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The proposal to elect a “third” presidential candidate, as an alternative to Suleiman Franjieh and Jihad Azour, continues to face opposition from Hezbollah, with no signs of an imminent presidential election, as reported by the media. According to Nidaa al-Watan newspaper, Hezbollah maintains a firm stance, presenting a choice to the Lebanese, the French, and various international diplomats: either elect …

French sources have indicated that Lebanon must gear up for imminent negotiations concerning Resolution 1701, emphasizing that the current presidential void in the country cannot persist. These discussions, soon to be initiated, will focus on the situation in Lebanon’s south, the land border, and the implications of Resolution 1701, as reported by Annahar newspaper. Further, in comments to the al-Liwaa …

On Monday, the last day of the four-day ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, a fragile quiet settled over the border area in south Lebanon. This period of relative peace was briefly disrupted by Israeli shelling in the southern town of Marwahin overnight. Although Lebanon and Hezbollah were not official participants in the ceasefire, it resulted in a temporary cessation of …

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip is set to be prolonged by an additional two days, as announced by both Hamas and Qatar on Monday. This extension opens opportunities for further exchanges of hostages and prisoners. With the original “humanitarian pause” nearing its end early Tuesday, Hamas confirmed that the truce would continue for another 48 …

The United States expressed support for the extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas by an additional two days. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby shared this sentiment with reporters, following Qatar’s announcement to prolong the initial four-day truce. The U.S. is hopeful that this humanitarian break will be extended even further, contingent upon Hamas’s ongoing release …

A high-ranking member of Hezbollah, Hassan Fadlallah, announced on Monday that the Iran-supported organization will offer compensation to Lebanese residents whose homes near the Lebanon-Israel border suffered damage due to Israeli shelling and strikes. Since October 8, there have been clashes between Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops along the border. These confrontations, part of the wider conflict involving Hamas and …

Turkey’s central bank implemented another substantial increase in interest rates on Thursday, aiming to tackle the country’s severe inflation problem, which has made it difficult for families to afford basic necessities. The central bank raised its key policy rate by 5 percentage points to 40%, continuing a series of significant hikes. This latest move is part of ongoing efforts to …

Moscow’s supermarket shelves are well-stocked with fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and meats. However, many shoppers are dismayed as ongoing inflation diminishes their purchasing power. The Central Bank of Russia has increased its key lending rate four times this year in an effort to rein in inflation and stabilize the ruble amidst the economic impact of Russia’s military actions in Ukraine and …