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Lebanon Between External Pressure and Domestic Risks
ASAS Media: Diplomatic sources speak of warnings about sliding into a new Israeli war, and that Tel Aviv may not abide by the constraints that governed the phase…
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Ferrari: Saudi Arabia has become a major driver of growth in the Middle East, fueled by the expansion of its base
El Shark: Saudi Arabia has become one of the main drivers of growth for the Italian company Ferrari’s business in the Middle East, fueled by the expanding base of high-net-worth individuals, the emergence of a new generation of customers, and growing interest in luxury sports cars, at a time when the company affirms its commitment…
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Smotrich threatens to occupy Sinai because he is not reassured by Sisi’s intentions not to fight Israel
El Shark: Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he was not reassured by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s statements that there was no intention to fight Israel, and threatened Cairo with the occupation of Sinai if it launched an attack. Smotrich told the Israeli platform “Ali Express” on Monday, saying: “How…
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Egypt: The maritime memorandum of understanding between Libya and Turkey is invalid
El Shark: Egypt announced Wednesday that it rejects the Libyan House of Representatives’ ratification of the memorandum of understanding signed in 2019 between Turkey and Libya on the delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas in the Mediterranean Sea. Egypt affirmed that the memorandum is absolutely void and has no legal effect, and that the Libyan parliament’s ratification of it does not…
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Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia sign agreement to strengthen defense cooperation
El Shark: The multilateral “Badr” memorandum of understanding was signed on Wednesday in the Qatari capital, Doha, by the Qatari Ministry of Defense, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, the Pakistani Ministry of Defense, the Turkish Ministry of Defense, and the Defense Production Regulatory Authority of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,…
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Netanyahu: Overthrowing the Iranian regime is a matter of survival or extinction—either us or them
El Shark: Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Wednesday that the only solution to eliminate the Iranian threat is to overthrow the regime in Tehran. He said, “It is a matter of survival or extinction, either us or them.” Netanyahu explained during an election rally in the city of Dimona in southern Israel that…
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During his meeting with Witkoff, Putin expresses readiness to help resolve the Iran crisis
El Shark: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was interested in learning about assessments of the crisis regarding Iran, expressing his readiness to help resolve it. Putin added on Wednesday, during talks with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in the Russian city of St. Petersburg, that his country was interested in resuming cooperation…
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Reports of Israeli and U.S. preparations to strike Iran; Tehran is ready and will make no concessions, and there will be no dialogue under threat
El Shark: On the 126th day since the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, and 235 days after the outbreak of war between the two sides, developments are continuing on more than one front. The Financial Times reported, citing sources, that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making strenuous efforts to resume large-scale strikes…
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Al-Sharaa and Barrack discuss developments in Syria and the region
El Shark: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received Tom Barrack, the U.S. presidential special envoy to Syria and Iraq, at the People’s Palace in Damascus today, Wednesday. The Syrian presidency said the meeting “discussed developments in Syria and the region, as well as ways to cooperate and coordinate on a number of…
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Sisi: Our efforts to defend Saudi Arabia do not include an attack on Yemen
El Shark: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced that Egypt’s military action to defend Saudi Arabia would not include launching an attack on Yemen, and would be limited to defending the Kingdom’s territory and borders, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian presidency’s spokesperson today, Wednesday. Sisi explained in a statement that “the military effort…”
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Alaa al-Nabulsi, a young man from al-Bass camp, is among the missing
Yasour: Pages covering Palestinian camps reported that the young man Alaa Mohammad al-Nabulsi, from al-Bass camp in southern Lebanon, remains missing after a migrant boat bound from Turkey toward Greece sank, amid anxiety and anticipation as people await news…
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France facing its worst unrest... and more protests?
Saida Online: France is witnessing the worst unrest in the country in years; rioters clashed with police, set cars on fire, and stormed public buildings, while flames engulfed a historic town hall building in a French city, as violence and looting spread to major cities during nationwide protests…
Al Jadeed correspondent from Washington: The Israeli side insists during the meeting in Tampa on remaining in the security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed
Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed correspondent from Washington: The Israeli side insists during the meeting in Tampa on remaining in the security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed…
Al Jadeed’s correspondent in Washington covers the Tampa meeting | Watch the live broadcast:
Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed’s correspondent in Washington covers the Tampa meeting | Watch the live broadcast…
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Is Lebanon Facing a Grain Crisis?
