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Published on May 5, 2025

Over 45% Turnout in Mount Lebanon Municipal Elections, President Aoun Calls for Post-Vote Accountability

The municipal mayoral elections in Mount Lebanon concluded on Sunday with what officials described as a successful turnout, exceeding 45% of registered voters. Ballot counting continued late into the night following a long and competitive election day. …

Source: Al Manar - Indeterminate
Published on May 5, 2025

LADE releases 2025 report on violations in Mount Lebanon municipal elections

The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) released its 2025 report on municipal and mukhtar elections in Mount Lebanon, detailing key violations and observations recorded throughout election day and the vote-counting process. The report, …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending
Published on 00:01 GMT

Lebanese journalists confront war‑zone risks, economic crisis, and rampant disinformation

A new Maharat Foundation report finds Lebanese journalists operate in unsafe conditions with weak legal protection, unchecked digital pressures, and rampant rumours, weakening their watchdog role. This statement was originally published on …

Source: IFEX - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Lebanon's PM on International Women's Day ceremony: Reforms must include women as active partners in the country's ...

Lebanon has faced significant challenges in recent decades, with women and girls being among those most affected, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said during a ceremony marking International Women's Day at the Grand Serail. Salam emphasized that any …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending
Published on May 4, 2025

Prime Minister Salam hails municipal elections as a 'triumph' of democracy

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam praised Sunday’s municipal and mukhtar elections in Mount Lebanon, calling the day “a true embodiment of democracy” and commending the Interior Ministry for its preparedness and efficient handling of the vote. Speaking after …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending
Published on May 4, 2025

MP Samy Gemayel from Bikfaya: Elections are normal, but real democracy must return

Speaking from Bikfaya on Sunday, MP Samy Gemayel said holding elections is a normal part of political life, but emphasized the need to restore genuine democratic practices in Lebanon. “Elections are a normal process, but what matters most is returning to …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending
Published on May 5, 2025

The time of no alternatives

🔊 Listen to Post Lebanon warns Hamas against attacks threatening nation’s security, US appoints new cease-fire monitoring committee chair in apparent gesture to Beirut, Strikes destroy half of south Lebanon’s prefab homes, Joseph Aoun on municipal …

Source: NOW Lebanon - Center-left
Published on May 3, 2025

'Beirut got ridiculously expensive so we relocated our Lebanese bakery and deli to London'

A new Lebanese-inspired deli has opened its doors in Westminster having been relocated from Beirut by the husband-and-wife pairing behind the venture. Simon Balsom, 59, and his wife Lama Ajjour, 44, originally opened The High Llama Bakery and Deli in the …

Source: MyLondon - Indeterminate
Published on May 2, 2025

Lebanese Army launches security measures ahead of municipal elections in Mount Lebanon

On the occasion of the first phase of the municipal and Mukhtar elections, scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, army units have begun implementing exceptional security measures. These include establishing temporary …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

Stand For Justice – Lebanese Ambassador To Law Students

Maher Kheir (2nd left), handing over the donation to Nina Sackey Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, Maher Kheir, has urged actors in the legal industry to stand for vulnerable groups and be the voice of the voiceless in the Ghanaian society. This, he observes …

Source: Daily Guide - Pro-Government
Published on May 1, 2025

Lebanese Community awards scholarships to 8 law students at the Ghana School of Law

The Lebanese Community in Ghana have awarded scholarhips to some eight (8) brilliant law students at the Ghana School of Law, Makola for the 2024/2025 academic year. This year’s edition saw an expansion in the scheme to enroll Part 1 (first year …

Source: Graphic - Neutral
Published on Apr 30, 2025

‘Stand for justice, use your voice to defend the voiceless’ – Lebanese Ambassador urges law students

The Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, Maher Kheir, has called on legal professionals and aspiring lawyers to champion the cause of vulnerable groups and serve as the voice of the voiceless in Ghanaian society. He emphasised that the legal profession must be …

