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Salam says 'things positive' as to Lebanese response to US paper
Naharnet
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by Naharnet Newsdesk 02 July 2025, 13:30 Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has said that “things are going in a positive manner with President Joseph Aoun and Speaker Nabih Berri” regarding Lebanon’s response to the U.S. paper of demands. In an interview...
TrendingDisappearances of Alawite women, and a 'terrorist cell' in Beirut
The National News
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Criminal gangs are thought to be behind the disappearance of a growing number of Alawite women in Syria. Members of what has been described as a terrorist cell were arrested in Beirut. Hamas officials have said the group is positively engaging...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1975: Fifty Years Ago: Beirut quiet
Dawn
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July 2, 2025
BEIRUT: Premier Rashid Karami’s new Government announced an immediate ceasefire … to the week-old war between rival Right and Left-wing political militias in Beirut. For the first time in eight days, the streets of the battered capital were quiet...
Israel Renews Strikes On Lebanon, Says It Hit ‘Strategic Weapons’ Of Hezbollah (Videos)
SouthFront
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July 6, 2025
Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) Israel renewed strikes on southern Lebanon late on July 6, announcing later that it had targeted “strategic weapons” of Hezbollah. Lebanon’ official Lebanese National News Agency reported that...
Lebanese forces ministers align with US policies
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Recent developments suggest that ministers affiliated with the Lebanese Forces party are aligning closely with U.S. policy directions, particularly in matters concerning Hezbollah, the Lebanese military, and international diplomacy. These...
Lebanese military captures Leader of IS
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Lebanese Army has apprehended a senior figure believed to be the current leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in Lebanon, marking a notable advancement in the country’s fight against terrorism. In a statement released on Tuesday,...
BRICS leaders demand ceasefire in Gaza, condemn strikes on Iran
Al Mayadeen
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July 6, 2025
BRICS leaders call for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza, condemn strikes on Iran, and urge "Israel" to withdraw from Lebanese territory. Leaders of the BRICS bloc, comprising 11 emerging economies, issued a strong and unified call on...
Israel launches airstrikes on eastern, southern Lebanon
Xinhua News Agency
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JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Israel renewed its attack on eastern and southern Lebanon on Sunday night, striking what the Israeli military described as Hezbollah sites. In a statement, the military said "several" military sites belonging...
Border demarcation with Syria complex but crucial task – Lebanese FM
North Press Agency
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July 1, 2025
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Raji acknowledged on Tuesday the complexity of demarcating the borders between Syria and Lebanon, describing the issue as challenging, while urging the formation of a...
Saudi-Lebanese cooperation foils attempt to smuggle over 5 million amphetamine pills
Saudi Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Lebanon’s Customs were able to foil an attempt to smuggle more than 5,000,000 amphetamine pills, thanks to the cooperation between Saudi and Lebanese security forces. Talal Al-Shalhoub, security spokesperson of the...
Hezbollah chief rejects surrender over Israeli threats
Oman Observer
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July 6, 2025
BEIRUT: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said on Sunday that his group would not surrender or lay down its weapons in response to Israeli threats, despite pressure on the Lebanese militants to disarm. His speech came ahead of a visit expected on...
Hezbollah: Israeli Threats Will Not Force Us to Surrender or Disarm
Jordan News
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July 6, 2025
Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem affirmed on Sunday that Israeli threats will not lead the Lebanese group to surrender or abandon its weapons, amid ongoing U.S. pressure calling for Hezbollah’s disarmament.اضافة اعلان In a televised...
Tasty Tuesday: Athena's Greek & Lebanese Grill
KTBS 3 - Louisiana
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SHREVEPORT, La. - Athena's Greek & Lebanese Grill is a family-owned restaurant that uses traditional recipes of Greek and Mediterranean fare like gyros and kebobs, as well as Lebanese delicacies. It's located at 6030 Line Avenue in Shreveport....
Uncle JouJou's brings Lebanese food to Bank Street Beach in Harwich
Cape Cod Times - Massachusetts
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Siblings Charbel and Miriam Massaad operate Uncle JouJou's, a Lebanese food truck named after their uncle. The food truck, at Bank Street Beach in Harwich Port, offers authentic Lebanese cuisine made with family recipes. HARWICH PORT — The famous...
Lebanese government to seek private sector support for new national-level airport
Routes
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A couple of years ago Ireland's proactive daa International was set to operate a new government-built terminal building at Beirut Airport - but it suddenly fell through when the construction project collapsed. It was a miracle that daa, or anyone...
ExclusiveBeirut 'terrorist cell' plotted day of attacks mirroring Israel’s pager assault
The National News
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Members of a “terrorist cell” arrested in Beirut were plotting a day of attacks on the Shiite community in the Lebanese capital during Ashura religious events this weekend, security sources told The National. The officials, involved in the...
Lebanese Health Ministry: Two citizens killed, two others injured in Israeli enemy airstrike on Mahrouna
Yemen News Agency SABA
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June 28, 2025
Lebanese Health Ministry: Two citizens killed, two others injured in Israeli enemy airstrike on Mahrouna [Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:35:37 +0300] Beirut – Saba: Two Lebanese citizens were killed and two others were injured on Saturday in an airstrike by...
PM Salam and Beirut Municipality Council discuss urgent development and service challenges
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with a delegation from Beirut's Municipal Council at the Grand Serail to address the growing development and service-related challenges facing the capital amid Lebanon's ongoing economic and social crisis. The talks...
Tense session: Lebanese Parliament passes key loan agreements and military grants
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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Report by Yazbek Wehbe, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi Lebanon's Parliament resumed its legislative session on Tuesday under strained conditions after failing to secure quorum the previous evening. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri opened the...
Israeli warplanes launch fresh air raids in Lebanon
Press TV
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The Israeli regime continues to violate the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon by carrying out near-daily air and artillery strikes on the Arab country. According to Lebanese sources, Israeli warplanes on Sunday launched fresh air raids targeting...