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In a bizarre twist of events, a different Taylor Swift, separate from the famous singer, has become a focal point in a conspiracy theory aimed at preventing Donald Trump from winning the 2024 elections. This theory, popular among a significant segment of Americans influenced by Trump, social media, and various influencers, suggests that this Taylor Swift is part of a …

Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces, has expressed his longstanding resistance to the idea of electing a president through dialogue, stating that such discussions have consistently failed to produce results. In an interview with MTV on Monday night, Geagea disclosed that although members of his party have engaged in conversations with MPs from the Amal party, these dialogues …

On Tuesday, retired members of the armed forces demonstrated against their inadequate pensions by barricading the Karantina road with flaming tires. One of the protesters voiced their fundamental request: “Our demand is to live in dignity.” Those who have served in the armed forces, along with all public sector employees, receive their pensions in Lebanese pounds. However, the value of …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that achieving a decisive victory against Hamas in Gaza is crucial for dealing a significant setback to a group of Iran-backed entities, which he refers to as “the axis of evil.” This group includes Iran, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas, according to Netanyahu’s address to army commanders. His office released a statement on …

French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné, who arrived in Beirut this Tuesday, is reportedly delivering a message from Israel with suggestions aimed at resolving the ongoing border conflict, according to a media report. As per the report in al-Binaa newspaper, Israel’s proposals involve urging the Lebanese government to take actions necessary to enforce Resolution 1701. This would include stopping Hezbollah’s military …

On Tuesday, a vessel traveling through the southern Red Sea fell victim to an attack, suspected to be carried out by a drone operated by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This incident is the latest in a series of attacks targeting ships in connection with Israel’s military operations in Gaza against Hamas. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, a British military organization, …

Sami Gemayel, the leader of the Kataeb Party, has accused Hezbollah of trying to legitimize its arms through strategic political alliances and the support of a compliant president. In an interview on LBCI, Gemayel stated his willingness to engage in discussions with Hezbollah, but only under certain conditions. He specified that these talks could take place within institutional frameworks if …

In a speech that gained viral attention on video, U.S. President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to French President Emmanuel Macron as Francois Mitterrand, a former French leader who passed away in 1996. This incident occurred during a campaign event in Las Vegas on Sunday. The 81-year-old U.S. President was recalling Macron’s response to a speech at a G7 meeting in …