Lebanon

Austin Tice’s Mother Visits Najib Mikati
Austin Tice’s Mother Visits Najib Mikati

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati met on Friday at his residence with Deborah Tice, the mother of American journalist Austin Tice, who has been missing in Syria since 2012. Tice expressed her gratitude to Mikati for his efforts in raising the issue of her son’s disappearance during his recent meeting with Syria’s new leader, Ahmad ...

Salam Briefs President Aoun on Outcome of parliamentary Consultations
Salam Briefs President Aoun on Outcome of parliamentary Consultations

Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam and President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, emphasized on Friday the urgent need to expedite the formation of Lebanon’s new government. Salam briefed Aoun on the results of his non-binding parliamentary consultations and discussions with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri. The meeting underscored ...

Macron Announces an International Conference on Lebanon from Baabda
ReportMacron Announces an International Conference on Lebanon from Baabda

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and French President Emmanuel Macron held a joint press conference at Baabda Palace, where Macron announced that an international conference on Lebanon would be held "within the next few weeks." He also stressed the need for the Army to have a monopoly on weapons. Aoun and Macron then held an extended meeting in the ...

Macron to Aoun: 'We Support Your Goal for a Sovereign Lebanon'
Macron to Aoun: 'We Support Your Goal for a Sovereign Lebanon'

Visiting French President Emmanuel Macron stressed on Friday that Lebanon’s sovereignty and freedom from foreign interference are critical to maintaining the ceasefire with Israel. Following his meeting with President Joseph Aoun, Macron reaffirmed France’s support for Lebanon’s recovery and stability, emphasizing its ...

Wave of Congratulatory Messages to President Aoun
Wave of Congratulatory Messages to President Aoun

The President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, received additional congratulatory messages on Friday from several foreign and Arab leaders, recognizing his election and affirming support for Lebanon during his term. Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturian extended his congratulations, emphasizing Armenia’s commitment to strengthening ...

Syrian Forces Seize Smuggled 'Sophisticated Weapons' Bound for Hezbollah
Syrian Forces Seize Smuggled 'Sophisticated Weapons' Bound for Hezbollah

Syrian security forces intercepted on Friday a shipment of weapons reportedly destined to be smuggled into Lebanon through illegal border crossings, according to official sources quoted by the al-Janoubia website. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) disclosed that the seized vehicle was a truck loaded with “sophisticated weapons and ...

Government: Nawaf Salam in Ain el-Tineh
Government: Nawaf Salam in Ain el-Tineh

Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam arrived at Ain el-Tineh on Friday afternoon for a meeting with the Speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri. Berri's parliamentary bloc had previously boycotted the non-binding parliamentary consultations for the government formation. Berri himself had abstained from these consultations in objection to Nawaf ...

The Reason Why Politics Can’t Be Dissociated from a Government
SpotlightThe Reason Why Politics Can’t Be Dissociated from a Government

One of the most pressing demands that emerged on the streets since the October 17 Revolution (Thawra) regarding government formation was the call for technocratic or specialist-led governments. The expectation was that each expert would head their respective ministry, ensuring effective management driven by specialization, rather than the ...

Rmeish: Life After War
VideosRmeish: Life After War

With the war in Lebanon over, the town of Rmeish is gradually returning to normal. An embodiment of resilience, most of the town’s residents refused to abandon their homes. Today, with unwavering determination, they hold on to their lives.

French President Macron Visits Lebanon to Support New Leadership
French President Macron Visits Lebanon to Support New Leadership

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Lebanon shortly before 7 AM on Friday for an official visit, where he is scheduled to meet with the new Lebanese leaders and military officials. According to the Elysée Palace press service, the French head of state aims to underscore France's unwavering commitment to Lebanon, its sovereignty ...

UN Security Council Urges Rapid Formation of Lebanon Government
UN Security Council Urges Rapid Formation of Lebanon Government

The UN Security Council called Thursday for Lebanese leaders to rapidly form a new government, describing it as a "critical" step for stability in the war-battered country and region. In a statement adopted unanimously, the Council welcomed the January 9 election of President Joseph Aoun, who filled a role that was vacant for over two years, and ...

Macron and Bin Salman Pledge 'Full Support' for Forming a Strong Lebanese Government
Macron and Bin Salman Pledge 'Full Support' for Forming a Strong Lebanese Government

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have pledged “full support” for the formation of a “strong government” in Lebanon, the Élysée Palace announced on Thursday, following a phone call between the two leaders. During the call on Wednesday, they stated that they would “fully support the ...