**An-Nahar**
- It has been reported that a department affiliated with one of the ministries is seeking assistance from some financiers to manage its operations in light of the state's bankruptcy and its inability to continue.
- Campaigns and accusations continue within one sect following recent spiritual developments that have political backgrounds.
- More than one observer expects that the file of Syrian refugees will soon move in a direction that the United Nations institutions do not desire, as they are heading towards increasing their assistance and enticing the host community with services and grants to maintain the status quo.
- A number of those wishing to run for the presidency have taken action, and their names did not appear on the list gathered from the Diocese of Antelias, considering it experimental and consultative within the sect.
**Al-Liwaa**
- Attempts by a prominent figure to lure an active Arab ambassador into discussing the names in the presidential race have failed, as the latter stressed adherence to specifications without addressing specific personalities.
- Relations have not returned to normal between the two parties of the Mar Mikhael agreement, with multiple voices in the Aounist movement calling for dialogue with the Forces and the Kataeb after agreeing with them on obstructing "legislation of necessity."
- A former Defense Minister questioned the importance of granting a firearm license under these difficult circumstances, potentially leading to a crisis between the Minister of Defense and the Army Commander.
**Nidaa Al-Watan**
- It was learned that the visit of caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to the Vatican will not be limited to meeting with Pope Francis, but will also include a meeting with the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. It is known that the Secretary of State is the one handling the Lebanese file.
- Political circles indicate that Egypt may be on its way to announcing a security-political understanding with Iran, similar to the Saudi-Iranian agreement.
- The government has passed several concealed appointments by renewing the mandate of the Government Commissioner in the Council for Development and Reconstruction, renewing the mandate of the Director General of Higher Education, and appointing heads for development funds and councils. Similar administrative measures are expected to take place in the coming days.
**Al-Bouna**
- A diplomatic expert stated that the most important outcome of the tripartite Chinese-Saudi-Iranian agreement will be the differing approaches of Saudi and American policies regarding regional disputes with Iran, and the confusion among their shared allies between Riyadh's de-escalation of hostilities and Washington's priority of China, as well as Tel Aviv remaining the sole reference for the animosity towards Iran.
- An Arab diplomat said that the tripartite Chinese-Iranian-Saudi agreement paves the way for a swift end to the war in Yemen and removes obstacles from Saudi-Syrian relations. With the end of hostilities with Iran, the Yemen war, and the rift with Syria, the main reasons for the Saudi crisis with Hezbollah fall away.
**Al-Jumhuriya**
- Officials at a public financial institution questioned who is behind a senior employee in the public sector who has been spreading alarming news among citizens.
- A senior official was informed of harsh comments directed at him by a former official, to which he remarked: "Understood, he was at the top and has come down from it; I won't respond to him."
- A moderate figure commented on the Saudi-Iranian agreement: "It is clear that the region is preparing to enter a new phase, and we must be ready to adapt to the changes that will occur."
**Al-Anbaa**
- There appears to be a complete contradiction between statements made weeks ago by a senior official in an active party, and his recent speech.
- Positions expressing confusion among various political entities continue to emerge following the announcement of a major regional political agreement.
