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Mark Carney Leads Liberals to Election Victory in Canada After Trump’s Threats

Mark Carney has been elected prime minister of Canada following a national election shaped by US President Donald Trump’s threats against Canadian sovereignty. Although the full results were still being finalized late Monday, projections showed the Liberal …

Lebanon at the hinge point of change as political standoff continues

Lebanon (MNN) — Amazing changes have taken place in Lebanon in recent months, yet the battle for a free country isn’t over yet, says Nuna* with Triumphant Mercy Lebanon. According to the November Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Israeli troops were supposed to …

Rent Liberalization: A New Balance to Be Found in Lebanon

231 The recent publication of the law on the liberalization of non-residential rentals in the Official Gazette marks a crucial turning point in the evolution of Lebanon’s real estate sector. This change goes far beyond a technical adjustment — it sends a …

Lebanon seeks international pressure to halt Israeli attacks, report says

The IDF strike in Beirut's Dahieh district on Sunday prompted Lebanese officials to contact foreign nations to pressure Israel to halt its attacks, Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reported on Tuesday. According to the newspaper, …

MP Ibrahim Kanaan briefs President Aoun on Washington meetings, stresses need for reforms

MP Ibrahim Kanaan briefed President Joseph Aoun on the outcome of his recent meetings in Washington with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the U.S. administration. Kanaan said Lebanon still enjoys significant …

Lebanon’s President to make official visit to UAE

Lebanon: Former French Honorary Consul Misbah Ahbad to be Mayor of Tripoli?

Toutes les forces politiques de Tripoli semblent aujourd’hui chercher un consensus pour apaiser la bataille électorale municipale et éviter une confrontation prématurée avant les législatives majeures prévues l’an prochain. Ce compromis, qui pourrait être …

Power, Visas, and the Politics of Exclusion: How Borders Are Being Used to Silence Dissent

Byline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on ‘what the papers don’t say’ – without fear or favour. To support its work, subscribe to the monthly Byline Times print …

Speaker Berri holds talks with international delegations on Lebanon's situation

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri held a series of meetings Monday in Ain al-Tineh, focusing on Lebanon's internal situation, regional dynamics, and bilateral relations. Berri first met with a delegation from the French Senate led by Senator Étienne Blanc …

Israeli strikes hit Syrian town in support of Druze

JERUSALEM: A Syrian Interior Ministry source said Israeli drone strikes targeted government security forces, killing one of their members, in the mainly Druze town of Sahnaya on Damascus’ outskirts. Israel confirmed that it carried out a strike in Syria …

Lebanese gov’t must do more to end Israeli strikes: Hezbollah chief

Qassem said in a televised speech on Monday that Hezbollah implemented the ceasefire deal that ended the 14-month war, but Israel has continued to launch relentless air strikes. Qassem’s comments came as the Israeli military said it carried out more than …

Cyprus and Qatar ‘keen to be peace facilitators,’ says Qatari official

Cyprus and Qatar enjoy a close relationship and are both “very keen” to be peace facilitators around the world, which allows them to work together on the situation in Gaza and Syria, advisor to the Qatari prime minister and foreign ministry spokesman, Dr …

Cyprus and Lebanon ferry link on the cards, according to reports

Foreign investors have officially notified Cypriot authorities this week of plans to establish a new coastal ferry link between Cyprus and Lebanon, according to the announcement. The proposal, confirmed by information obtained by Philenews on Tuesday, sets …

Kuwait Condoles Iran Over Bandar Abbas Explosion

Kuwait Expresses Condolences to Iran Over Tragic Explosion at Bandar Abbas Port Kuwait expressed its deepest condolences to Iran following the tragic explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. The …

Arab-American Trump voters have reservations but stand by their decision

To mark his one hundredth day in office - a milestone marked in every presidency - US President Donald Trump held a rally in the Detroit suburb of Warren, Michigan, on Tuesday. He narrowly won the swing state in 2016, and again in 2024, thanks in large …

Lebanon urges action after Israel strikes south Beirut

Israel struck south Beirut on Sunday for the third time since a fragile ceasefire was implemented on Nov. 27 last year, prompting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to call on its guarantors France and the US to force a halt. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …

George and Amal Clooney's globe-trotting lifestyle potentially in jeopardy under Trump sanctions

George and Amal Clooney joked that ‘one day’ their twins would care that their dad is a star. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! George Clooney and wife Amal Clooney have put down roots around the world. The "Ticket to Paradise" star has …

TrendingICJ hears Gaza aid case and Israel strikes Lebanon again

The International Court of Justice is hearing a case against Israel this week. Israel's military struck Beirut’s southern suburbs at the weekend. Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara has rejected a Kurdish call for federalism in a post-Assad government. On …

