Lebanon

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 ...

UN Chief Antonio Guterres in Lebanon on 'Solidarity Visit'
UN Chief Antonio Guterres in Lebanon on 'Solidarity Visit'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Lebanon Thursday on a "solidarity visit". He was greeted at the airport by caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib. "The Secretary-General has just arrived in Beirut for a solidarity visit to Lebanon," after a long-stalled presidential election and a devastating war between Hezbollah and ...

UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Concludes Visit to Lebanon
VideosUN High Commissioner For Human Rights Concludes Visit to Lebanon

After visiting Syria, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, concluded his visit to Lebanon today, January 16. Türk expressed hope for Lebanon despite all social, humanitarian and economic challenges, particularly in light of the recent ceasefire. During his stay, Türk met with key government officials, ...

Beirut Blast Investigator Resumes Work After Two Years
Beirut Blast Investigator Resumes Work After Two Years

Lebanese judge Tarek Bitar resumed his investigation into the deadly 2020 Beirut port blast on Thursday, charging 10 people, including security, customs and military personnel, according to a judicial official. The fresh charges come after a two-year hiatus in the investigation into the August 4, 2020 explosion that killed more than 220 people, ...

Salam Concludes Final Round of Parliamentary Consultations
Salam Concludes Final Round of Parliamentary Consultations

Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam wrapped up the fourth and final round of the two-day non-binding parliamentary consultations on Thursday afternoon, in the absence of Hezbollah and Amal  MPs. The consultations with independent parliamentarians included MP Ibrahim Mneimneh, who described Lebanon as being in a “foundational stage” amid the ...

Second Day of Non-Binding Parliamentary Consultations: End of First Round
Second Day of Non-Binding Parliamentary Consultations: End of First Round

Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam continued his non-binding parliamentary consultations for the second consecutive day, meeting with 10 MPs. Salam is scheduled to meet with President Aoun at the Baabda Palace to update him on the outcomes of these discussions. At the conclusion of the first round, which ended at 1 PM on Thursday, the majority ...

Violence Persists in Southern Lebanon
Violence Persists in Southern Lebanon

The southern Lebanon border remains a hotspot of violence, just days before the expiration of the ceasefire. In the Sadana area, south of the Shebaa farms, the Red Cross was deployed on Thursday to recover the bodies of three young men killed by Israeli forces a week ago. These farms, contested between Lebanon and Israel,  are often the site of ...

President Aoun Hails Gaza Ceasefire, Strengthens Diplomatic Ties
President Aoun Hails Gaza Ceasefire, Strengthens Diplomatic Ties

Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun welcomed on Thursday the recently brokered ceasefire in Gaza, expressing hope that it would bring an end to the region’s humanitarian crisis. He commended the international efforts that facilitated the agreement and stressed the importance of Israel adhering to its terms. President Aoun urged continued ...

The Great Realignment: Navigating the Chaos of Modern Politics
ChronicleThe Great Realignment: Navigating the Chaos of Modern Politics

Politics in the 21st century feels like a pendulum that has lost its rhythm. The ideological battle between the left and right has become less about substance and more about spectacle, leaving liberals—once the pragmatic bridge between these two camps—searching for relevance. The world has entered an era where media-savvy personalities ...