“Axios,” citing a U.S. official: President Trump was enthusiastic about Vance sending a message to Mohsen Rezaei
Lebanon 24: Axios, citing a U.S. official: President Trump was enthusiastic about Vance sending a message to Mohsen…
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Iraq... Zelenskyy phobia
An-Nahar: An analysis of statements by the U.S. Department of State and their impact on Ali al-Zaidi’s government amid political and security tensions in Iraq and differing positions of the White House…
Elon Musk vs. Tesla? His midterm money could work against his own cars
Ya Libnan: Electric vehicles could see increased demand going forward in the United States thanks to higher gas prices and newer lower-cost models coming soon. EVs could also get back in the spotlight if Democrats win next week’s midterm elections to win back control of…
EconomyTranslated
Lebanon Between Increased Revenues and World Bank Loans: Where Does Economic Recovery Begin?
Elnashra: Amid government efforts to boost treasury revenues and secure external financing in cooperation with the World Bank, questions are emerging about these measures’ ability to bring about a transformation…
PoliticsTranslated
Fatima Zahra Mansouri and the test of restoring confidence in parliament
An-Nahar: Fatima Zahra Mansouri’s government is renewing citizens’ interest in the Moroccan parliament after years of aversion, amid challenges in achieving tangible results and accountability…
House raids during an incursion into the village of al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah
Lebanon 24: House raids during an incursion into the village of al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ram…
Ukraine’s Starlink woes spur Europe to look for Musk alternatives
Ya Libnan: Eutelsat, Europe’s Starlink competitor is reportedly expanding after Musk’s restrictions on Ukraine’s Starling service Rival satellite companies are jockeying to loosen Elon Musk’s grip on battlefield communications after his company’s restrictions on…
SecurityTranslated
Coalition: Interception of a Houthi ballistic missile launched toward the Eastern Province
An-Nahar: The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis toward the Eastern Province, amid escalating attacks on the territory…
WorldTranslated
Trump calls for Democratic candidates in Alaska to be disqualified... election fraud
An-Nahar: Trump calls for Democratic candidates to be disqualified in the midterm elections in Alaska, accusing them of orchestrating a legal conspiracy to mislead voters and withdraw…
Trump: We granted Flávio Bolsonaro permission to come to America
Lebanon 24: Trump: We granted Flávio Bolsonaro permission to come to…
PoliticsTranslated
Regional interest in the Israeli elections: Are the region’s future features being shaped?!
Elnashra: Against the backdrop of developments across the region, regional interest in the Israeli elections has stood out notably in recent months, stemming from many…
FlightRadar data: Air operations have halted at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam
Al Manar: FlightRadar data: Air operations have halted at King Fahd International Airport…
WorldTranslated
“The Wall Street Journal”: U.S. officials believe negotiating with Iranian hard-liners could lead to better results
Lebanon 24: The Wall Street Journal: U.S. officials believe negotiating with Iranian hard-liners could lead to results…
Saudi media: Alert issued in Najran to warn of danger
Al Manar: Saudi media: Alert issued in Najran to warn of…
The Israeli army carried out a machine-gun sweep toward the outskirts of the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiya
Lebanon 24: The Israeli army carried out a machine-gun sweep toward the outskirts of the town of Zawtar…
WorldTranslated
130 countries at the United Nations urge Washington to end its blockade of Cuba
Al Manar: The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly urged an end to the economic blockade the United States has imposed on Cuba for decades, but a U.S. pressure campaign led several countries to oppose the resolution or abstain from voting for the first time in years. The results showed 130 countries in favor of the resolution,…
China’s weak domestic demand cripples economy
Ya Libnan: Weak domestic demand has emerged as the main factor behind the slowdown in the Chinese economy and with people losing jobs amid the collapse of the country’s real estate sector, this problem has only become worse. Chinese people aren’t spending enough money.…
“The Forces” boycotts the waste session and demands that the explosives file be resolved
Nidaa Al Watan: On the two sides of the border, two different scenes, harsh in their implications. In Israel, authority is exercised and political choices are determined through constitutional frameworks and legitimate institutions, where citizens turn to the ballot box to hold their rulers accountable, either by renewing the popular mandate or withdrawing it. As for Lebanon,…
EconomyTranslated
Khalaf Al Habtoor: Lebanon’s reputation before the world
Nidaa Al Watan: When we talk about Khalaf Ahmed Al Habtoor, we are not talking only about an Emirati investor with business interests in Lebanon, but about a businessman with an international presence, and an economic group whose investments extend to the hotel, real estate, automotive, education and publishing sectors, in the UAE and beyond. The Al Habtoor Group is present in markets…
A political source to Nidaa Al Watan: Qassem’s statement is a coup against the national will and an adventure with Lebanon
Nidaa Al Watan: A senior political source told Nidaa Al Watan that the statement issued by the secretary-general of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, “constitutes a blatant departure from the unified national will, and a persistence in the policy of imposing a fait accompli and continuing adventures that have brought Lebanon nothing but destruction, displacement and collapse, and that…”
Aoun in Tripoli: The battle over image and state
