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As gold prices decline... what awaits investors?
An-Nahar: Gold prices fell as oil prices rose and inflation accelerated in America, bolstering expectations of interest rate hikes and their impact on…
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Hani is changing the rules of the agricultural game... unconventional projects are opening new doors for Lebanon
Lebanon Debate: Hani is changing the rules of the agricultural game... unconventional projects are opening new doors…
EDL blames technical fault for Beirut airport power outage, director general cites unpaid bills; Cabinet sets 2-week deadline for waste management plans: Everything you need to know this Friday
L'Orient Today: Lebanon’s Cabinet approved two-week deadline for waste management proposals, as Beirut airport suffered power outage and ex-minister faces corruption…
Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in record heist blamed on North Korea
L'Orient Today: Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, faced a $6.3 billion hack, with $3 billion in assets frozen and major cryptocurrencies…
PoliticsTranslated
Video: Brawl and chaos in parliament!
MTV Lebanon: Armenia’s parliament in the capital, Yerevan, witnessed a violent brawl and fights involving fists and chairs between ruling-party MPs and opposition MPs. The altercation began after an opposition politician accused the parliamentary speaker of corruption and embezzling state funds, and the debate escalated…
“The best hope for de-escalation”... The White House opens a direct channel with Rezaei
Lebanon Debate: “The best hope for de-escalation”... The White House opens a direct channel with…
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PoliticsOriginal Arabic
الفرزلي لـ«"الديار": الانتخابات الفرعية حاصلة دستورياً وأنا مرشّح لها
Ad-Diyar: بعد التمديد لمجلس النواب في التاسع من آذار من العام الحالي لمدة عامين، فُتح باب الحديث عن إجراء انتخابات فرعية، ويكشف النائب السابق إيلي الفرزلي لـ«الديار» أن "الانتخابات الفرعية ستُجرى، وفقا…
Netanyahu bloc finishes ahead in Israel vote, but well short of majority
L'Orient Today: Israel's election results left Netanyahu's bloc with 53 seats, short of a majority, raising the risk of weeks of coalition talks or another…
EconomyTranslated
Gold falls as U.S. inflation data bolster expectations of an interest rate hike
National News Agency: The National News Agency reported that gold prices fell at the start of trading in Asia today, after dropping by more than one percent in the previous session, as persistently high inflation in the United States led to growing expectations of another interest rate hike, negatively affecting the precious metal, according to the agency…
Israeli Army: A short while ago, a missile was launched toward a suspicious aerial target detected near our forces in southern Lebanon
Lebanon Debate: Israeli Army: A short while ago, a missile was launched toward a suspicious aerial target detected near our forces in southern…
PoliticsOriginal Arabic
الرئيس الأذري لن يشارك في قمة منظمة الدول التركية اليوم
National News Agency: وطنية - يغيب رئيس أذربيجان إلهام علييف عن القمة الثالثة عشرة لمنظمة الدول التركية المقررة في أنقرة اليوم بسبب التزامات سابقة في جدول أعماله، حسبما أفادت "روسيا اليوم"، نقلا عن موقع "ريبورت" الأذري. وأعلن الموقع في تقرير له اليوم أن "المعلومات التي حصل عليها…
Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026: Free workouts, community runs and events to try
The National: From floating Pilates and sunrise yoga to cycling on Sheikh Zayed Road, there are plenty of ways to get moving during the month-long…
PoliticsTranslated
Berri clings to the government.. and contains tensions with "Hezbollah" (Al-Modon)
Al Jadeed: Berri clings to the government.. and contains tensions with "Hezbollah" (Al-Modon). Al-Modon newspaper reported that "the existence of political differences or divergences among the popular bases does not necessarily mean the emergence of a crisis threatening the core of the alliance. Berri is keen to maintain and consolidate the relationship, and both sides have also shown, during phases…
SecurityTranslated
Chinese Foreign Ministry: The Sultan of Oman will make a state visit to China on the first and second of November
LBCI: 0 min Chinese Foreign Ministry: The Sultan of Oman will make a state visit to China on the first and second of November * To protect intellectual property rights, please do not copy more than 20 percent of the news content without naming the LBCI website and including a hyperlink to the news story, under penalty of…
South Korea: We will continue supporting Ukraine despite recalling our ambassador from Kyiv
National News Agency: National — South Korean President’s National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac announced that his country’s government will continue providing assistance to Ukraine despite recalling its ambassador from Kyiv, according to the TASS news agency. He said: “Questions are being raised about whether this (the ambassador’s recall from Kyiv) means a complete change in policy toward…
WorldTranslated
Russian Defense Ministry: Intense strike overnight targeted military industry, energy and port facilities in Ukraine
National News Agency: National – The Russian Defense Ministry announced this morning that its forces launched an intense strike last night targeting military industry enterprises and energy facilities in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk, and port infrastructure in Odesa, according to “Russia Today.”…
PoliticsTranslated
Explosives investigations expand, and Salam confirms: “There is no ceiling on the investigation”
Al Anbaa: With the return of normal official activity in recent hours, it became clear that the explosives file linked to “Hezbollah” was dominating the domestic scene, but alongside other prominent files under investigation, reflecting that the domestic reality cannot be reduced to a single dimension, as crises of various kinds intensify in every…
In pictures: A truck and several cars skid on the main road in Bhamdoun – Shaniyeh junction
MTV Lebanon: In pictures: A truck and several cars skid on the main road in Bhamdoun – junction…
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EconomyTranslated
Gold prices retreat, heading for losses for the second month in a row
