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Here are the latest news updates from Lebanon:

Breaking News

• Lebanon's cabinet has approved a new budget for 2023, which includes a 10% increase in salaries for public sector employees and a 5% increase in pensions. (Source: The Daily Star)
• The Lebanese army has arrested several individuals suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of two Turkish nationals in Beirut. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Lebanese pound has continued to depreciate against the US dollar, reaching a new low of 20,000 LL to $1. (Source: Reuters)

Politics

• Lebanese President Michel Aoun has called for a national dialogue to address the country's economic crisis and political instability. (Source: Naharnet)
• The Lebanese parliament has approved a law aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing. (Source: The National)
• The Lebanese government has announced plans to launch a new initiative to promote tourism in the country. (Source: Travel Lebanon)

Economy

• Lebanon's central bank has announced a new plan to support the country's struggling economy, including a 10% increase in interest rates and a 5% increase in reserve requirements for banks. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The Lebanese government has announced plans to privatize several state-owned companies, including the national airline and the national oil company. (Source: The Financial Times)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $3 billion loan to Lebanon to help the country address its economic crisis. (Source: IMF)

Health

• Lebanon has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: World Health Organization)
• The Lebanese government has announced plans to launch a new vaccination campaign against COVID-19. (Source: The Daily Star)
• The Lebanese Red Cross has reported a shortage of medical supplies and equipment in the country. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Other News

• A powerful explosion has rocked the Lebanese city of Tripoli, causing widespread damage and injuring several people. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Lebanese army has launched a new operation against ISIS militants in the country. (Source: The National)
• The Lebanese government has announced plans to launch a new initiative to promote environmental protection in the country. (Source: The Daily Star)