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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...

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...

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...

Grand Opening of YogaSix Wexford Marks Second Studio for Local Female-Owned Business During National Yoga Month

Local female-owned YogaSix expands with Wexford studio, offering energizing classes and community wellness programs during National Yoga Month. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YogaSix Wexford is thrilled...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

WellSpan Health and local libraries launch the annual Get Outdoors (GO!) interactive hiking and reading program in central Pennsylvania, expands into new county

York, Pa., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the 18th consecutive summer, WellSpan and local libraries across central Pennsylvania are launching an interactive, outdoor scavenger hunt designed to exercise the body and mind known as the Get...

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...

Railroad Repair to Close West Baddour Parkway in Lebanon

Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 08:07am Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has approved railroad repair work that will prompt a closure of SR 70 (West Baddour Parkway) in Wilson County. Beginning Friday, May 30, at 8...

Trump travels to a Middle East in transition

This week, US President Donald Trump makes his inaugural visit to the Middle East since the start of his second term, traveling to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on May 13-16. Amid the heightened focus on US policy toward the...

Kuwait Voices Support for Lebanon in Meeting with President Aoun

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with Kuwait's Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah on Monday at the Bayan Palace, where Sheikh Fahad reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to supporting Lebanon. Sheikh Fahad stated that...