Lebanese and British troops conclude three-week joint exercise with mock helicopter assault
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Qabalan raises the stakes in his confrontation with the government... “Playing with fire” threatens stability
Lebanon Debate: Qabalan raises the stakes in his confrontation with the government... “Playing with fire” threatens…
WorldHeadline report
Palestinian Health Ministry: One Palestinian has been wounded by Israeli gunfire during an Israeli raid on the town of Dura, south of Hebron
MTV Lebanon: Palestinian Health Ministry: One Palestinian has been wounded by Israeli gunfire during an Israeli raid on the town of Dura, south of…
Resumption of in-person teaching at the Faculty of Economics - Nabatieh - elmarada
El Marada: The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the Lebanese University - Branch Five, resumed in-person teaching in the city of Nabatieh, in a step that reflects the determination to continue the mission of the Lebanese Univer…
Report: Hezbollah won't remain silent if warrants issued for its officials
Naharnet: If Cabinet goes all the way in the probe into Hezbollah’s explosives shipment and judicial warrants are issued against Hezbollah officials, the party “will not remain silent,” sources close to Hezbollah said. “Its rejection could escalate…
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France... Businesses and department stores prepare to close ahead of new protests
An-Nahar: The National Union of Students of France (UNEF) called for rallies to be held tomorrow, Saturday, while the Yellow Vests movement, which opposes traditional institutions and emerged in 2018, this week submitted a request to organize a protest in central…
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Fadlallah warns of regional escalation and calls for strengthening internal unity
Ad-Diyar: The eminent scholar Sayyid Ali Fadlallah delivered the two Friday prayer sermons from the pulpit of the Imamayn al-Hasanayn Mosque in Haret Hreik, in the presence of a number of religious, political and social figures, and a gathering of believers. Among what he said was…
“The suffering is no longer hidden”… Turkey’s foreign minister puts Palestine at the heart of his message
Lebanon Debate: “The suffering is no longer hidden”… Turkey’s foreign minister puts Palestine at the heart of…
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A war of words between Geagea and Bassil... and the latter responds with a verse from the Bible
Al Anbaa: Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Gebran Bassil responded today, Friday, to remarks by Lebanese Forces Party leader Samir Geagea, who criticized him during his appearance last night, Thursday, on the program “Saar El Waqet” with presenter Marcel Ghanem on MTV, in a new exchange between the two. Geagea had addressed…
Channel 12, citing associates of Smotrich: Measures to demolish buildings around the site of the Hebron operation will take effect within hours
MTV Lebanon: Channel 12, citing associates of Smotrich: Measures to demolish buildings around the site of the Hebron operation will take effect within…
MP Qassem Hashem to "Hona Beirut": Speaker Berri’s position remains steadfast in upholding national unity and extinguishing any attempt to ignite strife
Al Jadeed: MP Qassem Hashem to "Hona Beirut": Speaker Berri’s position remains steadfast in upholding national unity and extinguishing any attempt to ignite…
SocietyTranslated
Launch of the academic year for the joint Master’s program in Strategic Studies
Lebanon 24: The Center for Strategic Research and Studies in the Army and the Faculty of Law, Political Science and Public Administration launched the academic year for the joint Master’s program in Strategic Studies. A meeting was held on the occasion at the Center’s headquarters, bringing together its director, Brigadier General Ali Bou Hamdan, and the faculty dean, Habib al-Qazzi, in the presence of members…
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Business activity in France contracts unexpectedly in October
Ad-Diyar: Business activity in France contracted unexpectedly in October, retreating from the growth recorded in September, amid political and financial pressures and growing corporate concerns about the economic outlook, according to a survey published by an institution…
“Al Arabiya”: French police arrested the shooter and have not disclosed the motives behind the attack
Lebanon Debate: “Al Arabiya”: French police arrested the shooter and have not disclosed the motives…
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Washington Post: Research reveals how air pollution changes the structure of the brain and may pave the way for dementia
Elnashra: Recent scientific research has revealed that air pollution is no longer viewed merely as an indirect risk factor for dementia, but as a factor that may cause actual structural changes in…
EconomyTranslated
A jump in expenses cuts Palms Sports’ profits by 15% to $19 million
An-Nahar: Palms Sports’ net profit fell 15.3% to 70.75 million dirhams in 2026 amid higher administrative expenses and changes in revenue and cash flow…
President Aoun issues decree on partial judicial appointments and transfers
Kataeb: President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun issued Decree No. ٤١٥٠, dated ٢٣ October ٢٠٢٦, containing judicial appointments and transfers…
SocietyTranslated
Amending the School Budgets Law on the Table for Murad and Parents’ Committees
Lebanon 24: MP Hassan Murad, head of the parliamentary Education Committee, discussed tuition fees and the possibility of amending Law 515/96, which governs school budgets, with a delegation from the Union of Parents’ Committees in private and Catholic schools in Metn. Imad al-Ashqar, head of the Private Education Department at the Ministry of Education, attended the meeting, while the participants outlined…
رئاسة الجمهورية: رئيس الجمهورية العماد جوزاف عون أصدر المرسوم الرقم ٤١٥٠، تاريخ ٢٣ تشرين الأول ٢٠٢٦، المتضمّن التشكيلات والمناقلات القضائية الجزئية. وحمل المرسوم تواقيع رئيس مجلس الوزراء الدكتور نواف سلام، ووزراء المالية ياسين جابر، والدفاع الوطني اللواء ميشال منسى، والعدل عادل نصّار
Al Anbaa: رئاسة الجمهورية: رئيس الجمهورية العماد جوزاف عون أصدر المرسوم الرقم ٤١٥٠، تاريخ ٢٣ تشرين الأول ٢٠٢٦، المتضمّن التشكيلات والمناقلات القضائية الجزئية. وحمل المرسوم تواقيع رئيس مجلس الوزراء الدكتور نواف سلام، ووزراء المالية ياسين جابر، والدفاع الوطني اللواء…
