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Opinion: Trump waging two wars— one with trade partners, one with Iran
Yahoo Finance
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Life can get complicated awfully fast. President Trump hoped his first year in office would bring victories on tax cuts, trade realignment, and deregulation. Five months in, however, he has not just one war on his hands, but two. First is the...
Closer to reality: Lebanon inches closer to launching second airport in Qlayaat
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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Report by Lara El Hachem, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi The long-stalled project to revive Rene Moawad Airport, commonly known as Qlayaat Airport in northern Lebanon, is gaining momentum after years of political tug-of-war. Historically...
What is development financing?
The European Times
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June 22, 2025
These are among the 17 goals agreed by almost all countries, called the Sustainable development objectives (ODD). The plan is to hit these targets by 2030. But we are late. A great reason? There is simply not enough coherent funding to make real...
What is financing for development?
UN News
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June 22, 2025
These are part of 17 goals agreed by nearly every country, called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The plan is to hit these targets by 2030. But we’re falling behind. One big reason? There just isn’t enough consistent funding to make real...
Israel raises alert on Lebanon border after US strikes on Iran
The New Arab
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June 22, 2025
Israel anticipates a potential rocket attack by Hezbollah in solidarity with Iran [Getty] The Israeli army has raised its alert level along the border with Lebanon, anticipating potential attacks by Hezbollah in solidarity with Iran following US...
2 gas stations in cities throughout Lebanon County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 14
Lebanon PA News - Pennsylvania
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June 22, 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 were two gas stations in cities across Lebanon County selling...
Strike US assets, disrupt global trade, race for a bomb: How will Iran respond to Trump’s attacks?
WKBT - Wisconsin
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(CNN) — US President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities puts the Middle East in a volatile position, with all eyes now on Tehran’s next move. Speaking in Istanbul, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday his...
Inside the “shadow fleet” that financed Iranian terror cells worldwide
CTech
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June 22, 2025
The war with Iran raises concerns that the Revolutionary Guards may attempt to activate the global Islamic terror cells they established and funded through the Quds Force. These groups, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and others in Syria, have...
Towards the beatification of Fr Beshara Abou Mrad, the Lebanese "Curate of Ars"
Asia News
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June 22, 2025
With the recognition by the Vatican medical commission that a miracle occurred through his intercession, a "direct, complete and permanent" healing, the Greek Catholic priest, Fr Beshara Abou-Mrad (1853-1930), could soon be proclaimed blessed,...
Israel Boosts Readiness on Lebanon Border Amid Fears of Hezbollah Retaliation for Iran Strikes
Watan
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June 22, 2025
Watan-The Israeli army has raised its alert level along the border with Lebanon in anticipation of any potential Hezbollah retaliation in solidarity with Iran, following recent developments in the U.S.-Israeli assault on Iranian nuclear...
Iran-Israel war threatens India’s West Asia trade and energy security
Telengana Today
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June 22, 2025
Experts warn that rising tensions between Iran and Israel could severely impact India’s trade with West Asia, disrupt oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz, and push up prices. Key exports like rice and bananas are particularly vulnerable to...
Aoun warns against entangling Lebanon in war after US strikes on Iran
Naharnet
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by Naharnet Newsdesk 22 June 2025, 10:37 President Joseph Aoun said Sunday that Lebanon does not want to “pay the price of more wars” and that “there is no national interest” in joining the Israel-Iran war after the U.S. strikes on Iran’s key...
Iran-Israel war escalation to impact India' s trade with West Asia, say experts
The Economic Times
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June 22, 2025
Any further escalation of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel will have wider implications for India's trade with West Asian countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, say experts. They said that the war has already started...
Iran-Israel war escalation to impact India€™s trade with West Asia, say experts
Mint
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June 22, 2025
New Delhi, Jun 22 (PTI) Any further escalation of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel will have wider implications for India's trade with West Asian countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, say experts. They said that the...
What will cause the next financial crisis?
Cyprus Mail
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June 22, 2025
A look at credit and property bubbles and shadow banks The bursting of interrelated credit and property bubbles has caused financial crises in the US and certain European countries, including Cyprus, in recent decades. The epicentre of the global...
Company recalls chocolate candy because of undeclared milk
Food Safety News
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June 21, 2025
International Foodsource LLC of Randolph, NJ, is recalling 10-ounce packages of Southeastern Grocers Dark Chocolate Nonpareils, because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of...
No jobs, no future: Lebanon’s youth work multiple jobs—or leave
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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Report by Mirna Daou, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian Young people in Lebanon are struggling to find work, with many left with no choice but to emigrate or remain unemployed. Official figures indicate that the unemployment rate in Lebanon...
Israel-Iran trade fresh blows as US bombers fly over Pacific
The Gazette - Colorado
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Israel and Iran launched new strikes in a second week of hostilities, with the Isfahan nuclear facility targeted again, as Donald Trump deepened uncertainty about his readiness to join the conflict. The U.S. military dispatched several B-2 bombers...
Govt concerned UNIFIL's Lebanon mandate won't be renewed
RTE Ireland
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June 21, 2025
There is mounting concern in Government that the United Nation's peacekeeping operation in southern Lebanon may not have its mandate renewed in August. Ireland has participated in the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) since 1978. Ireland has an...
Vt.-based Gardener’s Supply files for bankruptcy
WCAX - Vermont
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June 21, 2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont-based garden supply company has filed for bankruptcy. WCAX obtained the Chapter 11 bankruptcy paperwork for Gardener’s Supply filed Friday in Delaware. Sources told WCAX about the bankruptcy filing earlier this...