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BREAKING: Prime Minister Luxon, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters, Deputy PM Seymour & Defence Minister Judith Collins referral to the International Criminal Court
The Daily Blog
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July 3, 2025
PSNA refers government to International Criminal Court The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has just filed a referral to the International Criminal Court in the Hague. It accuses four New Zealand government ministers and two business leaders...
Mayor says he’ll resign to take job in Lebanon
The Laconia Daily Sun - New Hampshire
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LACONIA — Mayor Andrew J. Hosmer intends to resign his position before the November election. He’s likely the next city manager of Lebanon in Grafton County. “I feel like I’ve done my time,” Hosmer said Wednesday in an interview. “I’ve enjoyed it...
Fear of Losing Seats Drives Resistance to Reforming Expat Voting Law in Lebanon
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 3, 2025
The Lebanese Parliament’s recent tensions over electoral reforms have laid bare the political calculations of the main blocs. Statements by Hezbollah MP Ali Fayyad that “there is no level playing field in expat elections” capture why the Shiite...
Sheikh Qassem Affirms Threats Do Not Work Out with Hezbollah: We Will Never Relinquish Military Power
Al Manar
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July 2, 2025
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addressed on Wednesday the central Ashura commemoration at Sayyed Al-Shuhada Compound on the seventh eve, highlighting the role of the injured fighters of the Islamic Resistance in inspiring the...
Few PM T'Storms Thursday; Dry & Comfy For Fourth Of July
WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. WE WERE DRY TODAY, BUT BE PREPARED FOR SOME SPOTTY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TO RETURN AFTER LUNCHTIME TOMORROW. COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP BY ABOUT THIS TIME TOMORROW AND THIS WILL DRY US OUT AND MAKE FOR A MUCH MORE...
How the Israeli-US alliance destroyed international law and the UN system
Al Mayadeen
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July 2, 2025
The joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran mark the collapse of the post-WW2 international order, with blatant violations of the UN Charter, disregard for international law, and the silencing of global institutions meant to uphold peace and justice. The...
From Pittsburg to Hollis, Governor and Council Head Out To Meet Public This Summer
InDepth NH - New Hampshire
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July 2, 2025
By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org CONCORD – From Pittsburg to Hollis, Gov. Kelly Ayotte and the state’s five-member Executive Council are taking their “show on the road” this summer. They are holding meetings at various locations across the state and...
A few non-profits in the Ozarks will go with little to no state funding after governor vetoes their requests
KY3 - Missouri
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July 3, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Several local nonprofits will go without the funding they were hoping for after Governor Mike Kehoe vetoed their requests. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest Missouri also known as CASA of Southwest Missouri...
Lebanon says no US 'warning' issued over Hezbollah disarmament
The New Arab
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July 2, 2025
Salam has repeatedly called for an end to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, but he has also stressed that his government is working to monopolise all arms within the country [Getty] US special envoy to Syria Tom Barrack did not issue any "warnings"...
PM Salam outlines reform and recovery vision: Border security, IMF deal, and $250M reconstruction loan
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said from the Economic, Social and Environmental Council that “true salvation is only possible through real reform that lays the foundation for a real state,” stressing that stability cannot be achieved amid...
Iran's President Pezeshkian approves law suspending IAEA co-operation
The National News
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The UN's nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday it was awaiting an update from Iran, after President Masoud Pezeshkian approved a law suspending co-operation with the agency. The International Atomic Energy Agency is "aware of these reports and is...
New Lebanon, N.Y.: Abode marks 50 years with three-day retreat
The Berkshire Eagle - Massachusetts
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The Abode of the Message, founded in 1975 by Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan of the Sufi Order International, is marking its 50th anniversary with a three-day retreat Friday through Sunday, July 4–6. Former and current community members will reconnect,...
Lebanon’s banking association welcomes central bank decision enforcing equal treatment of depositors
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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The Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) on Wednesday expressed strong support for the central bank’s new decision requiring all banks operating in Lebanon to strictly adhere to the principle of equal treatment of depositors. The statement came...
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: June 23–29, 2025
Long War Journal
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July 2, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between June 23 and June 29. The IDF’s activities last week were concentrated in south Lebanon, mostly north of the Litani River. Israel conducted...
Minister says IDF neglects Haredim, Bedouins by relying on modern tech for missile alerts
The Times of Israel
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July 2, 2025
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi on Wednesday accused the IDF’s Homefront Command of ignoring the needs of ultra-Orthodox Jews and Negev Bedouins by limiting incoming missile warnings to electronic devices and stationary sirens, arguing that,...
Iran Shuts Western and Central Airspace to International Flights
Media Line
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July 2, 2025
Iran has closed off its western and central airspace to international transit flights, citing safety concerns, according to a spokesperson from the country’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. The announcement, reported Wednesday by Iran’s...
Israeli Military Uncovers and Dismantles Key Tunnel Junction in Khan Yunis
Media Line
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July 2, 2025
Israeli forces have dismantled a major underground tunnel network used by terrorist groups in the southern Gaza Strip, according to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday. The operation, carried out by the Kfir Brigade and...
Bahrain says to reopen embassy in Lebanon
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIRUT, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Bahrain is preparing to reopen its embassy in Beirut and appoint a resident ambassador, signaling a significant step toward restoring diplomatic relations with Lebanon after nearly four years of strained ties, Lebanon's...
Lebanon youths join protesters calling for Meuser town hall meeting
Lebanon Daily News - Pennsylvania
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Passersby at the Lebanon County Municipal Building June 30 would have had a chance to listen to Tyler Hartl sharing his concerns about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The 23-year-old Lebanon Valley College graduate used to be known as the quietest...
Hosmer to take job in Lebanon, resign as mayor
The Laconia Daily Sun - New Hampshire
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LACONIA — Mayor Andrew J. Hosmer intends to resign his position before the November election. He’s likely the next city manager of Lebanon in Grafton County. Hosmer said Wednesday the City of Lebanon, the only city in that county and home to...