Hezbollah Chief Slams Lebanese Government, Tells President ‘To Work Harder’ To End Israeli Strikes

PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide

FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide PropertyRoom.com, the nation’s leading online auction site …

Community Involvement Highlights May 14 Meeting with Members of the Congressional Family Business Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-Owned Business Leaders Share Importance of Family Businesses Supporting Local Communities, Charities with House Members; Frank Luntz Gives Insights on Changing Political …

Qorvis Hosts Helping a Hero Veterans at Exclusive Butterworth’s Reception

Veterans Honored at White House Correspondents’ Weekend Event WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helping a Hero, a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to providing specially adapted homes for severely wounded, was proud to be a …

The One Move America Hasn’t Made: Former CIA Advisor Warns the Nation Is Holding Back Its Most Strategic Advantage—Worth ...

WASHINGTON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an age of global competition, technological warfare, and energy insecurity, former CIA advisor Jim Rickards says the United States may still be sitting on its most powerful card. And no one in Washington …

Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees ...

On 30 April, over 50 representatives from Central Asia, South-East Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Astana to share good practices and exchange experience related to prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration (PRR) of returnees …

Tariff Changes Put Pressure on HVAC and Plumbing Industry in Utah - S&S Mechanical Responds

Tariff hikes impact HVAC and plumbing costs in Utah; S&S Mechanical adapts with smart upgrades, transparent pricing, and proactive customer support. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent shifts in U.S. …

MatchAwards Joins Forces with Blockchain Legal Institute to Advance Blockchain Compliance & Education

BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI), a global leader in blockchain compliance, education, and legal advocacy. This …

MicroSeismic Deploys DOE Funded Carbon Sequestration Monitoring System for Class VI Wells

A Bold Step Toward Safe, Scalable CCUS HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold step toward strengthening the science behind permanent carbon sequestration, MicroSeismic, Inc.’s advanced subsurface imaging and …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Open Letter: Call for donors to support civil society to prevent a crisis of asylum, reception and inclusion in Europe

|Published on: 30th April 2025|Categories: News| More than 100 civil society organisations working on asylum and migration have signed a open letter calling on institutional and private donors to increase their support to civil society in order to prevent …

Doctors Against Genocide Press Conference to Bring Dire Message to Capitol Hill: BREAD NOT BOMBS

WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the international group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) will visit the U.S. Congress today to advocate for an immediate end to the unprecedented and accelerating …

The Rise of Intelligent Tech in Addiction Recovery: Bridging Traditional Support with Digital Innovation

Innovative tech is transforming treatment for substance use disorders, enhancing support, recovery, and accessibility through smart solutions. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The landscape of addiction recovery …

HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Construction of Two Additional Block V Virginia-class Submarines

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team, which includes the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, has been awarded a contract modification in support of …

Alona Lebedieva: The Memorandum with the United States Must Be Transformed into a Legally Flawless Agreement

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukraine and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conclude an Agreement on Economic Partnership. The document confirms the parties’ readiness to cooperate on the …

The American Debate No One Is Having—Until Now: Jim Rickards Spotlights a Buried Resource That Could Be Worth Up to $150 ...

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From stimulus packages to spending cuts, debt ceilings to deficits, every major economic decision in Washington centers on what’s immediately visible. But according to Jim Rickards, former CIA advisor and …

Study reveals record-low public trust in Artificial Intelligence as new scorecard puts AI on the ballot

Survey shows Australians' trust in AI at an all-time low; election scorecard compares parties on backing an AI Safety Institute and AI Act. CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australians' trust in AI has hit a …

Wahl: OSCE Mission to Skopje focuses on faster, fairer justice through targeted reform

Skopje, 30 April 2024 – Accelerating the delivery of justice was the central focus as the OSCE Mission to Skopje joined senior judicial professionals today at the Annual Judicial Conference, marking the National Day of the Judiciary. Held under the theme “ …

OSCE Mission and Ministry of Sports and Youth strengthen local support for youth participation

On 29 April, representatives from the Ministry of Sports and Youth, local governments, and local youth services gathered in Podgorica for the introductory capacity-building training titled "Networking and Cooperation of the Youth Sector at the Local …

Senate Passes Historic Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant victory for correctional officer safety, the U.S. Senate has passed the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act (S.307), marking a decisive step forward in protecting …

Make Asthma and Allergy Treatments Accessible for All

Washington, DC, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) continues a tradition started in 1984 - designating May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Our focus for 2025: Make asthma and …