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2026-01-06 19:21
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Lebanon’s governance in crisis
Lebanon’s political system is so hollowed out that even a fictitious foreign prince can dictate governance
BEIRUT—Imagine a country where a fictitious foreign prince, armed only with a phone and a fabricated authority, can dictate political appointments, unlock frozen bank accounts, and influence judicial decisions—all without leaving his home.
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2025-12-23 17:57
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Lebanon’s controversial ‘Financial Gap Law’: Depositors bear the burden
BEIRUT — Lebanon is once again at the center of public outrage as the government discusses the proposed “Financial Gap Law”.
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2025-11-04 14:02
Minister highlights sustainable village employment through ecotourism resorts
TEHRAN — Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized the importance of sustainable rural development, stressing that villages should remain vibrant through initiatives such as ecotourism resorts.
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2025-07-15 15:01
Private sector proposals approved as govt. urges faster currency allocation for livestock imports
TEHRAN - At its 130th session, Iran’s Government-Private Sector Dialogue Council reviewed the state of livestock and poultry feed imports, calling for faster foreign currency allocation to ease supply chain disruptions amid wartime conditions.
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2024-11-07 20:07
Germany faces sudden turmoil after ruling coalition collapses
Germany’s government coalition has collapsed in dramatic fashion after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the pro-business Free Democrats in a late-night move following a marathon of crisis meetings.