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Hezbollah on Monday announced it had begun distributing financial aid to Lebanese displaced by the group's latest war with Israel, despite efforts to dry up its funding sources.The aid is being provided despite U.S. economic sanctions on Hezbollah backer Iran, and Lebanese authorities tightening controls over the group's channels for obtaining money and weapons, as…

by Naharnet Newsdesk 8 hours agoIsraeli forces launched a series of strikes across southern Lebanon on Monday, targeting the outskirts of Kounine, al-Mansouri, Majdalzoun, and Ibl al-Saqi with artillery fire, alongside airstrikes on al-Qsaïr and Kfar Tebnit.In addition, Israeli forces opened fire with heavy machine guns toward Ibl al-Saqi, Wadi al-Hujair, and Wadi al-Slouqi, carried…

Add as preferred on GoogleIranian motorists pass by a poster of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in central Tehran on Nov. 1, 2026. (Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP) Add as preferred on Google “Very intense” talks are taking place this Monday with Qatari mediators to avoid a resumption of war between Iran and the United States,…

Add as preferred on GoogleThe Democratic Senate candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, addresses his supporters in a union hall in Jackson, Michigan, on Oct. 29, 2026. (Credit: Jeff Kowalsky/AFP) Add as preferred on Google Much has changed in Dearborn, Michigan, since President Donald Trump visited a Lebanese restaurant there in November 2024. At the time, he was…

Add as preferred on GoogleA member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) at a military training center for ordinary citizens, in Tajrish Square, Tehran (Iran), on November 2, 2026. Photo by Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters A member of IRGC at a military training center for ordinary citizens at Tajrish Square…

Add as preferred on GooglePro-government fighters firing towards a position held by the Houthis, near Mount al-Midan, in Taiz province (west Yemen), on Oct, 26, 2026. (Credit: Ahmad al-Basha/AFP) Add as preferred on Google Houthi rebels have advanced to 80 kilometers from Aden, the main stronghold and provisional capital of the internationally recognized Yemeni government,…

Add as preferred on GooglePalestinians surround a car that was targeted in an Israeli strike as members of the civil defense extinguish the flames in Gaza City on Nov. 2, 2026. (Credit: Omar Al-Qatta/AFP) Add as preferred on Google Israel killed at least four Palestinians and wounded several others in the Gaza Strip on Monday,…

Yemen's Houthis said Monday that Saudi strikes targeted a key Red Sea port and oil facility in Hodeidah province, wounding seven people.The Iran-backed group is fighting a Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognised government after a civil war reignited in one of the world's poorest countries.Saudi-coalition strikes on Ras Issa port wounded four civilians, while…

Kylian Mbappé scored again as Real Madrid defeated Racing Santander 3-0 for its sixth straight win across all competitions and kept pace with Spanish leader Barcelona on Sunday, while Lazio took a three-point lead at the top of Serie A after beating Cagliari 2-1.Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 in a rare win at Anfield to go…

Cristiano Ronaldo is being rested for Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League trip to Uzbekistan, a week after the club's previous game in the competition was postponed, and amid concern that the security situation in Saudi Arabia will continue to impact Asia's top soccer tournaments.Ronaldo, who scored a hat trick in a Saudi Pro League game last…

Lionel Messi had a second-half assist before scoring the winner as Inter Miami came from behind to beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Sunday night.Inter Miami (16-6-11) moves into second place in the Eastern Conference, passing New England (18-11-4) by a point with one match remaining in the regular season. It was the 10th…

Paulina Netinan Nodjibougada knows Senegal is making history hosting the Youth Olympic Games, but with her family struggling to cover daily living expenses, the event feels distant from her concerns.The 26-year-old accounting student said she is struggling to find work and cope with the rising living costs in the capital, Dakar."I'm not very enthusiastic because…

The Ebola epidemic in Africa has claimed more than 5,300 lives, most of them in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the outbreak, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).The Democratic Republic of the Congo officially declared the outbreak nearly six months ago, on May 15.…

Add as preferred on GoogleA photo of the former Hezbollah Secretary General, Hassan Nasrallah, in front of a building damaged by an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, on September 20, 2024. Photo Mohammad Yassine / L'Orient-Le Jour Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — Hezbollah began distributing on Monday the first financial…

Hezbollah’s entry into a war in support of Iran could open the door to a broad Israeli military escalation, U.S. diplomatic sources told the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper.“This scenario includes invading into north of the Awali River; taking control of the cities of Nabatieh, Tyre and Sidon; imposing a blockade on the Rafik Hariri International Airport…

Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar, who was named by Hezbollah, said Monday that his visit to Syria among a Lebanese ministerial delegation is “ministerial work that has nothing to do with any partisan background."The statement was made from the Jdeidet Yabous crossing, following the arrival of the delegation in Syria led by Deputy Prime Minister Tarek…

The Israeli army is planning to occupy the three main southern cities of Tyre, Sidon, and Nabatieh, should Hezbollah intervene in an upcoming war with Iran, Israeli media said.A report published Sunday in Maariv said the Israeli Navy could play a pivotal role in strikes on Lebanon, given that the Air Force would be occupied…

Turkish researcher specializing in Middle Eastern politics and Director of the Academy of Thought for Strategic StudiesThe Israeli elections did not bring about a decisive political shift, despite Benjamin Netanyahu's diminished ability to form a new government. His bloc's 53 seats in the Knesset fall short of the required majority, while Arab parties have secured…

Just as the Israeli elections were described as the first after “October 7, 2023,” the 2026 midterm elections in the United States are taking place amid a war against Iran that has entered its ninth month. There is an ongoing debate within the U.S. administration between those advocating mediation efforts to reach an agreement, even…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal, with negotiators set to work toward an agreement in the coming weeks as the countries seek to resolve their bitter trade dispute just days before the U.S. midterm elections.Trump subsequently said both sides…

Global shares were mixed and oil prices retreated Monday, falling sharply on renewed hopes for progress in diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran.U.S. futures advanced after U.S. stocks fell Friday to their worst day since June as investors dumped artificial intelligence-related and other technology stocks.In early European trading, Britain's FTSE 100 edged down 0.1%…

Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia were hit Monday by problems with freezers and fridges that apparently were caused by cyberattacks, forcing some to dispose of ruined food.The problems follow a case last month in which attackers remotely took control of refrigeration systems in hundreds of supermarkets and independent stores across France, sending temperatures…

Add as preferred on GoogleIndustry Minister Joe Issa al-Khoury, during a panel on Friday at the industry fair at Seaside Arena. (Credit: Ministry of Industry) Add as preferred on Google Industry Minister Joe Issa al-Khoury took an active part in the Industry Fair, held at Seaside Arena from Wednesday to Saturday. He outlined some of…

Add as preferred on GoogleAn illustrative photo of a person holding the hand of a newborn baby. (Credit: AFP/File photo) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — Dana* was watching television on a sunny June morning last year when she felt blood trickling down her thighs.The 27-year-old humanitarian worker panicked. "I called my husband, who…

The weak and powerless may not mind positioning themselves virtually close to giants when inflating their status proves useful in slightly boosting their morale. Lebanese people, therefore, often indulge in the same pathological stereotype, deluding themselves into believing that America, in its entirety, is losing sleep because Lebanon's authorities have failed to fulfill their firm…

Lebanon is becoming increasingly exposed to the regional and international fallout. It has become a vulnerable link caught between threats of an Israeli war following the elections, US pressure on the Lebanese state to confront Hezbollah, and Iranian threats to ignite support fronts, including southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, the domestic deadlock is deepening as the government…

Add as preferred on GoogleView of the locality of Rmeish, Bint Jbeil district, in southern Lebanon, on Nov. 16, 2025. (Credit: Tea Ziade/L'Orient Today) Add as preferred on Google Father Nagib Amil, the parish priest of Rmeish in southern Lebanon, has been summoned by the judiciary several times in recent weeks, most recently last Wednesday.…

Although Hezbollah has never denied that its ties with Qatar have at times been strained, despite disagreements over the Syrian file during the former regime that escalated to the point of confrontation, what is striking is the party's decision to shroud in secrecy the recent meeting between Hezbollah parliamentary bloc leader Mohammad Raad and Qatar's…

Russia-Gulf relations are facing an increasingly difficult test amid regional tensions and the US-Iran conflict.The Gulf states have been keen to maintain balanced relations with Moscow and expand trade and economic exchanges with it, pursuing a policy of diversifying partnerships and avoiding conflicts. However, this openness raises questions about the extent to which Russia takes…

People with diabetes do not need to live in a state of deprivation for the rest of their lives, given that diabetes is a chronic condition they must learn to live with. Doctors stress that deprivation can make matters worse, often aggravating the condition and making it more difficult to manage the disease properly. However,…

