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Heavy gunfire in Sabra camp, with the reasons unknown
Elnashra: Heavy gunfire was heard in Sabra camp, with no knowledge…
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The Saudi dimension in the Tehran quartet… a tactical shift from managing de-escalation to imposing balances
Al Liwaa: Amid unprecedented geostrategic shifts casting a shadow over the Middle East and South Asia, a high-level security and military meeting was held yesterday in Tehran, bringing together military and intelligence leaders from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Turkey, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Iranian leadership.…
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From the enemy’s media: From the magician to the arrogant leader: The end of the “Bibi era” in the elections?
Al Liwaa: • This is not a prophecy, a wish, or a request; it is a fact that anyone who opens their eyes and listens carefully can see. According to most opinion polls, and what the public is feeling, the “Bibi era” [referring to Bibi Netanyahu] is expected to end tomorrow, in the elections—an era that will go down in Israel’s history as one of…
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“Labik” Organization!
Al Liwaa: - And so... Mufti Qabalan: The fear is not of the Zionist arsenal, but of the internal political arsenal that drives its dagger into our backs! - And so... “Al-‘Iss” is the colloquial word for the coccyx at the bottom of the spine, and the problem arises when it imagines its place is up at the head! - And so... the politician…
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The International Force’s Mission Under Scrutiny
Al Liwaa: Peacekeeping forces consist of a group of military personnel, civilians and police officers deployed by the United Nations under a decision issued by the Security Council to help any country experiencing conflicts; and to assist in the transition from war to peace. They are distinguished by wearing blue helmets. The composition of a peacekeeping force is a mixture of…
How the president lost the coalition that put him in the White House
Ya Libnan: President Donald Trump forged an extraordinary coalition to win office in 2024, stitching together his base with unusual support from some traditional Democratic groups like Hispanics and young people. It was enough to sweep the battleground states and…
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The Hardships of the Road
Al Liwaa: The road, when we reach it and travel along it toward our destination, usually comes back with us. All the roads we have walked are still before our eyes today: the network upon network, the perpendicular and straight intersections, the corners and hidden places we had passed through, as well as the obstacles, stumbling blocks, coincidences, and companionship…
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The atmosphere at the Tampa meeting was not conducive to a breakthrough on the eve of the Israeli elections
Al Liwaa: A diplomatic source described the atmosphere surrounding last week’s meeting in Tampa, Florida, between the Lebanese and Israeli military delegations under US sponsorship as having been unsuitable from the outset for achieving any tangible progress between the two sides, because the meetings were held at a tight time…
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Libya announces the lifting of international restrictions on its airspace after 11 years of warnings
Lebanon 24: The Libyan Ministry of Transport announced on Monday the cancellation of the restrictions and precautionary warnings that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) imposed on the use of Libyan airspace in 2015. Advertisement The ministry explained in a statement published on its Facebook account that the decision was officially issued on the 23rd…
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Raids, explosions and warnings of land grabs in Lebanon, and road rehabilitation work
Al Liwaa: Southern Lebanon witnessed continuous escalation on the ground, including air raids, artillery shelling and explosions in a number of towns, alongside warnings of repeated incursions by the Israeli enemy into the Arqoub area and attempts to alter the features of the border lands. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Works continues…
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Mufti Daryan receives the ambassadors of Sweden and Denmark
Al Liwaa: The Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan, received President Hassan Diab at Dar al-Fatwa. After the meeting, he said: “My visit to Dar al-Fatwa is part of the normal course of things. I reviewed with His Eminence the general situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as the difficult living and social conditions that people are suffering from…”
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Lebanese hopes of containing regional tensions... Hezbollah’s armament is limited to explosives and drones
Al Liwaa: Lebanese attention is focused on consolidating internal stability, while reports of regional (Arab and Islamic) efforts to contain regional tensions are dismissed, particularly on the United States-Iran front, at a time when Israel is preoccupied with elections amid fierce competition to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from…
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Latest news about the ship stranded opposite Beirut port... What did Civil Defense announce?
