Suleiman Franjieh, head of the Marada Party and Hezbollah's candidate for president, announces his withdrawal from the race in favor of Army commander Gen. Joseph Aoun

08
Jan.
2025

Suleiman Franjieh, head of the Marada Party and Hezbollah's candidate for president, announces his withdrawal from the race in favor of Army commander Gen. Joseph Aoun

20:17

Venezuela opposition leader emerges from hiding to lead protests: AFP

19:28

United States 'will always be reliable partner': US defence chief

19:16

Russia says hopes new Lebanon president will bring 'political stability'

19:11

Ubisoft says reviewing restructuring options as postpones latest Assassin's Creed game

19:08

Germany says Lebanese president's election is chance for 'reforms'

19:07

Ukraine's supporters 'must not falter': US defence chief

18:58

Palisades fire 'one of the most destructive natural disasters' in LA history: fire chief

18:57

Attack kills 26 soldiers in north Benin: military source

18:53

Major Los Angeles fires still 'zero percent' contained: officials

18:43

Biden warns against 'hate' and 'abuse of power' at Carter funeral

18:40

Poland to grant Israeli officials 'free' access to Auschwitz ceremony: govt

18:40

EU chief says new president represents 'moment of hope' for Lebanon

18:35

Everton sack manager Sean Dyche: club

18:16

Zelensky to visit Rome later Thursday: diplomatic source

18:11

Abbas says Lebanon will overcome 'repercussions of Israeli aggression' with new president

17:41

Iran judiciary says Swiss national found dead in prison

17:12

Qatar welcomes election of Lebanon president, hopes for 'stability': statement

16:43

France charges founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial: prosecutors

16:24

US embassy says 'committed to working closely' with new Lebanon president

16:15

France congratulates new Lebanon president, urges forming of 'strong government'

16:10

President Joseph Aoun reviews the Presidential Guard on arrival at Baabda Presidential Palace

16:08

US says claims of plotting Maduro overthrow are 'categorically false'

15:55

President Joseph Aoun heads to Baabda Presidential Palace

15:49

France's Sarkozy tells court 'not a cent' of Libyan money in campaign funds

15:36

Scholz opposes Trump call to raise NATO defence spending to 5% of GDP

15:30

UN rights chief 'deeply concerned' at 'arbitrary detentions' in Venezuela

15:22

Lebanon president-elect vows to respect truce with Israel, work to remove 'Israeli occupation'

15:20

Iran says hopes to serve 'common interests' with new Lebanese president

15:20

President Joseph Aoun pledges rapid consultations to appoint prime minister

15:20

President Joseph Aoun pledges to secure Lebanon's neutrality

15:15

President Joseph Aoun promises to work with the government to secure approval for a law on the independence of the judiciary

15:11

New Lebanese president says state will have 'monopoly' on arms

15:10

New Lebanese president vows swift consulations to name PM

15:10

President Joseph Aoun, in his inaugural speech: “Today marks the beginning of a new stage in Lebanon's history”.

15:06

Israel hopes new Lebanon president will help achieve 'stability': FM

15:05

Lebanon president-elect says country entering 'new phase'

14:55

Lebanon's new president, former army commander Gen. Joseph Aoun, sworn in

14:40

Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun elected Lebanon’s new president with 99 votes

14:39

Army chief Joseph Aoun elected as Lebanese president

14:30

Vote counting in the second round of presidential election starts

14:15

Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun's wife, Neemat, arrives at parliament

14:04

Danish PM to gather party leaders to discuss Trump's Greenland comments

13:26

Ukraine's fight 'matters to all of us': US defence chief

13:25

US announces new $500 mn military aid package for Ukraine

13:24

Zelensky says allies entering 'new chapter' of opportunities under Trump

13:20

Zelensky says Western troops in Ukraine would help 'force Russia to peace'

13:03

Italy PM says US won't forcefully take Greenland, Panama

12:45

EU ready to lead Ukraine support 'if US not willing': Kallas

12:36

Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says 70 killed in 24 hours

12:17

Lebanon army chief fails first round of presidential vote

12:15

Army commander Gen. Joseph Aoun got 71 votes, short of the 86 votes needed for him to be elected in the first round

12:08

Trump must respect Greenland's 'sovereignty': EU top diplomat

12:05

Presidential Election: Vote Counting Begins in Parliament

12:00

US greenhouse gas emissions fell only 0.2% in 2024: analysis

11:55

Kremlin says watching Trump closely over 'dramatic' Greeland situation

11:45

The voting for electing a president of the republic starts

11:30

Hyundai Motor says to invest record $16.6 bn in South Korea

11:01

Lebanon parliament meets to elect president: AFP

10:55

UK FM Lammy refuses to condemn Trump comments on Greenland

10:40

The 13th presidential election session to end the two-year-long vacuum in the top post kicks off in the presence of all 128 members of parliament

10:40

More than 100 MPs arrived in parliament securing the required quorum for opening the presidential election session

10:36

China electric and hybrid vehicle sales increased 40.7% in 2024: association

10:30

Antwerp sees sharp drop in cocaine seizures in 2024: official

10:24

Graham Potter named West Ham head coach: club

10:15

64 parliamentarians already in parliament for the presidential election

10:15

Speaker Nabih Berri arrives in parliament for the presidential election session

10:00

MPs and ambassadors start converging on Parliament ahead of the 13th presidential election session

09:54

37 killed in Syria clashes between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces: monitor

09:14

Mozambique's main opposition leader says ready for government talks after vote dispute

08:59

Mozambique's main opposition leader returns from exile: AFP

05:25

Biden cancels Italy trip to focus on LA fires response: White House

05:04

Mandatory evacuation order imposed on Hollywood as new fire erupts

04:43

Venezuela accuses Maduro opponent Marquez of involvement in 'coup'

01:12

Los Angeles fire death toll rises to five: sheriff

00:31

Fighting at Chad presidency leaves 19 dead including 18 attackers: government

08/01 23:28

Macron tells Venezuela opposition leaders 'will of the people' must be respected: presidency

08/01 23:03

Chad govt says situation 'under control' after gunfire near presidency

08/01 22:02

France voices 'concern' over halt to Meta's US fact-checking: foreign ministry

08/01 21:59

Syria Kurds promise new rulers to drop any 'split' threatening national unity

08/01 21:35

Shots heard near presidency in Chad capital N'Djamena: AFP