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G7 calls on Iran to stop supporting Hezbollah and Hamas

G7 calls on Iran to stop supporting Hezbollah and Hamas

On Wednesday, the G7 foreign ministers issued a collective appeal to Iran, urging the country to halt its backing of Hamas and Hezbollah. They called on Iran to leverage its influence to mitigate the ongoing tensions in the region. In their consensus statement following discussions in Japan, the ministers—including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his counterparts from Britain, …

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Hochstein and Berri have fruitful conversations

Hochstein and Berri have fruitful conversations

During a productive discussion on Tuesday with Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein received positive feedback, according to parliamentary insiders. These sources, speaking to Asharq al-Awsat and quoted on Wednesday, highlighted the active role the U.S. is playing to avert further escalation in the region. Lebanese authorities indicate that while the situation on their end is under …

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Brazilian breaks Olympic medal, wants another one

Felipe Kitadai, of Brazil, kisses his bronze for the men's 60kg judo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

LONDON: A Brazilian who won Olympic bronze in judo accidentally broke his medal when he took it to the shower with him. Now his fight is to have it replaced by the International Olympic Committee. Felipe Kitadai said he was carrying the medal everywhere he went and decided to take it to the shower as well as a joke, but …

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Lebanese pound down again after brief respite

Lebanese pounds and dollars are seen at an exchange shop in Beirut, April 24, 2020. (The Daily Star/Mohamad Azakir)

BEIRUT: The Lebanese pound resumed its fall Wednesday after a brief respite, trading at LL17,750 to the dollar on the black market, exchange dealers said. They said they were buying the greenback for LL17,700 and selling it for LL17,800, compared to LL17,750 over the last two days. The pound has now shed over the past three weeks almost all its …

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Mikati denies any wrongdoing after Pandora Papers revelations

FILE: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati talks during a joint press conference after his meeting with his Jordanian counterpart at the Grand Serail in Beirut, on September 30, 2021. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP)

BEIRUT: Prime Minister Najib Mikati has denied any wrongdoing after he was named in the Pandora Papers among political and financial officials with wealth hidden in offshore tax havens. The Pandora Papers, published on Sunday, are based on 11.9 million confidential files leaked to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalism (ICIJ), which found links to more than 330 politicians and …

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Beirut blast judge summons four ex-officials for questioning

The Justice Palace in Beirut, Aug. 14, 2019. (The Daily Star/Hasan Shaaban)

BEIRUT: Judge Tarek Bitar summoned Tuesday a former prime minister and three ex-ministers for interrogation on suspicion of negligence and maladministration over last year’s catastrophic Beirut Port blast, judicial sources said. The sources said Bitar set Oct. 12 to interrogate former Finance Minister Ali Hasan Khalil, Oct. 13 to question former Interior Minister Nouhad Machnouk and former Public Works Minister …

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EU ready to support govt’s economic rescue plan: EU envoy

Mikati receives EU Ambassador to Lebanon Ralph Tarraf in Beirut, Oct. 5, 2021. (The Daily Star/Dalati Nohra, HO)

BEIRUT: The European Union is ready to support the Lebanese government’s plan to rescue the debt-ridden country from its worst economic and financial crisis, the EU Ambassador to Lebanon Ralph Tarraf said Tuesday. Tarraf spoke to reporters after he and ambassadors of other EU countries in Lebanon met with Prime Minister Najib Mikati, who briefed them on the government’s financial …

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Lebanese pound nudges higher to snap losing streak

An exchange dealer in Beirut, Dec. 7, 2020. (The Daily Star/Mohamad Azakir)

BEIRUT: The Lebanese pound rose on the black market Friday, trading at LL16,850 to the dollar, ending a six-day losing streak. Exchange dealers said they were buying the greenback for LL16,800 and selling it for LL16,900, compared to LL17,400-LL17,500 Thursday. The pound’s respite came after Lebanon named members of its team to conduct negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, whose …

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Stake.us casino review

Stake.us casino review

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Spinoloco casino review

Spinoloco casino review

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YesPlay South Africa review

YesPlay South Africa review

YesPlay South Africa is a leading online betting and casino platform, licensed and regulated by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. Established in 2013, YesPlay has become a prominent player in the South African gambling industry, offering a diverse range of gaming options including sports betting, live casino games, slots, and international lotteries. The platform is operated by Lulalounge …

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BetLabel Lebanon Review

BetLabel Lebanon Review

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Playmoola casino review

Playmoola casino review

Every player should prioritize searching for reliable online betting platforms before embarking on their gambling journey. This requires a detailed analysis of certain features to determine if a gaming platform is suitable for players in Lebanon. In this review, we introduce a new gaming platform that entered the Lebanese market in 2024, Playmoola Casino. We’ll explore its main features and …

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BC Game Casino is a prominent online gambling platform established in 2017. It stands out in the industry due to its exclusive focus on cryptocurrency transactions and a wide variety of gaming options, including slots, table games, and live casino games. BC Game Casino operates under a Curacao eGaming license, ensuring a level of trustworthiness and adherence to fair gaming …

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Cashwin Casino offers a comprehensive online gambling experience with a wide range of games and attractive bonuses. Established in 2023, the casino is operated by Softgenius N.V. and holds a license from the government of Curaçao. It caters to an international audience with a diverse selection of games and multilingual support options. Registration Process Registering at Cashwin Casino is a …

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Fortune Panda casino review

Fortune Panda, operated by Versus Odds B.V., is registered in Curacao under license number 8048/JAZ2021-033 issued by Antillephone N.V. The company’s registered address is at Korporaalweg 10, Willemstad, Curacao. Payments are processed by Deloraze Limited based in Nicosia, Cyprus. Since its launch in 2020, Fortune Panda Casino has been offering a wide range of games, attractive bonuses, and multiple payment …

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