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Food & Heritage: Beirut-born Loris is set to make its European debut in London, serving Lebanese home-style dishes and drawing on the capital’s 1960s and ’70s dining culture. Art & Memory: A Lebanese artist is turning remnants of Israeli attacks into “silent witnesses,” while Zaina Deesi’s work explores belonging. Queer Arab Culture: Berlin collective ADIRA’s drag festival celebrated icons including Lebanese stars Haifa Wehbe and Elissa, bringing Levantine glamour and identity to the stage. Religious Heritage: Vandalism at a cemetery in Zgharta has stirred concern over attacks on Christian sites; local media reported suspects were arrested. Lebanese Talent Abroad: Canadian singer Paul Anka, born to Lebanese parents, is among this year’s Kennedy Center honorees.

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Oct. 16, 2026

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3 hours ago

Lebanon's Christians face mounting hostility as sectarian divisions deepen

The Jerusalem Post |

Owner: Eli Azur info about owner

The Jerusalem Post

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Owned By	Eli Azur through Mirkaei Tikshoret
Year Founded	1932
Website	https://www.jpost.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Israel, Jerusalem
Owner Country	Israel

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2 hours ago

Religion as statecraft: What a decade of research reveals about the geopolitics of religious soft power

Atlantic Council |

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Atlantic Council

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Owned By	Atlantic Council of the U.S. (Non-profit, Frederick Kempe President & CEO)
Year Founded	1961
Website	https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Syria, Lebanon weigh plans for refugee returns

Hurriyet Daily News |

Owner: Demirören Family info about owner

Hurriyet Daily News

Pro-Government

Owned By	Demirören Family through Demirören Media Group
Year Founded	1961
Website	www.hurriyetdailynews.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Turkey, Istanbul
Owner Country	Turkey

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3 hours ago

Syrian foreign minister meets Lebanese delegation on refugee returns

Yeni Safak |

Owner: Albayrak Family info about owner

Yeni Şafak

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Ahmet Albayrak & Family through Albayrak Group & Albayrak Media Group
Year Founded	1994
Website	https://www.yenisafak.com/en/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Turkey, Istanbul
Owner Country	Turkey

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10 minutes ago

Candidate questions - Lebanon Ward 4

Lebanon Democrat - Tennessee |

Owner: Paxton Family info about owner

Lebanon Democrat - Tennessee

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Owned By	Paxton Family through Paxton Media Group LLC
Year Founded	1888
Website	www.lebanondemocrat.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Tennessee, Lebanon
Owner Country	United States

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7 hours ago

Lebanon cuts power to public bodies as electricity crisis deepens

Al Jazeera |

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Al Jazeera

Pro-Government

Owned By	Qatar Government through Al Jazeera Media Network
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.aljazeera.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Qatar, Doha
Owner Country	Qatar

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5 hours ago

Israeli tech tycoon says he has approval to speak with Syria, Lebanon contacts

Ynet |

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Ynet

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Owned By	Yedioth Media Group
Year Founded	2005
Website	www.ynetnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Israel, Rishon Lezion
Owner Country	Israel

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6 hours ago

Hezbollah-appointed Lebanese official welcomed in Syria in first since fall of Assad regime

The Jerusalem Post |

Owner: Eli Azur info about owner

The Jerusalem Post

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Owned By	Eli Azur through Mirkaei Tikshoret
Year Founded	1932
Website	https://www.jpost.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Israel, Jerusalem
Owner Country	Israel

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