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36527 in English · 988 original-language storiesCH23: The crisis facing public-sector employees in Lebanon is no longer limited to the sharp decline in purchasing power and the erosion of salaries and wages under the pressure of inflation and the rising cost of living. It now also includes the limited ability of union actions to impose radical solutions that would end years of deterioration in living and working conditions.…
IMLebanon: Israel has detected signs of extensive U.S. military preparations in the region, amid fears that a new round of confrontation with Iran may erupt, according to a report by the Israeli newspaper “Maariv.” At the same time, “Maariv” noted that “the depletion of the Israeli army’s weapons systems calls for…”
An-Nahar: An analysis of the 2023 Israeli election results and their impact on Netanyahu’s leadership, amid rising turnout in Arab and Haredi cities and declining support in the towns…
Elnashra: The city of Sidon witnessed an incident in which three dogs were slaughtered inside Lucia Shelter for stray dogs, near the municipal stadium, where the perpetrator took advantage of the caretaker’s absence and carried out the act using…
L'Orient Today: Lebanon's industrial sector is mobilizing for the second consecutive year to demonstrate its resilience. Organized through Oct. 31 by the Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI),…
Yasour: Netanyahu: A government must not be formed with lists…
Al Manar: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized the UN special rapporteur’s latest report on human rights in Iran, accusing the mandate of whitewashing crimes committed by the United States and ‘Israel’. In a post on X on Friday, Baqaei…
CH23: MP Dr. Farid Al-Boustani wrote on the “X” platform: “I welcome the decision by the Indictment Division in Beirut to refer the case of former Economy Minister Amin Salam, his brother Karim Salam, and the head of the Association of Accountancy Experts, Elie Aboud, to the Criminal Court, and I hope this case reaches its conclusion, in the interests of justice and to reinforce…”
Al Jadeed: A circulating video documented a scene of a huge waterspout off the capital…
CH23: Restaurants reflect the pulse of tourism activity in any country, and the demand for them is an indicator of the state of the tourism sector. In Lebanon, where the restaurant sector is struggling to stay afloat amid rising operating costs, declining purchasing power, and reduced tourism activity, a striking scene is emerging, as restaurants open…
Nidaa Al Watan: Former Deputy Prime Minister and MP Ghassan Hasbani said that the positions of the current Lebanese government remain political positions and sovereign decisions until they are translated into practical measures on the ground. In an interview with Al Hadath, he noted that this government has reached a stage that requires taking practical steps…
LBCI: 0 min Iranian state media: A Qatari delegation in Tehran for talks. Breaking Iranian news: Qatari delegation in Tehran for talks. Next: Security forces: Suspect in the killing of Father Samir Daou in Byblos arrested, and the investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the competent judiciary. The “Health” Ministry warned of suspected cases infected with “Trichinella” and called…
An-Nahar: The dispute between Ashraf Zaki and Nagwa Ibrahim is escalating after she criticized actresses’ outfits at the El Gouna Festival, prompting the head of the Actors’ Syndicate to respond firmly, rejecting these insults against Egypt’s stars and defending…
An-Nahar: Mohammad Fakhr al-Din talks about his love for Lebanon, the challenges of mixed martial arts, the difficulties of professional sports, and his preparation for the fight in Jordan as part of the DF… championship
Al Manar: Four sources said that officials at the U.S. Department of Defense (the Pentagon) asked several member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in recent weeks to tone down their rhetoric about the threat posed by Russia, arguing that some statements by European leaders and officials undermine security…
An-Nahar: An analysis of the main political scenarios for forming the Israeli government after the latest elections, amid a political impasse and neither bloc securing…
Lebanon Debate: How was the government escalation over referring the case… contained?
