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Lebanon threatened with total darkness: Ghajar

Lebanon threatened with total darkness: Ghajar

BEIRUT — Lebanon is facing a severe electricity crisis, with caretaker Energy Minister Raymond Ghajar warning that the country could plunge into “total darkness” by the end of the month. The state electricity company, Electricité du Liban, is running out of funds to purchase fuel necessary for power generation. Ghajar highlighted the dire consequences, including the disruption of essential services …

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Prices of basic items to soar dramatically once BDL subsidies end

Prices of basic items to soar dramatically once BDL subsidies end

In 2020, Lebanon’s Central Bank (Banque du Liban, BDL) announced it would end its subsidies on basic commodities, triggering fears of a dramatic rise in prices. Economists and consumer protection groups warned that prices could soar by as much as 400% if alternative measures are not implemented. The subsidies, which had provided essential goods at lower prices by offering importers …

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Sri Lanka tea storm swirls around Lebanon president

Sri Lanka tea storm swirls around Lebanon president

In a recent controversy, Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun has faced criticism following the revelation that a donation of tea from Sri Lanka, intended for victims of the Beirut port explosion, was instead distributed to families of his presidential guards. On August 24, 2020, President Aoun’s office released a picture showing him receiving the Sri Lankan ambassador, with reports stating that …

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Diab’s resignation clears way for national unity government

Diab’s resignation clears way for national unity government

In August 2020, Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab resigned amid public outrage following the devastating Beirut port explosion. This resignation, accepted by President Michel Aoun, is seen as a critical step towards forming a national unity government. The explosion, which killed at least 164 people and injured over 6,000, was linked to the improper storage of ammonium nitrate at the …

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Amid deadly second-wave, virus monitoring halted following Beirut blast

Amid deadly second-wave, virus monitoring halted following Beirut blast

In August 2020, the catastrophic explosion at Beirut’s port compounded Lebanon’s public health crisis by halting virus monitoring efforts amid a deadly second wave of COVID-19. The blast, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, caused widespread devastation, killing over 200 people, injuring thousands, and leaving around 300,000 homeless. The destruction overwhelmed Beirut’s already struggling healthcare system, which was …

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Cabinet declares state of emergency, port officials placed under house arrest

Cabinet declares state of emergency, port officials placed under house arrest

In response to the devastating explosion at Beirut’s port on August 4, 2020, the Lebanese government declared a two-week state of emergency in the capital. The explosion, caused by the detonation of approximately 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored unsafely at the port, resulted in over 135 deaths, injured more than 5,000 people, and left approximately 300,000 residents homeless. The …

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Rwandan genocide trial to open in France in September

Rwandan genocide trial to open in France in September

In September 2020, a significant trial opened in France, marking a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice for the Rwandan genocide. The trial centers around Félicien Kabuga, an alleged financier and mastermind of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus over a span of 100 days. Background on Félicien …

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Dima Sadek resigns from LBCI, says station kept her off air for political reasons

Dima Sadek resigns from LBCI, says station kept her off air for political reasons

In 2019, prominent Lebanese journalist Dima Sadek resigned from the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (LBCI), citing political pressures that prevented her from being on air. Sadek revealed that LBCI’s management, led by CEO Pierre Daher, had sidelined her due to her active political commentary and criticism on social media during Lebanon’s anti-government protests. Known for her outspoken views and activism, …

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Israel Hits Iran Guards and Tehran Prison in New Wave of Strikes

A series of unprecedented strikes erupted across Iran on Monday as the conflict between Israel and Iran entered its eleventh consecutive day. Israeli forces intensified their campaign with airstrikes hitting high-value government sites in Tehran following U.S. involvement in targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities over the preceding weekend. Strikes in Tehran and Beyond Israel launched powerful strikes in the heart of …

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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Spark Economic Jitters Across Asia

  One of the world’s most pivotal maritime chokepoints— the Strait of Hormuz—– has once again emerged as a strategic flashpoint amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s parliament has endorsed a motion to close the strait in direct response to recent U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear and military installations. While formal closure must still receive approval from …

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Berri and Sources Reaffirm Hezbollah Will Stay Out of Iran-Israel War

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reaffirmed on Monday that Hezbollah will not participate in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to statements reported by Lebanese media. He emphasized that Lebanon is committed to remaining outside this war and will not allow itself to be drawn in. Berri stated with certainty—using firm language—that Lebanon will not enter the conflict, reinforcing …

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Trump Tells Netanyahu He Seeks Peace with Iran After US Strikes

After a targeted air campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, U.S. President Donald Trump personally informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the operation, signaling a shift in Washington’s strategy towards engagement rather than further escalation. The communication took place shortly after American B-2 bombers completed their mission and began returning to the United States, according to multiple officials from both …

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Kevin Durant Traded to Houston Rockets in Blockbuster Deal

Kevin Durant, fresh off winning two NBA titles and earning two Finals MVP awards, has been traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in a high-profile deal. The Suns will receive guard Jalen Green, forward Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and five future second-round selections, according to league sources. This deal, aligned …

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