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Lebanon has taken a significant step toward addressing its ongoing financial crisis by adopting a draft law aimed at restructuring its banking sector. The move is seen as a critical milestone in meeting the reform conditions set by international lenders, particularly the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as the country continues to grapple with an economic collapse that began in 2019. …

The Lebanese Army has initiated a discreet operation to enter specific Hezbollah installations located north of the Litani River. This move aligns with the stipulations of the recent ceasefire agreement, which mandates Hezbollah’s withdrawal from areas south of the river and the Lebanese Army’s assumption of control in these regions. While the exact locations of these bases remain undisclosed, reports …

The Lebanese Army has initiated operations to enter Hezbollah-controlled sites situated north of the Litani River, marking a significant development in the nation’s security landscape. This move aligns with the stipulations of the 2024 ceasefire agreement, which mandates Hezbollah’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the Lebanese Army’s assumption of control in these areas. The army’s approach has been characterized by …

A joint report by the United Nations and Lebanese authorities has revealed that the prolonged conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has devastated Lebanon’s agricultural sector, inflicting over $700 million in combined damages and losses. According to the assessment conducted by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in coordination with Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture and the National Council for Scientific Research, …

A senior Hamas representative has confirmed that a delegation of high-ranking officials from the group is scheduled to travel to Cairo on Saturday for negotiations with Egyptian mediators aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. The talks are expected to be led by Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s chief negotiator. According to the official, who requested anonymity due to restrictions on speaking …

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The UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain is set to be a captivating encounter at Villa Park on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. With PSG holding a 3-1 advantage from the first leg, Aston Villa faces a significant challenge to overturn the deficit and advance to the semi-finals. Aston Villa Overview Aston Villa enters the …