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Israelis Vote in Tight Election as Netanyahu Fights for Political Survival
Al Manar: Israelis head to the polls Tuesday in a closely contested parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long rule or deepen the country’s political deadlock, with neither the right-wing coalition nor the opposition bloc projected…
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Ghalibaf presents details of his meeting with Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei to parliament
Al Manar: Islamic Consultative Assembly Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, is in good health and high spirits, has peace of mind and a deep understanding of the issues, and presented parliament with additional details about his meeting with him. Ghalibaf explained that the Leader of the Revolution, while following up…
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The day after the Israeli elections... This is what Netanyahu and the opposition are planning
Lebanon 24: As Israelis head to the polls to elect members of the Knesset, political parties are preparing for another battle that may begin as soon as polling stations close, especially if the results do not produce a clear majority that would allow a new government to be formed. Israeli television revealed plans being drawn up within the party…
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Eizenkot vows to dismantle Hamas after winning the election
Lebanon 24: Yashar party leader Gadi Eizenkot pledged to dismantle Hamas’s power and authority in the Gaza Strip, after visiting the Nir Oz area on the Gaza Strip border. Advertisement Eizenkot said: “I am committed to dismantling or destroying Hamas’s military and governing power. This is a promise I will fulfill, and I am convinced that we will end this night with change…”
Lebanon under the influence of a low-pressure system until Friday
Lebanon 24: Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin are being affected by a low-pressure system accompanied by relatively cold air masses, centered over Greece and gradually moving closer. This is bringing weather that is sometimes heavily rainy, thunderstorms, active winds, and falling temperatures. Its effects will continue until Friday afternoon, when it will recede and conditions will stabilize…
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Tehran Meetings... Are the Countries of the Region Seeking to Take Control of Their Security Decisions?
Lebanon 24: The visit of the “Mecca Alliance” delegation to Tehran cannot be separated from the shifts imposed on regional calculations by the possibility of military confrontation with Iran. Countries that may bear the security and economic consequences of any large-scale war find themselves needing to influence the course of escalation, rather than merely...
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Dubai supports a Kenyan woman with breast cancer
An-Nahar: Al Jalila Foundation supports a Kenyan breast cancer patient in Dubai with chemotherapy and psychological and social care, while fostering hope and awareness during Breast Cancer Month and facilitating continuation…
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Al-Shabaab announces the killing of 321 Somali soldiers in an ambush
Al Manar: Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for an ambush it carried out on Monday against Somali government forces and an allied militia in the Lower Shabelle region, confirming that 321 soldiers were killed. The toll could not be independently verified, while the Somali government did not immediately respond. The group said in a statement carried by a group…
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After 10 minutes of searching, ChatGPT finds a lost earbud (photos)
CH23: A man managed to find a white earbud he had lost among the gravel with the help of ChatGPT, after failing to locate it during 10 minutes of searching, in an experiment that demonstrated the potential of using image analysis technology to solve everyday problems. According to the man’s post on the “Reddit” platform, the incident occurred when…
A member of the Ansar Allah movement’s political council: Egypt’s decision to provide defensive support to Saudi Arabia amounts to a declaration of war
Elnashra: The Ansar Allah Houthi movement considered Egypt’s decision to provide defensive support to Saudi Arabia to amount to a declaration of war on Yemen. A member of the Ansar Allah movement’s political council…
Lebanon Debate correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targets the outskirts of the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiya
Lebanon Debate: Lebanon Debate correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targets the outskirts of the town of Zawtar…
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De la Fuente… from dismissal to global glory
Ad-Diyar: Spaniard Luis de la Fuente was named the best coach in the men’s category after leading the Spanish national team to the 2026 World Cup title, adding a new achievement to his coaching career, which has seen him win the UEFA Nations League and the European Championship, “Euro 2024.” De la Fuente received the award…
From Hostages Square in Tel Aviv... Families of October 7 victims take action against Netanyahu
Lebanon Debate: From Hostages Square in Tel Aviv... Families of October 7 victims take action against…
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Kosachev: The attack on Iran violates international law, and allegations about its nuclear program are unfounded
Al Manar: Kosachev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Council, affirmed that the attack on Iran violates international law, considering that the U.S. and Israeli entity’s accusations against Tehran of a lack of transparency in its nuclear program are unfounded. Kosachev said, in an interview with the Russian news agency…
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In Pictures | Iranian judiciary brings charges against 18 government and private entities in the Shahid Rajaee Port incident
Al Manar: The prosecutor general of Iran’s Hormozgan Province announced that charges had been brought against 18 government and private entities over the incident at Shahid Rajaee Port in the city of Bandar Abbas. He explained that experts had determined, based on their assessments, the extent of negligence attributed to each of the entities concerned, as part of the follow-up to the case…
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Israeli artillery shelling targets the outskirts of Zawtar
