This is Beirut, 2025-01-14 20:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hamas is set to release 33 hostages held in Gaza in return for approximately 1,000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. This exchange marks the first phase of an evolving ceasefire agreement, according to Israeli and Palestinian sources. Mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have intensified efforts in recent weeks to finalize the ...
This is Beirut, 2025-01-14 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam United States Gaza Antony Blinken Hezbollah
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday, referred to "Hezbollah's retreat to the north of the Litani River," noting that "Iran has lost the ability to supply the party with weapons." "Hezbollah has lost and is now a thing of the past. His attacks have harmed the Lebanese and the Israelis," he said at a press conference on the situation ...
This is Beirut, 2025-01-14 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, 2025-01-14 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Los Angeles Oscars Nominees Culture
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday the cancellation of its glitzy nominees’ luncheon, as Los Angeles grapples with devastating wildfires. Nominations will now be revealed during a virtual event on January 23, marking a major adjustment to the traditional awards season. “We are all devastated by the impact of the ...
This is Beirut, 2025-01-14 15:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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In his first declaration after being nominated, Prime Minister designate Nawaf Salam emphasized the importance of restoring the state’s authority across all of Lebanon in accordance with the Taif Agreement. He also highlighted the need for the full implementation of UN Resolution 1701 and related ceasefire provisions, and securing Israel’s ...
This is Beirut, 2025-01-14 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Los Angeles Grammys Awards Culture Art
The Grammys, scheduled for February 2, will "proceed as planned" despite the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the Recording Academy announced Monday. In a letter to Academy members, organizers confirmed that the 67th annual music awards gala will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles "in close coordination with ...
This is Beirut, 2025-01-14 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Donald Trump Culture Sculpture China Art
Serenity and calm are not typically the first words that come to mind when describing Donald Trump. Yet, in a Chinese artisan's workshop, the former U.S. president sits cross-legged in a divine meditation pose. This porcelain version of the Republican billionaire, transformed into a Buddha, is the work of designer and sculptor Hong Jinshi. These ...
This is Beirut, 2025-01-14 09:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel's military said early Tuesday it had tried several times to shoot down a missile fired from Yemen which sent sirens blaring across the centre of the country. The latest attack came less than a day after Yemen's Houthis said they launched a missile towards Tel Aviv, which Israeli forces said they intercepted. "Following the sirens that ...
This is Beirut, 2025-01-14 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, ...
Philippe Abi-Akl, 2025-01-14 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Joseph Aoun Amal Hezbollah
“I did not come to engage in politics, but to build a state that can only be founded on justice and equality for all its components.” This statement, delivered by General Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's first president after its centenary, during his first official meeting with a congratulatory delegation, succinctly summarizes his vision and ...
This is Beirut, 2025-01-13 20:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A Gaza truce and hostage release deal is close and could be finalized in the final week of US President Joe Biden's term, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Monday. "We are close to a deal, and it can get done this week. I'm not making a promise or prediction, but it is there for the taking, and we are going to work to make ...
This is Beirut, 2025-01-13 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Prime Minister Nawaf Salam European Union
The nomination of Judge Nawaf Salam, President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as Prime Minister on Monday, with a majority of 84 votes, drew widespread messages of congratulations and optimism among Lebanese and international leaders. The European Union Ambassador to Lebanon, Sandra De Waele, expressed optimism about Salam’s ...