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Lebanon’s bakeries to shut down amid flour shortage
Beirut: More bakeries in southern Lebanon suspended business on Tuesday amid shortage of flour, the Head of the Bakery Owners Syndicate in South Lebanon said. “A big number of bakeries stopped working today…
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IMF, Lebanon reach $3bn funding deal
Beirut: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Lebanon to provide the country with $3 billion in a 46-month financing programme. The agreement is subject to approval by…
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Saudi Arabia to send back ambassador to Lebanon
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday the return of its ambassador to Lebanon, in a positive sign of a thaw in their tense ties. The move came after Lebanese Prime…
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Lebanese PM calls for cross-party cooperation to save country
Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called on all political parties to cooperate to pull the country out of its crisis, the Council of Ministers said in a statement. “We affirm…
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International organisations warn of escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon
Beirut: The fourth Consultative Group (CG) meeting of the Reform, Recovery and Reconstruction Framework (3RF) has warned against an escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, a statement by the Delegation of the European…
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Lebanon goes bankrupt: Deputy PM
Beirut: Lebanon’s Deputy Prime Minister Saade Chami has announced “the bankruptcy of the state and the Central Bank” of the cash-strapped nation. “The state has gone bankrupt as did the Central Bank…
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Lebanon to observe Ramzan amid deepening financial crisis
People in Beirut are gearing up for the Holy month of Ramzan but without any outward decorations on the streets. Most cities across Lebanon display banners of candidates participating in the national…
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Iran FM reaffirms red lines set for Vienna nuclear talks
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has reaffirmed Iran’s red lines such as lifting sanctions “to the maximum,” for reaching an agreement in the nuclear talks in Vienna, the Iranian Students’ News…
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Iran ready to cooperate with Lebanon in various fields: FM
Beirut: Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said Iran is ready to cooperate with Lebanon in various fields, the National News Agency reported. “The Islamic republic of Iran is always…
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Lebanon facing wheat crisis amid Russia-Ukraine conflict: President
Beirut: Lebanese President Michel Aoun has said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict affected Lebanon’s capacity to secure sufficient wheat, urging UN to increase food support for his country, a statement by Lebanon’s Presidency…
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Lebanese PM reaffirms commitment to restore ties with GCC nations
Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to restoring normal ties with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Lebanon would “take all necessary measures” to enhance cooperation with Saudi…
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Lebanon to hold parliamentary elections amid economic collapse
Beirut: Lebanon is preparing to hold parliamentary elections on May 15 amid a severe economic collapse that the country has been enduring for two years and the possibility of the country sliding…
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Rights group seeks urgent support for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon
Beirut: A human rights group has called on the international community for urgent financial aid to Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon suffering rising hardship and vulnerability, according to Anadolu News Agency. The…
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Lebanon: Long queues in front of gas stations before price hike
Beirut: As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, the world faces the repercussions of the conflict. Gas stations in Lebanon on Monday witnessed long queues of cars in front of them in order to…
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Lebanese PM calls for Arab countries’ support to overcome crisis
Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called on countries in the Arab world to help Lebanon overcome its unprecedented crisis, the Council of Ministers said in a statement. He made the…
