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MTV Lebanon: MTV sources: Father Samir Daou was stabbed multiple times with a sharp…
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“We are not a scapegoat”... Qatar responds to accusations of interference in Israel’s elections
Lebanon Debate: “We are not a scapegoat”... Qatar responds to accusations of interference in elections…
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Minister Yassin Jaber and the World Bank discuss accelerating recovery and reconstruction projects
Al Manar: Finance Minister Yassin Jaber received a World Bank delegation. During the meeting, they reviewed progress in implementing recovery and reconstruction projects funded by the World Bank and the challenges they face, particularly regarding administrative procedures, contracting, and the implementation capacities of the entities…
President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun: No one protects us in Lebanon except the institutions of the state. Let confidence in them remain strong, because they are everyone’s guarantee and protect everyone.
Lebanon 24: President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun: No one protects us in Lebanon except the institutions of the state. Let confidence in them remain strong, because they are everyone’s guarantee and protect…
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Exclusive | From military force to economic coercion… the trajectory of U.S. pressure tools and their effects on Iran, its ability to adapt, and the diversification of its options for confrontation
Al Manar: Part One: The historical trajectory. Military force has formed the backbone of U.S. policy since the United States emerged as a superpower after the victory it achieved with the Allies in World War II, but various historical experiences in Vietnam, Cuba, and Iraq revealed a divergence…
British Prime Minister: Iran must not possess any nuclear capabilities
Lebanon Debate: British Prime Minister: Iran must not possess any capabilities…
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President of the Republic: The Lebanese are tired of the state of war... and no one protects us except the state institutions
LBCI: President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun affirmed that municipalities are the first line of defense for development, noting that expanded administrative decentralization is not an option but a necessity for balanced development. During his reception of delegations from the unions of municipalities of Byblos and Dhannieh, he stressed the need to move from administrative red tape to…
Joint Arab List: Likud is trying to circumvent the election results through incitement and by delegitimizing our political representation
Lebanon Debate: Joint Arab List: Likud is trying to circumvent the election results through incitement and by delegitimizing our representation…
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Salam follows up on reconstruction and recovery projects in the south and Beirut's southern suburbs
Ad-Diyar: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired a meeting devoted to following up on priority projects as part of efforts to support return, recovery and reconstruction in the affected areas. Attending were Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed and the head…
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Salam discusses reconstruction support with a German minister and follows up on development projects in affected areas
Nidaa Al Watan: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali-Radovan (Reem Alabali-Radovan), at the head of an accompanying delegation, in the presence of Germany’s ambassador to Lebanon, Thomas Zahneisen (Thomas Zahneisen). The meeting addressed the general situation in Lebanon…
Report: US tells Aoun Israel won't strike Lebanon if not attacked
Naharnet: Lebanon has received positive signs from Washington, which has informed President Joseph Aoun that Israel “will not expand its operations or carry out any war or military activity outside the security zone” if Hezbollah does not attack it…
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Emirati court sentences 8 to life in prison for supplying weapons to the Sudanese army
LBCI: The Emirates News Agency reported that a court in the country handed down life sentences to eight people in a “case involving a network trafficking illegally in weapons and ammunition and laundering money,” for “supplying weapons, ammunition and military equipment to the Sudanese army.” Relations between the UAE and Sudan have deteriorated, as…
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Aoun discusses healthcare sector reforms and drug registration with the health minister
Ad-Diyar: Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine briefed President Joseph Aoun on the ministry’s affairs and the steps it is taking on drug registration and suspending the operations of companies that do not meet the requirements. He also presented the main reform measures that…
Traffic accident on the main road in Hasbaya, with two people injured
Lebanon 24: Traffic accident on the main road in Hasbaya, with injuries…
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The Public Works Committee followed up on a proposed law to protect railway properties
MTV Lebanon: The Public Works, Transport, Energy and Water Committee held a session chaired by MP Sajih Attieh, with the attendance of the committee’s rapporteur, MP Mohammad Khawaja, and MPs Ibrahim Mneimneh, Antoine Habchi, Hussein Jishi, Salim Aoun, Taha Naji, Jamil Abboud, Faisal al-Sayegh, Melhem Tawk, Wael Abou Faour, Paula…
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Lahoud discusses preparations for launching housing loans with Aoun
Ad-Diyar: The chairman and director general of the Public Housing Corporation, engineer Rony Lahoud, briefed the President of the Republic on the ongoing preparations for the corporation to begin granting housing loans, after the 2027 budget is approved and issued. Aoun to Al-Hikma: Your victory…
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Lebanon Debate: “The security situation is not slipping out of control”... Al-Hajjar denies stagnation in the file…
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The Kremlin: The Iran file is constantly present in Russian-American communications, and Moscow is ready to play the role of mediator between Tehran and Washington if asked to do so. Russia is ready to accept Iran’s depleted uranium if its availability is the problem in relations with Iran.
Ad-Diyar: The Kremlin: The Iran file is constantly present in Russian-American communications, and Moscow is ready to play the role of mediator between Tehran and Washington if asked to do so. Russia is ready to accept Iran’s depleted uranium if its availability is the problem in relations with…
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Nassar: I will raise the issue of referring the Dhahr al-Baidar explosives case to the Judicial Council
Lebanon 24: Justice Minister Adel Nassar said he would raise the issue of referring the Dhahr al-Baidar explosives case to the Judicial Council, noting that “there will be no leniency on this and no settlement.” Advertisement He added ahead of the Cabinet session: “I will ask for a date to be set for this if Prime Minister Nawaf Salam refuses to discuss it…”
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Ogero Union suspends strike and announces resumption of work
Lebanon 24: The union of employees at the “Ogero” Authority announced the suspension of the strike and the return of work to normal, 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. The meeting was devoted to discussing employees’ rights and future in light of the proposal to amend Telecommunications Law No. 431/2002…
The mystery of the disappearance of a Byblos priest ends in tragedy... Who was with Father Dou?
