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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s New Talk Offer Stalls as Israel Demands Action

Lebanon has tried to step forward with a fresh proposal for direct talks, hoping to end the fighting that began on March 2 when Hezbollah joined a larger regional war. President Joseph Aoun, who has been pushing for a calm, announced that his government is ready to negotiate with Israel and even hin

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Prime Minister Says Lebanon Won’t Get Involved in Dangerous Conflicts

Lebanon’s leader, Nawaf Salam, told people on Saturday that the country would not let itself be pulled into risky battles. He was speaking after Israel and the United States carried out attacks on Iran, a move that has raised tensions in the region. Salam’s message was aimed at Hezbollah, an Iran‑ba

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Turkish Citizens Repatriated From ISIS Detainees After Iraqi Deal

Iraq says it has reached an agreement with Ankara to bring back Turkish nationals among the thousands of former ISIS prisoners that were moved from Syria. The transfer happened after Kurdish forces withdrew and shut down camps that had held suspected terrorists for years. Iraq’s foreign minister

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Lebanon's Political Comeback: Hariri's Party Eyes Election Return

Lebanon's political scene is buzzing with news that Saad al-Hariri's Future Movement might jump back into the election race. This comes four years after Hariri took a step back from public life. He hinted at this possibility during a speech honoring his late father, Rafik Hariri, who was also a prim

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Lebanon's Disarmament Efforts: A Step Forward or Just the Beginning?

Lebanon's military has recently announced the completion of the first phase of a disarmament plan. This plan targets militant groups, specifically Hezbollah, under a U. S. -brokered cease-fire agreement that ended a brutal war with Israel over a year ago. The Lebanese government has been under heavy

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Jan 05 2026LIFESTYLE

Lebanon's Winter Wonderland: A Day at the Slopes

Lebanon is not just about warm weather and beaches. It also has snowy mountains. The Mzaar-Kfardebian ski resort is a popular spot. It is northeast of Beirut. People go there to enjoy winter sports and activities. On a recent Saturday, January 3, 2026, the resort was bustling with activity. Skiers

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Yemen's Complex Web of War: Who's Fighting Whom?

Yemen's civil war, dragging on for over a decade, has recently escalated. This time, it's due to a separatist group backed by the UAE making significant territorial gains in the south. This has caused a rift within the Saudi-led coalition, originally formed to combat the Houthi group. The Houthis,

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Yemen's Tense Stand-Off: Saudi Arabia and UAE at Odds

Yemen is in a tough spot. A fight broke out between two powerful friends, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Both sides have been helping Yemen's government in its long war. But now, they're backing different groups. This could split Yemen in two. The UAE supports a group called the Souther

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Hope in Yemen: Biggest Prisoner Swap Deal Yet

Yemen's civil war has been going on for a long time. It started in 2014 when the Houthis took over the capital. Things got worse in 2015 when a Saudi-led coalition got involved. Since then, the fighting has caused a lot of suffering. Recently, there's a bit of good news. The Houthis and the Saudi-b

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Lebanon's Plan to Fix the Money Mess: What You Need to Know

Lebanon is in a serious money mess. The country's economy has been struggling since 2019. The government is now trying to fix it. They want to pay back people who have money stuck in banks. This is a big deal. It could help the economy get better. The plan is to pay back small depositors first. The

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