**An-Nahar**
Lebanese citizens have noticed a significant slowdown in internet speed in several areas of the capital and its surroundings. The number of e-commerce sites that defraud Lebanese consumers with substandard goods is increasing, with no ability to pursue their owners. It was learned that a large delegation of Druze community leaders from the Chouf met with a resigned MP and a candidate for the Druze seat in the region, with the meeting characterized by amicability and a commitment to the unity of the community and the mountain, as well as to preserving the historical reconciliation.
**Al-Joumhouriah**
A responsible official is planning a Gulf tour starting in Riyadh, following positive developments and the return of ambassadors. The leadership of a political movement is working to reclaim groups that had previously declined, aiming to resolve past disagreements. Political sources state that elections cannot be delayed or obstructed, and some are futilely trying to promote such notions.
**Al-Liwaa**
Most Lebanese holding French citizenship voted in favor of the current president, based on various considerations, notably the blind bias against "migrant groups" by a far-right candidate. Bank checks have faced an unfavorable situation, leading many holders to lose trust in them and to avoid cash transactions. Observers are certain that a meeting of two personalities under party sponsorship never touched on post-election obligations, neither directly nor indirectly.
**An-Nidaa Al-Watan**
Commenting on the announcement of the Free Patriotic Movement's list from former MP Mohammed Yahya's residence in Wadi Khaled, a northern political figure remarked that it felt as if the list was announced from Damascus, with preparations for similar announcements from the Syrian embassy and Haret Hreik. Sources following the event indicated that bringing Mr. Nasrallah together with Bassil and Franjieh for an iftar meal masks fears of changes in the results of the parliamentary elections that do not reflect the image promoted by Hezbollah and its allies regarding achieving a parliamentary majority. A major bank is said to be considering selling some of its real estate assets to provide liquidity.
**Al-Anbaa**
A political figure who markets themselves as outside the political "system" attended a political meeting involving first-tier forces. An implicit threat was contained in the words of a prominent party leader who reminded of contentious events from past years.
**Al-Binaa**
A former prime minister managing several electoral lists in a private council reported that the Saudi ambassador informed him that friendly ambassadors sought his help due to disappointment regarding what statistics confirm about Hezbollah and its allies potentially securing a majority and the possibility of reaching two-thirds, allowing them control over the presidential election. A prominent European official was quoted saying that Europe has entered a cooling phase, where the ongoing confrontation over Ukraine increases Europe's economic and financial dependence on Russia and its political, military, and security reliance on America, as European leaders can do nothing but cheer to cover the impending disaster.
