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Egyptian Foreign Ministry: Red Sea security is part of our national security

Lebanon 24: Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Nader Zaki affirmed that the positions of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are aligned regarding regional developments, stressing the importance of expanding consultations among the countries concerned amid escalating conflicts and tensions in the region. Advertisement Zaki said, in…

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Russia | Putin vows to achieve the goals of the military operation in Ukraine if talks fail

Al Manar: Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country was ready to negotiate a final peace agreement with Ukraine and the United States, but at the same time stressed that Russia would achieve all the goals of its military operation if the other side chose a different path. Putin made the remarks during an interview with a correspondent…

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Introductions to the evening news bulletins

Lebanon 24: Introductions to the evening news bulletins for Thursday 22/10/2026. Introduction to the "NBN" news bulletin: Many headlines, topics and files are piling up on the table of the Council of Ministers, which is now convening at the Presidential Palace. Advertisement. From within the agenda, discussion of the item concerning the request of the Ministry…

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European Parliament calls for the Houthis to be designated a terrorist organization

Lebanon 24: The European Parliament called on the Council of the European Union to add the Houthi group to the EU’s list of terrorist organizations, calling for its funding channels to be dismantled and its funds and economic resources frozen, alongside strengthening security and defense cooperation with Gulf states. The call came in a resolution…

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Samir Geagea: It’s Time!

Nidaa Al Watan: In his appearance on the program “It’s Time” on MTV, Lebanese Forces Party leader Samir Geagea did not say everything, but he said a lot. The event was not the cabinet session, but the appearance of the Sage, who knows the ins and outs of the parliamentary blocs represented in the government and forcibly excluded; everyone awaited him,…

From the Front Line to the Abyss: The Yellow Tape Encircles the “Party”

Nidaa Al Watan: The Dahr al-Baydar shipment struck at the heart of the arms battle, placing “Hezbollah” at the center of a political and security siege that goes beyond the bounds of the incident. Between explosives discovered inland and yellow tape spreading in the south, the room for maneuver before the “Party” is shrinking, and the contradiction between its rhetoric and the reality imposed on the ground is growing.…

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A magnitude 7 earthquake strikes Tibet... here are the details

Lebanon 24: A magnitude 7 earthquake struck the Tibet region of China, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Advertisement The epicenter of the earthquake, which struck at 10.33 p.m. (14.33 GMT), was located approximately 190 kilometers…

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France moves beyond UNIFIL

Nidaa Al Watan: The French initiative aimed at forming an international force to replace the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, “UNIFIL,” is emerging as one of the most prominent issues on the agenda of diplomatic contacts concerning what the situation in the south will look like, amid the security and political shifts that make it necessary to explore…

Warnings precede escalation, and the Dhahr al-Baidar cameras are under scrutiny

Nidaa Al Watan: The Lebanese scene today strongly resembles the atmosphere on the eve of the second of March, the day “Hezbollah,” or, as has become known, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps wing within the “party,” decided to launch the six rockets, announcing Lebanon’s forcible entry into a new support war. For days, Beirut has been receiving warning messages from…

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Geagea: Hezbollah officials must be arrested over the Dahr al-Baidar explosives case

Saida Online: Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea stressed that the “Forces’” positions are not populist, but said: “I regret the positions expressed by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, although they are ‘acceptable.’ The height of populism was with the Taif Agreement, and we know very well what this cost us,” in response to Salam’s statement after…

Doha returns to Beirut as an investor, not a donor

Nidaa Al Watan: The Qatari delegation’s latest visit to Beirut was not merely a passing diplomatic stop on the calendar of official meetings, nor an occasion to renew the traditional expressions of support for Lebanon. Doha, which has long been present at critical junctures in Lebanon politically, economically and developmentally, is returning today with an approach…

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A decade of “Mousiqiat B’abdat” despite the crises

Nidaa Al Watan: “Mousiqiat B’abdat” celebrates ten years since its founding, with a new edition beginning tonight and continuing until November 26, 2026. The program brings together classical music, jazz, and Eastern Arabic music, featuring Lebanese and international artists in B’abdat and Beirut and Tripoli. Amid the celebration…

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Rubio praises Qatar’s efforts to end the Middle East war

Lebanon 24: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed his appreciation for Qatar’s ongoing efforts to mediate an end to the war underway in the Middle East, during a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Advertisement Rubio stressed his commitment…

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Crisis on the Iranian-Pakistani border... Hundreds of trucks wait

Lebanon 24: Hundreds of trucks piled up on the Pakistani side of the border with Iran on Wednesday, after trade between the two countries had been suspended for five days, according to Agence France-Presse. Advertisement The agency’s correspondent observed hundreds of heavy trucks waiting at the “Gabd-Rimadan” crossing in the far south…

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Does crossing one leg over the other cause varicose veins?

