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Lebanese President Stresses Need for UNIFIL's Presence
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized the crucial need for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to remain stationed in the country’s south, citing escalating regional and domestic instability, according to a statement...
Lebanese Leader discusses Lebanon need for UNIFIL
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized on Monday the critical need to maintain the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon amid escalating regional and domestic tensions. “Now more than ever, the...
Lebanese military captures Leader of IS
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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,...
Lebanese forces ministers align with US policies
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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 President: U.S. Attacks on Iran Threaten Regional Stability
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun issued a stark warning on Sunday, emphasizing that recent US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities could dangerously escalate tensions and jeopardize stability throughout the Middle East. Highlighting...
Lebanese PM Demands Urgent UNIFIL Mandate Extension
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the urgent need to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Wednesday, underscoring the mission’s critical contribution to maintaining peace, particularly...
Syria May Trade Golan Heights Claim
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Former militia leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, who took control of Syria in the previous year, might relinquish Damascus’ longstanding claim over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights in return for official diplomatic ties with West Jerusalem,...
Beirut's main airport resumes its trips
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Beirut's main airport reopened on Saturday morning after a short-term closure prompted by growing instability in the Middle East, particularly due to recent hostilities between Israel and Iran. Lebanon’s Minister of Public Works and...
Beirut Airport Restarts Flights Amid Intensifying Regional Tensions
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny declared on Saturday the resumption of operations at Beirut Airport, which had been shut down since 10 p.m. (1900 GMT) the previous evening due to intensifying regional conflict...
Responding to Lebanon’s Crisis, Life for Relief and Development Delivers Medical Equipment to Healthcare Facilities
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July 1, 2025
SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the wake of one of the most devastating healthcare crises Lebanon has ever endured, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) has stepped in to provide critical medical supplies...
Romania’s Airline Prolongs Flight Suspensions to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Romania’s national airline, has prolonged the suspension of flights to three Middle Eastern cities due to persistent regional turmoil and escalating security risks. Flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) will remain grounded until June 23, with return...
Ricardo Jose Haddad Musi explores Lebanese Influence in Mexican Cuisine
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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...
Iran’s Foreign Minister Reaffirms Non-Interference in Lebanon During Beirut Visit
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beirut on Tuesday for an official visit, underscoring Tehran’s stance of non-interference in Lebanon’s internal matters. "In the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we...
From Navy Front Lines to Personal Triumphs, Jesse Oswalt’s Not An Ordinary Life Inspires Courage and Resilience
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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...
Israel attacks Lebanon killing two people, harming one
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday evening, an Israeli drone attack on the southern Lebanese town of Mahrouna resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left one other person wounded, according to reports from local authorities and media outlets. The assault...
Lebanon Requests UNIFIL Extension to Counter Ongoing Threats
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanon officially submitted a request on Friday to extend the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate for an additional year, starting August 31, 2025. According to a statement from the Foreign Ministry, the appeal...
Israel Hits Southern Lebanon with Artillery Assault
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Early Sunday, the southern Lebanese municipality of Ayta al-Shaab came under Israeli artillery bombardment. The strike took place approximately 2.22 kilometers (1.4 miles) northeast of the Israeli border, with Lebanese media yet to report...
Israeli Drone Strike Leaves Two Dead, One Injured in Lebanon
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday evening, an Israeli drone strike hit the southern Lebanese town of Mahrouna, killing two people and injuring another, Lebanese security sources and official media reported. A security official, who spoke to media anonymously,...
CBP officials state no new procedures are implemented for arriving foreigners
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Officials from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Washington Dulles International Airport have clarified that no new measures have been implemented for foreign nationals arriving in the United States since President Donald Trump...
CBP Confirms Foreign Entry Rules Unchanged Under Trump
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at Washington Dulles Airport have clarified that no new entry procedures have been implemented for foreign nationals arriving in the United States since President Donald Trump began his...