Press Releases

Railroad Repair to Close West Baddour Parkway in Lebanon

Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 08:07am Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has approved railroad repair work that will prompt a closure of SR 70 (West Baddour Parkway) in Wilson County. Beginning Friday, May 30, at 8...

Trump travels to a Middle East in transition

This week, US President Donald Trump makes his inaugural visit to the Middle East since the start of his second term, traveling to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on May 13-16. Amid the heightened focus on US policy toward the...

Kuwait Voices Support for Lebanon in Meeting with President Aoun

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with Kuwait's Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah on Monday at the Bayan Palace, where Sheikh Fahad reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to supporting Lebanon. Sheikh Fahad stated that...

UAE, Lebanon Commit to Closer Ties, Eye Enhanced Regional Role

(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates and Lebanon have affirmed their mutual dedication to strengthening their relationship and boosting collaboration within the region. This commitment was underscored in a joint statement released Thursday during the...

Lebanon: ICRC president urges renewal of ceasefire and sustained humanitarian assistance to help civilians rebuild

“Civilians cannot afford for the ceasefire to lapse, plunging them back into heavy fighting that would bring more death and destruction,” said President Spoljaric. “Maintaining the ceasefire is essential for families to return home, rebuild their...

Installation of “Chaîne de Lumière” by Pierre & Cedric Koukjian, designers from Geneva, Switzerland in Bikfaya, Lebanon

BIKFAYA, Lebanon, Jan. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new monumental sculpture, “Chaîne de Lumière”, created by designers Pierre & Cedric Koukjian, represented by SINCE, has been installed in the picturesque town of Bikfaya, Lebanon. This...

Medical Tourism Market Forecasted to Reach USD 20.92 Billion By 2032, at an Impressive 10.40% CAGR

Medical tourism market evaluation covering major treatment types; detailed regional analysis & statistical insights through 2032 US, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medical Tourism Market Overview Medical tourism Market...

Pennsylvania Man Who Traveled to Lebanon and Syria with Goal of Joining Hizballah Indicted on Terrorism Offense and for Lying to FBI

Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, a former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of attempting to support the foreign terrorist organization Hizballah and making false statements involving international...

Farm Fun Continues: Homestead Heritage Holiday Market Brings Fun, Food, and Gift Shopping for Two Additional Saturdays

Artisans and farmers protecting and preserving the heritage of the American West pass on their knowledge and experience through shopping experiences, and weekend festivals hosting thousands to their charming village in Central Texas. Craft...

37th Annual Homestead Heritage Fair and Holiday Market Offers Three Weekends of Fun, Food, and Holiday Shopping

Artisans and farmers protecting and preserving the heritage of the American West pass on their knowledge and experience through shopping experiences, instructional classes, and weekend festivals hosting thousands to their charming village in...

Food, Family and Lebanese Culture Take Center Stage in A Taste of Serhel

Valerie Michael discusses her family roots, traditions and recipes in a new book titled: A Taste of Serhel. BELHAVEN, NC, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Valerie Michael is thrilled to announce the release of her first...

City Comedy Club London Announce Charity Stand-Up Comedy for Palestine and Lebanon

London, United Kingdom – City Comedy Club London, a top comedy club featuring the best up-and-coming comedians, is excited to announce its upcoming charity stand-up comedy event for Palestine and Lebanon, which will take place on November 4th and...

Syria: ICRC's Response to the Impact of Escalating Hostilities in Lebanon

As of the 19th of October, it is estimated that 425,000 people (around 72% of Syrian and 28% of Lebanese) have crossed the border to continue their way to various governorates. Many are traveling by taxi, bus, or on foot. These individuals -...

Assad’s economic fragility exposed by Israel’s war on Lebanon

Syria’s deep economic reliance on neighboring Lebanon, a byproduct of years of conflict and isolation, has left regime-controlled areas highly vulnerable to the ripple effects of instability across the border. This fragility has been starkly...

Don't believe the hype: The modest reality of the Saudi-Pakistani defense pact

The Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, signed on September 17, 2025, is a significant regional development. MEI will be publishing several articles in the coming days that provide different perspectives on the defense pact....

A moveable feast of MENA pop art at the MEI Gallery

A new exhibition at the Middle East Institute Art Gallery called Arab Pop Art: Between East and West offers a timely reminder that in spite of the conflict and turmoil in the region, there is a lively, vibrant, and cosmopolitan culture at play...

Israel Restricts Entry of Spanish Ministers

(MENAFN) Israel on Monday enforced travel prohibitions and personal penalties on two Spanish government members due to their outspoken condemnation of Israeli conduct in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank. “Israel will not maintain any ties...

NASA Space Apps Yonkers Partners with Royal House of Ghassan for 2025 Global Innovation Challenge

Royal House of Ghassan is an institution with roots in the Middle East, recognized by Lebanon and holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations. YONKERS, NY, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sovereign Imperial...

ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Arrested for Aggravated Kidnapping, After He Allegedly Sexually Assaulted His Uber Passenger

Lebanese criminal illegal alien let in under Biden and overstayed visa before committing violent crime against woman WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement on U.S. Immigration and Customs...

UNIFIL should reset or go home

At the end of August, the future of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), established nearly 50 years ago, goes on trial in New York, where the Security Council will debate the renewal of its mandate. Nearly two decades after its...