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Lebanon Seeks to Distance State from Hezbollah After Cyprus Drone Incident

                                                         File photo: Youssef Ragg Lebanon has urged Cypriot authorities and the public not to conflate the Lebanese state with Hezbollah following a drone strike that originated from Lebanese territory and hit Cyprus six days earlier. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi emphasized that the attack was carried out independently by Hezbollah and does not reflect the policies, values, or intentions of the Lebanese government.  Raggi stressed that Lebanon rejects any attempt to use its territory for external agendas and reiterated that Hezbollah’s actions fall outside the state’s legal authority. He called on Cyprus to distinguish between the official Lebanese government and groups operating autonomously, noting that Lebanon has consistently affirmed its sovereignty ...
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Federal Ministers Tasked with Bold Cost-Cutting Mandate Ahead of Fall Fiscal Update

In a decisive push toward fiscal discipline, cabinet ministers have been instructed to identify significant spending reductions across their departments by the end of summer. The directive, issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, emphasizes the need for “ambitious” savings to address mounting budgetary pressures and ensure long-term economic sustainability.

Sources close to the matter suggest that the aim is to streamline government programs without compromising essential services. Departments are expected to reassess priorities, reduce administrative inefficiencies, and explore innovative ways to deliver public services more cost-effectively.

The timing of this directive aligns with preparations for the fall economic statement, where the government is anticipated to outline its revised fiscal path. With rising interest rates and global economic uncertainties, this call for budget trimming signals a sharpened focus on spending discipline.

Observers say that while internal belt-tightening is not unusual, the use of the term “ambitious” suggests this round of savings may go beyond typical cost-containment exercises. The full scope and impact of the cuts are likely to emerge later in the year as ministers finalize their proposals.


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