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Lebanon faces the possibility of change... Karam: A shift abroad does not change the demand for a monopoly on arms
CH23: Between the Israeli elections and a subsequent American election, Lebanon is watching for what the results of these two elections may bring in terms of repercussions for its domestic situation and security and political trajectory. The possibility of changes in the administrations in Tel Aviv and Washington raises questions about the fate of escalation and negotiations, and the extent to which it may be possible to change…
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Hamdan bin Mohammed at the Dubai AI Festival: Our priority is for Dubai to be at the forefront
An-Nahar: The Dubai AI Festival saw broad participation from technology leaders and investors to promote innovation and build a sustainable future in…
WorldTranslated
“Al-Asaad Movement”: Iran’s joining the Mecca Alliance would have a major impact on the situation in the region and Lebanon and ease sectarian tensions
National News Agency: National News Agency - The Secretary-General of the “Al-Asaad Movement,” lawyer Maan Al-Asaad, said in a statement “that anyone betting on the results of the Israeli elections, the predictions and polls, and the defeat of Israeli enemy Prime Minister Netanyahu, or a victory for the opposition, or the formation of a mixed Israeli government, is deluded and mistaken,” considering…
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The Independent: Ten years later, politicians have finally begun speaking frankly about freedom of movement with the European Union
Elnashra: Ava Santina wrote in The Independent that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has become the first head of government to put forward the idea that temporary and circular European migration…
Mojtaba Khamenei to Mohsen Rezaei: Making sound, well-considered decisions requires a clear road map
Al Anbaa: Mojtaba Khamenei to Mohsen Rezaei: Making sound, well-considered decisions requires a road map…
Iranian president: Washington’s actions in the Gulf cause price shocks and undermine global economic growth
LBCI: 0 min Iranian president: Washington’s actions in the Gulf cause price shocks and undermine global economic growth * To protect intellectual property rights, please do not copy more than 20 per cent of the news content without mentioning the LBCI website and attaching a hyperlink to the news story, under penalty of…
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Dubai International Financial Centre Raises Its AI Ambition to One Thousand Companies by 2030
An-Nahar: The Dubai International Financial Centre plans to attract 1000 AI companies and provide 5000 jobs by 2030, while strengthening the digital economy and supporting innovation in…
هيئة البث الإسرائيلية: نسبة التصويت في صفوف الجيش الإسرائيلي بلغت 48% من إجمالي الأفراد العاملين حتى الساعة الواحدة ظهراً
OTV: هيئة البث الإسرائيلية: نسبة التصويت في صفوف الجيش الإسرائيلي بلغت 48% من إجمالي الأفراد العاملين حتى الساعة الواحدة…
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European contacts with Putin and Zelensky... and preparations for a trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi
An-Nahar: European contacts are underway with Putin and Zelensky, alongside preparations for an anticipated trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi to strengthen dialogue and diplomacy…
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Netanyahu faces his toughest political test!
Saida Online: Israelis began voting on Tuesday in parliamentary elections marked by a close race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents, amid deep internal divisions and political and security challenges facing the country. About 7.3 million voters are eligible to participate in choosing the members of the sixth Knesset…
Israel’s Channel 12: A person carrying a knife arrested after approaching Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party
Lebanon Debate: Israel’s Channel 12: A person carrying a knife arrested after approaching Yair…
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Noah Wyle wins People magazine’s title of the Sexiest Man Alive for 2026
MTV Lebanon: People magazine announced that it had chosen American actor Noah Wyle to receive the title of “Sexiest Man Alive for 2026,” for the first time in his acting career. This honor comes after Wyle’s long-standing presence in productions…
“The country’s safety valve”… Arslan raises the specter of strife with Berri
Lebanon Debate: “The country’s safety valve”… Arslan raises before Berri the fear of…
A battle within the Israeli right… Ben-Gvir fears being sidelined after the elections
Lebanon Debate: A battle within the Israeli right… Ben-Gvir fears being sidelined after…
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Aoun: Ongoing contacts with Washington to stop Israeli attacks and obstacles to extending state sovereignty in the south
Yasour: - Isra2el, through its agg..res.sions, is obstructing the implementation of the framework agreement, preventing the Lebanese army from extending state sovereignty to the border and restoring stability. - Contacts are ongoing with Washington to put an end to the Isra2eli agg..res.sions against…
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Sit-in outside the UNRWA office in Sidon in rejection of its policy of reducing services
National News Agency: National - Sidon - Palestinian refugees held a sit-in today outside the UNRWA office in the Sidon area, at the invitation of the Committee for the Defense of Palestinian Refugees’ Rights in Lebanon, the Independent Palestinian Movement, and the Committee of Palestinian Displaced Persons from Syria, rejecting UNRWA’s policy of reducing its services. At the outset, Jihad…
EconomyTranslated
Kassaa warns: “Franchising” faces a difficult year... eyes on holiday-season results in Q1
National News Agency: National News - The chairman of the Lebanese Franchise Association, Yahya Kassaa, disclosed in a statement that “the franchise sector is facing a difficult year in 2026, with activity in the local market declining by rates ranging between 18% and 40%, depending on the sector, alongside a slowdown in external expansion as a result of regional turmoil, particularly…