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Israel bars an international delegation of 23 parliamentarians, politicians and academics from entering the West Bank to attend a conference at Birzeit University on solidarity with the Palestinian cause
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Despite reassurances, ministerial sources fear the party’s position could change if the fighting escalates
Yasour: Ministerial sources told Al-Sharq Al-Awsat: It is true that the president informed them, indirectly, that (the Hez.z.b) would not take part in any future war alongside Iran, but this does not dispel fears that the position could change as developments…
Channel 12: The head of the Popular Haredi Party, Moti Leitner, casts his vote in Beit Shemesh
Lebanon Debate: Channel 12: The head of the Popular Haredi Party, Moti Leitner, casts his vote in Beit…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discusses the latest developments in the region by phone with his Jordanian and Egyptian counterparts
Al Manar: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discusses the latest developments…
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هدنة محدودة بين روسيا وأوكرانيا تدخل حيز التنفيذ.. ما علاقة ميلانيا ترامب؟
Lebanon 24: دخل وقف إطلاق نار محدود بين أوكرانيا وروسيا حيز التنفيذ في الساعات الأولى من صباح اليوم الثلاثاء، تمهيدا لمهمة إنسانية تقودها السيدة الأميركية الأولى ميلانيا ترامب . Advertisement وبدأ وقف القتال في الساعة الثالثة صباحا بالتوقيت المحلي في أوكرانيا، للسماح…
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Araghchi and the Egyptian foreign minister stressed in a phone call the need for consultations to preserve the region’s stability
Lebanon Debate: Iranian Foreign Ministry: Araghchi and the Egyptian foreign minister stressed in a phone call the need for consultations to preserve stability…
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Houthi media: Intensive airstrikes have targeted the Dhubab and Mokha districts in Taiz, western Yemen, since this morning
MTV Lebanon: Houthi media: Intensive airstrikes have targeted the Dhubab and Mokha districts in Taiz, western Yemen, since this…
Sudanese Foreign Ministry, responding to a U.S. international statement: The food situation is reassuring and refutes claims of famine
Lebanon 24: Sudanese Foreign Ministry, responding to a U.S. international statement: The food situation is reassuring and refutes claims of…
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What will the weather be like in the coming days?
Al Anbaa: Humid air masses are affecting Lebanon, leading to unsettled weather throughout the current week, with occasional breaks in the clouds and periods of rain accompanied by lightning and thunder at other times. Rain is expected to be heavy at times and in some areas. Temperatures are also expected to drop. Weather details…
Hamas: The arrest campaign carried out by the Palestinian Authority’s security services in the West Bank, which targeted freed prisoners, activists and citizens, constitutes a violation of public freedoms
Al Manar: Hamas: The arrest campaign carried out by the Palestinian Authority’s security services in the West Bank, which targeted freed prisoners, activists and citizens, constitutes a violation of freedoms…
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Date of the Shabab Al Ahli vs. Iran's Esteghlal match and broadcasting channels
An-Nahar: Follow the date of today's match between the UAE's Shabab Al Ahli and Iran's Esteghlal in the 2026-2027 AFC Champions League Elite at Rashid Stadium in Dubai, and the channels…
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Katz casts his vote in the Knesset elections
Nidaa Al Watan: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz cast his vote in the Israeli elections, and the attached photo shows Katz taking part in the voting. In numbers — Israeli polls reveal the distribution of Knesset seats. Israel’s Knesset elections are nearing a decision amid historic turnout that could exceed 80%…
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ADNOC Gas investments of $28 billion... How do they support industry and data centers in the UAE?
An-Nahar: ADNOC Gas plans to invest $28 billion to expand gas processing and support industry and electricity in the UAE, while increasing national value and opportunities for suppliers…
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A Hezbollah MP selling potato sandwiches? An-Nahar verifies: FactCheck
An-Nahar: The circulating video showing MP Ibrahim al-Moussawi making potato sandwiches is fake, altered using artificial intelligence, and the original footage was filmed at a snack bar in Tripoli. Find out about…
Yemeni sources: A series of intensive Saudi airstrikes on the districts of Dhubab and Al Mokha in Taiz since this morning
Al Manar: Yemeni sources: A series of intensive Saudi airstrikes on the districts of Dhubab and Al Mokha in Taiz since this morning…
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Salamé opens the second edition of Lebanese Cinema Week: I want it to become an annual tradition, with free screenings
National News Agency: Wataniya - Culture Minister Ghassan Salamé opened the second edition of the “Lebanese Cinema Week” event, titled “From One Era to Another,” in the events hall at the National Library in Beirut, with parallel screenings in several Lebanese regions. Minister Salamé said in his opening remarks: “I would like to welcome you…”
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How much does the Ballon d’Or winner really earn?
Ad-Diyar: The crowning of English striker Harry Kane, Bayern Munich’s star, with the 2026 Ballon d’Or has revived questions about the financial returns earned by the winner of football’s highest individual award, amid a widespread belief that the golden statuette comes with a huge financial reward from the organizing body. But…
Riyadh and its allies in Tehran: Last-ditch mediation or a warning?
L'Orient Today: Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday for talks aimed at reducing tensions and seeking regional…
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31 countries warn of the risk of famine in Sudan and call for aid obstacles to be removed
Al Manar: The United States and 30 other countries warned of the “serious deterioration” in food security in Sudan, calling for urgent action to save lives and prevent famine, and for humanitarian aid to be guaranteed safe, unimpeded access. The countries said in a joint statement issued by the U.S. Department of State on Monday,…