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Nicolas Lerner, the director of France’s external intelligence service, has recently visited Lebanon, marking his first trip to the country since taking office, as reported by al-Akhbar newspaper. During his visit on Wednesday, Lerner focused on conversations regarding the current tensions at the Lebanon-Israel border and the international diplomatic efforts to prevent the conflict in the Gaza Strip from escalating …

On Thursday, Israeli aircraft targeted a residence in al-Naqoura and the vicinity of Kounin, a southern town, while artillery fire hit Wadi Hamoul and the area around Tayr Harfa. This followed a day when Hezbollah launched five attacks towards northern Israel and the occupied Shebaa Farms, prompting retaliatory strikes by Israeli planes on the southern border towns of al-Labbouneh and …

In an initiative to deliver crucial humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, a ship loaded with 200 tons of food is making its way through the Mediterranean, aiming to alleviate the escalating humanitarian crisis in the area under siege by Israel. This comes after an Israeli airstrike targeted a UN warehouse in Rafah, resulting in the death of a UN …

Israel has announced plans to instruct approximately 1.4 million Palestinians, currently displaced within the southern city of Rafah, to relocate to central areas of Gaza in anticipation of a significant military operation aimed at the south. The initiative seeks to herd civilians towards designated “humanitarian islands,” which are set to offer temporary accommodation alongside essential services such as food, water, …

On Thursday, Saad Hariri, the former Prime Minister and leader of the al-Mustaqbal Movement, commemorated the anniversary of the March 14, 2005, demonstration, heralding it as a pivotal moment that represented a collective aspiration for independence and remains a significant memory in the pursuit of liberty. Similarly, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea reflected on the date, emphasizing that March 14 …

Caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib has criticized Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati for overstepping his boundaries by allegedly trying to take over the responsibilities of the Foreign Ministry. Bou Habib, in an interview with Tele Liban, expressed dissatisfaction with Mikati’s unilateral engagements with international representatives and his tendency to exclude Lebanese ambassadors during foreign visits, a move Bou Habib …

Sophie Alakija’s Early Life and Background Sophie Alakija, an emerging talent in the Nigerian entertainment industry, has captured the attention of audiences with her compelling performances and dynamic presence. Born and raised in Nigeria, Alakija’s mixed heritage, being of both Nigerian and Lebanese descent, has contributed to her unique perspective and approach to her art. Her early life was marked …

In our highly digitalized world where technology is indispensable, the notion of living without our gadgets seems almost inconceivable. However, recent research by the Institute for Work thinktank has revealed that the adoption of modern workplace technologies, such as AI software, wearable trackers, and robots, may adversely impact individuals’ quality of life. This study, involving over 6,000 participants, scrutinized how …