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Banque du Liban Introduces New Mechanism for Dollar Withdrawals
By Dina Al-Amood | Staff Writer
February 3rd- The controversial Circular 151 launched by Banque du Liban (BDL) in 2020 is being replaced by Circular 166 to lessen losses brought on since the beginning of the financial crisis. These banks have submitted their concerns and await updates from the central bank on the circular addressing their unique circumstance.
U.S. Mediator Proposes Border Solution in Lebanon-Israel Talks Amidst Rising Tensions
By Shafik Khalili | Staff Writer On Thursday, January 11, 2024, U.S. White House Senior Advisor Amos Hochstein visited Beirut to meet with Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, military commander Joseph Aoun, and Speaker of Parliament Nabih...
Student Activists Attacked After Raising Signs in Solidarity with Palestinians and South Lebanon
By Spring Joudi | Contributing Writer As Israel continues its assault on the people of Gaza and the South of Lebanon, we witness a rise in repression and a mounting death toll among the Palestinians. An attack on one group’s freedom is an attack on all, and with the preservation of individual liberties, rights, and freedoms, societal harmony, and progress can thrive, and with their repression, the potential for societal stagnation and injustice looms large.
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