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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is scheduled to land in Beirut this Saturday, as reported by al-Joumhouria newspaper on Friday. During her visit, Meloni plans to hold meetings with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. A key focus of these discussions will be to address and reduce the ongoing tensions at the Lebanon-Israel border. Additionally, Meloni …

The European Union has committed to providing 205.5 million Euros to assist Lebanon in several critical areas, aiming to bolster the country’s stability and recovery amidst regional instability and uncertainty. This announcement was made by the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon in a statement released on Friday. A primary focus of the EU’s support will be on enhancing …

The Israeli military has reported that one of its soldiers was killed and another wounded in a rocket attack from Lebanon near the border. This incident occurred during operational activity in northern Israel, specifically in the Shtula area. The border region between Lebanon and Israel has witnessed increased exchanges of fire, primarily involving the Israeli army and the Iran-backed terrorist …

In a recent meeting at Bkerki, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi concurred that the path to resolving Lebanon’s crises lies in electing a new president. Lebanon has been without a president since Michel Aoun’s tenure ended in October of the previous year. Meanwhile, the government has been functioning in a restricted caretaker role. Key positions …

Simone Biles, facing nervousness and uncertainty, returned to gymnastics competition in a suburban Chicago arena last July, marking her first event in two years. Biles, acknowledging the pressure, found comfort and confidence as the competition progressed. Her comeback led to her claiming a national championship again by the end of August and, by October, she secured a world championship title …

David Hale, the former U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, has recently urged for the activation of U.N. Resolution 1701 and a strategic shift in dealing with Iran and its allies in the region following the conclusion of the Gaza conflict. The ongoing Gaza war has sparked frequent skirmishes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces along the Lebanon-Israel border, raising concerns about the …

Just before a Hamas-initiated conflict erupted from Gaza, one of the Palestinian territories’ most prominent sports complexes received a significant upgrade. This refurbishment, costing $519,000 and funded by U.S. taxpayers, included new basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, a soccer field, a running track, and accessible bathrooms. However, recent developments have severely damaged this facility. Satellite images reveal that the Gaza …

Real Madrid and Barcelona are finding it difficult to garner support in their efforts to resurrect the Super League initiative. Following the European Union’s highest court ruling against UEFA and FIFA’s attempts to obstruct the formation of the breakaway league, both clubs were quick to declare victory and applaud the decision. However, their enthusiasm was not shared by other clubs, …