This is Beirut, 06/03 20:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Roy Ayers Farewell Music
Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" proved a hugely popular hip-hop sample, has died. He was 84 years old. The artist's family shared the news in a Facebook post, saying the vibraphonist, composer and producer died in New York on March 4 following a long illness. "He lived a beautiful 84 ...
Rayan Chami, 06/03 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Cabinet
The first Cabinet meeting since Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government won Parliament’s confidence is being held today at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, chaired by President Joseph Aoun. This crucial session will address several key issues, including the implementation of reforms, the 2025 budget proposal and tax exemptions for war ...
This is Beirut, 06/03 18:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Saudi Arabia Baabda Palace Nawaf Salam Cabinet
The Council of Ministers on Thursday approved the promulgation of the 2025 budget by decree, as well as the temporary extension of the mandates of ambassadors from outside the cadre. At its first session after gaining the parliament’s vote of confidence held at the Baabda Palace, the Cabinet went through twenty-two items on its ...
Soumia Benmerzoug, 06/03 18:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Houthis Gaza Yemen Hamas
The Houthis’ involvement in the Gaza war is not merely an act of solidarity with Hamas. Behind their attacks on ships in the Red Sea and their declarations of support for the Palestinian cause lies a far more ambitious strategy: strengthening their position amid regional chaos and asserting their influence on the Middle East’s geopolitical ...
This is Beirut, 06/03 17:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hezbollah International Criminal Court
Amnesty International called, on Wednesday, for an investigation into the Israeli army's attacks on healthcare facilities in southern Lebanon during the war with Hezbollah that began on October 8, 2023. “Israel’s unlawful attacks on medical facilities and personnel are not only serious violations of international humanitarian law and likely ...
Rayan Chami, 06/03 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Saudi Arabia Government Nawaf Salam Budget 2025
PM Nawaf Salam confirmed the 2025 budget’s approval and pledged reforms to ease its impact. Work on the 2026 budget is underway, and future Cabinet sessions will move to a new venue. Information Minister Paul Morcos highlighted Saudi Arabia’s reform-linked support for Lebanon and announced work on tax exemptions for war victims and new ISF ...
Marc Saikali, 06/03 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Syria Ahmad al-Sharaa Turkey
Since its independence, Lebanon has served as a mirror reflecting the events unfolding in its much larger neighboring country. Damascus has long cast a covetous eye on Lebanon, disturbed by its freedoms and economic achievements. Despite all the challenges, Lebanon has managed to preserve a semblance of political democracy, even in its darkest ...
This is Beirut, 06/03 00:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Donald Trump United States Gaza Palestine
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told the people of Gaza to give up hostages or face "HELL" and told the Hamas militant group's leadership to flee the territory. "To the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR ...
This is Beirut, 05/03 22:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Lebanese Army Hezbollah Amal Congress
Independent Arabiya has published details of a draft bill introduced to the US Congress by Republican Representative Greg Steube, aimed at pressuring the Lebanese government and military to curb Hezbollah’s influence. The proposed legislation, titled "Preventing Armed Groups from Engaging in Extremism Act," calls for stringent measures against ...
This is Beirut, 05/03 22:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hamas United States
The United States on Wednesday confirmed unprecedented direct talks with Hamas on hostages, as Israel threatened to renew its military campaign in Gaza despite a fragile ceasefire. The White House said that President Donald Trump's envoy on hostage affairs, Adam Boehler, held the talks which focused on Americans among the remaining hostages ...
This is Beirut, 05/03 20:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Germany Defense Europe Russia Ukraine
Germany is set to ramp up defense spending with the incoming government saying it wants to invest hundreds of billions of euros to bolster Europe's security as US guarantees look increasingly fragile. Likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday he planned to reform the country's strict constitutional "debt brake" to pump up defense ...
Malo Pinatel, 05/03 19:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Middle East Arab League Gaza
Countering the plans of Trump and Israel regarding the future of the Gaza Strip was the backdrop for the Arab League leaders’ gathering on Tuesday at the organization's headquarters in Cairo. At the end of the summit, they adopted a new reconstruction plan for the enclave, presented by Egypt, valued at $53 billion. This marked a rare moment of ...