Lebanon Debate: The mystery of the disappearance of a Byblos priest ends in tragedy... Who was with Father…
Nassar: A decision on the referral must be made today, and if that is not possible because the file is not on the agenda, I will ask for a session to be scheduled to decide on it
Lebanon Debate: Nassar: A decision on the referral must be made today, and if that is not possible because the file is not on the agenda, I will ask for a session to decide…
President Aoun was briefed by the military delegation, in the presence of the army commander, on the results of the Lebanese-American-Israeli meetings in Tampa
LBCI: President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun chaired a meeting this afternoon attended by Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, the head of Lebanon’s delegation to the Lebanese-American-Israeli negotiations, former Ambassador Simon Karam, the head of the military delegation to the negotiations, Brigadier General George Rizk, and members of the delegation:…
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Amioun Municipality organized a “March of Hope” as part of breast cancer awareness
National News Agency: National News Agency – Koura – Amioun Municipality organized the “March of Hope” as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, affirming the importance of raising awareness about this disease and stressing the role of early detection in improving the chances of treatment and recovery, as well as expressing solidarity with and support for everyone facing breast cancer.…
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson: We will not remain silent in the face of the use of Qatar’s name to serve Israeli electoral agendas or narrow political gains
Al Anbaa: Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson: We will not remain silent in the face of the use of Qatar’s name to serve Israeli electoral agendas or narrow political…
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President Salam chaired a meeting dedicated to following up on efforts to enable return, recovery and reconstruction in the areas affected in the south,
National News Agency: National - Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam chaired a meeting dedicated to following up on priority projects as part of efforts to enable return, recovery and reconstruction in the affected areas. Attending were Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed, President of the Council for Development and Reconstruction Mohammad Ali Kabbani, and the Secretary-General…
Justice Minister Adel Nassar: The party does not decide what the state does, and raising the specter of a threat to civil peace constitutes grounds for immediate referral to the Judicial Council
Lebanon Debate: Justice Minister Adel Nassar: The party does not decide what the state does, and raising the specter of a threat to civil peace constitutes grounds for immediate referral to the…
Two killed in rock collapse at tourist site in Turkey’s Cappadocia
National News Agency: National – Two people were killed in the collapse of a rocky formation known as the “fairy chimneys” in the Cappadocia region of central Turkey, according to what “Agence France-Presse” reported from local authorities. Turkish Nevşehir Governor Hüseyin Kök announced on Thursday that a landslide caused by heavy rain led to the collapse of a rock pillar in…
Rifi: Stray dogs pose a danger to the residents of Tripoli
MTV Lebanon: The following statement was issued by MP Ashraf Rifi: “The phenomenon of stray dogs has returned to pose a danger to the people of Tripoli, with repeated attacks on children, girls and unarmed citizens, which calls for urgent action that cannot be delayed. We appeal to the Tripoli municipality, the municipalities in the area and the associations…”
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Video documents what happened inside the Armenian parliament... lawmakers on the floor and chairs being thrown
Lebanon 24: A mass brawl inside the Armenian parliament between lawmakers from the ruling party and the opposition... Parliament security intervenes to separate them amid the suspension of the session…
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King Abdullah II affirms support for stability in southern Lebanon and the success of the framework agreement
Lebanon 24: National Defense Minister Major General Michel Menassa met Jordanian King Abdullah II, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and conveyed to him the condolences of President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese government over the recent incident in the Kingdom. Advertisement The meeting addressed…
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Government discusses waste, while Nassar insists on referring the Dahr al-Baidar explosives case
Ad-Diyar: The Council of Ministers is holding a session today at the Grand Serail, chaired by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, devoted to the waste issue. The Dahr al-Baidar explosives case and electricity were absent from its agenda, prompting the Lebanese Forces ministers to boycott it in protest. Before the session, Justice Minister Adel Nassar said: “I will raise the issue of referring the case…”
Justice Minister Adel Nassar to "Lebanon Debate": I will propose to the government referring the explosives case to the Judicial Council
Lebanon Debate: Justice Minister Adel Nassar to "Lebanon Debate": I will propose to the government referring the explosives case to the Council…
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Nassar: Egypt insists on referring the Dahr al-Baidar explosives case to the Judicial Council, and there is no reason to delay it
Elnashra: Justice Minister Adel Nassar said in a press statement before attending a Cabinet session at the Grand Serail: “I submitted a request to refer the explosives case…”
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China tightens its grip on discipline within the party… and Xi paves the way for a new political phase
Ad-Diyar: Senior officials of China’s ruling Communist Party approved measures to tighten discipline within the party during a key meeting that concluded in Beijing on Thursday, according to state media. The Xinhua News Agency said…
“The Party” congratulates the Brazilian president: to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation
MTV Lebanon: “Hezbollah” extended “its warmest congratulations to His Excellency Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the occasion of his victory in the presidential election and the Brazilian people’s renewal of their confidence in him, reflecting their will and democratic choices.” In a statement, “the Party” congratulated “President Lula…