This is Beirut, 17/01 12:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam arrived at Ain el-Tineh on Friday afternoon for a meeting with the Speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri. Berri's parliamentary bloc had previously boycotted the non-binding parliamentary consultations for the government formation. Berri himself had abstained from these consultations in objection to Nawaf ...
This is Beirut, 17/01 08:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Lebanon shortly before 7 AM on Friday for an official visit, where he is scheduled to meet with the new Lebanese leaders and military officials. According to the Elysée Palace press service, the French head of state aims to underscore France's unwavering commitment to Lebanon, its sovereignty ...
This is Beirut, 16/01 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam wrapped up the fourth and final round of the two-day non-binding parliamentary consultations on Thursday afternoon, in the absence of Hezbollah and Amal MPs. The consultations with independent parliamentarians included MP Ibrahim Mneimneh, who described Lebanon as being in a “foundational stage” amid the ...
This is Beirut, 16/01 12:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun welcomed on Thursday the recently brokered ceasefire in Gaza, expressing hope that it would bring an end to the region’s humanitarian crisis. He commended the international efforts that facilitated the agreement and stressed the importance of Israel adhering to its terms. President Aoun urged continued ...
Salam El Zaatari, 16/01 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Politics in the 21st century feels like a pendulum that has lost its rhythm. The ideological battle between the left and right has become less about substance and more about spectacle, leaving liberals—once the pragmatic bridge between these two camps—searching for relevance. The world has entered an era where media-savvy personalities ...
Marc Saikali, 16/01 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The brief statement by the new Prime Minister on the day of his appointment raises questions. While it is unthinkable for the South to remain neglected, using the “we” pronoun may prompt further scrutiny. Who exactly does “we” refer to? The utterly bankrupt state? Surely not—it doesn’t have the means. The savings of depositors? ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 15/01 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese, as well as the international community, notably the five nations making up the Quintet Committee (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, France, the United States and Qatar), are closely monitoring the formation of a government to be led by Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam. Informed political sources maintain that the government’s formation is ...
This is Beirut, 15/01 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai has called for a shift away from pessimism, expressing hope for a brighter future for Lebanon. Speaking from the presidential palace in Baabda after his meeting with President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday, Patriarch al-Rai highlighted the president’s wishes to swiftly form an inclusive government provided that all ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Amal and Hezbollah blocs declared its decision to abstain from participating in the non-binding parliamentary consultations scheduled by Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam on Wednesday to form his government. During an interview with the local channel LBCI on Wednesday, MP Qassem Hachem, affiliated with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 18:47 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Newly appointed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam made protocol visits to former Lebanese prime ministers on Tuesday, starting with caretaker PM Najib Mikati. Following their brief meeting, Mikati remarked, “We discussed current issues, but due to his protocol tour, the meeting was concise. We agreed to reconvene later, and I wish him success in ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 18:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to arrive in Beirut on Friday, according the Lebanese Presidency. According to a statement issued by the Élysée Palace, through this visit, President Macron wishes to “underline France's unfailing commitment to supporting Lebanon, its sovereignty and its unity.” “He ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The US-based agency indicated that the election of President Joseph Aoun will pave the way for the formation of a fully empowered new government, with Aoun benefiting from the backing of international donors. The international agency noted that the Lebanese economy contracted by approximately 10% in 2024 but anticipates a recovery in economic ...