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From Navy Front Lines to Personal Triumphs, Jesse Oswalt’s Not An Ordinary Life Inspires Courage and Resilience
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
A Journey Through Military Deployments, Near-Death Experiences, and Life Lessons Shared with Honesty and Heart CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From a small-town upbringing in Florida to an extraordinary 23-year career in...
Ricardo Jose Haddad Musi explores Lebanese Influence in Mexican Cuisine
EIN Presswire
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June 12, 2025
Lebanese influence isn’t just street food territory; it’s also crashing the fine dining party. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The taco al pastor, commonly eaten in Mexico, traces its roots back to the...
Greenpeace MENA on Gulf of Oman oil spill: Swift intervention needed to prevent environmental disaster
EIN Presswire
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June 19, 2025
BEIRUT, LEBANON, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has warned of a potential environmental disaster after two crude oil tankers collided between Iran and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday....
David Draper and Jimbo Shiver Veteran of North Carolina appointed VFAF National Ambassadors Veterans for America First
EIN Presswire
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June 27, 2025
David Draper Martin County GOP and Jimbo Shiver Navy Veteran of North Carolina appointed VFAF Ambassadors said Christi Tasker Veterans for America First WILLIAMSTON, NC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From the press room of...
Egyptian, Iraqi and Lebanese Entrepreneurs Showcase Business Initiatives to Address Food and Job Insecurity: UNITAR Workshop in Japan
UN International Training and Research Center
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February 11, 2025
On the final day, through a Hackathon, the participants pitched their refined business models and project ideas, drawing from the knowledge and skills gained throughout the training programme. Their self-led and self-developed enterprises and...
The alternative to regime change: Changing the regime’s behavior
Middle East Institute
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June 27, 2025
Past foreign-led efforts to bring about regime change in the Middle East have all too often unleashed instability, extremism, and enduring strategic risk. A different future with Iran is possible — if we try a different approach. Historical...
Caught in the crossfire: How the Iran-Israel war undermines Erdoğan’s agenda
Middle East Institute
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June 21, 2025
After Israel assassinated Lebanese Hizballah commander Hassan Nasrallah toward the end of last year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s message of solidarity with Lebanon conspicuously omitted the former militant group leader’s name. Turkey...
Food, Family and Lebanese Culture Take Center Stage in A Taste of Serhel
EIN Presswire
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December 2, 2024
Valerie Michael discusses her family roots, traditions and recipes in a new book titled: A Taste of Serhel. BELHAVEN, NC, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Valerie Michael is thrilled to announce the release of her first...
Lebanon: Displaced and trading innocence for resilience in the suburbs of Beirut
International Committee of the Red Cross
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November 28, 2024
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are among the most vulnerable populations in times of crisis. Unlike refugees, they remain within their country’s borders and rely on their own state for protection. Yet, in fragile contexts, the state’s...
Abdulla Al Ghurair Hub at American University of Beirut Unveils Sustainability Pathway to Empower Arab Youth
EIN Presswire
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November 27, 2024
AGF’s Nomu Program Adds Sustainability Pathway in Partnership with AUB to Advance Youth Skills in Sustainable Development DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, November 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) is expanding...
The Beirut Museum of Art: Safeguarding Art in a Time of War
Middle East Institute
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November 19, 2024
Click here to purchase tickets The Middle East Institute Arts and Culture Center, in partnership with the Beirut Museum of Art (BeMA) USA, is pleased to invite you to a conversation about the vital role and work of BeMA against the backdrop of war...
A glimmer of hope in a time of war: The Beirut Museum of Art’s mission to heal and regenerate Lebanon through art
Middle East Institute
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November 14, 2024
Amid the ongoing calamity of war in Lebanon, the country’s cultural scene is determined to work against the odds to keep its heritage and art alive. Among the many projects that are determined to push ahead is the Beirut Museum of Art (BeMA), a...
Statement by the Prime Minister on Lebanese Heritage Month
Prime Minister of Canada
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November 1, 2024
CANADA, November 1 - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Lebanese Heritage Month: “Today, as we mark the beginning of Lebanese Heritage Month, we celebrate Canada’s vibrant Lebanese community. “Since...
NUJ condemns killing of three Lebanese journalists by Israeli air strike
National Union of Journalists
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October 25, 2024
The death toll of Lebanese journalists killed since the outbreak of war has risen to eight, following an strike in southern Lebanon on 25 October. The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in...
DHS Offers Protections for Lebanese Nationals Currently in the United States
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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October 17, 2024
Certain Lebanese nationals will be eligible for DED and TPS, allowing them to work and temporarily remain in the United States WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing new actions to provide temporary immigration...
Hezbollah, Israel, and the Lebanese Armed Forces
Middle East Institute
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October 11, 2024
Gen. Khalil Helou and Dr. Paul Salem speak with MEI's US-Lebanon Fellow Fadi Nicholas Nassar on the unraveling Israel-Hezbollah conflict, the role of the Lebanese Armed Forces during this critical moment, and the prospects of a political solution...
A.R. Rahman Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for 'The Wonderment Tour' 2025
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
A.R. Rahman reveals full lineup for “The Wonderment Tour” as nearly 100K fans secure tickets across 16 North American cities. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Oscar and Grammy-winning composer, songwriter, and global...
Embassy of Sweden back in Beirut, Lebanon
Government Offices of Sweden
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October 8, 2024
SWEDEN, October 8 - The Government decided on 2 October to resume embassy operations in Beirut, Lebanon. The Embassy is now in place.
Lebanon: ICRC delivers lifesaving medical supplies to Beirut amid ongoing escalation
International Committee of the Red Cross
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October 5, 2024
"The International Committee of the Red Cross received around 17 metric tons of medical supplies,” said Laetitia Nemouche Armand, ICRC’s health coordinator in Lebanon. “These supplies are intended to be distributed to hospitals in collaboration...
Greenpeace MENA: Heatwaves are hitting the Gulf, and the Entire Region is Boiling While Solutions Exist
EIN Presswire
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May 26, 2025
BEIRUT, LEBANON, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is sounding the alarm as extreme heatwaves sweep across the region. This week, the United Arab Emirates shattered its May temperature record for...