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Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati recently met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock amidst the resurgence of cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel in southern Lebanon. During the meeting, Mikati emphasized Lebanon’s commitment to adhering to international resolutions to ensure lasting stability in the region. Baerbock highlighted the importance of implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. Mikati also …

Amos Hochstein, a U.S. mediator, is set to present a substantial proposal to Lebanon addressing the ongoing border tensions with Israel. This initiative is part of the United States’ broader effort to mitigate the escalating conflict, which poses a threat to U.S. interests in the region. Hochstein’s proposal includes recommendations for resolving the border dispute. This involves Hezbollah’s Radwan forces …

The Significance of Family and Community in Arab Weddings Arab weddings are grand celebrations where family and community play a central role. These events are not just about uniting two individuals but also about bringing together two families and their communities. Guests can expect a warm and inclusive atmosphere, where family bonds and community ties are celebrated and strengthened. Traditional …

At the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland, scientists have discovered more than 30 previously unknown bacterial species in patient samples. This groundbreaking research, published in the BMC Microbiology journal, offers potential new directions for research and treatment strategies for infections linked to these bacteria. Dr. Daniel Goldenberger, who spearheaded the study, noted the rarity of establishing direct connections between new …

Amos Hochstein, a mediator from the United States, is scheduled to meet with Lebanon’s Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab in a European city before his forthcoming trip to Lebanon, according to high-ranking political sources. They revealed that Hochstein and Bou Saab have been in regular telephone contact and had a recent face-to-face meeting in Dubai. Sources reported to al-Akhbar newspaper …

Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, urged Muslim countries on Tuesday to supply Palestinian fighters with arms amidst the ongoing conflict with Israel in the Gaza Strip. He stated, “We see countries of the world pouring weapons into the occupation (Israel)… The time has come (for Muslim states) to support the resistance with weapons, because this is… not the battle …

Wissam Tawil, a high-ranking Hezbollah field commander, was laid to rest in Kherbet Selem, his home village in southern Lebanon. Marking the most senior Hezbollah casualty since the conflict’s escalation on October 7, his funeral drew a large crowd of Hezbollah supporters. Tawil’s coffin, adorned with Hezbollah’s yellow flag, was paraded through the village amid a significant turnout. Coinciding with …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is spearheading a critical diplomatic effort in the Middle East, focusing on post-war strategies for Gaza amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. During his urgent mission, Blinken has successfully garnered the commitment of key Arab nations and Turkey to begin planning for Gaza’s reconstruction and governance after the war against Hamas concludes. Blinken’s initiative …