Saida Online: The General Directorate of Civil Defense announced in a statement that “its teams worked in cooperation with the naval forces of the Lebanese Army and the Beirut Fire Brigade to ensure the safety of the people who were aboard the ship loaded with timber, which ran aground while traveling from Sidon to Beirut, until it reached the port…”
Spanish player Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d'Or award for best female player in 2026
MTV Lebanon: Spanish player Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d'Or award for best female player in…
The quadrilateral meeting between Islamabad’s haste and Tehran’s calm
Al Liwaa: One cannot help but pause and reflect on the quadrilateral meeting held yesterday, which brought together a delegation from the countries that signed the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense. The delegation included Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin,…
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The 2027 budget before the Finance and Budget Committee... Kanaan: We will not accept new taxes and fees on the people
Al Liwaa: The Finance and Budget Committee set the 2027 draft budget law on the legislative track after it reached Parliament within the constitutional deadline. The committee held its first session yesterday, hearing from Finance Minister Yassine Jaber about the draft, its general direction, and the assumptions on which it was based…
Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management: The ministry’s teams responded to 4 sites that were hit by Jordanian airstrikes in the Daraa and Suwayda countrysides
Al Manar: Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management: The ministry’s teams responded to 4 sites that were hit by Jordanian airstrikes in the Daraa countryside…
Khalaf: Once Again… Financing the Deficit with Depositors’ Money
Al Liwaa: Dr. Fadi Khalaf, Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, wrote the opening editorial of the association’s monthly report in its issue published this October, titled “Once Again, Financing the Deficit with Depositors’ Money.” It said: “At a time when banks are working to gather as much liquidity as possible to repay deposits…”
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Issa Khoury: The Iraqi market is one of the most important markets for Lebanese industry
Al Liwaa: Industry Minister Joe Issa Khoury said, during his meeting with the Iraqi ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammed Reza al-Husseini, that the Iraqi market is very important for Lebanese industrial and agricultural products, and that the reciprocal relations between Lebanon and Iraq date back decades,” affirming “Lebanon’s keenness to develop and strengthen them from…
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The Health Committee discussed a long-term housing strategy and loans for people on limited incomes
Al Liwaa: The Health, Labor and Social Affairs Committee held a session chaired by MP Bilal Abdullah and attended by Social Affairs Minister Haneen Al-Sayyed and the committee’s members. MP Abdullah said after the session: “The Health, Labor and Social Affairs Committee devoted its meeting, attended by Minister Haneen Al-Sayyed and the Director General…”
The Oriental-Arab Orchestra in Tribute to Its Founder, Walid Gholmieh
Al Liwaa: At the invitation of the president of the National Higher Conservatory of Music, composer Hiba Al Kawas, the Lebanese National Oriental-Arab Orchestra opened its new musical season (2026-2027) at the First Armenian Evangelical Church in Beirut, with an evening that goes beyond the bounds of traditional celebration…
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Bloomberg: Chinese cars outperform Japan in Europe, 12.7% versus 11.9% in September
Elnashra: Sales by Chinese automakers surpassed those of their Japanese counterparts in Europe for the first time in 4 months, an indication of the speed at which brands such as…
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He and She 27-10-2026
Al Liwaa: ☐ Under the patronage of First Lady Neemat Aoun, Blue Shores International invited people to the launch of the “Sab- Beirut Chair” at a quarter to eleven this morning on the Beirut Corniche in the Ain al-Mreisseh area, in the presence of artist Sabine Geroudi, known as “Sab,” and with the support of Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud…
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Have a pleasant trip 27-10-2026
Al Liwaa: Rafik Hariri International Airport-Beirut recorded 143 aircraft movements and 17559 passengers on 2026/10/25, distributed as follows: - Aircraft movements: 70 flights landed, 73 flights took off. - Passenger movement: 7859 passengers arrived, 9700 passengers departed, and transit passengers were not…
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“Lebanon 24”: Israeli artillery shelling targets the town of Mansouri and the outskirts of Baraachit
Lebanon 24: Lebanon 24: Israeli artillery shelling targets the town of Mansouri and the outskirts of a town…
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The Karak crime: A warning to protect the state’s immunity
Al Liwaa: The crime of targeting the church in Karak had barely stirred fears of sedition and opened the door to attempts to exploit the bloodshed to poison relations between Muslims and Christians when Jordan’s swift security action came, exposing and arresting those involved, to affirm that the state’s vigilance is capable of thwarting terrorist plots before they…
Syrian General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs: The Nasib border crossing with Jordan is closed today, Tuesday, due to the current circumstances
Al Manar: Syrian General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs: The Nasib border crossing with Jordan is closed today, Tuesday, due to the circumstances…
Occupation forces raid a house during an incursion into the town of Arraba, southwest of Jenin
Al Manar: Occupation forces raid a house during an incursion into the town of Arraba, southwest of…
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Abdullah bin Zayed discusses strengthening bilateral relations and regional developments with his Tanzanian counterpart
Lebanon 24: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed with Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, ways to strengthen bilateral relations and develop joint cooperation in various fields during a phone call, according to…
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Iranian Chief of Staff: The Strait of Hormuz is completely closed and under the control of the Iranian armed forces
Elnashra: Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, announced that the Strait of Hormuz is completely closed and under…
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A Dialogue with the Firefly
Al Liwaa: O my dear pen, what has happened? You are eloquence and useful speech. You are the one who writes beautiful words, eloquent expressions, and sound judgments. And you are a witness to my thoughts, which you write with honesty and integrity. Have you grown tired of me and my feelings, so that you have become harsh in judging me? Tell me, have I ever broken an appointment, or forced you against your will to keep appointments? I was at your command…
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Statesman Abdullah al-Yafi
Al Liwaa: With each anniversary of the passing of a national figure, we recall a bright era in Lebanon’s history: the time of great statesmen who laid the foundations of the nation on solid pillars of integrity and transparency. Among them, the name of former Prime Minister Abdullah al-Yafi (١٩٠١-١٩٨٦) stands out as a landmark figure who left an indelible mark on…
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Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor: The threat of famine is returning in Gaza, and the occupation continues to use it as a tool of genocide
Al Liwaa: The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor warned that the threat of famine is returning in the Gaza Strip, amid shortages of flour and basic food items, bakeries ceasing operations, and the collapse of residents’ purchasing power, as the Israeli blockade and restrictions imposed on humanitarian and commercial supplies continue, stressing…
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A man performing Hajj on behalf of his paralyzed sister
Al Liwaa: What is the ruling on a man performing Hajj on behalf of his paralyzed sister? - The woman in question, who is unable to bear the hardship of travel and perform the Hajj rites herself due to illness and difficulty moving, may appoint her brother to perform the obligatory Hajj on her behalf, and there is no religious objection to this, because a man acting as a proxy for a woman in Hajj…
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Americans Under Debt Pressure as Small Business Bankruptcies Jump 46%
Elnashra: Bankruptcy protection filings in the United States increased during the first nine months of 2026, with a significant rise in the number of small businesses…
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UN report accuses Israel of committing genocide in the West Bank and Gaza
Al Liwaa: A United Nations committee said in a report published yesterday that Israel continued committing genocide in Gaza after the US-mediated ceasefire in October last year, a claim Israel rejected and described as part of a “disinformation campaign.” The report said that the authorities…