during the raid on the villages of Beit Rima and Deir Ghassaneh, northwest of Ramallah
Al Ahed: Pezeshkian: Islamic countries must not allow the Zionist entity to push the region toward chaos Iran since 25…