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Lebanese army destroys 250,000 munitions from Israel's war
The National News
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More than 250,000 munitions left over from the recent Israel-Hezbollah war have been destroyed in Lebanon, an officer in the Lebanese army's mine clearing division has told The National. Over 24 million square metres of land across Lebanon has...
Lebanon and Syria Launch Joint Committees on Border and Missing Persons
Media Line
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September 2, 2025
Lebanon and Syria agreed Monday to set up joint committees to tackle border security and the fate of missing persons, signaling a rare moment of cooperation between the two neighbors after years of tension. The talks took place in Beirut between a...
(MATCH CANCELED) Kuwait vs Lebanon LIVE Score Updates in Friendly Match
VAVEL
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September 2, 2025
Match Canceled The match has been canceled! The friendly match between Kuwait and Lebanon, scheduled for Tuesday (2) at 9:30 am at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, has been canceled. For more updates, follow live on the VAVEL portal. Kuwait's Last...
Lebanon’s tourism sector rebounded more strongly than expected this summer
Famagusta Gazette
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September 1, 2025
Lebanon’s tourism sector rebounded more strongly than expected this summer but still fell short of its full potential, the country’s hotel owners’ syndicate has said. Pierre Ashkar, head of the Syndicate of Hotel Owners in Lebanon, said that after...
Syria and Lebanon aim for deals on prisons and smuggling
The National News
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Syria and Lebanon hope to strike two deals on returning prisoners home and preventing smuggling across their border, they announced on Monday. One "judicial agreement" could see hundreds of Syrian prisoners return from Lebanon, while a second...
Lebanese Army Receives Weapons From Six Palestinian Camps Under Disarmament Deal
Media Line
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August 31, 2025
The Lebanese army on Friday took delivery of heavy weapons from Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) factions in Beirut’s refugee camps, part of a wider government effort to place all arms under state control. The handover included weapons...
Lebanon frees ex-central bank governor Riad Salameh on record bail
Weekly Blitz
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August 30, 2025
Former Banque du Liban (BDL) governor Riad Salameh, once hailed as the architect of Lebanon’s financial system, has been released on bail of over $20 million after nearly a year in detention on charges of embezzling public funds. The decision,...
1 gas station in cities throughout Lebanon County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 23
Lebanon PA News - Pennsylvania
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August 31, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Lebanon County selling...
Israel strikes Lebanon as deadline for Hezbollah disarmament plan looms
The National News
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The Israeli army carried out air strikes on south Lebanon on Sunday in what it said were sites run by Hezbollah. Lebanon's National News Agency reported intense strikes in the wooded area of Ali Al Taher, where fires were later declared, and in Al...
Iran: Authorities Unleash Wave of Oppression After Hostilities with Israel
Human Rights Watch
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September 2, 2025
(Beirut) – Iranian authorities are waging a terrifying crackdown under the guise of national security in the aftermath of the June 2025 hostilities with Israel, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today. The deepening crisis...
Lebanon's summer tourism season shows positive results: Beirut's occupancy rate reaches 90%
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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Lebanon's summer tourism season registered solid numbers despite political instability and regional tensions, but industry leaders say the country remains far from reaching its full potential. Pierre Achkar, President of the Lebanese Federation...
Focus key to Peters Township-Mt. Lebanon matchup
The Almanac - Pennsylvania
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August 31, 2025
Patrick Smith will be the focus of the Peters Township defense when the Indians host Mt. Lebanon at 7 p.m. Sept. 5. Focus determines many outcomes in sports including football games. Just ask Mt. Lebanon or Peters Township who will battle each...
Lebanese army chief 'threatened to quit' over Hezbollah disarmament plan, sources reveal
The National News
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Lebanon’s army commander in chief has threatened to resign over a plan to disarm Hezbollah, security sources in Beirut told The National on Friday. The battered army has been tasked with drawing up a plan to dismantle the once-dominant force in...
Lebanese Court Releases Former Central Bank Governor on Bail
OCCRP
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August 29, 2025
A Lebanese court has ordered the release of former central bank governor Riad Salameh on bail of more than $20 million, over charges of embezzling $44 million in public funds. The ruling comes nearly a year after the 75-year-old was arrested in...
Lebanese bank depositors still struggle with financial hardship, trauma
United Press International (UPI)
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Bank customers carry placards against the restrictive measures during a protest organized by the Union of Lebanese Expatriates Depositors and Depositors' Outcry, a group campaigning for the rights of depositors, in Beirut, Lebanon, on July 4. File...
'I have travelled all over the world - these 5 countries are the most underrated'
Daily Express
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August 30, 2025
The globe presents breathtaking beauty, vast expanses and limitless opportunities for discovery, yet only a fortunate minority ever get the opportunity to witness it all. Journeying across the world remains a fantasy for countless individuals,...
Lebanon students make return to classrooms
The Chronicle - Connecticut
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LEBANON — The hallways for Lebanon Public Schools were bustling with preschool students and their families as they attended an open house to visit their classrooms before their first official day of school would take place today. In the hallways,...
Lebanon's tourism rebounds but still below potential: hotels syndicate
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIRUT, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's tourism sector rebounded more strongly than expected this summer but still fell short of its full potential, the country's hotel owners' syndicate said on Wednesday. Pierre Ashkar, head of the Syndicate of...
Lebanon hails Kuwait support
Kuwait Times
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August 27, 2025
KUWAIT: Lebanese Defense Minister Michel Menassa affirmed that supporting the Lebanese army in implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701 — which stipulates that weapons be placed solely under the authority of the Lebanese state — was the...
Exploring the Road Less Travelled with Kempinski Hotels
Breaking Travel News
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August 29, 2025
As global luxury travel continues to grow and expand, discerning travellers are increasingly looking for unique and enriching experiences without the crowds. Kempinski Hotels is home to a collection of resplendent properties that lie off the...