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Lebanon launches grant programme to support persons with disabilities
Beirut: Lebanon has launched a social grant programme that aims to provide the country’s differently-abled people with direct economic support. At least 20,000 people with disabilities will receive a monthly allowance of…
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Lebanon tightens control over Syrian refugees amid increased tension
Beirut: The Lebanese government has tightened regulations on Syrian refugees as tension between the displaced and the local Lebanese continues to grow. A statement released by the Council of Ministers said the…
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Lebanon postpones municipal elections due to lack of funds
Beirut: The Lebanese Parliament approved a bill to extend the mandate of municipal councils for up to one year, postponing their elections due to a lack of funding. Deputy Speaker of Parliament…
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Lebanon seizes 10M captagon pills smuggling to Saudi Arabia
Beirut: Lebanese Internal Security Forces have thwarted a smuggling attempt of nearly 10 million Captagon pills from Lebanon to Saudi Arabia through Senegal, said Lebanese caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi. “The Information…
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Lebanon’s real estate sector sees major slowdown as financial crisis deepens
Beirut: The development of Lebanon’s real estate sector is slowing down, with demand for properties falling by around 80 per cent in 2022 and 2023 compared to the years before the ongoing…
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UN peacekeepers launch probe into rocket fire, air strikes in Lebanon
Beirut: The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has opened an investigation into the rocket launches and air strikes that took place in the southern part of the country in the past…
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Tensions remain along Israel’s borders with Lebanon, Gaza Strip
Jerusalem: Tensions have remained high despite an easing of the fightings between Israel and militants in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, lowering fears of a major escalation in the region. On Friday…
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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…
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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…