Nawaf Salam

Lebanon: France Proposes the Deployment of UNIFIL for a Definitive Israeli Withdrawal

This is Beirut, 2025-02-13 22:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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France has proposed that some soldiers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), including French troops, be deployed in positions in southern Lebanon to allow for a "complete and definitive" withdrawal of Israel, announced Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday. "The ceasefire has been extended until February 18, the ...

Berri Rejects Any Israeli Presence After Scheduled Pullout

This is Beirut, 2025-02-13 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With just five days remaining before the scheduled Israeli pullout on February 18, Speaker Nabih Berri revealed that United States officials informed him that while Israeli forces would vacate the villages where they maintain a presence in the south, they would remain in five key positions – a development that has been the subject of ongoing ...

Israel Threatens to Resume War If Three Hostages Are Not Released by Saturday

This is Beirut, 2025-02-13 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Hamas must release three living hostages on Saturday under the terms of the ongoing Gaza truce deal or Israel will return to war in the Palestinian territory, an Israeli government spokesman said Thursday. The ceasefire "framework makes clear that three live hostages must be released by Hamas terrorists on Saturday", spokesman David Mencer told ...

Palestinian Sources Close to Talks Report Progress in Ending Gaza Truce Crisis

This is Beirut, 2025-02-13 11:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Palestinian militant group Hamas said Thursday it was committed to the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza, as negotiators push to overcome an impasse regarding the implementation of the agreement. "We are keen to implement it (the ceasefire) and oblige the occupation to fully abide by it. Mediators are pressuring (Israel) to complete the full ...

Syria Leader Stresses 'Strong Strategic Ties' in Call with Russia's Putin

This is Beirut, 2025-02-12 19:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa emphasised the "strong strategic ties" between his country and Russia during his first telephone call with President Vladimir Putin since taking power, the Syrian presidency said Wednesday. Rebels led by Sharaa's Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ousted Moscow's close ally Bashar ...

The Disco French Touch Revolution: A Legacy Revived

This is Beirut, 2025-02-12 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam France Music Art Culture

A close relative of soul and funk, disco was born in the United States, yet several French musicians and producers helped define its signature sound. One of its most recognizable names is Patrick Hernandez, who set dancefloors on fire in 1978 with Born to Be Alive. However, the true pioneer of this movement—now honored by the Philharmonie de ...

LaHood to This Is Beirut: Lebanon's New Political Path Is a Turning Point for Change in a Divided Nation

Amal Chmouny, 2025-02-12 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US Congressman Darin LaHood expressed a hopeful perspective on Lebanon, recognizing the complicated realities the country faces. He stressed the importance of future transformation and strategic planning, advocating for a proactive stance in addressing Lebanon's challenges. LaHood emerges as a voice of optimism. His recent remarks to This is ...

Salam: “We Want to Regain The Trust of The Citizens!”

This is Beirut, 2025-02-11 23:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Like a leitmotif brandished at every turn of phrase, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam kept repeating, during an interview broadcasted Tuesday evening on several local TV channels, “We want to regain the trust of citizens!” Acknowledging the extent of the suffering endured by the Lebanese as a result of the financial and economic crisis, the ...

Gaza Truce Under Strain After Trump Warning

This is Beirut, 2025-02-11 16:14 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Gaza Hamas Donald Trump Israël

The Gaza ceasefire appeared increasingly fragile Tuesday after Hamas said US President Donald Trump's latest warning "further complicates" the agreement with Israel, which has so far led to five hostage-prisoner swaps. Trump said that "all hell" would break out if Hamas failed to release all Israeli hostages by the ...

Google Renames the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America'

This is Beirut, 2025-02-11 14:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Google renamed on Monday the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” in its mapping service for users in the United States. The change follows an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump in tribute to the “greatness of America,” according to the US Board on Geographic Names. Google stated that the update aligns with its policy ...

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