Netanyahu and his wife cast their votes in the Knesset elections
Al Anbaa: Netanyahu and his wife cast their votes in the elections…
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“Finance” warns of fines for late filing of the TVA return and sets November 2 as the final deadline
Nidaa Al Watan: The Ministry of Finance stated in a notice that taxpayers registered for value-added tax must submit the periodic returns for the third quarter of 2026 and pay the tax due as a result, within the legal deadline ending on 31/10/2026, which will extend to Monday…
Rajji warns of Hezbollah dragging Lebanon into war ‘at Iran’s behest’ in meeting with Irish foreign minister
L'Orient Today: Lebanon considers a European force to replace UNIFIL by December 2026 as President Aoun meets Irish minister amid ongoing Israeli attacks in the…
The Patriarch discussed church affairs and the situation of dioceses abroad with bishops: The army is the nation’s dignity, and protecting the state and its legitimate institutions is the essential guarantee of Lebanon’s unity and sovereignty
National News Agency: National News Agency – The Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, received at the patriarchal seat in Bkerke the bishop of the Maronite Diocese of Saint Maron in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay, who visited him after arriving from Australia to check on his health. Bishop Tarabay briefed him,…
To watch the live broadcast via "RED TV" of statements by MPs Simon Abi Ramia and Halima al-Qaqour from Parliament, click here
Lebanon Debate: To watch the live broadcast via "RED TV" of statements by MPs Simon Abi Ramia and Halima al-Qaqour from Parliament, click…
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“Finance” extends the deadline for VAT declarations until 2 November
Ad-Diyar: The Ministry of Finance reminded taxpayers registered for value-added tax that they must submit the periodic declarations for the third quarter of 2026 and pay the tax due as a result, within the statutory deadline ending on 31/10/2026, which will extend to Monday, which falls…
WorldHeadline report
Reuters: Houthis have announced attack on Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery
MTV Lebanon: Reuters: Houthis have announced attack on Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura…
Closing this border crossing disrupts agricultural exports!
MTV Lebanon: The closure of the Nassib border crossing with Jordan and the suspension of passenger and commercial truck traffic in both directions have affected Lebanese agricultural exports due to security developments in Syria’s Daraa province.…
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Britain charges two men in national security case linked to Fairford base
Ad-Diyar: British authorities have charged two men under the National Security Act in connection with an incident that took place near the Royal Air Force’s Fairford air base, which is used by the United States, last month. The BBC said that Mohammed Abdul Karim,…
Al-Boustani after meeting the finance minister: The budget in its current form needs amendments
National News Agency: Wataniya - The head of the National Economy, Industry, Trade and Planning Committee, MP Farid Al-Boustani, visited Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, where they discussed “the economic and financial situation and ways to combat inflation, which is weighing heavily on citizens. Al-Boustani proposed reducing direct taxes on…
Palestinian sources: An airstrike by occupation aircraft on Gaza City
Al Manar: Palestinian sources: An airstrike by occupation aircraft on a city…
EconomyTranslated
The Ministry of Finance reminded taxpayers of the deadline for submitting VAT declarations, until 2 November, and warned of late-filing penalties
Elnashra: The Ministry of Finance reminded taxpayers registered for value-added tax that they must submit the periodic declarations for the third quarter of the year…
WorldTranslated
Cyber malfunction halts emergency services at U.S. hospitals
Nidaa Al Watan: A major hospital network in the U.S. state of New Mexico moved quickly to address a cybersecurity problem that forced it to divert ambulances to other hospitals and left the state without an emergency department able to handle the most serious injuries. The University of New Mexico Health System asked residents…
WorldHeadline report
Saudi Cabinet stresses the key role of the countries that signed the Mecca Agreement in regional stability
MTV Lebanon: Saudi Cabinet stresses the key role of the countries that signed the Mecca Agreement in regional…
Chehadeh, representing the President of the Republic: Lebanon is putting the finishing touches on a draft cybersecurity law
National News Agency: National News Agency – Minister of the Displaced and Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence Dr. Kamal Chehadeh, representing President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun, participated in the Sixth Regional Conference on Cybersecurity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, held in Beirut, in the presence of the representative of the Speaker of Parliament…
EconomyTranslated
The Houthis announce targeting the Ras Tanura oil refinery in eastern Saudi Arabia
An-Nahar: Follow the latest comprehensive and reliable news and analysis in the Middle East with An-Nahar newspaper. Read about the latest political, economic, cultural, sporting and other events. Follow articles by our distinguished writers and enjoy a unique reading experience…
Amid a public absence… Ghalibaf reveals the latest developments in the Iranian Supreme Leader’s health
Lebanon Debate: Amid a public absence… Ghalibaf reveals the latest developments in the Supreme Leader’s health…
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Will the United Nations end the U.S. blockade of Cuba?
Ad-Diyar: The United Nations General Assembly begins discussing a draft resolution today, Tuesday, calling for an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba. This is the thirty-fourth time Cuba has put forward this proposal before the international organization, and it enjoys support…