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Macron Ready to Receive Syrian President Subject to Conditions

This is Beirut, 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he was ready to receive Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Chareh, provided that the Syrian government opens up to all segments of civil society and commits to ensuring security conditions necessary for the return of Syrian refugees. "A government that represents all components of ...

Morgan Ortagus: Hezbollah Must Be Disarmed, Lebanon Needs to Pursue Diplomatic Solutions with Israel

This is Beirut, 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an interview with Al-Hadath today, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus addressed the ongoing tensions between Lebanon and Israel, emphasizing the need for diplomatic negotiations and economic reforms in Lebanon. Ortagus reiterated that the Lebanese government is responsible for disarming Hezbollah, stating that no ...

Macron and Aoun Denounce Israel's "Unjustified" Strikes on Lebanon

This is Beirut, 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called an Israeli air strike on Beirut’s southern suburb "unacceptable", saying it was a "violation of the ceasefire" agreed in November between Israel and Hezbollah. Speaking at a joint press conference with Lebanese counterpart President Joseph Aoun, at the Elysees Palace, Macron said “I expressed ...

Lebanon and Syria Sign Historic Border Demarcation Agreement Under Saudi Mediation

This is Beirut, 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The defense ministers of Lebanon and Syria signed an agreement in Jeddah "to address security and military threats" along their common border, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The accord comes after frontier clashes this month that left 10 people dead. SPA, the saudi press agency, reported that Michel Menassa and his Syrian ...

Macron and Aoun to Hold a Video Meeting with al-Sharaa on Friday

This is Beirut, 27/03 23:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron, who will receive his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun in Paris on Friday, will also have a “trilateral meeting” with him and interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who will join them “remotely,” the Élysée Palace announced on Thursday. “This will be an opportunity for the three heads of state to ...

BDL’s 62-Year Journey: From Philippe Takla to Karim Souhaid

Maurice Matta, 27/03 20:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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During a session held at Baabda Presidential Palace, chaired by President Joseph Aoun, the Cabinet appointed Karim Souhaid as Governor of the Lebanese Central Bank (BDL). The decision followed a ministerial vote, with Souhaid securing 17 votes out of 24 from the Lebanese government ministers. Despite strong opposition from Prime Minister Nawaf ...

Disney's 'Snow White' Walks the Woke Line and Stumbles

Marie-Christine Tayah, 27/03 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Boosted by discounted movie tickets during France’s annual Printemps du cinéma, Disney’s Snow White remake drew crowds between March 19 and 25. But behind its commercial success lies a storm of criticism—surrounding the cast, storyline, and values—long before the film even hit the big screen. A Reimagined Snow White Under Heavy ...

Joumblatt Accuses Israel of Using the Druze in Syria

This is Beirut, 27/03 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Druze leader Walid Joumblatt has accused Israel of using the Druze in Syria by increasing outreach to this minority as part of a broader plan, which, according to him, aims to attempt to divide the Middle East into sectarian states. "Israel continues to pursue its longstanding plan... of dividing the region into confessional entities and ...

Karim Souhaid, Head of Lebanon's Central Bank

This is Beirut, 27/03 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Karim Souhaid has been appointed Governor of the Lebanese Central Bank on Thursday during the Cabinet meeting with a majority of 17 votes (7 ministers voted against his nomination). Born in 1964 in Qartaba, Mount Lebanon, Karim Antoun Souhaid is a prominent figure in the world of finance and banking regulation, with expertise spanning the United ...

Bill Proposes Increase in End-of-Service Indemnities: A Necessary Revision

This is Beirut, 27/03 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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A bill proposing an increase in end-of-service indemnities for public and private employees has been introduced. Under this proposal, indemnities would be multiplied by 30. Applicable to amounts received or owed after October 17, 2019, until the minimum wage increase to 18 million Lebanese pounds takes effect, the bill excludes public sector ...

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Opens Recruitment

This is Beirut, 27/03 15:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Telecommunications Regulatory Lebanon government job openings

The Minister of Telecommunications, Charles Hajj, has officially submitted a description of the positions within the Board of Directors of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to the Minister of Administrative Development, Fadi Makki. In a statement issued by his press office, Hajj announced that job openings will be posted on the OMSAR ...

Lebanese Rafic Eid Tames the Mud and Shines at the Portugal Rally

Makram Haddad, 27/03 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Rafic Eid keeps making his Honda CRF 450 R roar on the Baja World Cup tracks. This time, he made his mark at the Portugal Rally, braving extreme conditions to claim third place among the veterans and an impressive fourth place overall. A top-tier performance that confirms his status as a serious contender for the world title. A Battle Under the ...

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