At a delicate regional moment... an expected statement by Naim Qassem today
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Israel and the Arab Schizophrenia: We Love It When We Look at It and Hate It When We Compare Ourselves to It
MTV Lebanon: What the Israeli elections revealed is not what will happen in Tel Aviv, but what is going on in our own heads. The day after the vote, with the counting of ballots still underway and no side yet having the majority needed to form a government, regardless of the expected results, I was struck by the schizophrenia that…
A “cash box” does not create an economy... Issa Khoury proposes an alternative
Lebanon Debate: A “cash box” does not create an economy... Issa Khoury proposes…
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Alfa launched a digital service to obtain prepaid lines and MBB online via ID
Elnashra: Alfa announced that it had launched an integrated digital service, enabling any Lebanese person, whether inside or outside Lebanon, to obtain a prepaid line…
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Russian Defense Ministry: A ship in the Black Sea carrying cargo for Ukrainian forces to the port of Chornomorsk was targeted
Ad-Diyar: Russian Defense Ministry: A ship in the Black Sea carrying cargo for Ukrainian forces to the port of…
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Despite being sentenced to life in prison... Daughter of late singer faces new charges
Lebanon 24: Tuğyan Ülkem Gülter, daughter of Turkish singer Gül Tut, known by the stage name “Güllü,” faces new charges related to mistreating patients while working as a nurse at a hospital in the city of Yalova, just days after she was sentenced to life in prison for killing her mother. Advertisement The charges concern…
Syrian actor admits to cheating on his wife... and what he said about separating from her
Lebanon 24: Syrian actor Moatasem Al-Nahar spoke about cheating on his wife and separating from her. Appearing as a guest on the program “Ana W Bas,” he said that “perhaps he was involved in an experience of infidelity,” and that “it was not premeditated.” He explained that “he did not deliberately ignore his wife or downplay the importance of family in his life,”…
The World Bank expects energy prices to rise 32% in 2026 and food commodities 18% during 2026-2027
Lebanon 24: The World Bank expects energy prices to rise 32% in 2026 and food commodities 18% during…
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Navigation restrictions in the Red Sea are pushing goods bound for Saudi Arabia onto land routes stretching up to 2000 kilometers
Al Manar: Measures restricting navigation in the Red Sea have changed the routes taken by goods entering Saudi Arabia and raised transport costs, as companies turn to ports in Oman, the UAE and Jordan, then transport shipments by truck to the Kingdom via land routes that in some cases stretch up to 2000 kilometers. And…
Yemeni government forces: A series of airstrikes on Houthi militia positions, vehicles and gatherings in Taiz
MTV Lebanon: Yemeni government forces: A series of airstrikes on Houthi militia positions, vehicles and gatherings in…
Hassbani to MTV: The government must implement the decisions. We are not calling for a civil war, but for the law to be enforced.
MTV Lebanon: Hassbani to MTV: The government must implement the decisions. We are not calling for a civil war, but for the implementation…
A 2000-pound bomb underground... What is hidden in the south?
Lebanon Debate: A 2000-pound bomb underground... What is hidden in…
No one has sat on the blue chair in Lebanon... but it has occupied everyone’s attention!
An-Nahar: The unveiling of the blue chair in Ain al-Mreisseh in Beirut sparks controversy between celebrating the art of Lebanese-French friendship and mocking the detachment from Lebanon’s crises…
Israel president urges against new vote despite inconclusive result
Naharnet: Israel's president voiced hope Wednesday for avoiding a second election after a hard-fought vote produced no clear winner, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the opposition scrambling for options and making Israeli Arab…
Revolutionary Court sentences director Panahi to jail term, travel ban
L'Orient Today: Iran's Revolutionary Court sentenced award-winning film director Jafar Panahi to five years in prison and the seizure of all his assets, Iran's semi-official Nournews reported on Wednesday,…
PM Salam inaugurates Lebanese Industry Expo 2026, announces national program to boost local production, Industrial exports and attract technology investments
National News Agency: NNA - Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam, on Wednesday inaugurated the second edition of the Lebanese Industry Expo 2026, organized by the Association of Lebanese Industrialists in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry. During the opening ceremony, Premier…
Army Commander Receives MP Al-Bizri; Support for the Army Reaffirmed
National News Agency: National News Agency - Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal received MP Abdul Rahman Al-Bizri in his office in Yarzeh. They discussed the general situation in the country. MP Al-Bizri praised the sacrifices of the military institution, affirming the importance of supporting the army and commending its role in preserving Lebanon’s security and stability.…
عون مستقبلاً هيئة إدارة مؤسسة مطار بيروت بحضور رسامني: مطار رفيق الحريري الدولي ليس مجرّد مرفق للنقل الجوي بل هو بوابة لبنان إلى العالم وتقع على عاتقكم مسؤولية تطوير أدائه وتحسين الخدمات فيه وضمان أعلى معايير السلامة
MTV Lebanon: عون مستقبلاً هيئة إدارة مؤسسة مطار بيروت بحضور رسامني: مطار رفيق الحريري الدولي ليس مجرّد مرفق للنقل الجوي بل هو بوابة لبنان إلى العالم وتقع على عاتقكم مسؤولية تطوير أدائه وتحسين الخدمات فيه وضمان أعلى معايير…
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Salam at the opening of the National Industry Exhibition: Industrialists are partners in reconstruction
An-Nahar: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam opens the National Industry Exhibition 2026 and announces a program to stimulate local production, boost exports, and resolve the energy crisis in…
The army arrests 4 wanted individuals in Dinniyeh on charges of firing shots...
