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US roadmap calls for Lebanese state control over weapons: Official
Middle East Monitor
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July 2, 2025
A roadmap proposed by US envoy Tom Barrack calls for the disarmament of non-state groups and state control over all weapons, a Lebanese official told Anadolu on Wednesday. Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkiye, visited Lebanon on June 19, where he...
Saudi-Lebanese operation foils smuggling of five million amphetamine pills
The National News
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A joint Saudi-Lebanese operation has thwarted an attempt to smuggle more than five million amphetamine pills. The bust was made possible through intelligence gathered by the Saudi General Directorate of Narcotics Control, Interior Ministry...
Israeli peace overtures garner mixed reactions from citizens in Damascus, Beirut
The Times of Israel
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July 2, 2025
Israel’s overture this week to Syria and Lebanon for a peace deal has sparked mixed reactions in both countries, where the idea of normalizing ties with the Jewish state has long been considered taboo. On Monday, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said...
"Demand for Lebanese grapes remains high on African continent"
Fresh Plaza
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July 2, 2025
The Lebansese grape season is shaping up to be one of the most promising in recent years, says Mehdi Awdi, owner of Lebanese grape exporter ETS Awdi Enterprise: "While many farmers across the Bekaa Valley are grappling with water shortages, due to...
Humiliation of Black Lebanese woman highlights Lebanon racism
The New Arab
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July 2, 2025
El-Amine posted a video on Instagram which went viral recounting the episode and urging the Lebanese president to take serious action to prevent racist abuse [Screenshot/Instagram @lamaelamine] Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has contacted...
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...
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,...
Awaiting the Response
NOW Lebanon
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July 7, 2025
🔊 Listen to Post As the US envoy awaits Lebanon’s response, both the country and the wider region face mounting uncertainty amid ongoing political, security, and economic challenges. As Lebanon braces for its official response to a U.S.-proposed...
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...
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...
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....
US envoy happy with Lebanon reply to Hezbollah disarmament plan
Sabah
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July 7, 2025
U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack said Monday he was encouraged by Lebanon’s response to a proposal to disarm Hezbollah and pledged Washington’s support in helping the crisis-hit country overcome its prolonged political and economic turmoil....
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon injure 10: One in critical condition
Shafaq News
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2025-07-07T07:46:11+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Beirut Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon late Sunday injured ten people, including a young girl, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Monday. According to the...
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 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...
Iran Raps Israeli Attacks on Lebanon
Tasnim News Agency
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July 7, 2025
“The constant violation of ceasefire and the continued aggressive and terrorist attacks against Lebanon amount to egregious violation of the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of an independent state in contravention of the fundamental...