Source: Joy FM - Pending
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Palestine shows up Australia’s disgraceful ‘representative democracy’

There has been widespread condemnation of the disgraceful federal election campaign conducted by the Labor-Coalition duopoly. Even sections of the mainstream media have felt compelled to criticise the extent to which “representative democracy” has been …

Source: Green Left - Left-wing
Published on Apr 29, 2025

UW must protect its students, democracy

On March 8, unidentified Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Mahmoud Khalil without charges in front of his pregnant wife under the direction of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump. He is held without charges in a …

Source: The Badger Herald - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Hamas sympathizer Mohamad Hamad denied bail

Following a two-day detention hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia Dodge ordered Mohamad Hamad held without bail pending trial, saying no conditions existed in which the safety of the community could be reasonably assured if he were released. Hamad was …

Source: Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on May 5, 2025

Israel Debates 80% Tax on Foreign-Funded NGOs in Move To Curb ‘External Influence’

A parliamentary committee in Israel began deliberations Monday on a controversial bill that would impose an 80% tax on non-governmental organizations receiving most of their funding from foreign entities. The legislation, backed by members of the ruling …

Source: Media Line - Indeterminate
Published on May 5, 2025

'We need a million more Jews in the IDF'

Two weeks ago, Jewish Agency Chairman Major General (Res.) Doron Almog stood just a few yards from the Syrian border fence, directly below Kibbutz Ein Zivan and facing the silent Syrian Quneitra, chatting with soldiers from Company Chetz of the 202nd …

Source: Israel Hayom - Right-wing
Published on May 5, 2025

Iran unveils new ballistic missile and vows to respond if attacked

Iran on Sunday unveiled a new ballistic missile and vowed to respond if attacked, at a time of rising tensions with the US and Israel over Tehran's allied militant groups in the region. The new solid-fuel Ghassem Basir ballistic missile has a range of …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on May 5, 2025

Press Club honors fallen journalists

Staff photo /Brandon Cantwell Former Vindicator staffer Dennis Mangan speaks to onlookers about the importance of veteran journalists in preserving press freedom at the Youngstown Press Club’s World Press Freedom Day Reading of the Names on Saturday …

Source: Tribune Chronicle - Ohio - Neutral

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Mary E. Webster’s Modern Federalist Papers Reveal How The Federalist Papers Shaped the U.S. Constitution

Mary E. Webster modernizes The Federalist Papers, offering readers a clear understanding of the documents that shaped American democracy. NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Constitution stands as the foundation of American …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on May 2, 2025 - 01:06 GMT

Turkey at a Crossroads: Protests, Crackdowns, and the Future of Democracy

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked the largest wave of public protests in Turkey in over a decade, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s political trajectory. As the opposition rallies support and President Erdoğan …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on May 5, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of May 5, 2025

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, May 6, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development and the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on May 5, 2025 - 17:48 GMT

Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'CNN News Central'

Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on “CNN News Central.” AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Kate Bolduan, CNN: Let's focus in right now on …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:19 GMT

We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy

We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy Dear Fellow South African, We have just observed Workers’ Day, which is commemorated across the world in honour of the struggles of workers for fair labour standards and conditions of …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:57 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Handover and reburial of remains of Anti-Apartheid Activists

Good morning. We gather here today for the handover and reburial of the exhumed remains of two courageous and brave patriots, Benjamin Moloise and Abraham Mngomezulu. These two patriots are part of the great army of liberation that took up arms and fought …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

AMRT Satellite Technology Uncovers Significant Mineral Assets at Historic Oregon Mine

Abandoned Mine Expected to Roar Back to Life with Massive Results thanks to AMRT Satellite Scan Technology MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CC Explorations, a leading satellite-based mineral exploration company, today …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 22:00 GMT

Edge Zero Launches Grid Visibility Solution to Support Labor Party’s Home Battery Initiative

