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UAE Ministry of Energy announces containment of an oil spill off its coast
National News Agency: National News Agency - The UAE Ministry of Energy announced that an oil spill off its coast had been contained. It was caused by a tanker that was attacked on the ninth of October, according to the Emirates News Agency, WAM. The agency said, “According to the latest field assessments, no new oil spill has been detected from the tanker,…”
Joint European-Canadian statement: We will work together to de-escalate and achieve a comprehensive peace in the Middle East
Lebanon Debate: Joint European-Canadian statement: We will work together to de-escalate and achieve a comprehensive peace in the Middle…
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France braces for a heated Saturday… fears of a repeat of looting and vandalism
Ad-Diyar: A source at the French Interior Ministry expected the protests scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, to see acts of violence “similar” to the unrest of October 17, when looting and vandalism affected thousands of shops and fires were set in…
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The UAE contains an oil spill from a tanker that was attacked
Lebanon 24: The UAE Ministry of Energy announced that it had contained an oil spill from a tanker that was attacked in territorial waters. The UAE continues maritime and aerial monitoring and surveillance for any potential oil spill from the oil tanker "GEM NO .2", which was involved in an incident in Emirati territorial waters. It is dealing…
Air Transport Association warns “Energy” and Électricité du Liban: The airport is the only institution left after the great collapse
CH23: The Air Transport Association in Lebanon, UTA, commented in a statement on the decision by “Électricité du Liban and the Ministry of Energy to cut electricity to Rafic Hariri International Airport,” noting that “Rafic Hariri International Airport is Lebanon’s gateway to the world and a key contributor to the national economy. Instead of reaching an understanding with those concerned at the airport,…”
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Al-Hajjar received Abdullah, Qabarsli and Badr, and praised the investigative efforts to arrest Father Dou’s killer
Elnashra: Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar received at his office the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, and the head of the Information Branch of the Internal Security Forces…
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Inauguration ceremony for an MRI machine at Ain Wazein Medical Village... Taymour Jumblatt: Thanks to the State of Qatar
LBCI: Qatar’s ambassador to Lebanon, Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Progressive Socialist Party leader and MP Taymour Jumblatt inaugurated the MRI machine at Ain Wazein Medical Village in the Chouf, donated by the State of Qatar through the Qatar Fund for Development. In his remarks, Jumblatt affirmed that this…
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Saudi oil exports rise in October despite attacks
An-Nahar: Many tankers switched off their tracking signals, making it difficult to determine the actual quantities accurately. Tracking companies’ data do not always match, and they are likely to be revised again as more…
“Hezbollah”: Ghanem’s indictment of 13 people “is ruining the country”... Details in the news bulletin shortly
MTV Lebanon: “Hezbollah”: Ghanem’s indictment of 13 people “is ruining the country”... Details in the news bulletin shortly…
Ministry of Interior: Al-Hajjar discussed the security situation and measures taken to preserve security and stability with the Director General of the Internal Security Forces and the head of the Information Branch
Lebanon Debate: Ministry of Interior: Al-Hajjar discussed the security situation and measures taken to preserve security…
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The Army announces an extension of the deadline for officer cadet applications
Lebanon 24: The Army Command announced an extension of the deadline for submitting applications to volunteer as officer cadets for the Army, in its land, air and naval forces, as well as the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces, General Security and State Security, until and including November 6, 2026. Advertisement It explained that volunteering takes place through a competition…
Governance of Palestinian camps: Salam announces talks on a national plan
L'Orient Today: Prime Minister Salam has launched talks on a 2025 national plan to disarm Palestinian camps in Lebanon, aiming to restore state authority and improve…
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Air Transport Union warns the Ministry of Energy: Do not make the airport a victim of financial disputes
Ad-Diyar: The Air Transport Union in Lebanon, UTA, commented in a statement on the decision by “Electricity of Lebanon and the Ministry of Energy regarding cutting off electricity to Rafic Hariri International Airport,” noting that “Rafic Hariri International Airport is Lebanon’s gateway…”
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Former U.S. government contractor arrested on charges of leaking classified military information
Ad-Diyar: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a former U.S. government contractor on charges of leaking information related to national defense and posting it on a social media site, and retaining in an unauthorized…
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How many goals has Ronaldo scored since turning thirty?
