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Despite U.S. Pressure on Lebanon to Disarm Hizbullah, Tehran Alone Has the Leverage to Make It Happen
Daily Alert
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July 10, 2025
The US ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, returned to Beirut on Monday to hear what the Lebanese had to say about a proposal he had presented two weeks ago. Not long after his arrival, he declared he was “satisfied and grateful...
Argentina, Haiti, Lebanon, 11 others send new envoys to Washington
The Washington Diplomat
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July 10, 2025
The latest crop of 14 new ambassadors in Washington includes diplomats from two former Soviet republics, two Caribbean nations, three African countries and three Arab ones. The biggest of these 14 countries by size is Argentina, the world’s...
Sri Lanka Rises as Top Summer Travel Hotspot in Emirates Global Rankings
Lanka News Web
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July 10, 2025
By: Staff Writer July 10, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the top three global summer travel destinations for July and August, according to Emirates, the world’s largest international airline. The island nation has seen a remarkable...
COUNTER-TERRORISM: Hezbollah Flees Lebanon
Strategy Page
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July 10, 2025: Three months ago Hezbollah ordered its commanders to leave Lebanon to escape capture or death by Lebanese or Israeli forces. Several hundred Hezbollah leaders headed for South American countries like Brazil, Mexico, Colombia,...
Lebanese President makes one-day visit to Cyprus for bilateral talks
Knews Kathimerini
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President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Cyprus on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between the two neighboring countries. President Aoun was received at...
Lebanon’s Real Estate Market: Is It Really Making a Comeback?
NOW Lebanon
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July 9, 2025
🔊 Listen to Post Lebanon’s real estate market is showing signs of improvement. More deals are happening, and some money is flowing in from abroad. But unless big changes happen, like fixing the banks, speeding up government offices, and making...
I-89 Exit 17 ramps in Lebanon to close Monday and Tuesday nights
Valley News - New Hampshire
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September 7, 2025
LEBANON — The Interstate 89 Exit 17 north and southbound ramps will be closed the nights of Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15. The closures from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. come as construction crews continue to pave the interstate, a news release from...
Tunisia’s Travel Comeback: 4.3 Million Tourists and Counting
Media Line
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July 9, 2025
Sun, sea, and a whole lot of travelers: Tunisia welcomed 4.3 million tourists in the first half of 2025, marking an 11% increase over the same stretch last year, according to the Tunisian National Tourism Office. And with tourism revenues topping...
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians in Lebanon set to get financial aid to go home
The National News
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Up to 400,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon may be set to return home under a UN-backed plan providing financial incentives, according to a document seen by The National. Under the scheme endorsed by the Lebanese government, thousands have already...
Summer travel safety tips: How to check for, prevent bed…
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of people and animals. Bed bugs often hide in mattresses, box springs, and other furniture near where people sleep. While bed bugs don't typically transmit diseases, their bites can cause...
Lebanon at a crossroads: Tom Barrack on the US paper, Hezbollah, and the future of unity — here is the full interview
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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In an exclusive and candid conversation, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack sits down with Ricardo Karam to discuss his mission in Lebanon, the weight of expectations, and the possibilities for breakthrough in a deeply divided country. Speaking from a place...
Lebanon blames railroad operator for limiting options for bridge replacement
Valley News - New Hampshire
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August 7, 2025
WEST LEBANON — Citing a recent change in stance from the company that leases the train tracks below the so-called “dry bridge” in West Lebanon, the City Council and city engineer say there are just a few viable options for moving forward with the...
Barrack expects 'breakthrough', says Lebanese leaders 'honest'
Naharnet
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U.S. envoy Tom Barrack has said that he expects a “breakthrough” in the talks with Lebanon about the U.S. paper related to Hezbollah’s arms, reforms and the relation with Syria, adding that President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri and PM Nawaf...
Aegean resumes services to Beirut, Erbil, Amman
Kathimerini
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ECONOMY Starting July 10th, Greek-owned Aegean Airlines will reinstate part of its flight network to and from Beirut, Lebanon. Flights to Erbil will resume on July 16th, while routes to Amman will resume operation on July 19th, the company said on...
Book to Cook! Lebanese Fried Cauliflower with Hawa Hassan
Los Angeles Times
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Author Hawa Hassan’s newest cookbook is “Setting a Place for Us: Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience and Community from Eight Countries Impacted by War.” Hassan was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, and fled with her family amid war in 1990....
The 11 Best Countries for Food Lovers, According to Michelin Chefs
Travelbinger
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July 10, 2025
When Michelin-starred chefs take vacation, where do they go to eat? It’s not always where you’d expect. Sure, they appreciate France’s culinary artistry and Italy’s pasta perfection, but they also rave about Vietnamese street food that costs $2...
Over US$576.9 Million Invested in Kazakhstan’s Tourism Sector in Five Months
The Astana Times
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July 9, 2025
ASTANA – In just the first five months of 2025, over 300 billion tenge (US$576.9 million) has been invested in Kazakhstan’s tourism sector, Kazinform reported on July 9, citing the Kazakh Tourism national company. Turkistan. Photo credit:...
Deputy ministry ‘no comment’ on Cyprus-Lebanon ferry link report
Cyprus Mail
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July 9, 2025
The deputy shipping ministry, although aware of reports that regular passenger ferry cruises linking Cyprus and Lebanon were about to be launched, said it could not comment on their veracity on Wednesday. @SceneTraveller online magazine said on...
Letter: New travel bans don’t target worst offenders
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 9, 2025
The Trump Administration recently announced a travel ban edict affecting future incoming visitors from 12 countries around the globe. The express reason for the new travel ban is national security, to protect Americans from the threat of global...
Christodoulides acclaims ‘excellent relations’ with Lebanon during Aoun visit
Cyprus Mail
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July 9, 2025
President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday extolled the “excellent relations” between Cyprus and Lebanon upon the arrival of his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace in Nicosia. “We have excellent relations; we work very...