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Syria: Al-Joulani Announces Elections in Four Years

This is Beirut, 2024-12-29 16:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

The new leader of Syria, Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, announced in an exclusive interview with Al-Arabiya on Sunday that organizing elections in Syria could take up to four years, as it would require a complete population census. He also stated that drafting a new constitution could take three years. Rejecting criticism ...

Joseph Aoun in Riyadh: From Yarzeh to Baabda?

This is Beirut, 2024-12-27 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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All eyes are on Riyadh, awaiting the outcome of discussions between the Lebanese Army Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, and Saudi officials. On Thursday, Joseph Aoun met the Saudi Minister of Defense in the presence of the new man in charge of the Lebanese dossier, Prince Yazid ben Farhane. While the Lebanese are closely scrutinizing the ...

Syria Authorities Say Torched 1 Million Captagon Pills

This is Beirut, 2024-12-25 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Syria's new authorities torched a large stockpile of drugs on Wednesday, two security officials told AFP, including one million pills of captagon, whose industrial-scale production flourished under ousted president Bashar al-Assad. Captagon is a banned amphetamine-like stimulant that became Syria's largest export during the country's more than ...

Mawlawi: The Need to Impose State Legitimacy in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 2024-12-24 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Caretaker Minister of Interior Judge Bassam Mawlawi said that the way for Lebanon to “overcome its serious and repeated crises is to return to legitimacy, the Taif Agreement and the law.” At a meeting with the Lebanese community in Riyadh, hosted by Fawzi Kabbara, Lebanon's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mawlawi stressed “the need, in Lebanon, ...

Saudi Delegation Meets Syria's New Leader

This is Beirut, 2024-12-23 13:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A Saudi delegation has met Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, a source close to the government told AFP on Monday. The delegation joins a list of visitors to the Syrian capital since the Islamist Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, led by Sharaa, spearheaded the toppling of president Bashar al-Assad on December 8. The "Saudi senior ...

Usyk Beats Fury in Heavyweight Championship Rematch

This is Beirut, 2024-12-22 17:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision overnight on Saturday to stay unbeaten across two divisions and cement his place among the greats. The Ukrainian, who forced the pace and repeatedly tagged Fury with his accurate left hook, was awarded the fight 116-112 by all three judges, handing ...

Inter Hit Lazio for Six to Stay on Tail of Serie A Leaders Atalanta

This is Beirut, 2024-12-17 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Inter Milan are hot on the heels of Serie A leaders Atalanta after crushing Lazio 6-0 in Rome on Monday to demolish one of the division's form teams and send a message to the rest of the league. Reigning champions Inter came through what was supposed to be a tough test at the Stadio Olimpico with flying colours and are three points off the ...

Iran Closes Offices, Schools Over Cold, Energy Shortage

This is Beirut, 2024-12-15 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran announced the closure of offices and schools in many provinces across the country on Sunday due to a cold snap and energy shortages, according to state media. Iran is an energy giant, with the world's second-largest reserves of natural gas, according to the US Energy Information Administration. However, the country has been forced to ration ...

FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup Host

This is Beirut, 2024-12-11 19:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record. At the same time, a virtual Congress of world football's governing body confirmed that Morocco, Spain and Portugal will be joint hosts of the 2030 World ...

Auto: Dania Akeel Makes History by Winning the FIA Middle East Baja Cup

Makram Haddad, 2024-12-05 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Saudi driver Dania Akeel achieved a remarkable feat by securing the title of the FIA Middle East Baja Cup during the Dubai International Baja held this past weekend. A historic victory that marks a turning point in motorsport in the Middle East. An impressive journey Dania Akeel succeeded in clinching the title in this prestigious regional ...

Macron to Seek Solution for Crisis, Following PM's Ouster

This is Beirut, 2024-12-05 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday will seek ways out of France's political crisis, after Michel Barnier became the first prime minister to be ousted by parliament in over six decades. Lawmakers voted on Wednesday to oust Barnier's government after just three months in office, approving a no-confidence motion proposed by the hard left ...

Football – Asian Championship: Lebanon Loses Its Title After Disappointing Draw Against Palestine

Makram Haddad, 2024-12-04 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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After an impressive victory over Saudi Arabia, the Lebanese women’s U-18 team saw their hopes of retaining their title slip away after a 1-1 draw against Palestine on the final day of the West Asia Under-18 Championship. Played in Aqaba, this match marked Lebanon’s elimination, as the team failed to replicate its past performances. A ...