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UNITAR Welcomes over 500 Youth from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon to the 2025 Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Training Programme
UN International Training and Research Center
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July 17, 2025
During the online launch seminar on 12 July 2025, Chisa Mikami, Head of UNITAR Hiroshima Office, delivered welcome remarks to the participants. By applying to this programme, you have made a bold step towards improving your future and the...
Israeli Airstrikes on Syrian Refugee Camp in Lebanon Kill 12
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Israeli airstrikes struck a Syrian refugee camp and an artesian well drilling vehicle in Lebanon’s Wadi Faara highlands, eastern Lebanon, killing 12 people and injuring eight, according to Lebanese security and official...
Egypt Denounces Israeli Airstrikes in Syria, Lebanon
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt strongly condemned Israel on Wednesday over a wave of airstrikes in Syria and Lebanon, denouncing them as a “violation” of both nations' sovereignty and a “breach” of international law. In an official statement, the Egyptian Foreign...
Lebanon, Kuwait Forge Deeper Security Collaboration
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanon and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral collaboration—particularly in the realm of security—according to a statement issued Monday by Lebanon's Presidency. The announcement followed a high-level meeting...
Israel hit Lebanon again ignoring truce
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli fighter jets carried out airstrikes in the eastern Lebanese region of Baalbek on Tuesday, marking a new breach of the existing ceasefire, according to reports. The warplanes reportedly targeted areas near the towns of Shmustar and...
Israel Launches Airstrikes on Hezbollah Sites in Eastern Lebanon
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli fighter jets launched a barrage of airstrikes across eastern Lebanon on Tuesday, targeting a range of sites associated with the militant group Hezbollah. According to local media “hostile warplanes launched several air raids on...
Lebanon Calls for Extension of UN Peacekeeping Mandate
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the crucial role of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday, urging its mandate to be extended for another year to sustain peace and stability in southern Lebanon....
Israeli Airstrike on Lebanon Claims One Life
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli airstrike on Saturday killed one person in southern Lebanon, marking another breach of the ceasefire agreement, according to the country's Health Ministry. In an official statement, the ministry reported that the individual...
Japan Overcomes Lebanon in Opener of FIBA Women’s Asia Cup
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) In a hard-fought battle on Sunday, Japan narrowly overcame Lebanon 72-68 in the opening match of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. Despite Lebanon’s world ranking at 54th, they pushed the ninth-ranked Japanese team to the brink. Trailing 58-57...
Lebanon, U.S. Explore Israeli Retreat, Hezbollah Disarmament in Talks
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam revealed on Monday that discussions took place with US envoy Tom Barrack about coordinating Israel’s pullout from Lebanese land with the disarmament of Hezbollah. At a press briefing after meeting...
Israel destroys Hezbollah locations in new attack on Lebanon
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli forces have announced the completion of what they described as "targeted operations" aimed at dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons facilities in southern Lebanon, according to reports. Hezbollah has yet to respond...
Israel ignores ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, conducting new attacks
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that its forces had carried out new ground missions in southern Lebanon, labeling them as “special, targeted” operations, even though a ceasefire agreement remains in place. According to a...
Lebanese President Calls for Pressure on Israeli to Cease Assaults
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urgently called on the international community Saturday to ramp up pressure on Israel to end its ongoing assaults on Lebanon, warning that such "aggression" is not only a direct threat to Lebanon's...
Lebanese Leader stresses continuous collaboration with Syria
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized ongoing cooperation with Syria and cautioned against rising sectarian tensions during a meeting on Friday with members of the "National Balance" delegation—an alliance of independent journalists...
Lebanese President Confirms Coordination with Syria, Slams Sectarian Exploitation
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed on Friday that his government maintains ongoing coordination with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on multiple critical issues, all while warning of attempts by "internal enemies" to provoke...
AMCD: Hezbollah Must be Disarmed before Lebanon Can Join Abraham Accords
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy recommends the Trump administration establish a special task force on Lebanon. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited...
Israeli Forces Conduct Special Operations in Lebanon
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that its troops initiated “special, targeted” missions in southern Lebanon, disregarding a ceasefire arrangement. According to a military communiqué, soldiers from the 91st Division commenced...
Israeli drone assault strikes Lebanese city, killing three civilians
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli drone attack near the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Tuesday left three people dead and 13 others wounded, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. A statement from the Public Health Emergency Operations Center revealed...
Lebanese President Highlights Coordination with Syria
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Head of State Joseph Aoun reaffirmed on Friday that there is ongoing collaboration with his Syrian peer, Ahmad al-Sharaa, on numerous matters. He also issued a cautionary note regarding plots by “internal enemies” aiming to fuel...
Collective training for engagement in UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 8, 2025
The Ministry of Defence announced that collective training of the Serbian Armed Forces force protection platoon, which will soon be sent to the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, is underway at the South base and the Borovac...