Miss Lebanon advances to Top 40 at Miss World 2025, ranks among Top 10 in Asia & Oceania

Miss Lebanon Nada Koussa has advanced to the Top 40 finalists at the Miss World 2025 pageant held in India.
In addition to securing a spot among the global contenders, Koussa also ranked in the Top 10 for the Asia & Oceania region, standing out among contestants from across the continent.

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