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US to Veto Any Amendments to its Ukraine Proposal at UN Security Council

This is Beirut, 24/02 18:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United States threatened Monday to veto any amendments, including by its European allies, to a proposed Security Council resolution that urges a "swift end" to the Ukraine war without mentioning territorial integrity. "We're going to veto a Russian amendment if it comes to us in the Security Council, we will veto the Europeans' amendments if ...

Lebanon Calls for Full Israeli Withdrawal as UN Warns of Violations

This is Beirut, 18/02 13:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On Tuesday, as Israeli forces had yet to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon, a statement from the Lebanese presidency called for Israel’s complete withdrawal from the country. Following a meeting in Baabda, President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berry, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam issued a statement reaffirming "the necessity of ...

Lebanon Files New Complaint Against Israel at the UN

This is Beirut, 04/02 10:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has filed a new complaint against Israel with the United Nations Security Council, denouncing recent Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory and violations of the country's sovereignty. The complaint, submitted on Tuesday, highlights breaches of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and the ceasefire agreement ...

Mawlawi: Security Measures Reinforced in Response to Surge in Criminality

This is Beirut, 03/02 17:26 - Reading : less than a minute

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Following a meeting with the Central Security Council, caretaker Minister of the Interior Bassam Mawlawi held a press conference on Monday to address the recent wave of crimes rocking Lebanon.

Trump's FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Faces Senate Grilling

This is Beirut, 30/01 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick to head the FBI, faces a potentially fiery Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday amid staunch Democratic opposition to his nomination to head the top US law enforcement agency. Patel, 44, has drawn fire for his promotion of conspiracy theories, his defense of pro-Trump rioters who attacked the Capitol ...

Rwanda, DR Congo Leaders in Crisis Summit as Goma's Fate Hangs in Balance

This is Beirut, 29/01 09:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The president of crisis-hit Democratic Republic of Congo was set to meet his Rwandan counterpart at an emergency summit on Wednesday, as fighters backed by Kigali appeared on the brink of seizing the key city of Goma. The M23 armed group took control of Goma's airport on Tuesday, a security source said, following days of intense clashes that ...

Israel Ends All Relations with UNRWA, Citing Security Concerns

This is Beirut, 28/01 18:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel will cease all contact with the UN's Palestinian relief agency UNRWA and any other body acting on its behalf, its UN envoy said Tuesday, after repeatedly accusing the organization of undermining its security. UNRWA's offices and staff in Israel play a major role in the provision of healthcare and education to Palestinians, but ...

Lebanon Nominates Mustapha Adib as Candidate to International Court of Justice

This is Beirut, 28/01 13:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon's Ambassador to Germany and UNESCO, Mustapha Adib, was officially nominated by Lebanon on Tuesday for membership on the International Court of Justice (ICJ), following instructions from President Joseph Aoun. This nomination follows Judge Nawaf Salam's resignation from the ICJ after accepting the role of Prime Minister-designate to form ...

Israeli Incursions and Hezbollah's Retaliation: Is a New Escalation Looming?

This is Beirut, 24/01 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As the ceasefire draws to a close, Israeli transgressions persist in southern Lebanon, casting doubt on the imminent complete withdrawal of Israeli forces. Having completely withdrawn from nine localities, it nevertheless continues to impose restrictions on the inhabitants of border areas, and to carry out incursions into several border ...

UN Security Council Urges Rapid Formation of Lebanon Government

This is Beirut, 16/01 23:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The UN Security Council called Thursday for Lebanese leaders to rapidly form a new government, describing it as a "critical" step for stability in the war-battered country and region. In a statement adopted unanimously, the Council welcomed the January 9 election of President Joseph Aoun, who filled a role that was vacant for over two years, and ...

Tensions Persist as Israeli Forces Remain Along Lebanon's Southern Border

This is Beirut, 14/01 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With less than two weeks to go before the end of the ceasefire introduced on November 27, Israeli forces are still present in the areas along Lebanon's southern border. For the second consecutive day, the Israeli army continued its incursion into the villages of Mfaylha and Ras al-Dahr, west of Mays al-Jabal. Sweep operations are underway, ...

What About the Ceasefire?

Élie-Joe Kamel, 08/01 16:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The future of the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel remains uncertain. Despite a flurry of diplomatic negotiations and recent statements by US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein calling for Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon, progress toward lasting calm remains minimal. Both sides continue to accuse each other of repeated ...