Lebanon 24: You sit with one leg crossed over the other and hear the usual warning: “You’ll get varicose veins.” The advice seems so familiar that it is difficult to question, but this posture does not cause enlarged, twisted veins. What matters more is what happens inside the veins and how long you spend without moving. An awareness article explains…

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Salah leads Trabzonspor to victory over Hearts

Lebanon 24: Turkish club Trabzonspor defeated Scottish visitors Hearts (2-0) in the match between them on Thursday evening, in the second round of the league phase of the UEFA Conference League. Advertisement The Turkish team owes its victory to its star, Egyptian Mohamed Salah, who…

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Bassem Samra surprises fans with a rare photo of himself with Adel Imam

Lebanon 24: Egyptian artist Bassem Samra sparked widespread engagement on social media after posting a rare photo of himself with the great artist Adel Imam, taken behind the scenes of one of the works they collaborated on years ago, expressing his love and appreciation for the Leader and his artistic and human stature. Advertisement And he posted…

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42 sports in the new season of university championships

Nidaa Al Watan: The Lebanese University Sports Federation launched its new season with competitions in five sports: swimming, badminton, table tennis, squash and padel, with the championships set to continue according to the schedule it circulated to Lebanese universities. The number of sports listed on the season’s calendar has risen to 42…

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The “Lifetime Achievement Award” Awaits Tom Cruise

Nidaa Al Watan: Actor Tom Cruise, known in the film industry as one of its biggest advocates, is expected to receive the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the “American Film Institute” at a ceremony in Hollywood in April 2027. The institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving films and promoting…

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The Social Security Fund pays 564 billion to hospitals and doctors

Nidaa Al Watan: A statement by the Public Relations Directorate of the National Social Security Fund said that “after doctors’ consultation fees were raised to levels exceeding those before the crisis, the Fund’s Director General, Mohammad Karaki, issued 3 decisions on 22/10/2026, numbered 546, 547 and 548, under which he ordered the payment of…”

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Ogero announces a full strike and warns of an open-ended strike | Nidaa Al Watan

Nidaa Al Watan: The union of workers and employees of the Ogero Authority announced in a statement yesterday that it had “decided to take escalatory steps, beginning with a full strike today, Thursday, on 22 October 2026, to be followed by an open-ended strike starting Tuesday, on 27 October, if the workers’ demands continue to be ignored and no serious and clear response is issued…”

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The war against Iran awaits the ballot boxes

Nidaa Al Watan: In a paradox that encapsulates the regional scene, U.S. and Israeli electoral calculations are postponing the possibility of a new round of war against Iran until after 3 November, while the atmosphere of war in Lebanon is pushing parliamentary elections to be postponed indefinitely. Between the two equations, it is no longer…

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What do the horoscopes hold for today, Friday 23-10-2026?

Nidaa Al Watan: You have many goals and ambitions, but you need to take your time. Things are positive with your beloved, giving you a push forward. Everyone is interested in your ideas today, so try to use that to your advantage. Decide what you want without hesitation, as your partner is confused and needs your determination. You can overcome the difficulties you have faced…

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Nabih Berri and the Art of Freewheeling Chat

Nidaa Al Watan: For more than three decades, almost everything around Nabih Berri has changed, except Nabih Berri himself. Presidents and allies change, governments collapse, the balance of power shifts, and the country moves from one crisis to another, while the Speaker of Parliament retains his position, influence, and ability to adapt to each new phase.…

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Whispers of the Stadiums

Nidaa Al Watan: Greek authorities detained the president of the basketball federation, Vangelis Liolios, and EuroLeague referee Vassiliki Tsaroucha, among six suspects in an investigation into match-fixing. The Saudi and Qatari national teams will meet in an international friendly on December 27 next year to mark the opening of Aramco Stadium…

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Who is responsible for United’s collapse?

Nidaa Al Watan: Manchester United has reached a worrying stage of decline after its disastrous performance against Italy’s Como and its 1-4 defeat in the Champions League, in a match that exposed the team’s defensive fragility and inability to impose its character against an opponent that outdid it in organization, speed and intensity. The defeat was not merely another European setback…

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The Art of Forgetting Everything with Perfect Regularity

Nidaa Al Watan: Our day usually begins with a fateful decision: today, we’re going to be organized! We’ll drink enough water, take our medication on time, reply to messages, go shopping, and call that person we promised to call three weeks ago. Why not? Maybe we’ll become a better version of ourselves! At nine o’clock,…

Al-Mari: An Oil Painting Between Two Rivers

Nidaa Al Watan: Al-Mari is distinguished by its unique geographical location between two rivers, as the Hasbani River borders it to the north, while the course of the Sarid River runs along its eastern boundary. It is a seasonal watercourse whose waters appear around the month of September. This location gives it a natural character that brings together green scenery and agricultural plains,…

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The records awaiting Antonelli if he is crowned in Austin

Nidaa Al Watan: Kimi Antonelli could be on the verge of making history at the United States Grand Prix, as winning the Formula 1 World Championship title in Austin would make him the youngest world champion in the championship’s history and end a 73-year wait for Italy since an Italian driver last won the title, which was achieved…

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The Cairo Agreement: Was it a necessary evil?

Nidaa Al Watan: On November 2, 1969, an agreement was signed in Cairo between the Lebanese state, represented by Army Commander General Emile Bustani, and the Palestine Liberation Organization, represented by its Executive Committee chairman, Yasser Arafat, to regulate Palestinian armed activity in Lebanon. 57 years later, the country remains divided over this…

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