This is Beirut, 17/01 22:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beirut on Friday. He was welcomed off the plane by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, with whom he held talks. According to the Elysée, the purpose of the trip was to “help” President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam. Its aim is to consolidate Lebanon's sovereignty, ensure ...
Lyne Sammouri, 17/01 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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 ...
This is Beirut, 17/01 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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 ...
This is Beirut, 17/01 13:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut, 17/01 12:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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 ...
This is Beirut, 17/01 08:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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 ...
This is Beirut, 16/01 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut, 16/01 12:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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 ...
Salam El Zaatari, 16/01 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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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 ...
Marc Saikali, 16/01 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The brief statement by the new Prime Minister on the day of his appointment raises questions. While it is unthinkable for the South to remain neglected, using the “we” pronoun may prompt further scrutiny. Who exactly does “we” refer to? The utterly bankrupt state? Surely not—it doesn’t have the means. The savings of depositors? ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 15/01 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese, as well as the international community, notably the five nations making up the Quintet Committee (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, France, the United States and Qatar), are closely monitoring the formation of a government to be led by Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam. Informed political sources maintain that the government’s formation is ...
This is Beirut, 15/01 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai has called for a shift away from pessimism, expressing hope for a brighter future for Lebanon. Speaking from the presidential palace in Baabda after his meeting with President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday, Patriarch al-Rai highlighted the president’s wishes to swiftly form an inclusive government provided that all ...