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US reduces staffing in Lebanon, 3 Arab countries over Iran fears
Naharnet: The U.S. State Department is reducing staffing at four U.S. embassies in the Middle East after receiving intelligence that Iran has stepped up efforts to target American personnel in the region and elsewhere. In a memo sent Friday to…
Iranian Ministry of Intelligence: Two agents of hostile intelligence services arrested in Kermanshah, western Iran
Lebanon Debate: Iranian Ministry of Intelligence: Two agents of hostile intelligence services arrested in Kermanshah, western…
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New York Times, according to U.S. officials: The U.S. government has raised the alert level for its personnel across the Middle East
MTV Lebanon: New York Times, according to U.S. officials: The U.S. government has raised the alert level for its personnel across the Middle…
The U.S.-controlled war kept Israeli escalation an electoral asset
CH23: Lebanon has returned to the heart of the electoral debate in Israel as the twenty-seventh of this month, the date of the election, approaches. The possibility of a new war has become a central topic in discussions and political circles in Tel Aviv as well as in Beirut. The picture painted by the Israeli information does not…
To bring down Netanyahu, Arab-Israeli parties ready for opposition alliance
Naharnet: They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel's close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In interviews with AFP, the heads…
Signs point to renewed major US military ops against Iran
Naharnet: The United States appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, but there is unlikely to be a military solution for either side in the devastating conflict, experts say. Washington and Tehran's forces…
US could strike Iran this weekend, Barrack says
Naharnet: The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a U.S. envoy said, after mounting threats by both Washington and Israel. "Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely," Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey…
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Al-Rahi received Syrian MP Madonna Bishara and discussed with her the situation in Syria and the future of the Christian presence there
Elnashra: Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi received Syrian People’s Assembly member Madonna Bishara at the patriarchal see in Bkerke. The meeting addressed the situation…
US spy chief warns Iran has ramped up efforts to target Americans
Naharnet: Iran has "substantially increased" its efforts to target Americans in the Middle East and beyond, U.S. national intelligence chief Jay Clayton has warned. The warning comes after Washington ordered non-essential U.S. embassy staff…
US Forces Barred from Entering Persian Gulf: Top Iranian Commander
Al Manar: Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi said Iran will never allow US military vessels to enter the Persian Gulf, stressing that American forces are no longer capable of approaching Iran’s territorial waters. Major General…
Iran says US military not allowed to enter Gulf 'under any circumstances'
Naharnet: Iran said on Saturday that U.S. military ships would never be allowed to enter the Gulf "under any circumstances" and President Donald Trump will "take that dream to his grave". The remarks came amid mounting U.S. and Israeli threats…
A direct American message to Suwayda... Barrack denies supporting al-Hijri
Lebanon Debate: A direct American message to Suwayda... Barrack denies supporting…
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The U.S. Embassy in Jordan issues a security alert for its citizens… here’s what it said
Lebanon 24: The U.S. Embassy in Jordan issued a “security alert,” urging its citizens to “exercise caution” following “the terrorist attack that targeted a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hamoud in Karak Governorate” yesterday, Friday. Advertisement The U.S. Embassy in Jordan noted that security measures had been stepped up…
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Wiam Wahhab drops a bombshell: Al-Zaidi settled it: “No oil for Syria without Lebanon”... and al-Sharaa tried to obstruct it!
CH23: Former minister Wiam Wahhab said that the Iraqis recently put the Baniyas oil pipeline into operation, so President Nawaf Salam spoke twice with Syrian Minister al-Shaibani about the pipeline branch that will reach northern Lebanon. Al-Shaibani told him that the matter was up to al-Sharaa, as if he had made him understand that Syria would not operate the branch leading to…
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Photo reports | France braces for new demonstrations amid a massive security deployment
Al Manar: France is preparing today, Saturday, for a new wave of demonstrations in several cities, amid social anger and rising…
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Kim Jong Un: For a “military revolution” and to strengthen army units
Lebanon 24: The Korean Central News Agency reported today, Saturday, that North Korean President Kim Jong Un called for transforming the country’s army units into elite, self-sufficient combat units during a two-day meeting of unit commanders in Pyongyang. Advertisement The event affirmed the priority…
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The burning of the Eagle’s Nest in Germany... What does it have to do with Hitler, and who burned it?