LBCI: An army unit carried out a raid in the Dinniyeh–Minieh-Dinniyeh area and arrested 4 wanted individuals on charges of firing shots, seizing weapons, military ammunition, and military equipment in their possession. Another unit also arrested citizen (ح.م.) at the Al-Asi checkpoint in Hermel and seized about 5 kg of hashish in his possession…
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Hasbani to MTV: We want decisive implementation of the decision to restrict weapons, especially when they threaten civil peace and the safety and security of the Lebanese; accidentally finding explosives at a checkpoint means that we are dealing with an organized group and why is there a fear of referring the case to the Judicial Council?
MTV Lebanon: Hasbani to MTV: We want decisive implementation of the decision to restrict weapons, especially when they threaten civil peace and the safety and security of the Lebanese; accidentally finding explosives at a checkpoint means that we are dealing with an…
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Video: Horrific accident between two trains... and a high death toll!
MTV Lebanon: Spanish media reported that the initial death toll from a collision between two trains in the Toledo area near Madrid today reached 64 people. The company operating Spain’s railway network said the accident occurred this morning, Wednesday, in the Toledo area. Services have been suspended…
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General Security Organizes Phase 23 of the Plan for the Organized Return of Displaced People
Al Anbaa: The General Directorate of General Security organized this morning phase 23 of the Lebanese government’s plan for the organized return of displaced Syrians from Lebanon to Syria, in cooperation with UNHCR, IOM, the Lebanese Red Cross and humanitarian organizations, from the gathering point at the Rashid Karami Exhibition…
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Results of the CAF Champions League draw
An-Nahar: The draw for the group stage of the CAF Champions League produced balanced matchups and others that are eagerly anticipated, as clubs seek to compete for the title…
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Shocking warning of humanity’s extinction because of artificial intelligence!
MTV Lebanon: Warnings are mounting about the risks of artificial intelligence as its development accelerates and its systems become difficult to control, amid fears that it could surpass human capabilities and pose a threat to humanity’s survival. Alex Turner, a former researcher at “Google DeepMind” (Google DeepMind), warned of a probability of…
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Al-Hajjar during an inspection visit in Jounieh: Supporting municipalities is a key priority
Al Anbaa: Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar affirmed that “municipalities are the first line of defense in serving citizens, and a key partner of the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities in promoting local development, consolidating stability, and improving public services,” stressing that “supporting municipalities and strengthening their ability to carry out their duties…
Statement by the Secretary-General of "Hezbollah" at six in the evening on political developments in Lebanon and the region
National News Agency: Watania – Hezbollah’s Media Relations announced that “a statement will be issued by the party’s Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, on political developments in Lebanon and the region, at six this evening. It will be broadcast on Al-Manar TV, Al-Nour Radio, and the platforms of the Al-Ahed News website.”…
No decisive outcome in the election results... Herzog moves to prevent another Israeli election
Lebanon Debate: No decisive outcome in the election results... Herzog moves to prevent another Israeli election…
A fierce war and assassinations are coming... Rabih Al-Haber: The danger begins in 10 days, and frightening messages have reached Lebanon’s politicians!
Lebanon Debate: A fierce war and assassinations are coming... Rabih Al-Haber: The danger begins in 10 days, and frightening messages have reached Lebanon’s…
Likud Party: Elections in Israel were stolen by Arab parties that support terrorism and seek to eliminate the Jewish state
Lebanon 24: Likud Party: Elections in Israel were stolen by Arab parties that support terrorism and seek to eliminate the state…
The army arrests 5 wanted individuals in Dinniyeh and Hermel and seizes weapons and drugs
Al Jadeed: The army arrests 5 wanted individuals in Dinniyeh and Hermel and seizes weapons and drugs. The following statement was issued by Army Command: A military unit carried out a raid in the Dinniyeh - Minieh-Dinniyeh area and arrested 4 wanted individuals on charges of firing shots, seizing weapons and military ammunition, in addition to military equipment, in their possession. It also…
Horrific accident causes several injuries
MTV Lebanon: The National News Agency reported that several people were injured in a horrific traffic accident on the Sidon–Tyre highway in the Zahrani area. Ambulance teams transported the injured to the…
Hezbollah Secretary-General to Issue statement at 6 p.m. on political developments in Lebanon and the region
National News Agency: NNA - Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office announced that a statement by the party’s Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, on political developments in Lebanon and the region will be issued at 6:00 p.m. today. The statement will be broadcast on Al-Manar TV and…
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Salam at the Lebanese Industry Exhibition: Lebanon has the fundamentals to transition to a more diversified, productive economy with greater export capacity
Elnashra: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said in his speech at the Lebanese Industry Exhibition that holding this exhibition, after the circumstances Lebanon has gone through…
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Hasbani to MTV: Those who want to ignite a civil war are the ones carrying weapons and we are pushing the government to implement its ministerial statement without making concessions
MTV Lebanon: Hasbani to MTV: Those who want to ignite a civil war are the ones carrying weapons and we are pushing the government to implement its ministerial statement without making…
حاصباني لـMTV: نريد تنفيذًا حاسمًا لقرار حصر السلاح خصوصًا عندما يُهدّد السلم الأهلي وسلامة اللبنانيّين وأمنهم فعندما تُضبط متفجّرات "بالغلط" على الحاجز نكون أمام تنظيم جماعي ولماذا الخوف من إحالة الملفّ إلى المجلس العدلي؟
MTV Lebanon: حاصباني لـMTV: نريد تنفيذًا حاسمًا لقرار حصر السلاح خصوصًا عندما يُهدّد السلم الأهلي وسلامة اللبنانيّين وأمنهم فعندما تُضبط متفجّرات "بالغلط" على الحاجز نكون أمام تنظيم جماعي ولماذا الخوف من إحالة الملفّ إلى المجلس…