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Vatican says Pope will pray at site of Beirut port explosion

(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV will visit Lebanon and Turkey later this year, including a prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, the Vatican announced Monday. This marks the US-born pontiff’s first international trip since assuming the...

Priority policies for an economic recovery in Lebanon

The below article is part of the series "Seizing Lebanon's Moment," a joint initiative with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). The contributors to this series — who comprise top scholars, policymakers, and...

Reviving Lebanon’s economy

The below article is part of the series "Seizing Lebanon's Moment," a joint initiative with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). The contributors to this series — who comprise top scholars, policymakers, and...

Lebanon: A Chronicle of Resilience by Ali R. Jaber Now in U.S. University Libraries

New book by Lebanese-American author Ali R. Jaber explores resilience and identity, now available on Amazon and in top U.S. libraries. DEARBORN, MI, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lebanon: A Chronicle of Resilience Book...

Lebanese court bails ex-Lebanese central bank governor

(MENAFN) A Beirut court on Tuesday approved the release of former central bank governor Riad Salameh after he posted what is being described as a record bail of 20 million U.S. dollars and 5 billion Lebanese pounds, worth roughly 55,600 dollars,...

AMCD Praises Senators Shaheen, Graham and Rep. Wilson on Lebanon

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy fully supports the bipartisan Congressional delegation who traveled to Lebanon this week and spoke out in support of the Lebanese...

Former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Released on USD20M Bail

(MENAFN) A Lebanese court on Tuesday granted bail to former central bank governor Riad Salameh, setting an unprecedented sum of $20 million alongside an additional 5 billion Lebanese pounds (approximately $55,600), according to the state-run...

Lebanon, Kuwait Forge Deeper Security Collaboration

(MENAFN) Lebanon and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral collaboration—particularly in the realm of security—according to a statement issued Monday by Lebanon's Presidency. The announcement followed a high-level meeting...

DAMAC Invites the World to Apply for “The Ultimate DAMAC Islander”

Eight island destinations, all expenses paid by DAMAC for the winner. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAMAC Properties, the UAE’s largest private luxury real estate developer with an extensive global footprint, has...

Beirut's main airport resumes its trips

(MENAFN) Beirut's main airport reopened on Saturday morning after a short-term closure prompted by growing instability in the Middle East, particularly due to recent hostilities between Israel and Iran. Lebanon’s Minister of Public Works and...

Caričin Grad an example of good use of cultural, tourist potential

As part of a tour marking 100 days of work of the Serbian government, Prime Minister Professor Đuro Macut, MD, DSc, visited today Caričin Grad, in the municipality of Lebane, and emphasised on this occasion that this is one of the most important...

Macao Special Administrative Region adjusts issuance of travel alerts

MACAU, July 22 - The number of countries and travel destinations covered by the Macao SAR Travel Alert System is now expanded to 110 in total. Among the new addition of countries or destinations covered by the Travel Alert System, Level 3 travel...

Israel attacks Lebanon killing two people, harming one

(MENAFN) On Saturday evening, an Israeli drone attack on the southern Lebanese town of Mahrouna resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left one other person wounded, according to reports from local authorities and media outlets. The assault...

Israeli Drone Strike Leaves Two Dead, One Injured in Lebanon

(MENAFN) On Saturday evening, an Israeli drone strike hit the southern Lebanese town of Mahrouna, killing two people and injuring another, Lebanese security sources and official media reported. A security official, who spoke to media anonymously,...

Lebanese President Holds Talks with King Abdullah II

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone conversation with Jordanian King Abdullah II on Wednesday to discuss the investigation into a recently uncovered missile manufacturing cell in Jordan. Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to...

Canada Calls on Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Middle East

(MENAFN) In response to mounting instability in the Middle East, Canada has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens to avoid traveling to a number of countries in the region, citing intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The advisory...

Canada Urges Avoiding Travel to Middle East

(MENAFN) In light of intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran, Canada issued a warning on Tuesday advising its nationals to steer clear of several locations in the Middle East. The alert comes as over 82,000 Canadians are reported to be...

Romania’s Airline Prolongs Flight Suspensions to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman

(MENAFN) Romania’s national airline, has prolonged the suspension of flights to three Middle Eastern cities due to persistent regional turmoil and escalating security risks. Flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) will remain grounded until June 23, with return...

Syria Resumes Al-Arida Crossing Operations to Streamline Eid Travel

(MENAFN) On Sunday evening, Syrian officials declared that the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon will resume operations on Tuesday morning, just in time for the Eid al-Adha celebrations. The Land and Sea Ports General Authority of Syria...

UAE Voices Strong Support for Lebanon’s Reforms

(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its strong backing for Lebanon's reform and development efforts, as Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange Abdullah Nasser Lootah visited Beirut on Tuesday. During...