An-Nahar: Discover the details of the burning of the Eagle’s Nest in Germany and its connection to Hitler, and who was responsible for this historic fire in the heart of…
Washington raises alert... plans to target diplomats and officials as the danger escalates
Lebanon Debate: Washington raises alert... plans to target diplomats and officials as the danger…
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Ukraine announces the restoration of a stable connection to the Starlink service
An-Nahar: Ukraine regains a high-speed Starlink connection that supports the military and improves communications after tensions with Washington and measures by SpaceX and Elon…
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“Reuters”: A new round of talks on Ukraine may take place within two weeks
Ad-Diyar: The “Reuters” news agency quoted a U.S. official as saying on Saturday that the next round of talks between delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia may take place within two weeks in Abu Dhabi or Switzerland. The official added, …
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Al-Sheeb crossing between Iraq and Iran... Why was it closed, and what is its significance?
An-Nahar: Learn about the reasons for the closure of the Al-Sheeb crossing between Iraq and Iran, its importance to trade and border relations between the two countries, and its impact on security…
Israeli bulldozers carve out new roads... and a notable ground movement in the south (video)
Lebanon Debate: Israeli bulldozers carve out new roads... and a notable ground movement in the south…
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Ukrainian Defense: We Are Facing Problems with the Starshield Communications System
Lebanon 24: A source in Ukraine’s Defense Ministry revealed that it is still facing problems with the “Starshield” communications system intended for military use, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk had reactivated the service. Advertisement Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the service…
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Video reports | Injuries reported in an Israeli drone strike targeting civilians west of Gaza City
Al Manar: Occupation drones targeted a group of civilians near Palestine Stadium west of Gaza City, resulting in a number of injuries. For more details, with Al Manar’s bureau chief in the Strip, Imad…
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French stores fortify themselves in anticipation of vandalism and looting, as widespread protests are expected today
Ad-Diyar: Shop owners in France have boarded up their storefronts with wooden and metal panels, in anticipation of further vandalism and looting, as they prepare for a wave of widespread protests today, Saturday. Will Macron’s meeting with representatives…
U.S. pressure to close crossings between Iran and Iraq: choking off the proxies is a priority
CH23: Iraqi authorities closed a border crossing with Iran on Wednesday “until an unspecified date,” an Iraqi source told Agence France-Presse, while two other sources spoke of pressure Washington is exerting on Baghdad to close more crossings in order to tighten the noose around Tehran. Iraq and Iran, which…
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Photo reports | Widespread Israeli raids in the West Bank and clashes in Jaba
Al Manar: Israeli occupation forces launched a campaign of widespread raids and assaults targeting several towns and areas in the West Bank…
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Two strong earthquakes near Vanuatu… and a tsunami warning
Lebanon 24: Two earthquakes measuring 6.9 and 6.3 struck on Saturday off the small Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu, prompting a warning of a tsunami, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Advertisement The U.S. Geological Survey had indicated in…
Zelensky: We are ready to end the war with Russia as soon as possible
Al Anbaa: Zelensky: We are ready to end the war with Russia as soon as possible…
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In pictures: French stores behind wooden boards in anticipation of vandalism and looting
Nidaa Al Watan: Shop owners in France have reinforced their storefronts with wooden and metal boards in anticipation of further vandalism and looting, as they prepare for a wave of widespread protests today, Saturday. France extends the detention of the perpetrator of the attack in the suburbs of Paris... and reveals shocking details from Rome to Turin... protests over the cost of living…
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The Pentagon classifies Confucius Institutes in America as a threat to national security
Al Manar: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said today, Friday, that the Department of War (the Pentagon) has classified cultural centers…
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Washington and Musk exchange requests to activate Starlink... and suspend it in Lebanon and other countries!
CH23: Six former U.S. officials revealed repeated requests from the Biden and Trump administrations to SpaceX concerning the activation or suspension of Starlink’s satellite communications service in several countries, long before the Ukrainian military’s access to the service was restricted this month. Details…
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U.S. Displeasure with Lebanon’s “Excuses”!
Saida Online: The “Tampa” talks revealed the gap between Beirut’s promises and Hezbollah’s strategy for survival. The recent military talks, sponsored by the United States in the state of Florida, shed light on Washington’s strategy toward Lebanon, revealing a familiar cycle of unfulfilled promises and a dangerous gap…
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Explosions around Al-Mabarrat School in Khiam, and an Israeli force cut a road from Birket al-Naqqar toward Wadi Shab'a
Elnashra: The Israeli army carried out a series of explosions around Al-Mabarrat School in the town of Khiam in the Marjayoun District in southern Lebanon. An Israeli force, backed by bulldozers,…
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In Pictures | Israeli bulldozers carve a road from Birkat al-Naqqar to Wadi Hawratha in Shebaa
Al Manar: Israeli bulldozers are carving a road from Birkat al-Naqqar to Wadi Hawratha in Shebaa in the south…