New program equips distribution system operators with real-time data tools to ensure network readiness for Australia’s largest-ever home battery rollout MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edge Zero, a leader in low- …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Environment ...
Published on May 5, 2025 - 19:14 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Commends Virginia for Leading the Nation in Reducing Fentanyl Overdoses

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) commends Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin for tackling the fentanyl crisis head-on through …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 18:52 GMT

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Call for Submissions for 2026 Festival

The largest international Black film festival in the U.S. returns to Los Angeles February 9–16, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF), the largest and most …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 17:06 GMT

VetComm Honors Military Appreciation Month by Empowering Veterans to Access Their VA Disability Benefits

Veteran-founded organization provides guidance and advocacy to help veterans navigate the VA benefits process during Military Appreciation Month and beyond. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation observes …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 15:39 GMT

AMMWEC to Host Capitol Hill Event: "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing Asia's Potential"

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) will be hosting an upcoming Capitol Hill event titled "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

First 5 California Welcomes Anthony Pane as New Chief Counsel

First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief Counsel. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:45 GMT

Veteran M&A Attorney Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson to Lead Corporate Business Transactions Practice Group

Spiro Harrison & Nelson Continues Strategic Growth with Addition of Industry Leader RED BANK, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing its headcount to 25 attorneys, Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 23:55 GMT

NCLA Opposes Transfer of Expanded Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs

Washington, DC, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an Amended Complaint today adding several Plaintiffs to the Simplified v. Trump, et al. lawsuit against President Trump’s attempt to rely on the International Emergency …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 21:59 GMT

Realigning US-Saudi relations for the AI era

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its transformation into a global technology powerhouse, the United States has a pivotal opportunity to redefine its partnership with the kingdom. Moving beyond the traditional oil-for-security framework, a new partnership …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on May 5, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

AIDA Country Report on Spain – Update on 2024

|Published on: 5th May 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Spain provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and content of …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

Ambassador Gerard McGurk assumes duties as new Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo

PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 05 May 2025 – Ambassador Gerard McGurk, a career member of the British Diplomatic Service, has been appointed as the new Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and has officially assumed his duties today. Ambassador McGurk’s previous …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:34 GMT

After Clergy Arrested for Praying, Moral Monday Returns to U.S. Supreme Court to Confront Deadly Federal Budget

Faith leaders and impacted people to hold prayerful protest calling out a budget that will kill Medicaid, starve children, and abandon the poor WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, May 5, 2025, at 11:00 …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

DOE Legacy Management Expertise Tapped for Rifle Disposal Cell Pore Water Extraction Project

RIFLE, COLORADO, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) recently faced an operational challenge at the Rifle Disposal Site in Colorado, it took subject matter experts across a wide array …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:53 GMT

TMC CEO Testifies Before Congress: Deep-Sea Minerals Key to U.S. Industrial Future

CEO and Chairman Gerard Barron testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on “Exploring the Potential of Deep-Sea Mining to Expand American Mineral Production” Mr. Barron highlighted the abundant, unattached polymetallic nodule resource as a …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:23 GMT

G7 should act as stabilizer and reformer to reshape international order, urges T7 report

Waterloo, Canada, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report to the Group of 7 (G7) suggests the nations’ leaders should set directions to help address root causes of instability while also innovating in new areas at the global level. The Think7 …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

AAFA Calls on Congress to Restore Lifesaving National Asthma Control Program

Washington, DC, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 6, 2025 – World Asthma Day – the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) will visit the U.S. Capitol to call on Congress to protect the 28 million people in the U.S. with asthma and restore …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:56 GMT

Enhancing Military Transparency: International Seminar on the Vienna Document 2011 was held in Almaty as part of ...

From 22 to 24 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, in co-operation with the Centre for Arms Control and Inspection Support and the Kazakhstan Peace Operations Centre (KAZCENT) of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and with …

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