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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 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,...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Lebanese judiciary agrees $20 million bail for Riad Salameh

Naharnet ·

Lebanon's judiciary agreed Tuesday to the release on bail of more than $20 million of former central bank governor Riad Salameh, detained for nearly a year on embezzlement charges, judicial officials said. Salameh, 75, who headed the central bank...

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 agrees $20 million bail for ex-central bank chief Salameh

The Sun Daily · August 26, 2025

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s judiciary has approved the release of former central bank governor Riad Salameh on bail exceeding $20 million after nearly one year in detention on embezzlement charges. Salameh faces multiple accusations including embezzlement,...

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 Seeks Hezbollah Disarmament, Israel Signals Pullback

StratNews Global · August 26, 2025

Home Iran Lebanon Seeks Hezbollah Disarmament, Israel Signals Pullback Israel signaled on Monday it would scale back its military presence in southern Lebanon if Lebanon's armed forces took action to disarm the Iran-backed Shi'ite militant group....

Lebanese president reaffirms commitment to ceasefire with Israel, state control of arms

Yeni Safak · August 26, 2025

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday reaffirmed his country’s full commitment to a ceasefire agreement with Israel, ensuring that arms remain solely in the hands of the state. His assertion came during a meeting with a visiting US delegation...

Lebanon grants bail to former central bank chief

News.Az ·

On Tuesday, Lebanon's judiciary approved the release on bail of more than $20 million belonging to former central bank governor Riad Salameh, who has been detained for nearly a year on embezzlement charges, according to judicial officials....

Lebanese army to present arms monopoly plan next week: Prime Minister

Middle East Monitor · August 26, 2025

The Lebanese army will present a comprehensive plan to the government next week aimed at ensuring exclusive state control over weapons, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Tuesday, Anadolu reports. “The course of exclusive state authority over...