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  2. Minister Ahmad Hajjar has convened the electoral ...
  • 23
  • Apr.
  • 2025

Minister Ahmad Hajjar has convened the electoral colleges and designated the polling centers in the governorates of South Lebanon and Nabatiyeh for Saturday, May 24, instead of Sunday, May 25

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US military warns of possible strikes on Iran's civilian ports along Hormuz Strait

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Deloitte evacuates staff at Dubai office as Iran threatens US, Israel-linked economic targets: source to AFP

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Macron urges G7 action to restore Hormuz strait navigation 'as soon as possible'

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IEA says member countries to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves

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States backing UN peacekeepers in Lebanon voice 'deep alarm' at hostilities

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UK PM was warned ex-envoy's ties to Epstein posed 'reputational risk': govt documents

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UN urges 'humanitarian exemptions' to get aid through Strait of Hormuz

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Iran Guards warn of 'war of attrition' with US, Israel 

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Switzerland closes Tehran embassy but maintains 'open line' between US, Iran

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Citi evacuates Dubai employees after Iran threatens MidEast banks: source to AFP

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Drone strike hits fuel tanks at Omani port: state media

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British fintech Revolut says obtains full UK banking licence

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Deadly Swiss bus fire started by 'disturbed' man who set himself alight: public prosecutors

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Hamas says hopes new Iran leader will 'defeat Israeli-American aggression'

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Blasts heard in Iranian capital: AFP journalist 

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Iran Guards say ships crossing Strait of Hormuz 'must get permission'

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Iran Guards say struck Liberia-flagged ship, Thai bulk carrier in Hormuz

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Hungarian delegation that arrived in Ukraine has no 'official status': Kyiv

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US consumer inflation unchanged at 2.4% year-on-year in February: govt

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Hungary says delegation going to Ukraine for talks on oil pipeline dispute

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White House area shut down after van breaches security barricade: police

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Iran military says ships of US, Israel, allies in Hormuz strait 'legitimate targets'

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Israel defence minister says no 'time limit' on Iran campaign

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Sudan drone strike on road kills 40 people: medical source

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EU sanctions 19 Iran officials and entities for rights violations: Kallas

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Zelensky to visit Spain 'in coming days': Spanish minister rs/imm/sbk

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Iran Guards say targeted US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain 

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Iran accuses US, Israel of hitting maritime ambulance in Strait of Hormuz: media

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Countries releasing oil reserves as part of 'coordinated' move: France minister

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Germany releases part of oil reserves due to Mideast war: govt source

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Japan to release oil reserves as early as Monday: Takaichi

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Iran army says targeted Israel's military intelligence agency, naval base

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Macron says French UNICEF worker killed in DR Congo

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Israel army says begun new 'wide-scale' strikes across Iran, in Beirut

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Greece caps fuel, food profit margins to ward Mideast war spike: PM

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War must be stopped 'before it engulfs entire region in flames': Erdogan

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War death toll in Lebanon rises to 570: health ministry

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Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz: Thai navy

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World oil prices jump over 5% on Middle East war

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Internet outages in Russia to last 'as long as necessary' to ensure 'safety': Kremlin

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Swiss bus fire 'intentional,' terror motive ruled out for now: police

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Air strike hits Beirut's southern suburbs after Israeli warning: AFPTV

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Iran military says to hit economic targets, banks in region after strikes on Iran bank

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Cathay says surcharge to rise as fuel prices jump in March

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Israeli strike on east Lebanon town kills 7: health ministry

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Thirty dead in south Ethiopia floods: local government

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Drones fall near Dubai airport, injuring four: govt

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Trump said Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Infantino

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G7 energy ministers say 'ready' to take 'necessary measures' on oil reserves in coordination with IEA 

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Vessel hit by projectile off UAE coast: UK maritime agency 

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Strikes on DR Congo city held by Rwanda-backed M23 kill several people: sources

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Zara owner Inditex posts record 6.2 bn euro profit in 2025: statement

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German defence giant Rheinmetall says operating profit up 33% in 2025

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Iran's new supreme leader 'safe and sound' despite war injuries: president's son

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Cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuating: UK maritime agency

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Several loud explosions heard across Doha: AFP journalists

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Italy stun United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic

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Iran police chief says protesters to be treated as 'enemies': state media

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Israeli strike hits central Beirut: state media

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Container ship struck off UAE coast by 'unknown projectile': UK maritime agency

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Iran's Guards say targeted US base in Kuwait: Iranian media

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Adebayo scores 83 pts, 2nd highest in NBA history as Heat down Wizards

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Saudi defence ministry says intercepts two drones heading to oil field

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