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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri is engaging in discussions with domestic political figures and international entities to reinvigorate the process for Lebanon’s presidential election, according to media outlets. This initiative by Berri is a response to recent reports suggesting renewed global interest in Lebanon’s presidential selection, particularly at a time when completing the electoral process is seen as critically necessary. This …

The U.S. military has successfully neutralized a significant number of aerial threats over the Red Sea, intercepting over a dozen attack drones and multiple missiles launched by the Houthi rebels based in Yemen, according to a Pentagon announcement. The Pentagon’s Central Command reported that there were no damages to ships in the vicinity or any injuries. This statement was made …

The health ministry of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip reported on Wednesday that the death toll from the ongoing conflict with Israel has surpassed 21,000, with approximately two-thirds being women and children. Israel intensified its air strikes and shelling on Gaza after the military chief indicated that the conflict, which has been ongoing since the attacks on October 7, is expected …

An airstrike by Israel in a town on the southern border of Lebanon resulted in the deaths of a Hezbollah member and two of his relatives, as announced by Hezbollah on Wednesday. Lebanese state media also reported these fatalities. Since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, there has been a notable increase in hostilities along the Lebanon-Israel …

On Wednesday, Hezbollah launched a multi-faceted attack involving drones, rockets, and artillery against Israeli forces in the Shebaa Farms area. This assault included strikes on Israeli positions in Dhaira and the targeting of the Hadb al-Bustan post and Kherbet Ma’ar using Burkan rockets. Additionally, Hezbollah targeted a recently established command center near the Israeli naval base at Ras al-Naqoura. In …

At the Bnashii meeting, Suleiman Franjieh, leader of the Marada Movement, and Taymour Jumblat, head of the Democratic Gathering, were unable to finalize an agreement on how to appoint a new army chief of staff and two members of the military council, according to media reports. The Marada Movement, represented by MP Tony Franjieh, expressed concerns about the process of …

Lebanon’s Official Currency: The Lebanese Pound Lebanon, a country with a rich cultural history and a dynamic economy, primarily uses the Lebanese Pound (LBP) as its official currency. Introduced in 1939, the Lebanese Pound has been a cornerstone of Lebanon’s financial system, symbolizing the nation’s economic resilience. The currency is issued by the Banque du Liban, Lebanon’s central bank, which …

In a highly anticipated matchup on Christmas Day, the Boston Celtics emerged victorious over the Los Angeles Lakers with a final score of 126-115. Kristaps Porzingis led the Celtics with 28 points and 11 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum contributed 25 points. Despite a 40-point performance from the Lakers’ Anthony Davis, the Celtics maintained their lead. This game was part of …