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Shooting near Paris leaves one dead and four injured
Ad-Diyar: French police reported that one person was killed and 4 others were injured in a shooting in a town near Paris today, Friday. French police said in preliminary details that a gunman killed one person and wounded four, including some in critical condition, in…
Kataeb leader meets Egyptian ambassador: Lebanon must be kept out of regional confrontations in a way that safeguards the security and stability of the Lebanese people
Kataeb: Lebanese Kataeb Party leader and MP Sami Gemayel received Egypt’s new ambassador to Lebanon, Tamim Khallaf, at the party’s central headquarters in Saifi, on a courtesy visit during which they discussed Lebanon’s political landscape and the challenges facing the country at this stage, as well as developments…
AFP, citing French police: Gunman kills one person and injures 4 in Paris suburbs
MTV Lebanon: AFP, citing French police: Gunman kills one person and injures 4 in the suburbs of…
SocietyHeadline report
A patient is in urgent need of two units of blood type O- at KMC Hospital in Jounieh; to donate, please call: 03/724 171
MTV Lebanon: A patient is in urgent need of two units of blood type O- at KMC Hospital in Jounieh; to donate, please call: 03/724…
SecurityTranslated
Coalition spokesperson: A ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Khamis Mushait was intercepted and destroyed
LBCI: 0 min Coalition spokesperson: A ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Khamis Mushait was intercepted and destroyed * To protect intellectual property rights, please do not copy more than 20 percent of the news content without mentioning the name of the LBCI website and attaching a link to the news Hyperlink…
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On the situation in the region and the “Dahr al-Baydar” shipment... What did the “Hezbollah” bloc say?
Al Jadeed: The Loyalty to the Resistance bloc held its regular session today, dated ٢٣/١٠/٢٠٢٦, with all its members present and participating. After discussing the latest political developments in Lebanon and the region, it issued the statement…
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France braces for new protests amid business and museum closures and tighter security restrictions
Ad-Diyar: Businesses, cultural venues and museums in France intend to close at the start of the week despite restrictions imposed on demonstrations, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to restore order after a week of protests…
WorldTranslated
A powerful storm causes power outages and disrupts train services in France
An-Nahar: The public utility company Enedis said in a situation update issued Friday morning that power was cut off to 161 thousand customers due to…
Supporting the army and strengthening the judiciary... Lebanese issues on the table between Nassar and the German ambassador
Lebanon Debate: Supporting the army and strengthening the judiciary... Lebanese issues on the table between Nassar and the ambassador…
PoliticsTranslated
The Washington Post: Virginia interim Senate President Louise Lucas charged in marijuana case
Elnashra: Virginia state senator L. Louise Lucas, 82, and the state’s interim Senate president, has been charged federally in connection with allegedly leading…
SportsTranslated
Lucas Hernández Goes from “Emergency Option” to “Hero” Against Barcelona… and a Disapproving Look from Lamine Yamal
Lebanon 24: French defender Lucas Hernández, a Paris Saint-Germain player and former Bayern Munich star, went from a backup option to one of the heroes of his team’s big 4-2 win over Spain’s Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, after coach Luis Enrique assigned him to mark the team’s star…
A coal mine turns into a scene of tragedy... Two workers killed and 5 others injured in Turkey (video)
Lebanon Debate: A coal mine turns into a scene of tragedy... Two workers killed and 5 others injured in Turkey…
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SocietyTranslated
Hundreds of Ethiopians flee to Kenya to escape fighting in the border town of Moyale
Ad-Diyar: The Kenyan Red Cross and local government officials said Thursday that hundreds of Ethiopians had fled to Kenya following fighting in the border town of Moyale. The Red Cross said it was sending humanitarian aid to families who had sought refuge…
SecurityTranslated
The Dahr al-Baidar explosives case has not been closed... Is the Military Court a way out of the impasse?
Lebanon 24: The cabinet session passed without incident, but not enough to say that the crisis has been resolved or that the country has moved beyond the tense period. The Lebanese Forces ministers walked out of the session over the failure to refer the case of the explosives truck in Dahr al-Baidar to the Judicial Council, at a time when calm returned, albeit…
SecurityTranslated
Official television: Gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan’s Karak Governorate, leaving dead and wounded
LBCI: 0 min Official television: Gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan’s Karak Governorate, leaving dead and wounded * To protect intellectual property rights, please do not copy more than 20 percent of the news content without mentioning the name of the LBCI website and attaching a hyperlink to the news article, under penalty of…
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Mufti Qabalan: The executive authority is contributing to strife... and advice and a warning!
MTV Lebanon: The distinguished Jaafari Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Qabalan delivered the Friday sermon at Imam Hussein Mosque in Burj al-Barajneh, addressing “the Lebanese people of all sects,” and saying: “At this fateful moment in the history of our country, Lebanon, most political forces do not want to make…”
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Washington suffered strategic defeats in the war
Ad-Diyar: The spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Brigadier General Hossein Mohebi, said that the United States suffered “strategic defeats against Iran in this war, and the credibility of its claim to guarantee the security of the region and the security of…”