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Lebanon plans returns, but Syrian refugees say they’re not ready
The New Arab
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July 11, 2025
Fourteen years after fleeing their homes, many Syrian refugees in Lebanon say they dream of returning — but that dream remains out of reach. “We have no money to return, no homes in Syria, we’re in debt, and there are no jobs or salaries like...
Lebanon... Waiting at the Train Station
Asharq Al-Awsat
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In his masterpiece “The Train Passed by” Mahmoud Darwish writes: "I had been waiting on the sidewalk. Travelers were rushing to their daily lives ....and I continued to wait." In Lebanon, we are waiting collectively: Lebanon’s state and its...
Syria denies reports about escalatory steps against Lebanon
Naharnet
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Reports circulating about the Syrian government's alleged intention to take escalatory steps against Lebanon are unfounded, a source from Syria's Ministry of Information told the state-run Al-Ekhbariya TV on Friday. The source emphasized that the...
Lebanese president urges EU to step up support for Lebanese army, warns of regional security risks
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIRUT, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday called on the European Union (EU) to launch a comprehensive initiative to support the Lebanese army, warning that a deterioration in security would have repercussions across...
Palestinian Authority Officers Behind Deadly West Bank Shooting and Stabbing
Media Line
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July 11, 2025
An Israeli security guard was killed Thursday in a stabbing and shooting attack at the Gush Etzion Junction shopping complex in the West Bank. The attackers, two young Palestinian men identified as officers in the Palestinian Authority police...
Tom Barrack’s Unrealistic Optimism in Beirut
American Thinker
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July 11, 2025
It is rare to see a seasoned diplomat describe a country’s half-formed political promise as “spectacular,” but Thomas Barrack, the U.S. special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey, appears to believe he has witnessed nothing short of a miracle...
Ahmed al-Sharaa threatens diplomatic and economic escalation over detained Syrians in Lebanon: Syria TV
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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According to sources cited by Syria TV, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has threatened a diplomatic and economic escalation against Lebanon in response to Beirut’s continued neglect of the issue of detained Syrians.
Trade Strategies and Development Fallacies
Discourse Magazine
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Development divergence. Governments are eager to try different trade policies to promote economic development, but no policy is one-size-fits-all. Image Credit: zpagistock/Getty Images When it comes to the world economy, outcomes rarely align with...
Lebanon ask residents to weigh in on bridge project
WCAX - Vermont
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July 9, 2025
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - The city of Lebanon is asking residents for input on a bridge replacement project. They’re finalizing plans for the South Main Street “Dry Bridge” Replacement Project. A major challenge is that the bridge goes over active...
President Aoun urges EU support for army, economic recovery, and sovereignty restoration
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s national and sovereign principles during a meeting with a European delegation and ambassadors from the European Union on Thursday. In his remarks, he called for robust support to help Lebanon reclaim full...
Israeli court extends detention of Palestinian newspaper's editor-in-chief in West Bank
Haaretz
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July 10, 2025
An Israeli military court extended on Thursday the detention of Dr. Nasser Laham, editor-in-chief of the Palestinian news agency Ma'an, who also runs the offices of the Lebanese channel Al Mayadeen, which is affiliated with Hezbollah.
Babak Jalali, Kamila Andini, Martin Koolhoven, Emily Atef & Yann Gonzalez Feature Projects Set For Venice Gap-Financing Market
Deadline
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July 10, 2025
Upcoming features by Babak Jalali, Kamila Andini, Martin Koolhoven, Emily Atef, Yann Gonzalez and Diego Lerman are among 67 projects selected for the 12th Venice Gap-Financing Market. The project incubator which is a component of the Venice Film...
Treasury Targets Additional Elements of Iran’s “Shadow Banking” Network
Arizona Free Press
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llicit Infrastructure Funding the Regime’s Elite and the IRGC-QF WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating 22 entities based in Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Türkiye for...
Lebanon x Brazil: The Diaspora Story You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Scoop Empire
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July 9, 2025
Over the last 150 years, Lebanon and Brazil have grown deeply entangled through trade, migration, politics, food, and family. What began as a wave of migration in the late 19th century has turned into one of the world’s most influential diasporas,...
China's development offers hope for Global South: Lebanese expert
Birmingham Star - Alabama
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BEIRUT, July 10 (Xinhua) -- China's continued development has not only brought profound benefits to its own people but also offered renewed hope for countries across the Global South, Lebanese expert Refaat Badawi said in a recent written...
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...
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...
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...
Revolution Leader: Sinking two ships of violating companies confirms firmness of Yemen’s stance on banning navigation for enemy
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 10, 2025
Revolution Leader: Sinking two ships of violating companies confirms firmness of Yemen’s stance on banning navigation for enemy [Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:07:01 +0300] Sana'a – Saba: The Revolution Leader, Sayyid Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi,...
'A crime zone.' Why new Lebanon apartments have enraged many
The Tennessean
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Lebanon officials and residents raise concerns about ongoing problems at Ironwood Apartment Homes in Lebanon. A relatively new apartment complex in Lebanon has quickly generated problems for city officials and area residents as they try and take...