Ad-Diyar: Gold prices fell at the start of trading in Asia today, Friday, after dropping by more than 1% in the previous session, as persistently high inflation in the United States led to rising expectations of an interest rate hike…
WorldTranslated
Revolutionary Guard: Fires break out on four tankers that struck mines in Hormuz
LBCI: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced Thursday that fires had broken out on at least four tankers that struck mines while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a day after the U.S. military confirmed that it had cleared mines from the main routes in the waterway. The Revolutionary Guard said in a statement carried by the "IRNA" news agency…
He took refuge in an MP’s home to evade an arrest warrant… This is how “Courts of Justice broker” Elie Saliba was detained
Lebanon Debate: He took refuge in an MP’s home to evade an arrest warrant… This is how “Courts of Justice broker” Elie…
CultureOriginal Arabic
"المعهد الفرنسي" ينظم النسخة الثالثة من الـ "week-end" الكبير للسينما الفرنسية من 12 إلى 15 ت2 المقبل في سينما "مونتاني"
National News Agency: وطنية - ينظم "المعهد الفرنسي في لبنان" النسخة الثالثة من الـ "week-end" الكبير للسينما الفرنسية في بيروت، من 12 إلى 15 تشرين الثاني المقبل، في سينما مونتاني - المعهد الفرنسي في لبنان. وأشار بيان، الى أن "7 أفلام تُعرض للمرة الأولى في لبنان، من بينها عرضان…
WorldTranslated
The Central Bank of Egypt raises interest rates for the first time since March 2024
Lebanon 24: The Central Bank of Egypt raised key interest rates by 100 basis points today, Thursday, in its first increase since March 2024. Advertisement The Monetary Policy Committee decided to raise the interest rate on deposits from 19% to 20%, and on lending from 20% to 21%. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund…
PoliticsTranslated
Lebanon Faces a Wait, and a Different Approach to Managing the Negotiations Is Needed
Lebanon 24: Rosana Bou Monsef wrote in "An-Nahar": Between the correction made by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam from the podium of the United Nations General Assembly last month to Lebanon’s position on negotiations with Israel, and his reaffirmation of adherence to the Armistice Agreement and Resolution 1701 as a reference point—two points not included in the framework agreement…
PoliticsTranslated
The date of Italy’s legislative elections hangs in the balance amid a severe economic and social crisis
National News Agency: National – Rome – The Chamber of Deputies’ presiding office expects the legislative elections to choose the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate to be held on 9 and 10 May next, while sources in the Prime Minister’s Office say it would be better to hold them during the days when schools used as polling stations are closed. The Council of Ministers had approved…
Israeli artillery shelling at dawn on Mansouri, Kfartabnit and Wadi Zibqin
Nidaa Al Watan: Israeli artillery shelling at dawn on Mansouri, Kfartabnit and Wadi…
The military spokesman for the Houthis: We confirm that our forces did not carry out any operation today toward the Saudi interior
MTV Lebanon: The military spokesman for the Houthis: We confirm that our forces did not carry out any operation today toward the interior…
Netanyahu’s camp leads the Israeli elections but without a majority
LBCI: The final results of the Israeli elections, announced early Friday, showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp ahead of the opposition, but without securing a parliamentary majority that would allow him to retain control of the Knesset. Netanyahu’s coalition, which includes right-wing and far-right parties…
"Traffic Control": Heavy traffic from Sahel Alma toward Sarba, from Naccache to Nahr al-Mot, from Khaldeh toward the airport tunnels, and from Costa Brava to Ouzai
MTV Lebanon: "Traffic Control": Heavy traffic from Sahel Alma toward Sarba, from Naccache to Nahr al-Mot, from Khaldeh toward the airport tunnels, and from Costa Brava to…
EconomyTranslated
Fuel prices fall.. how much did they reach?
Al Jadeed: Fuel prices fall.. how much did they reach? The Syndicate of Owners of Fuel Stations issued a new price schedule: 95: 2611.000 (-40000) 98: 2629.000 (-40000) DL: 2608.000 (+32000) Gz: 1545.000…
U.S. court sentences Syrian man to 42 months in prison after convicting him of cyber hacking on behalf of Bashar al-Assad’s regime
LBCI: The U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday that a Syrian man had been sentenced to 42 months in prison for his role in cyber hacking operations on behalf of the regime of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The department said in a statement that Ahmad Omar Agha, 32, had, along with other conspirators, hacked Western media organizations…
“Reuters”: The Houthis deny attacking Mecca after Saudi Arabia announced it had destroyed one of their drones in the region
MTV Lebanon: “Reuters”: The Houthis deny attacking Mecca after Saudi Arabia announced it had destroyed one of their drones in…
EconomyTranslated
Gold declines... and this is the price of an ounce today
Lebanon 24: Gold continued its decline at the start of Asian trading on Friday, approaching the $4,000-per-ounce level, as expectations of another U.S. interest rate hike grew following an acceleration in inflation. Spot gold fell 0.4% to $4,006.06 per ounce by 00:36 …
The battle for government begins after the elections... Netanyahu’s opponents are gathering their cards against him
Lebanon Debate: The battle for government begins after the elections... Netanyahu’s opponents are gathering their cards…
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EconomyTranslated
Oil prices rise amid fears of an escalation in the conflict
Ad-Diyar: Oil prices rose at the start of trading today, Friday, due to concerns about supply shortages after the Houthis in Yemen stepped up their attacks, putting prices on track for gains for the fourth consecutive month, the largest since July. By…
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SportsTranslated
Real Madrid closes in on bringing back an academy graduate… Is it paving the way for Rüdiger’s departure?
Ad-Diyar: Spanish club Real Madrid has moved closer to bringing back its young defender Jacobo Ramón, a Como player, after press reports revealed that the royal club’s management was moving to activate the player’s buy-back clause for less than 9 million euros. Transfer-market specialist journalist Matteo Moretto said, …