**An-Nahar**
It is reported that press clippings circulate concerning statements by former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, where he mentions that the Lebanese presidential elections are costly. It is known that the Publishers Union has refused to participate in the Arab Book Fair and is organizing another international fair at the same time, which has caused discontent due to dwindling resources and the need to unify efforts.
It is noted that balances among political references in one sect due to a tradition in a spiritual authority have established political stability within the sect. Recently, dinner gatherings among certain groups and parties have increased on the backdrop of financial donations, with the price of a seat set in dollars at large amounts despite the significant hardships faced by people and the decline in attendance at the gatherings.
**Nidaa al-Watan**
There are rumors that leaders close to a prominent party are extensively discussing their objections to the behavior of the party leader. It is said that Vatican officials express their reservations, even annoyance, regarding the performance of Christian leaders in light of the general situation and particularly the presidential entitlement. An ambassador from an African country showed his dissatisfaction at a minister being late for a previously scheduled meeting to deliver a gift to the Lebanese state, and his displeasure was visibly evident upon receiving him.
**Al-Liwaa**
Information has circulated about an expected change in "some of the team of ambassadors" assigned to accompany presidential efforts in the country. There is a complex controversy regarding a presidential candidate's visit to a concerned Western capital, and the information does not rely on trusted sources regarding the reasons and potential outcomes. The payment of salaries for the month of April has caused confusion among the relevant job categories since it has not yet been transferred at the new Sayrafa rate (60 thousand), noting that banks have not yet taken the necessary measures.
**Al-Anbaa**
A concerned capital regarding the Lebanese file still has an unclear position regarding the presidential entitlement, although its word will be the most influential. A financial step will have negative repercussions, particularly regarding rising inflation rates, if it is not accompanied by other measures.
