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Lebanon's independent, critical English news service.
A sister publication of @LOrientLeJour

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#Conversation | In an exclusive interview with L'Orient-Le Jour and L'Orient Today, the First Lady (@lbfirstlady) discusses the war and her support for women in South Lebanon. She also describes her role, her struggles, and her upcoming projects.

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#Design | From medical research to creation, Oriana Sara embroiders Lebanon into a chocolate dress

At 25, Oriana Sara made a splash at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris by winning second place in the public vote with a dress inspired by her Lebanese roots.

Read @AnneIlcinkas' article below
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today.lorientlejour.com From medical research to creation, Oriana Sara embroiders Lebanon into a chocolate dress Oriana Sara a remporté la 2e place du vote public au Salon du Chocolat 2026 à Paris avec une robe chocolat brodée, inspirée de ses racines libanaises.

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#MiddleEastWar | Is Task Force Iron Gate a prelude to renewed war in Iran?

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) established a mission to monitor Iran's land borders and the Caspian Sea, expanding on its ongoing naval blockade.

Read @LaureMaissa's article below
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today.lorientlejour.com Is Task Force Iron Gate a prelude to renewed war in Iran? Task Force Iron Gate is expanding the U.S. blockade on Iran by monitoring land borders and the Caspian Sea, with the aim of curbing trade and weakening Tehran.

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#Focus | In Syria, social affairs minister opens debate on mothers passing nationality to their children

A government source tells L’Orient-Le Jour that Hind Kabawat’s public announcement was “premature,” calling it a “mistake.”

Read @AbdullahOkaily's article below
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today.lorientlejour.com In Syria, social affairs minister opens debate on mothers passing nationality to their children Syria’s social affairs minister announced advanced talks on a draft law for mothers to pass nationality to children, sparking debate and government caution.

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#WrapUp | Midday recap: Washington and Tehran send mixed signals; Lebanon on G7 agenda; Kfar Shuba olive groves again at center of tensions

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today.lorientlejour.com Midday recap: Washington and Tehran send mixed signals; Lebanon on G7 agenda; Kfar Shuba olive... At the G7 in Paris, leaders discuss renewed tensions between the US and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz closure, and Israeli strikes in south Lebanon.