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‘Animals’ in the Palace: Trump’s Clowns Try to Sell Lebanon a Cage

Al Manar · August 27, 2025

Hussein Moghniyeh “Shocked and appalled” is the mildest of the reactions I’ve had to the charade that unfolded today at the Presidential Palace in Lebanon. Scientists have already published new research concluding that the maximum amount of...

Lebanon to propose plan to disarm Hezbollah on Aug 31

Kuwait Times · August 26, 2025

BEIRUT: Lebanon will present a plan on Sunday aimed at persuading Hezbollah to disarm, with Zionist entity expected to submit a corresponding framework for its military withdrawal, top US envoy Thomas Barrack said on Tuesday. Speaking after talks...

Mindware and VMware, a Broadcom Company, Sign Distribution Partnership in Egypt, Powering the Country’s Digital Transformation Drive

MENAFN · August 27, 2025

(MENAFN- Procre8) Cairo, Egypt, 26th August, 2025: Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, is proud to announce its appointment as an official distributor for VMware, a Broadcom company, in Egypt. This new...

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack sparks outrage after telling journalists in Lebanon to ‘act civilized’

The Independent · August 27, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 7:15 a.m. EDT

Santa Maria Times - California ·

Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect NEW DELHI (AP) — India faces a major challenge as steep U.S. tariffs on Indian products take effect. The import duties coming into force on Wednesday threaten over half of India's...

US envoy slammed for 'animalistic' slur at Lebanese journalists

The New Arab · August 27, 2025

Barrack holds a press conference at the Baabda President Palace after meeting with Aoun to discuss the disarmament of militant groups [Getty] US envoy Tom Barrack sparked outrage in Lebanon on Tuesday after insulting local journalists with remarks...

Lebanon set to propose Hezbollah disarmament plan by month’s-end

Dawn · August 26, 2025

BEIRUT: Lebanon will present a plan on Sunday aimed at persuading Hezbollah to disarm, with Israel expected to submit a corresponding framework for its military withdrawal, top US envoy Thomas Barrack said on Tuesday. Speaking after talks with...

US envoy lays out Lebanon plans

Arkansas Democrat Gazette · August 27, 2025

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. BEIRUT -- Saudi Arabia and Qatar are ready to invest in an economic zone in south Lebanon near the border with Israel that would create jobs for members of the...

US Delegation in Beirut Before Army Submits Plan on Hezbollah Disarmament While Israel Awaits

Asharq Al-Awsat · August 27, 2025

An American delegation was Lebanon on Tuesday to follow up on the government's plan to impose state monopoly over arms, which calls on Iran-backed Hezbollah to disarm. The army will submit a plan on the disarmament on Sunday and the cabinet will...

Next president of Ephrata National Bank describes approach to leading 144-year-old community bank [Q&A]

Lancaster Online - Pennsylvania ·

It’s not very often that Ephrata National Bank names a new president and CEO. In the bank’s 144-year history, there have only been eight presidents, including one who served 34 years and another who held the top job for 20 years. That longevity is...

Lebanon court grants bail to former Central Bank Governor

Shafaq News ·

2025-08-26T20:40:19+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Beirut Lebanon’s judiciary on Tuesday ordered the release of former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh on $20 million bail, local media reported. According to the reports,...

Amnesty Whitewashes Hezbollah, Distorts Israeli Self-Defense in Lebanon

NGO Monitor · August 27, 2025

On August 26, 2025, Amnesty International issued a publication accusing Israel of “extensively destroy[ing] and damag[ing] civilian structures and agricultural land in southern Lebanon” during the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah conflict, stemming from...

Lebanon’s former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh released on record $20 million bail

The Arabian Stories · August 26, 2025

Beirut – Lebanon’s Indictment Chamber has approved the release of former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh after setting bail at an unprecedented level — $20 million in cash plus 5 billion Lebanese pounds. Alongside the bail, the court imposed a...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 4:42 a.m. EDT

Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota ·

Trump administration is investing in US rare earths in a push to break China's grip OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The U.S. is ramping up efforts to boost production of crucial components used in electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets. The Trump...

Lebanon to present plan to disarm Hezbollah on August 31: US envoy

Khaleej Times ·

Lebanon will present a plan on Sunday aimed at persuading Hezbollah to disarm, with Israel expected to submit a corresponding framework for its military withdrawal, top US envoy Thomas Barrack said on Tuesday. Speaking after talks with President...

Drugs from Lebanon seized in Syria, one smuggler killed

North Press Agency · August 26, 2025

By Saad al-Yaziji DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Syrian border guards announced on Tuesday that they had seized a shipment of narcotics entering the country from Lebanon, following an armed clash with smugglers in the mountainous border region of...

World Bank Pledges USD250M for Lebanon’s Post-Attack Reconstruction

MENAFN · August 27, 2025

(MENAFN) Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber formalized a $250 million loan agreement with the World Bank on Tuesday to aid the reconstruction of infrastructure devastated by recent Israeli assaults, the Finance Ministry announced. The funding...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:32 a.m. EDT

Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota ·

Trump administration is investing in US rare earths in a push to break China's grip OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The U.S. is ramping up efforts to boost production of crucial components used in electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets. The Trump...

Lebanon to Propose Hezbollah Disarmament Plan on Aug. 31, US Envoy Says

Algemeiner Journal · August 26, 2025

Lebanon will present a plan on Sunday aimed at persuading the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah to disarm, with Israel expected to submit a corresponding framework for its military withdrawal, top US envoy Thomas Barrack said on Tuesday....

Lebanese government committed to Hezbollah disarmament plan — PM

TASS · August 26, 2025

BEIRUT, August 26. /TASS/. The Lebanese government is committed to its plan to disarm all paramilitary units, including Hezbollah, before the end of the year, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said. "We are not going to abandon our decision to...