Politics
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has pledged to bring all weapons under state control, a move aimed at reducing the influence of armed factions such as Hezbollah. Aoun acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed confidence in achieving this goal. “Exclusive control of weapons will be achieved......
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has pledged justice for the victims of the catastrophic Beirut port explosion, marking five years since the tragedy devastated the capital. The blast, which occurred on August 4, 2020, was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, killing over 220 people, injuring......
A high-level meeting between Syrian and Israeli officials took place in Baku on Saturday, signaling a significant diplomatic step for two nations historically at odds. The encounter occurred during Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to Azerbaijan, according to a diplomatic source in Damascus. A......
Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, declared on Sunday that the group will not surrender or disarm despite mounting pressure from Israel and international demands. Speaking to a crowd of thousands during the Shia Muslim Ashura commemoration in Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold,......
The intensifying confrontation between Israel and Iran has underscored a historic unraveling of the international rules-based system established after World War II. Since the Hamas-led assault on Israel in October 2023, the conflict has widened into an unchecked military campaign across Gaza, Lebanon,......
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning on Friday, stating that Israel will persist in its strikes against Lebanon until the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah is disarmed. This announcement follows recent Israeli airstrikes that targeted areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs. “There......
Israel has launched another airstrike on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, for the second time in a week, killing at least three people and further straining the fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. The attack, which struck the southern suburb of Dahiyeh early Tuesday, also injured at least seven others,......
Lebanese President Michel Aoun is visiting France, his first trip to Europe since taking office. During his visit, he is set to meet President Emmanuel Macron, who had previously expressed France's commitment to supporting Lebanon's recovery after the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.......
The Moroccan ambassador to Lebanon, M’hamed Grin, engaged in discussions on Thursday in Beirut with the Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister, Tarek Mitri. Their talks centered on matters of mutual interest and the prospects for enhanced cooperation between the two nations. This meeting provided an opportunity......
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed the parliament on Tuesday, outlining his government’s vision for a state that prioritizes sovereignty, security, and reform. He emphasized the creation of a state capable of defending its citizens, upholding independence, and fostering strong......
Lebanon’s parliament convened once again in an attempt to elect a president, aiming to resolve a two-year leadership void. In the first round of voting, army commander Joseph Aoun emerged as the leading candidate with 71 votes out of 128 but fell short of the two-thirds majority required for a......
United States President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Lebanon-born businessman Massad Boulos as his senior White House advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. This move highlights Trump's continuing efforts to shape his administration, particularly concerning policies in the Middle East.......
Israel is set to vote on a proposed ceasefire deal with Lebanon following approval "in principle" by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to sources. The Israeli Cabinet is expected to vote on the deal Tuesday, after Netanyahu signaled his support during a Sunday night security meeting.......
