Tuesday, 20 Oct 2026 20 Shawwal 2026 AH Beirut

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Direct quotes as they appeared in the news — each one links to its source.

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In my opinion, the leakers should be shot.
دونالد ترامبالرئيس الأميركي4 days ago · Lebanon Debate
the point of collapse
سكوت بيسنتوزير الخزانة الأميركي4 days ago · Lebanon Debate
and nothing of this happened
محمد باقر قاليبافرئيس مجلس الشورى الإسلامي الإيراني4 days ago · Lebanon Debate
Doesn't the US Treasury Secretary deserve a Nobel Prize in Physics for proving that the concept of time has no meaning?
محمد باقر قاليبافرئيس مجلس الشورى الإسلامي الإيراني4 days ago · Lebanon Debate
We intercepted and destroyed 3 drones in the southern region and the Riyadh region... and 2 cruise missiles over the Red Sea, in addition to a ballistic missile launched toward Yanbu
تركي المالكيالمتحدث باسم التحالف العسكري بقيادة السعودية4 days ago · DW.com
This comes within the declared equation of striking Saudi mobilizations wherever they are, and considering any Saudi military presence a legitimate target for our forces wherever it is
يحيى سريعالمتحدث العسكري باسم الحوثيين4 days ago · DW.com
The ship 'GFS Pride' sustained damage and a fire broke out on board, then it sank afterwards. All 21 crew members were evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported.
هيئة الملاحة البحرية والموانئ في سنغافورة4 days ago · DW.com
The discussions focused on the banking sector and ensuring the restoration of the Lebanese people's confidence in the financial system
أثناسيوس أرفانيتيسنائب مدير إدارة الشرق الأوسط وآسيا الوسطى في صندوق النقد الدولي4 days ago · annahar.com
These discussions are set to continue in the coming weeks, with an IMF team planning to visit Lebanon in November
أثناسيوس أرفانيتيسنائب مدير إدارة الشرق الأوسط وآسيا الوسطى في صندوق النقد الدولي4 days ago · annahar.com
IMF officials held 'good' discussions with the Lebanese authorities this week
أثناسيوس أرفانيتيسنائب مدير إدارة الشرق الأوسط وآسيا الوسطى في صندوق النقد الدولي4 days ago · annahar.com
I care about the ordinary citizen more than I care about the big figures; I care deeply about the ordinary citizen. But the truth is that we - because of oil prices - are making a fortune in states like Texas, Oklahoma, North Dakota and others. However, I never talk about this matter, because I will not be satisfied until we return the actual price of oil to what it was before.
دونالد ترامبالرئيس الأمريكي4 days ago · CNN Arabic
Our country is making more money than ever because of high oil prices. And now they'll say: 'Isn't this terrible? He talked about the fact that he doesn't care about the ordinary citizen'.
دونالد ترامبالرئيس الأمريكي4 days ago · CNN Arabic
I believe the intelligence war between the two sides will not stop at any point. This war will continue and will affect the entire conflict.
حسن أحمديانأستاذ مشارك في العلوم السياسية بجامعة طهران4 days ago · Vietnam.vn
This is an intelligence war. The confrontation between Iran and Israel has continued for decades, but it has peaked in recent years. Both sides conduct intelligence operations. It is a tense conflict that has never stopped.
حسن أحمديانأستاذ مشارك في العلوم السياسية بجامعة طهران4 days ago · Vietnam.vn
The Israelis focus on all levels of society because they believe each individual can be dealt with in a unique way, based on the fact that Hezbollah in Lebanon has deeply integrated into Lebanese society. Initially, they focus on members of this force, then on the supporting environment of the resistance movement, then on the surrounding groups.
وسام نصيف ياسينباحث أكاديمي وسياسي4 days ago · Vietnam.vn
Within the next two years, Iran will be brought down
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الحكومة الإسرائيلية4 days ago · الشرق الأوسط
I usually do not disclose the content of our private conversations, but I affirm that he is fully aware of the danger posed by the Iranian regime.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي4 days ago · Vietnam.vn
No, I don't think that is possible.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي4 days ago · Vietnam.vn
We have taken many measures. We have directed strong strikes. They (Iran) are at their weakest, but we need to finish the mission.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي4 days ago · Vietnam.vn
In my opinion, this is not suitable for us
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس حكومة الاحتلال4 days ago · عربي21
We are prepared for all those scenarios; I hope we will not have to resort to them
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس حكومة الاحتلال4 days ago · عربي21
If Iran makes that mistake and tries to attack us, it will face a response it cannot even imagine
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس حكومة الاحتلال4 days ago · عربي21
Our mission to entertain the world is ambitious, and achieving it requires us to be disciplined in prioritizing our people and resources.
غريغ بيترز وتيد ساراندوسالرئيسان التنفيذيان المشاركان لشركة نتفليكس5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
an inseparable part of Egyptian national security
عبد الفتاح السيسيرئيس مصر5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
Protect your country against this conspiracy... and I do not say protect the president
عبد الفتاح السيسيرئيس مصر5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
the risk of escalation, and the risk of incidents getting out of control
جان بيير لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام5 days ago · الشرق للأخبار
I think it is better to take a decision soon rather than postpone it, right? Because that will also clarify the future vision for us, and certainly from a more limited perspective related to our planning.
جان بيير لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام5 days ago · الشرق للأخبار
These proposals are on the Security Council's table. No moves have occurred in the Council so far, but I believe negotiations will begin... soon and seriously.
جان بيير لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام5 days ago · الشرق للأخبار
I believe it is better to make a decision soon rather than postpone it, right? Because that will also clarify the future vision for us, and certainly from a more limited perspective related to our planning.
جان بيير لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام5 days ago · الشرق الأوسط
These proposals are on the table of the Security Council. There have been no moves in the Security Council yet, but I believe negotiations will begin... soon and seriously.
جان بيير لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام5 days ago · الشرق الأوسط