CH23: In light of the seizure of quantities of explosives in Tripoli, questions arise about the source of these materials, the parties that provided them, and how they remained in the possession of the detained person throughout the past period before security agencies were able to uncover the case. In this context, writer and researcher on Islamic movements Ahmad…
Lebanon 24: A crisis erupted in Egypt’s artistic community after artist and media personality Nagwa Ibrahim criticized the looks of some female artists at festivals and in television dramas, calling for consideration of the nature of the occasions and adherence to personal convictions. The crisis began when Ibrahim, during her radio program…
Lebanon Debate: U.S. Department of Justice: Syrian Ahmad Omar Agha sentenced to 42 months in prison for his role in a hacking campaign on behalf of Bashar al-Assad’s regime that targeted 47…
Lebanon 24: Israeli President Isaac Herzog has shifted from his ceremonial role to become a key player in determining the shape of the next government, after the October 27 election produced a parliament without a clear majority and left Israel facing a political impasse…
MTV Lebanon: The following statement was issued by the Lebanese Press Editors’ Syndicate: “In light of the provisions of Articles 91, 80 and 83 of the Publications Law, and Articles 15, 17 and 18 of the Syndicate’s bylaws, the Council of the Lebanese Press Editors’ Syndicate calls on the Syndicate’s ordinary General Assembly to convene…
Lebanon Debate: Harfoosh blows open the Al Habtoor case... Who is protecting investors’ money in…
CH23: The case of “Hezbollah’s” explosives plunged the Lebanese government into a crisis after ministers from the Lebanese Forces party decided yesterday to boycott sessions in protest at the failure to refer the file to the “Judicial Council.” Sources from the Lebanese Forces explained to Asharq Al-Awsat that continuing to boycott sessions remains the logical option…
National News Agency: National News Agency – Reuters reported, citing a well-informed official, that Qatari mediators had returned to Tehran as part of efforts to reach an agreement between the United States and Iran, adding that “mediation talks are being held in coordination with Washington.” According to the official familiar with the negotiations, [they] presented…
National News Agency: National News Agency – Turkish Ambassador Murat Lutem held a reception at the Mövenpick Hotel on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri, representing the presidents of the Republic, Joseph Aoun; Parliament, Nabih Berri; and the government, Nawaf Salam, and ministers: Information Minister, lawyer Dr. Paul Morcos,…
National News Agency: National News Agency - Sidon - The “Learning and Dialogue Collaborative for Psychosocial Support” (Learning Collaborative) began its first session in a series of learning and dialogue sessions within the “Arab Network for Popular Education/Lebanese Educational Coalition,” organized by the Al-Mouwasat Association as part of a project…
CH23: When the Secretary-General of "Hezbollah," Sheikh Naim Qassem, speaks of "dialogue and understanding with all components of the Lebanese people and the authorities, within the framework of the constants of sovereignty and the constitution," he puts forward a heading that could provide an entry point to a long-awaited Lebanese settlement. But the value of these words is not measured by their political impact,…
Al Manar: For the eighth consecutive day, Israeli occupation forces have continued their aggression against the city of Hebron, amid a tightening of the siege and the closure of its entrances and exits. At the same time, they have sent military reinforcements and engineering units to the Deir Bahha area west of the city, raided homes, and forced more families to flee…
National News Agency: National News - Baalbek - The administration of Dar Al Amal University Hospital in Douris organized an awareness-raising scientific seminar in the conference hall at the Dr. Rakan Allam Medical Center, on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The seminar was entitled “Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Treatment” and held under the slogan “Because Women’s Health Is Our Responsibility,” with the aim of…
Ad-Diyar: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency reported early Friday morning that a fire broke out on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz after a small boat approached it and attached two explosive devices to its hull. The agency said, citing a verified report, that the incident occurred on Thursday when it led to…
Lebanon 24: The military spokesman for the Houthi Ansar Allah denies targeting an area…
Lebanon 24: A prominent syndicate in Beirut is seeking to achieve consensus in the upcoming elections for a number of its members, scheduled to be held next November. Sources indicate that everyone is determined to achieve this consensus. Advertisement Sources note that right-wing parties are seeking to…
Lebanon 24: MP Melhem Khalaf said that the results of the Israeli elections did not give any side a parliamentary majority to determine the identity of the next government, pointing to four possible scenarios: a government headed by Benjamin Netanyahu, a partnership government, a national unity government, or early elections with Netanyahu remaining in a caretaker…
CH23: The final results of the Israeli elections confirmed that the camps of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot had failed to secure an independent majority in the Knesset, after the Central Elections Committee announced early Friday that they had won 53 and 48 seats, respectively, compared with 19 seats for the Arab parties. No change…
Lebanon Debate: President Salam: We want addressing the conditions in the camps to become part of the regular work of state institutions, and for their residents and neighbors to experience security…
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