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Ziad Rahbani to be laid to rest after Beirut farewell marked by applause and flowers
The National News
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From Beirut’s Hamra district, long considered a backdrop to his work and a hub of Lebanon’s cultural life, Ziad Rahbani began his final journey on Monday morning. The body of the Lebanese composer, who died on Saturday at the age of 69, was...
Why the world is treating the new Syria differently from the new Lebanon, and what Beirut can learn from that
The National News
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The US, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries are pressing ahead to encourage Syria to become a model for much of the Middle East. That involves co-existence with Israel, the containment of extremist movements and engagement with...
Ziad Rahbani to be laid to rest after quiet farewell in Beirut
The National News
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From Beirut’s Hamra district, long considered a backdrop to his work and a hub of Lebanon’s cultural life, Ziad Rahbani began his final journey on Monday morning. The body of the Lebanese composer, who died on Saturday at the age of 69, was...
Lebanese PM Makes Brief Visit to Paris, Secures French Support
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 25, 2025
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam concluded a short but significant visit to Paris this week, where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron for a working lunch focused on Lebanon’s internal situation and regional developments. Contrary to...
Israel’s threatening shadow over the region: From Gaza and Lebanon to Iran and Turkey
Middle East Monitor
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July 28, 2025
The Middle East, a relentless arena of power struggles, is once again witnessing the emergence of a new and perilous rivalry. While Iran has long been viewed as the epicenter of strategic threats to Israel, today Turkey, with its ambitious ascent...
Beyond the HeadlinesAn investigation into the Beirut explosion
The National News
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In the summer of 2020, Lebanon had already been experiencing some of its worst days, due to a deepening financial crisis and the global pandemic. On August 4, things took a much darker turn. Hundreds of tonnes of ammonium nitrate detonated at the...
An investigation into the Beirut explosion
The National News
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In the summer of 2020, Lebanon had already been experiencing some of its worst days, due to a deepening financial crisis and the global pandemic. On August 4, things took a much darker turn. Hundreds of tonnes of ammonium nitrate detonated at the...
US, European Union reach deal on trade
Tribune Chronicle - Ohio
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EDINBURGH, Scotland — The United States and the European Union agreed on Sunday to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off — at least for now — far higher imports on both sides that might have sent shock waves through...
Lebanese terrorist convicted of killing Israeli diplomat freed by France after 40 years
The Times of Israel
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July 25, 2025
One of France’s longest-held inmates, the anti-Israel Lebanese terrorist Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, was released from prison and was due to be deported on Friday, after more than 40 years behind bars for the killings of two diplomats. At around...
Julius Debrah to grace 15th anniversary of Ghana Entrepreneurs’ Awards
Business and Financial Times
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July 28, 2025
Mr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff is to grace this year’s 15th anniversary celebration of Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards scheduled for Friday, August 1,2025 as the Special Guest of Honour, other dignitaries billed to grace the occasion include Maher...
Chief of Staff to Attend Entrepreneurs Awards Ceremony
News Ghana
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July 28, 2025
Mr. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, will serve as Special Guest of Honour at the Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards’ 15th anniversary ceremony on August 1, 2025. Diplomatic representatives from Lebanon, Turkey, Barbados, and Malta will join the event...
Lebanon's Salam reassured by Macron's 'constant support'
The National News
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Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he took reassurance from French President Emmanuel Macron's “commitments to help Lebanon”, after Thursday's meeting in Paris. The first official visit of the international judge turned Lebanese Prime...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lebanon County in week ending July 19?
Lebanon PA News - Pennsylvania
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July 27, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Lebanon County selling...
Lebanon Chamber hosts annual fair breakfast event
Central Penn Business Journal - Pennsylvania
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July 24, 2025
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual fair breakfast, featuring Bell & Evans’ Scott Sechler and honoring Donmoyer Farm’s 119-year legacy. More than 150 people attended the annual “Breakfast at the Fair” event at the Lebanon Expo...
Lebanon's farmers struggle as export markets dry up — and hope is fading
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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Report by Bassam Abou Zeid, English adaptation by Laetithia Harb This story reflects the daily reality of many in Lebanon, as the agricultural sector struggles with dwindling export markets and mounting financial pressure. With fewer countries...
Lebanese terrorist convicted of killing Israeli diplomat to be freed Friday in France
The Times of Israel
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July 24, 2025
Sitting near a poster of Che Guevara inside his French prison cell before his release this week, anti-Israel Lebanese terrorist Georges Ibrahim Abdallah said the “struggle” kept him going during his four decades behind bars. A court last week...
Flourishing on every side
The Sun Nigeria
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August 3, 2025
Now that we have concluded our series, “Pathway To Success”, I will be teaching you how to flourish on every side. I will be using the Palm Tree and The Cedars of Lebanon to teach you how God sees you, what He thinks of you and how He wants you to...
Israeli American man arrested in Lebanon, tortured and accused of espionage: 'They openly view Jewish existence as criminal'
Ynet
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July 27, 2025
Dan Brotman, a Jewish graduate student at the London School of Economics (LSE), was arrested in Lebanon and held in prison for six days, during which he was tortured, denied medical treatment and accused of being an Israeli spy. “We’re back to an...
QNB named Strongest Arab Bank in 2025 by Union of Arab Banks
The Peninsula
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July 27, 2025
Doha: In a new achievement that highlights its banking leadership in the region, Qatar National Bank (QNB) was awarded the "Strongest Arab Bank for 2025" by the Union of Arab Banks (UAB). The award was presented at the Excellence Awards ceremony,...
Feature: Record-breaking drought drains Lebanese farmers
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIRUT, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Hassib Abdallah stands at the edge of his orchard near the western border of Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, his expression heavy with despair. Around him, the once-lush trees now look brittle and sunburned, their leaves...