Saida Online: The whole world is boiling. While attention is turning to what is happening in the Middle East, particularly the war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, and the U.S.–Iranian conflict, the Russian–Ukrainian war continues, having expanded to include the Black Sea, which is considered to be of military importance…
Report: Hezbollah earmarked $600M for aiding displaced, not $200M
Naharnet: Following the uproar regarding Hezbollah allegedly receiving $200 million from Iran, a pro-Hezbollah daily quoted local, Arab and international security agencies as saying that “that the actual figure far exceeds that amount.” “The…
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During the Tampa session, Israel shows a video and Al Jadeed correspondent reveals the details
Al Jadeed: He added that only three Lebanese officers took part in the meeting, indicating a reduction in the number of members of the Lebanese military delegation participating in this…
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After Riyadh Airport reopened… the latest update on airlines’ flights to Saudi Arabia
An-Nahar: Find out the updated schedules for airlines’ flights to Riyadh Airport after it reopened, and get ready to travel to Saudi Arabia with ease…
Two Israel strikes target Kfartebnit
Naharnet: Two Israeli strikes targeted Tuesday the southern town of Kfartebnit, while artillery shelled overnight al-Mansouri and Wadi Zebqine. Israeli forces also carried out overnight a massive detonation in…
Al Jadeed correspondent in Washington: The Israeli side showed during the technical military meetings in Tampa the video published by the Israeli army this morning about the Lebanese army
Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed correspondent in Washington: The Israeli side showed during the technical military meetings in Tampa the video published by the Israeli army this morning about the army…
Al Jadeed correspondent in Washington: 3 Lebanese officers attended the Tampa meeting, meaning the number of members of the Lebanese military delegation was reduced
Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed correspondent in Washington: 3 Lebanese officers attended the Tampa meeting, meaning the number of members of the Lebanese…
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The star of "Friends" could become Trump's ambassador to Greece... Here are the details
LBCI: Foreign media reports said that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering choosing star Jennifer Aniston, the lead actress in the series Friends, to serve as the United States ambassador to Greece, in an unconventional move that could bring Hollywood and U.S. diplomacy together. However, this information…
Are Israel’s Lebanon talks a path to peace, or a pretext for continued occupation?
The National: Israel seeks to fragment and destabilise its neighbours, retain buffer zones inside their territory and pursue perpetual…
Iran Guards say their mines halted two tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz
Naharnet: Iranian Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday that their naval mines halted two tankers attempting to circumnavigate through the strategic Strait of Hormuz via routes considered illegal by Tehran. "Two violating oil tankers were set ablaze…
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After the Israeli call... statement from the municipality of Baraachit
Al Jadeed: After the Israeli call... statement from the municipality of Baraachit. The following statement was issued by the municipality of Baraachit: The municipality of Baraachit informs our dear residents that, after one of the town’s residents received a phone call asking him to evacuate his home, which is located below the Social Affairs Center, the municipality immediately proceeded to contact…
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Iranian Foreign Ministry: US response to Iranian proposal is insufficient and incomplete
Al Manar: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced on Tuesday that “contradictory American statements are nothing new,” explaining that his country “submitted in good faith its proposal, which it considers to safeguard its national interests, to the American side through Qatari mediation, in clear terms.”…
From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze
Naharnet: Rising fuel costs, discontent with the state of schools, declining public services and a housing crisis are fueling an autumn of protests in Europe. Crowds have protested for weeks in major cities, with some demonstrations marked by…
How France's worst rioting in years erupted and how the government responded
Naharnet: Rioters clashed with police, set cars on fire, stormed public buildings and engulfed a historic city hall in flames in France's worst civil unrest in years as violence and looting swept through major cities during nationwide protests. About…
Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters doubt promised $5,000 check
Naharnet: President Donald Trump is hoping that $5,000 checks can juice Republican turnout in November's midterm elections — but even some of his devoted fans are doubting that government payouts would arrive. "I mean, I guess it's good for some people.…
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Iran threatens internet cables in Hormuz!
Saida Online: Iran has hinted at targeting U.S.-linked technological infrastructure in the region if attacks on it resume, in a threat that includes undersea internet cables and marks the second time in a matter of hours. A spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a veiled warning about cables…
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry: Iran must stop the irresponsible attacks in the Strait of Hormuz that harm the region and its people
Al Jadeed: Qatar’s Foreign Ministry: Iran must stop the irresponsible attacks in the Strait of Hormuz that harm the region…
Qatari Foreign Ministry: The Iranian side must implement international laws concerning freedom of navigation, and the Strait of Hormuz should be opened
Al Jadeed: Qatari Foreign Ministry: The Iranian side must implement international laws concerning freedom of navigation, and the Strait of…
US ties with Ukraine hit new low as Trump slights Zelensky and eases up on Russia
Naharnet: The U.S.-Ukraine alliance is careening toward a possible breaking point, with Moscow strengthened by President Donald Trump's recent rejection of new Russia sanctions and Kyiv undermined by disruptions in satellite support for its drones…
Al Jadeed correspondent: Israeli warplanes flying over areas of Baalbek, reaching the northern Bekaa at low altitude
Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed correspondent: Israeli warplanes flying over areas of Baalbek, reaching the northern Bekaa at an altitude…
Israel’s latest: Surveillance and attack... from space!
CH23: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the Israeli army is establishing a space brigade that will enhance its surveillance, defense and attack capabilities. Katz explained that the decision to establish a military brigade specializing in outer space aims to make Israel a leading global power in this field. Join our news channel on…
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Lebanon... between Araghchi and Lavrov
Al Jadeed: Lebanon... between Araghchi and Lavrov. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday that rapprochement between Russia and Iran had reached its highest level in history, following his reception of his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. Araghchi wrote on the X platform, “Never before in our history have Iran and Russia worked in such a…”