Ad-Diyar: Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo continued to break records despite advancing in age, achieving goal-scoring figures after turning thirty that surpassed what he scored during his younger years, in an exceptional career that confirms his ability to maintain his level for many years. The Saudi Al-Nassr captain scored 522 goals…
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The “Ra’am Gate” case falters, leaving Netanyahu facing the dilemma of forming the Israeli government
LBCI: 0 min The “Ra’am Gate” case falters, leaving Netanyahu facing the dilemma of forming the Israeli government News reports International news “Ra’am falters and Netanyahu faces the dilemma of forming the Israeli government” Next: The biggest digital heist in history… 6.3 billion dollars vanish from Binance! Explosives charge: an attempt to undermine…
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Organ donation in Lebanon... a decision that gives life
LBCI: 0 min Organ donation in Lebanon... a decision that gives life * To protect intellectual property rights, please do not copy more than 20 percent of the news content. Please mention the name of the LBCI Lebanon News website and include a hyperlink to the story, or face legal action. News bulletin reports…
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“The Beautiful Days of Youthful Mischief”... Journalistic Memories from South Lebanon — by journalist Ahmad al-Gharbi
Saida Online: Among the wonderful chapters in my professional life in journalism, in which I passed the golden jubilee by a year, was the one I lived through in South Lebanon between 1978 and 1980. In 1978, international resolution number 425 was issued, following the Israeli invasion of a large part of Lebanese territory, which stipulated the deployment of…
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Agriculture reassures: Tests confirm the safety of olive oil samples from southern Lebanon
An-Nahar: Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture announces reassuring test results for olive oil samples from Nabatieh’s presses, affirming the product’s quality and support for farmers…
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After the Mbappé controversy, Barcelona signs a sponsorship deal with a Chinese company
Lebanon 24: Barcelona’s commercial and sponsorship departments continue to achieve tangible results; during its meeting yesterday, Thursday, the club’s board approved a new agreement with the Chinese company “ليكسار” (Lexar), days after the Mbappé controversy. Advertisement Real Madrid star Mbappé sparked considerable controversy in…
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Extension of the deadline for submitting applications to volunteer as officer cadets
Nidaa Al Watan: The Army Command announced an “extension of the deadline for recruiting officer cadets for the benefit of the Army (land, air, sea forces), the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces, the Directorate General of General Security, and the Directorate General of State Security through a competitive examination, from among military personnel and civilians (males only), until and including 6/11/2026.”…
7 p.m. recap: Prosecutions launched in Dahr al-Baidar case; Trump promises end to war; south Lebanon olive oil passes tests
L'Orient Today: Lebanon prosecutes 13, including Hezbollah members, over Dahr el-Baïdar explosives, as olive oil from southern regions passes safety tests despite…
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The youth of the south at the heart of cyberspace, and UNIFIL is proud of their achievements
LBCI: 0 min The youth of the south at the heart of cyberspace, and UNIFIL is proud of their achievements * To protect intellectual property rights, please do not copy more than 20 percent of the content of the news article without mentioning the name of the LBCI Lebanon News website and attaching a hyperlink to the article, under penalty of prosecution…
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Tony Abi Najem after 8 party members were charged: The era of the first has changed, and their story is over
Yasour: Tony Abi Najem after 8 party members were charged: The era of the first has changed, and their story is over…
Progressive Socialist Party leader Taymour Jumblatt and Qatar’s ambassador to Lebanon, Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, inaugurate the magnetic resonance imaging machine donated by the State of Qatar to Ain Wazein Medical Village Hospital
Al Anbaa: Progressive Socialist Party leader Taymour Jumblatt and Qatar’s ambassador to Lebanon, Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, inaugurate the magnetic resonance imaging machine donated by the State of Qatar to Ain Wazein Medical…
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Balqees Fathi to Take Part in ONE’s Fifth Anniversary
MTV Lebanon: Star Balqees Fathi will take part in the special episode for ONE’s fifth anniversary, which falls on November 11, at eight thirty in the evening. The channel is presenting a major-production artistic celebration, with a musical band led by maestro Mahmoud al-Eid, in an evening bringing together four prominent names…
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Putin expresses readiness to call Zelensky… and Kyiv insists on a direct meeting
Ad-Diyar: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to hold a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, a move that raises Kyiv’s doubts about Moscow’s aims in proposing this option, amid Ukraine’s insistence on holding a direct meeting…
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Extension of the application deadline for volunteering as an officer cadet in the Army, the Internal Security Forces, General Security and State Security until 6 November
Elnashra: The Army Command announced an extension of the deadline for recruiting officer cadets for the Army (land, air and naval forces), the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces and the General Directorate of General Security…
Reuters: First Algerian forces arrive in Niger
MTV Lebanon: Reuters: First Algerian forces arrive in…
Air Transport Union warns against the Energy Ministry and Électricité du Liban going too far: the airport is the only institution remaining after the major collapse
National News Agency: National News Agency - In a statement, the Air Transport Union in Lebanon (UTA) commented on the decision by “Électricité du Liban and the Ministry of Energy to cut off electricity to Rafic Hariri International Airport,” noting that “Rafic Hariri International Airport is Lebanon’s gateway to the world and a key contributor to the national economy. Instead of reaching an understanding with those concerned in…
The Kremlin: We have no knowledge of what the US president announced about the possibility of holding a trilateral meeting between Putin, Trump and Zelensky
Nidaa Al Watan: The Kremlin: We have no knowledge of what the US president announced about the possibility of holding a trilateral meeting between Putin and Trump…
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(*) Carney: Canada will contribute 500 million euros to the European Union loan to support Ukraine
National News Agency: Ottawa — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his country “will contribute 500 million euros to the European Union loan to support…
تحطّم مروحيّة في جبال الهيمالايا... ومقتل 6 ركاب كانوا على متنها (فيديو)
Lebanon 24: All six people on board helicopter killed in Chamoli crash Prateek Jain, CEO of the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA), informed ANI over the phone that all six people on board—including the pilot—have died after a missing helicopter en…
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“We’ve lived to see it”... Hankeche comments on Hajj Hassan’s position!
Ad-Diyar: MP Elias Hankeche wrote on “X”: “We’ve lived to see it: the National Pact, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Charter and many Lebanese laws…,” from a statement by one of Hezbollah’s MPs in response to the indictment…
Army Command: Extension of the deadline for submitting applications to volunteer as officer cadets
MTV Lebanon: Army Command announced “an extension of the deadline for recruiting officer cadets for the Army (Land – Air – Sea Forces), the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces, the General Directorate of General Security, and the General Directorate of State Security through a competitive examination, from among military personnel and civilians (males only) until…