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September 28, 2025

Agriculture Minister and Bassam Tlaiss Discuss National Cannabis Cultivation Plan

Beirut: Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani met with Bassam Tlaiss, President of the Irshad Association for Municipal and Voluntary Training and Development, in the presence of Dr. Dany Fadel, President of the Cannabis Regulatory Authority. The meeting focused on preparations for launching a national plan to legalize and regulate cannabis

Tehran Rejects US and European Efforts to Restore UN Sanctions

Beirut: Iran’s foreign ministry on Sunday dismissed efforts by the United States and European nations to reinstate United Nations sanctions, asserting that Tehran and other member states have no obligation to adhere to resolutions that were annulled in 2015. According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the Iranian foreign ministry

Enemy Drops Provocative Leaflets Over Al-Dhahira

Al-dhahira: The Israeli enemy dropped provocative leaflets near a concrete block factory in the border town of Al-Dhahira in the western sector. According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the incident has raised concerns among local residents and authorities. The act was perceived as an attempt to provoke and instigate

Army Organizes 10K Race Under the Slogan “Together We Reach”

Beirut: The Lebanese Army held a 10-kilometer race this morning in Beirut under the slogan ‘Together We Reach,’ under the patronage and presence of Army Commander General Rodolphe Helou and his wife. Also in attendance were President of the Lebanese Athletics Federation Roland Saadeh and Beirut Marathon Association President May

‘I Don’t Care’: Colombia President Petro Hits Back After US Revokes His Visa

Beirut: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has responded defiantly to the United States’ decision to revoke his visa, stating that he “doesn’t care” and criticizing Washington for its violation of international law over his stance on the war in Gaza. According to National News Agency – Lebanon, President Petro took to

Parliament Council to Convene in Session Tomorrow Monday

Beirut: The Internal Security Forces General Directorate’s Public Relations Division issued a communique on Sunday, indicating that a parliament session will be held at the House of Parliament in Nejmeh Square at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025. Accordingly, it indicated that the Banks Street in Central Beirut will

A 5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kutahya Province in Western Turkey

Kutahya: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit the western province of Kutahya, as reported by Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) on Sunday. According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the earthquake’s magnitude was confirmed to be 5.4 on the Richter scale. The seismic event occurred in the western part of

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