April 17, 2026
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Washington: “It’s Now or Never”

General Jeffers Returns to the Spotlight: A Critical Visit to Lebanon Five months after taking over as head of the international monitoring body for the ceasefire in southern Lebanon, American General Jasper Jeffers is once again in the public eye. Though he assumed his role back in late November—just after the ceasefire deal took effect […]

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Aoun Visits the UAE Tomorrow

At the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun will begin an official visit to Abu Dhabi tomorrow, Wednesday, which will last for two days. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Lebanon and the UAE in various fields, including […]

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Countdown Begins For Election Season 2025

While Lebanon’s political focus is currently on the upcoming municipal elections, fear of war has once again taken over the minds of many citizens following recent Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs. In addition to the airstrikes, Israeli drones have continued flying over Lebanese skies, spreading fear and signaling that conflict could return at any […]

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Massive Power Outage Hits Spain, Portugal, and France

Major Blackout Affects 7 European Countries Several Western European countries especially Spain, Portugal, and parts of France suffered a massive power outage starting at 12:30 PM local time on Monday. The blackout caused major disruptions to transport, communication, and essential services, and has been described as “unprecedented.” Crisis Spreads Across Europe What started in Spain […]

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Putin Announces Temporary Ceasefire

Ceasefire to Mark 80 Years Since End of World War II Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine. According to a statement from the Kremlin, the ceasefire will begin at midnight on May 8 and end at midnight on May 11.The pause in fighting is described as a “humanitarian” move and […]

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Operations Room For Municipal Elections 2025

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visited the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities to launch the operations room for the upcoming municipal and mayoral elections. Speaking at the event, Salam said that municipal elections are important for “renewing the blood in the nation’s arteries.” He added that once elections are completed, the government will shift its focus […]

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Normal Birth or No Birth: Turkey Bans Elective C-Sections

New Rule Announced by Health Ministry On April 19, 2025, Turkey’s Health Ministry announced a new rule banning elective Caesarean-section (C-section) births at private medical centers, clinics, and practices. This means women in Turkey can no longer choose to have a C-section at private hospitals unless it is medically necessary. The rule is part of […]

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Muslim Brotherhood Banned in Jordan

Jordan has officially banned the Muslim Brotherhood and ordered the closure of all its offices across the country. The announcement was made by Interior Minister Mazin Abdellah Hilal al-Farrayeh at a press conference on Wednesday. The move comes after the arrest of 16 members accused of planning rocket and drone attacks within Jordan. The group […]

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