Press Releases

WesternU Faculty Member Publishes Breakthrough Study on Schistosome Resistance Genes

WesternU’s Dr. Michelle Steinauer identifies genetic resistance to schistosome infection in African snails, offering new hope for disease control. LEBANON, OR, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michelle Steinauer, PhD,...

Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2026 Finalists Driving Global Impact

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • 33 finalists selected from 7,761 submissions across 173 countries • This year’s finalists are pioneering inclusive, tech-enabled, and locally adapted solutions that tackle...

Green Thumb Expands Pennsylvania Retail Footprint with RISE Dispensary Lebanon

Conveniently located near Downtown Lebanon off Route 422, RISE Dispensary Lebanon is located at 1600 W Cumberland St. Lebanon, PA 17042. RISE Dispensary Lebanon will host a grand opening celebration for its patients and the community on October 3....

CIFAL Lebanon Launches Workshop on Artificial Intelligence & Professional Skills

23 September 2025, Beirut, Lebanon - CIFAL Lebanon, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Lebanon, an affiliated training centre of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Is presenting a 20-hour...

Lebanon Confronts Severe Water Shortage Crisis

(MENAFN) Lebanon is confronting an "unprecedented water shortage," Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi announced Tuesday, as plummeting rainfall and limited snowfall cripple the country’s groundwater reserves. Rainfall this year has plunged to 51%...

Lebanon’s Army Warns Against Calls for Protests

(MENAFN) Lebanon’s Army Command on Saturday released a firm caution against actions that might “jeopardize national security,” responding to online appeals for demonstrations triggered by the government’s decision to grant exclusive authority over...

Concerns over climate: Migratory birds make early appearance in Lebanon

(MENAFN) At sunrise in southern Lebanon, locals looked to the skies in amazement as vast flocks of geese and pelicans glided overhead in perfect formation. The sight was breathtaking, but also puzzling—why were these migratory birds appearing...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Migration commissioner discusses co-operation with Guinean minister ― EU to provide €500 million to Jordan ― Increased violence against Syrians in Lebanon ― Libyan Coast Guard attacks NGO rescue vessel ― More deaths of people on t…

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner has discussed strengthening co-operation on migration with Guinean Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans Abroad Morissanda...

Ricardo José Haddad Musi Highlights the Lebanese Impact on Mexico’s Textile Industry

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mexico has established itself as a benchmark in the Latin American textile sector, with exports reaching US $7.5 billion in 2023, according to the National Chamber of the Textile...

Whish Money collaborates with Mastercard Move to bring seamless cross-border payments to Lebanon

Users in Lebanon can send money abroad to over 50 countries, while Lebanese living overseas can send money home CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whish Money has collaborated with Mastercard to enable inbound and outbound...

Lebanon Responds to U.S. Deal Tying Hezbollah to Israeli Pullout

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has formally delivered Beirut’s official response to a United States proposal that seeks to dismantle the Hezbollah militant group in return for a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. A senior...

Lebanese Leader stresses continuous collaboration with Syria

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized ongoing cooperation with Syria and cautioned against rising sectarian tensions during a meeting on Friday with members of the "National Balance" delegation—an alliance of independent journalists...

Lebanon Requests UNIFIL Mandate Renewal for Another Year

(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam confirmed on Tuesday that Lebanon has formally submitted a request to extend the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon’s (UNIFIL) mandate for one more year, lasting until August 31, 2026. During a...

Israeli Airstrikes Leave Four Dead in Lebanon

(MENAFN) Four fatalities resulted from Israeli airstrikes conducted Thursday night across Lebanon, the nation's Health Ministry confirmed Friday. Israeli aircraft executed intensive bombing campaigns targeting southern and eastern Lebanese...

Greenpeace MENA: World’s highest court delivers historic protections for climate-impacted communities

BEIRUT, LEBANON, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world’s highest court has just delivered a landmark Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in the face of the climate emergency.[1] The International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision...

UN, Donors Greenlight USD2B Lebanon Aid Plan

(MENAFN) On Thursday, the United Nations together with donor nations formally approved Lebanon’s 2025 Response Plan during a key coordination meeting. According to a news agency, the plan identifies a funding requirement of $2 billion for its...

UN Cautions of Looming Breakdown in Lebanon Without Swift Action

(MENAFN) Lebanon is on the brink of a devastating socioeconomic breakdown unless immediate and unified recovery measures are implemented, a new multi-agency report from the United Nations cautioned on Thursday. Titled "The Socioeconomic Impacts of...

Ecom Fest 2025, Co-organized by Whish Money and Wolfofbey, Unites Lebanon's Digital Commerce Ecosystem

The event attracted over 4,000 entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and digital enthusiasts, reinforcing the region’s position as a hub for e-commerce innovation. CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The largest e-commerce...

Lebanon PM is to formally requests prompt renewal of UNIFIL mandate

(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has called for the prompt renewal of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate, emphasizing its vital role in maintaining security and calm, especially in the southern region of the...

UNITAR Welcomes over 500 Youth from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon to the 2025 Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Training Programme

During the online launch seminar on 12 July 2025, Chisa Mikami, Head of UNITAR Hiroshima Office, delivered welcome remarks to the participants. By applying to this programme, you have made a bold step towards improving your future and the...