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Lebanon’s Army Warns Against Calls for Protests
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanon’s Army Command on Saturday released a firm caution against actions that might “jeopardize national security,” responding to online appeals for demonstrations triggered by the government’s decision to grant exclusive authority over...
Syria, Lebanon Move to Enhance Cross-Border Trade
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant move to enhance trade between Syria and Lebanon, authorities from both nations have agreed to ease restrictions on the movement of goods and people across their shared border, a local news agency reported on Wednesday....
Iran Confirms Support for Lebanon
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, affirmed on Wednesday that Tehran will continue to support the Lebanese people “under all circumstances.” His statement was made during an official visit to Beirut,...
Lebanese military kills three drug traffickers
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Lebanese army announced on Wednesday that it killed three notorious drug traffickers during a pursuit in eastern Lebanon. According to a military statement, the army chased a vehicle carrying the suspects in the Al-Sharawneh area of...
Iran object to Lebanese government's decision to disarm Hizbollah
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated Saturday that Iran opposes the Lebanese government’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, the militant group backed by Tehran, according to reports. Ali Akbar Velayati, an...
Israeli drone assault kills Hezbollah member in Lebanon
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli drone attack on Saturday struck a vehicle in southern Lebanon, killing a Hezbollah member, according to reports and security sources. The victim was identified as Hadi Ali Khnafer, a resident of Ainata. The strike reportedly...
Lebanon’s PM Rejects Claims of U.S.-Supported Buffer Zone Plan
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam firmly rejected on Saturday the circulating claims of a US-supported initiative to create a demilitarized buffer zone in southern Lebanon. These rumors surfaced amid reports suggesting an international...
Lebanese Activist Returns Home After French Detention
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese campaigner Georges Abdallah reached Beirut on Friday after being confined in French detention facilities for over four decades, following his sentencing in the 1980s for the murder of an Israeli and an American envoy, along with...
Israeli Attack Claims One Life in Lebanon
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle launched a deadly strike on Monday in southern Lebanon, claiming the life of a non-combatant, marking yet another breach of a ceasefire pact. According to a state-operated news agency, the drone strike...
Shooting Leaves Man Dead Near Military Checkpoint in Lebanon
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly confrontation unfolded on Tuesday near an army border checkpoint in eastern Lebanon, where one man was killed and another wounded, the Lebanese military confirmed. In an official statement, the Lebanese army detailed that a...
Wildfires Tear Through Five Arab Nations
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Wildfires are tearing through forests and farmlands in Iraq, Algeria, Lebanon, Syria, and Morocco, fueled by a blistering regional heat wave and strong winds, according to multiple officials and media outlets. Iraq A sweeping blaze...
Ecom Fest 2025, Co-organized by Whish Money and Wolfofbey, Unites Lebanon's Digital Commerce Ecosystem
EIN Presswire
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July 28, 2025
The event attracted over 4,000 entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and digital enthusiasts, reinforcing the region’s position as a hub for e-commerce innovation. CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The largest e-commerce...
UN, Donors Greenlight USD2B Lebanon Aid Plan
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, the United Nations together with donor nations formally approved Lebanon’s 2025 Response Plan during a key coordination meeting. According to a news agency, the plan identifies a funding requirement of $2 billion for its...
UN Cautions of Looming Breakdown in Lebanon Without Swift Action
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanon is on the brink of a devastating socioeconomic breakdown unless immediate and unified recovery measures are implemented, a new multi-agency report from the United Nations cautioned on Thursday. Titled "The Socioeconomic Impacts of...
Israeli Drone Attack Claims One Life in Southern Lebanon
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli drone strike on Saturday resulted in one fatality in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon, the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported. The strike targeted a vehicle on Al-Tuwairi road, though the identity of the victim...
Bahrain Resumes Full Diplomatic Relations with Lebanon
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant diplomatic move, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa announced Wednesday the establishment of a permanent Bahraini diplomatic mission in Beirut, officially restoring full diplomatic relations with Lebanon. The...
Jordan, Egypt consent enhancing cross-border electricity capacity to 2,000MW
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordan and Egypt have reached an agreement to increase their electricity interconnection capacity to 2,000 megawatts, enhancing regional energy cooperation, Minister Yarub Qudah said. The deal also supports ongoing trilateral energy...
US envoy is hopeful about process of disarming Hezbollah
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that the US special envoy for Syria has expressed optimism regarding the potential disarmament of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, highlighting that the decision ultimately rests with the Lebanese government. “I believe we will...
US Envoy Expresses Hope Over Hezbollah Disarmament
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States special envoy for Syria shared a hopeful outlook on Monday concerning the disarmament of Hezbollah, underscoring that the choice ultimately lies with Lebanon as a sovereign nation. “I believe we will witness progress in...
Over two million Syrians return to homeland since last year
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Since Dec. 8, 2024, more than 2.3 million Syrians have returned to their homes, the UN refugee agency reported Thursday, though many face severe shortages of housing and income. Celine Schmitt, spokesperson for the UNHCR Syria office,...