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Israel responds to rocket fire from Lebanon with airstrikes in Gaza
Israel has launched a retaliatory strike against Lebanon and Gaza, following a second night of violent clashes in Jerusalem. The clashes at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem…
- Middle East
Lebanon condemns Israeli FM’s racist remarks on Palestinians
Beirut: Lebanon has condemned the latest racist remarks made by Israel’s far-right Finance Minister, who denied the existence of Palestinian people. The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Tuesday…
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UN peacekeepers calls for restraint to avoid escalation on Lebanon-Israel borders
Beirut: Aroldo Lazaro Saenz, chief of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), reiterated calls for Lebanon and Israel to refrain from any action that could lead to an escalation. “I continue…
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World Bank pledges $500M to support Lebanon’s vulnerable population, agri
Beirut: The World Bank announced that it will allocate about $300 million this year to provide social protection to Lebanon’s vulnerable population and invest $200 million in the country’s agriculture sector. Ferid…
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Lebanese currency hits all-time low amid financial crisis
Beirut: The Lebanese currency (LBP) has collapsed to 100,000 LBP per US dollar for the first time in history as the country’s financial crisis and political deadlock continues. The value of the…
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Lebanon committed to preventing drug trafficking to Gulf nations: PM
Beirut: Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said his country will prevent drug trafficking to Gulf nations in order to ease Beirut’s strained ties with them because of the problem. Lebanon is…
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UNIFIL calls on Lebanon, Israel to maintain calm on border
Beirut: The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has urged the country and Israel to maintain calm following an incident on the demarcation Blue Line, the National News Agency reported. Earlier on Sunday,…
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Lebanon support group gravely concerned no President elected for 4 months
Beirut: The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) is concerned the country’s political leadership has failed for four months to elect a President, a UN spokesman said. “It is gravely concerned about…
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Lebanon’s assistance for quake-hit Syria of great help: Syrian PM
Damascus: Syria’s Prime Minister Hussein Arnous has said the support and assistance offered by Lebanon have greatly alleviated the consequences of the disastrous earthquake in his country. In a letter sent to…
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UN, humanitarians allocate $9.5 mn to fight cholera outbreak in Lebanon
United Nations: The UN and the Lebanese Humanitarian Fund have allocated $9.5 million to prevent the spread of cholera in Lebanon, a UN Spokesman said. Stephane Dujarric, the Chief Spokesman for UN…
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Palestinian embassy in Lebanon denies recruiting refugees to fight in Ukraine
Beirut: The Palestinian embassy in Beirut has denied an Israeli press report claiming that it is recruiting Palestinian refugees in Lebanon to fight in Ukraine. “The embassy is keen to strongly deny…
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Iraqi president calls for expanding cooperation with Lebanon
Baghdad: Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has emphasised the importance of expanding cooperation between Iraq and Lebanon in various fields. Rashid made the remarks during a meeting with visiting Lebanese caretaker Labour…
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UNICEF launches project to train Lebanese for employment opportunities
Beirut: The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) inaugurated in Lebanon’s eastern city of Baalbek a dairy incubator that offers training to build the skills of the youth and creates employment…
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Lebanon, Cyprus sign deal to boost military cooperation
Beirut: Lebanon and Cyprus have signed a cooperation agreement for 2023 to exchange military expertise between the two countries, the military in Beirut announced. In a statement on Friday, the Lebanese Armed…
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Israeli citizen arrested after crossing into Lebanon
Jerusalem: An Israeli citizen crossed over to Lebanon and was detained by Lebanese security forces, according to a statement by Israel’s Army. The incident took place on Monday morning, the Army said…
