Lebanon

Mikati Underlines Urgency of Resolving Syrian Presence in Lebanon in Damascus Talks

This Is Beirut 11/01 17:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati stressed the urgent need to deal rapidly with the issue of displaced Syrians, who are massively present in Lebanon, and called for the demarcation of borders between Lebanon and Syria. Mikati's remarks came after a meeting with Syria's new leader, Ahmad al-Shareh, in Damascus, where he headed an official ...

President Joseph Aoun’s Deep Connection to Southern Border Villages

Katia Kahil 11/01 16:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Following the ceasefire and the deployment of the Lebanese Army in border villages, President Joseph Aoun was the first to visit Marjayoun, Klayaa and Khiam on December 23, 2024. At the time, he was still serving as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and was accompanied by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. He is especially familiar with the ...

President Aoun Invited to Riyadh by Saudi Crown Prince

This Is Beirut 11/01 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, called on Saturday President Joseph Aoun to congratulate him on becoming president and invited him to visit Saudi Arabia. Along with Qatar, Egypt, France and the United States, Saudi Arabia played an important role in resolving the presidential deadlock. Lebanon had been without a president since ...

ExplainerExchange Rate Stability: Lebanese Pound Withstands the Surge

Christiane Tager 11/01 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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For some time now, rumors have suggested a drop in the exchange rate from 89,500 pounds per dollar to 50,000. However, Nassib Ghobril, Chief Economist at Byblos Bank, dismisses such claims as “not serious.” “The Lebanese pound has experienced a frenzied demand since the ceasefire and Thursday’s presidential election. Speculators started ...

Eight Tons of Smuggled Potato Seized in Akkar

This is Beirut 11/01 12:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Damascus

A State Security patrol from Halba’s bureau, North Lebanon, seized eight tons of potatoes smuggled into the country from Syria. The potatoes were sold in the vegetable market of Kobbet Bshamra, Akkar. In a statement, State Security emphasized that the seizure was a component of the security services’ anti-smuggling campaign and stated ...

Mikati Holds Talks With Al-Shareh in Damascus

This is Beirut 11/01 11:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmad al-Shareh met on Saturday with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the border control issues will be tackled during the meeting that kicked off around noon. Mikati is accompanied by caretaker Foreign Minister, Abdullah Bou Habib in addition to General Security ...

Joseph Aoun Visits Bechara Rai in Bkerke

This is Beirut 10/01 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

President Aoun Bechara Rai Bkerkeh

Newly elected President Joseph Aoun visited the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerkeh on Friday evening, where he was warmly received by Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai. The Patriarch congratulated Aoun on his election and expressed his hopes for the success of the commitments outlined in his inaugural address. Aoun was received at the main entrance ...

Southern Lebanon: Tensions Persist as Ceasefire Deadline Approaches

This is Beirut 10/01 19:38 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Following the election of Lebanon's new president, all eyes are now on the southern region, with only 16 days remaining until the expiration of the ceasefire agreement, which was enacted on November 27. Developments on the Ground Following airstrikes targeting southern Lebanese towns, the village of Aita al-Shaab was struck by artillery fire ...

Presidency Announces Parliamentary Consultations to Be Held on Monday

This is Beirut 10/01 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Joseph Aoun Lebanese Forces Prime Minister

The General Secretariat of the Presidency announced that President Joseph Aoun will hold parliamentary consultations on Monday to appoint the next Prime Minister tasked with forming a new government. According to a statement issued on Friday, the consultations will begin at Baabda Presidential Palace with a meeting between the President and ...

End-of-Year Celebrations Under the Shadow of War

Christiane Tager 10/01 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Hezbollah Israel Beirut Tourism

Lebanon is traditionally renowned for its vibrant year-end celebrations and ski resorts. However, its tourism sector was severely impacted by the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Foreign tourists were entirely dissuaded from visiting the Land of Cedars, and many Lebanese expatriates canceled their trip. The ceasefire between Hezbollah and ...

UNIFIL Supports Lebanese Army Redeployment in South Following Israeli Withdrawal

This is Beirut 10/01 18:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed its support on Friday “for the redeployment of the Lebanese army in the south-western sector of Lebanon, once the Israeli army has withdrawn from this area, including the removal of unexploded ordnance and rubble.” In a statement published on its X account, UNIFIL also pledged ...

VideosWork Resumes at the Presidential Palace, on President Joseph Aoun’s First Day

Cian Ward 10/01 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Joseph Aoun Baabda Presidency Lebanon

The presidential palace in Baabda was bustling on Friday, as state work resumed on President Joseph Aoun’s first day in office.