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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing substantial support to over 11,000 Lebanese farmers by distributing seeds, seedlings, and compost, aiming to enhance food security in Lebanon. This effort is part of the Agriculture and Rural Empowerment (ARE) activity, designed to alleviate the challenges faced by rural communities due to escalating food prices and decreasing purchasing power. …

The German football federation has unveiled a comprehensive campaign aimed at combating racism and discrimination among fans and amateur football players, coinciding with the buildup to this summer’s European Championship. Launched on Monday, the campaign includes a video under the theme “Football time is the best time against racism,” and invites fans to engage via social media. Additionally, a pilot …

Researchers have made strides in combating HIV by leveraging the groundbreaking Crispr gene-editing technology, awarded the Nobel Prize, to excise the virus from infected cells. This advanced technology operates akin to molecular scissors, enabling the precise cutting of DNA to deactivate or eliminate harmful segments. Although these initial steps represent significant progress, the scientific community acknowledges the need for extensive …

World Boxing is aiming to gain recognition from Olympic officials as a replacement for the International Boxing Association (IBA), which is Russian-led, in an effort to ensure boxing remains part of the Olympic lineup for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. This announcement came on Wednesday from the newly established organization. The IBA was officially derecognized by the International Olympic Committee …

Real Madrid is gearing up for the anticipated arrival of Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain during the upcoming summer transfer window. Mbappe has expressed his wish to leave PSG in February, setting the stage for his transfer to the Spanish club after the season concludes. His move is expected to be finalized before Euro 2024 kicks off, where he will …

On Tuesday, Wafiq Safa, who heads the Liaison and Coordination Unit of Hezbollah, made an unexpected trip to the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant shift after a decade of strained relations and disconnection between the two entities. As reported by Al-Akhbar newspaper, citing well-placed political figures, the primary purpose of Safa’s visit revolves around addressing the situation of (Shiite) …

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has committed to providing financial compensation to those in the south of Lebanon affected by Israeli attacks, as reported by al-Akhbar newspaper. Mikati stated that the government is actively seeking the necessary funds to support this initiative. The plan includes granting $20,000 to the families of individuals who lost their lives in the attacks and …

This week, a coalition of representatives from the U.S., France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, collectively known as the five-nation group, engaged Lebanese leaders in a concerted effort to resolve the ongoing presidential deadlock and the protracted political disputes. Outlined by Egyptian Ambassador Alaa Moussa, their strategy unfolds in three stages, as he explained to LBCI on Wednesday. The initial …