This is Beirut 08/02 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
President Joseph Aoun expressed satisfaction over the new government formation, congratulating its president, Nawaf Salam, and the ministers. He wished them success in their new roles. According to the National News Agency, the president emphasized that the government, dubbed the "Government of Reform and Rescue," was formed in accordance with ...
This is Beirut 08/02 18:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese Army said it had responded to incoming fire from across the Syrian border on Saturday, two days after the new authorities in Damascus said they had launched operations against smugglers in the area. Following directives from President Joseph Aoun, the Army command said it had "issued orders to military units deployed on the northern ...
This is Beirut 08/02 18:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The formation of Lebanon’s new government under Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has drawn international support, with key diplomatic figures emphasizing the need for reforms and stability. The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL), Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, described the government’s team announcement as a "new and brighter ...
This is Beirut 08/02 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The first government under President Joseph Aoun was announced on Saturday from the presidential palace in Baabda, after the signature of decrees accepting the resignation of caretaker Prime minister Najib Mikati’s cabinet and instating the new 24-member council of ministers under Judge Nawaf Salam. Cabinet Secretary General Mahmoud ...
Rayan Chami 08/02 15:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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On the final day of her visit to Beirut, United States Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus met with several senior Lebanese officials, including Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.
This is Beirut 08/02 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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After a calm night, residents of the Lebanese border town of Jarmash woke up on Saturday to the sounds of Katyusha rockets and mortar shells fired from the Syrian side. A barrage of 50 shells rained down on several towns in Jurud al-Hermel during the early morning hours, escalating tensions along the border. The Lebanese Red Cross has so far ...
This is Beirut 08/02 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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United States Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus reiterated Washington’s support for Lebanon’s current presidency and its incoming government during a visit to Beirut on Saturday. In a meeting with Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, Ortagus affirmed US backing for his future government, highlighting his commitment to ...
Johnny Kortbawi 08/02 08:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The ring on the finger of the new U.S. deputy envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus was given more attention than it deserved, but its symbolism was far greater than what Lebanon could endure. Opponents did not differentiate between it being a religious symbol—perhaps because Judaism in Lebanon is often associated with Zionism, which led ...
This is Beirut 07/02 20:39 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
In his latest op-ed on the program Sar el Waet ("It's About Time"), journalist Marcel Ghanem sharply criticized Kulluna Irada, accusing the organization of using its media and political influence in ways that harm both the reputation of his program and the MTV channel. He focused on the organization’s lack of transparency and ...
This is Beirut 07/02 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has expressed its confidence in Lebanon’s ability to form a government that represents all its citizens. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that France has “full confidence in the ability of the Lebanese authorities to form a ...
This is Beirut 07/02 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Morgan Ortagus, the US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East, said that Hezbollah should not be part of the new Lebanese government that Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam is trying to form. “Hezbollah has been defeated by Israel, and we are grateful for that,” Ortagus said after meeting with President Joseph Aoun at Baabda ...
Chelsea Al Arif 07/02 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a meeting in Baabda with Morgan Ortagus, the US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, to discuss key issues of security, stability and cooperation between Lebanon and the United States. President Aoun stressed that stability in southern Lebanon is closely tied to the completion of Israel's withdrawal ...