Banque du Liban has reiterated its commitment to continuing payments to depositors under Circulars 158 and 166, emphasizing the importance of these measures in supporting depositors’ financial capacity and stabilizing the broader economy. In an official statement, the central bank highlighted that since the onset of the Lebanese banking crisis 2019, strict restrictions have been […]
Around 40 passengers have disembarked from a cruise ship linked to a deadly Hantavirus outbreak, with officials confirming their transfer to the remote island of Saint Helena. Dutch authorities said the passengers left the vessel MV Hondius amid growing concerns over the spread of the virus onboard. Saint Helena, one of the most isolated inhabited […]
South African authorities have disclosed new details surrounding a rare outbreak of Hantavirus, tracing infections to a cruise ship where the virus is believed to have spread among passengers. In a presentation delivered to parliament on Wednesday, the country’s health minister confirmed that two individuals were diagnosed with the Andes strain of the virus, one […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric toward Iran, warning that Tehran must “become smarter soon” amid ongoing tensions. Trump criticized Iran’s leadership, stating that the country appears unable to unify internally or negotiate a viable non-nuclear agreement, suggesting continued diplomatic deadlock. In a striking social media post, Trump shared a digitally altered image […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled the possibility of escalating pressure on Iran, describing current sanctions as already “exceptional” while leaving the door open for further measures. In an interview with Fox News on Monday, Rubio stressed that the scope of sanctions imposed on Tehran is significant and could still be intensified. Responding to […]
The ceasefire in Lebanon is no longer being viewed as a temporary pause in hostilities, but rather as a potential stepping stone toward a broader political agreement with Israel, reportedly under the sponsorship of Donald Trump. According to emerging political signals, the U.S. administration is working to bring together Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli […]
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon on Wednesday for the second leg of his African tour, where he is scheduled to meet President Paul Biya, according to Associated Press. Biya, 93, has been in power since 1982, having previously served as prime minister before assuming the presidency. Cameroon, home to around 30 million people, has […]
A wave of anger has swept across social media platforms following the circulation of footage showing that Apple Maps does not display the names of villages and towns in southern Lebanon, particularly those located near the border south of the city of Tyre. The issue quickly gained traction online, with users pointing to a stark […]
The White House announced that Donald Trump has successfully facilitated the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following the declaration of a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran. Speaking on Wednesday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that the military campaign, described as “epic rage,” achieved its objectives over a 38-day period. She added that the […]
In a move that underscores growing tensions between Washington and its NATO allies, Italy has reportedly denied a request by U.S. military aircraft to land at a key base in eastern Sicily while en route to the Middle East for combat operations against Iran. According to sources within the Italian Ministry of Defense and local […]
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