Add as preferred on GoogleA private generator in Metn, on Oct. 30, 2026. (Credit: Philippe Hage Boutros/ L’Orient-Le Jour) Add as preferred on Google The price per kilowatt-hour that generator owners are allowed to charge subscribers fell slightly in October, according to new rates published by the Ministry of Energy and Water, even as crude…

Add as preferred on GoogleThe sign of a moneychanger in Dora, at the northern entrance to Beirut, on March 20, 2022. (Credit: Archive photo Philippe Hage Boutros/L'Orient-Le Jour) Add as preferred on Google The introduction of a currency board in Lebanon has continued to be presented as an alternative to the country’s current monetary regime…

China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and equipment as the energy crisis from the Iran war drives surging demand for renewables, and that will help reduce global emissions, according to a report released Thursday.Once installed or deployed, these 2026 exports will likely avert emissions of about 450 million metric tons of…

The Dakar Rally in January will start in Portugal and finish in Morocco after being moved from Saudi Arabia because of the Middle East conflict.Organizers announced the new route on Friday. They canceled the race in Saudi last weekend but reaffirmed it will return to the kingdom in 2028.The Dakar, the world's biggest off-road race,…

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election.The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.Leo, formerly Robert Prevost, "has exercised his right to vote as a United…

Russia's most renowned independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, on Friday announced its closure after more than three decades of operation, blaming relentless official pressure."They have killed us," it said in an editorial statement, announcing that it will shut its office on Nov. 9 after publishing its final issue. "The Russian authorities and the Russian security services…

Add as preferred on GoogleThe interior of a restaurant in Beirut. (Photo: AFP) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — The Health Ministry issued a warning Friday about "suspected cases" of trichinosis in Lebanon and urged the public to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat. It also cautioned restaurateurs, butchers, and meat suppliers against any…

Add as preferred on GoogleA server sets the table at the Nadini restaurant. (Photo provided by the establishment) Add as preferred on Google A new restaurant in downtown Beirut has been temporarily closed by authorities after several customers of the establishment reported cases of food poisoning last week.Opened in early July, the restaurant "Nadini" was…

Add as preferred on GoogleThe Baabda Palace of Justice. (Credit: NNA)Add as preferred on Google A court notice sent to a bank manager has brought to light a suspected case of forgery of official documents. In it, the manager was asked to pay lawyer R.M.’s clients.At the heart of this case is the lawyer herself,…

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has called on his players to work together to stop "sensational" Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane in the Bundesliga Klassiker against Bayern Munich.Dortmund goes to Bayern on Saturday level on points at the top of the Bundesliga but winless in its last five games against the Munich team since 2024.Speaking…

From traditional crafts and folk arts to music and contemporary performances, the new season of the Sheikh Zayed Festival brings together aspects of Emirati heritage and cultures from around the world. The festival opens in Abu Dhabi on Friday, October 30, 2026, and runs until March 14, 2027. Its 136-day programme features a diverse range…

Fadel Chaker, “the Ghayeb” (the absent one), has returned, bringing with him a feeling unlike any other and a musical brilliance that made his comeback far more than a fleeting appearance. Behind the voice that captivated audiences was a musical story brought to life by 85 musicians from different nationalities and musical traditions. United in…

Iran has sentenced acclaimed director Jafar Panahi to five years and one month in prison, following his return to the country earlier this year, after the start of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic.The Tehran court also ordered the confiscation of Panahi's "movable and immovable assets," his lawyer Mostafa Nili told the…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s broad assertions about Arab contributions to humanity's scientific and literary discoveries at a Republican campaign event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, have drawn criticism just days before midterm elections."There's 500 million Arabs in the world and yet they don't produce science," Kennedy said on the campaign trail…

Lebanese artist Fadel Chaker is preparing to meet his audience in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, in a concert alongside his son, artist Mohamed Chaker, on Friday, November 20, at Etihad Arena.The event organizer, Moments Events, revealed details of the highly anticipated evening, inviting audiences to “look forward to an extraordinary…

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed he has lung cancer and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by preoperative tests and was confirmed during…

Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France last month have been found, and six people arrested, local authorities said Friday.The mayor of the town housing the Renoir Museum, Bryan Masson, issued a statement praising investigators who tracked down the paintings and suspects. The statement did not elaborate on how they did so.The…

Scientists doubling as art detectives have traced Vincent van Gogh's " The Starry Night " to a celestial scene that suggests a new date for one of the world's most famous paintings.