Nidaa Al Watan: The visit by President of the Republic Joseph Aoun to Tripoli last Saturday can be summed up as a battle over image and political exploitation, between what it was intended to be, the campaigns of criticism and counter-exploitation, and the paths it ultimately took, which were not originally on the list of targets. Setting aside some romanticism mixed with rhetoric…
Sheikh Naim and his party caught between Netanyahu’s jaws
Nidaa Al Watan: Hezbollah’s bets have fallen through, even on change that could come from Israel, after it lost any hope of being able to exert any influence, or even improve its security and military situation. The “party” was looking for a “victory” to be delivered by Israel’s ballot boxes, so that the current prime minister would lose…
SocietyTranslated
To confront artificial intelligence... teachers in America are changing their teaching methods
An-Nahar: How is artificial intelligence changing teaching and assessment methods in American schools, with new challenges and opportunities for teachers and students in the age of technology…
PoliticsTranslated
Netanyahu changed the face of the Middle East… and did not change
Nidaa Al Watan: Despite all the opinion polls, figures and analyses that preceded the Israeli elections, which predicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decline and paved the way for Gadi Eisenkot to sideline him from political life, the results came to confirm that the picture differs from what the forecasts had drawn. For…
EconomyTranslated
Baghdad and Damascus... Interests chart the course
Nidaa Al Watan: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Damascus yesterday signals a shift in Syrian-Iraqi relations from managing caution to building a partnership imposed by geography and driven by regional developments. After a period of mutual testing following the fall of the Assad regime, the visit, the first by a prime minister…
PoliticsTranslated
The “Mecca Alliance” leaves Tehran with two choices
Nidaa Al Watan: In a region standing on the brink of a volcano, the Tehran meeting puts the Iranian regime to a decisive test: either translate diplomacy into a real change in regional behavior, or face a confrontation that could extend beyond Iran’s borders and redraw the balance of power in the Middle East. As the chances of containing the crisis dwindle and preparations intensify…
“Hashish” legal on paper, its farmers outside the law
Nidaa Al Watan: Six years have passed since Parliament passed Law 178/2020 regulating cannabis cultivation for medical, pharmaceutical and industrial uses, opening the door to bringing the Bekaa crop out of the illicit economy and turning it into a productive sector that attracts investment and provides revenues for the treasury. But today, six…
PoliticsTranslated
“The Neutral Lebanese United States”: An Approach by Dr. Michel Shmaï
Nidaa Al Watan: In his book “The Neutral Lebanese United States – Issues and Solutions,” published by “Dar Alif Yaa Publishing,” Dr. Michel Shmaï presents a political and intellectual approach to Lebanon’s contemporary predicament, starting from a fundamental question: Can Lebanon continue with the political formula on which it was founded, or is…
SportsTranslated
Fleetwood Pulls Off a Stunning Upset and Knocks Out Arsenal
Nidaa Al Watan: Arsenal, champions of the English league, suffered a heavy blow as they exited the fourth round of the League Cup after losing to Fleetwood Town, a fourth-tier club, 3-5 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time in one of the competition’s biggest surprises. Aaron Lobalo-Pe opened the scoring…
PoliticsTranslated
Salam: Supporting Lebanese industry is a national interest linked to growth
Nidaa Al Watan: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said during the opening of the second edition of the National Industry Exhibition 2026 that supporting Lebanese industry is not a sectoral demand, but a national interest linked to economic growth, job creation, financial stability and economic sovereignty, stressing that “the government views…
SocietyTranslated
What do the stars have in store today, Thursday 29-10-2026?
Nidaa Al Watan: Don’t give up, and try to be somewhat responsible. You are trying to make your relationship with your loved one work, but you feel these efforts are in vain. You are shining today and are intelligent, as you will easily overcome the difficulties you face. You are planning a romantic date to spend with your partner. Today is a good day for building relationships…
CultureOriginal Arabic
هبة طوجي تغنّي للأمل
Nidaa Al Watan: في أمسية جمعت الفن بالرسالة الإنسانية، أحيت الفنانة هبة طوجي حفلاً غنائياً مميزاً على مسرح كازينو لبنان، بإشراف وإدارة الفنان أسامة الرحباني، دعماً لجمعية بسمة بالتزامن مع اقتراب الذكرى الخامسة والعشرين لتأسيسها، على أن يعود ريع الحفل بالكامل لدعم برامج…
SocietyTranslated
Two Events from Which We Can Learn a Lesson
Nidaa Al Watan: Two events, perhaps pivotal, face Lebanon. The Israeli parliamentary elections, and more importantly in the long term, Europe’s ability to find solutions to the population replacement sweeping across its West. The standards of democracy in Israel cannot be understood unless we place the parliamentary elections within a framework chosen by its legislators. For the will of the people…
SocietyTranslated
Charlotte Hornets retire No. 1 jersey in honor of Muggsy Bogues
Nidaa Al Watan: The Charlotte Hornets announced the retirement of Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 jersey. The shortest player in NBA history, he is being honored for a career spanning 14 seasons, during which he succeeded in overcoming all the prejudices associated with his height and established himself among the leading players of his generation. The No. 1 jersey will be raised to…
EconomyTranslated
At Manchester United, millions are wasted and trophies do not return
Nidaa Al Watan: What if Manchester United decided to sack Michael Carrick? The question brings back into focus the huge financial bill the club has paid since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, without the repeated changes succeeding in bringing the English league title back to “Old Trafford.” Despite the management’s continued confidence in Carrick…