Joseph Aoun

Lebanese Leaders Welcome Election of Pope Leo XIV

This Is Beirut, 08/05 21:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese officials and political leaders extended their congratulations Thursday following the historic election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new head of the Catholic Church, assuming the papal name Pope Leo XIV. His election, following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, was officially confirmed as white smoke billowed ...

Lebanese-Syrian Border and UNIFIL Renewal: Two Critical Challenges Ahead

Bassam Abou Zeid, 08/05 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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France has stepped in decisively to take a leading role in the border demarcation process between Lebanon and Syria—an initiative announced by President Emmanuel Macron during the visit of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to France. According to French sources, Macron expressed his country’s readiness to provide both the Lebanese and Syrian ...

Aoun Calls on Central Bank to Restore Confidence in the Banking System

This is Beirut, 08/05 10:32 - Reading : less than a minute

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During a visit to the Central Bank (BDL) on Thursday morning, President Joseph Aoun called on Central Bank Governor Karim Souhaid and the bank’s deputy governors to fully shoulder their responsibilities in reviving Lebanon’s struggling financial sector. “You bear the heavy responsibility of restoring the confidence of the ...

President Aoun Launches Lebanese Red Cross Annual Fundraising Campaign

This is Beirut, 07/05 18:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun launched the Lebanese Red Cross Annual Fundraising campaign on Wednesday, announcing his decision to donate his salary to the humanitarian organization. President Aoun made this announcement during a meeting with a delegation from the Red Cross led by its president, Antoine Zoghbi. Aoun expressed deep appreciation for the ...

Outdoor Advertising: How Political Propaganda Fuels the Advertising Market

Liliane Mokbel, 07/05 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In Lebanon, the current legal framework does not prohibit the display of portraits of political or religious figures, nor does it draw a clear line between commercial advertising and political propaganda. This legal ambiguity has created a gray area that, according to industry insiders, is actively exploited. “Political propaganda is not just ...

Air Links with UAE 'Officially' Re-Established with Landmark Flights to Beirut

This is Beirut, 06/05 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Three Emirati planes will land on Wednesday at Beirut International Airport, marking the official resumption of air links between the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon, following the lifting of the travel ban on Emirati citizens. This decision, announced by President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will take effect on May 7, following Lebanese ...

Lebanon Races Against May Deadline to Bring Heavy Weapons Under State Control

Philippe Abi Akl, 06/05 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s top three political leaders — President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam — appear to have reached a general consensus on the core elements of a national settlement, including reforms and the consolidation of weapons under the sole authority of the state. However, some differences remain ...

Aoun Invited to International Summits in Qatar and France

This is Beirut, 06/05 12:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday received two official invitations from Qatar and France to attend high-level international summits set to take place in the coming months. Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, delivered an invitation on behalf of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, inviting President Aoun to participate ...

Aoun and Salam Pay Tribute on Martyrs Day

This is Beirut, 06/05 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s top officials marked Martyrs’ Day on Monday with solemn tributes to those who gave their lives for the country’s sovereignty, including members of the press who died in the line of duty. President General Joseph Aoun led the commemorations with a statement honoring Lebanon’s martyrs. “Martyrs’ Day is not just a moment of ...

LAF Receives Third Qatari Fuel Shipment of 2025

This is Beirut, 05/05 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) received the third installment of Qatari fuel aid for 2025 on Monday, according to a statement shared via the army’s official account on the X platform. The fuel shipment was provided by the State of Qatar through the Qatar Fund for Development. According to LAF, the donation is intended to bolster the army’s ...

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