This is Beirut - Presidential Election

Democratic Gathering Bloc Supports Gen. Joseph Aoun for Presidency

This is Beirut, 18/12 19:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Democratic Gathering bloc led by the Progressive Party (PSP) announced on Wednesday the endorsement of Army Commander General Joseph Aoun for the presidency of the republic. In a meeting attended by former PSP leader Walid Joumblatt, the bloc emphasized the need of electing a president on January 9, the date fixed by parliament Speaker ...

Former FPM MPs Meet with Samy Gemayel on Presidential Election

This is Beirut, 10/12 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The parliamentarians of the “Independent Parliamentary Bloc” (former Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) MPs), Elias Bou Saab, Simon Abi Ramia, Ibrahim Kanaan and Alain Aoun met with Samy Gemayel, the head of the Kataeb Party, on Tuesday over the long-delayed presidential election. Following the meeting, Abi Ramia emphasized that several potential ...

Change in Syria Jeopardizes Presidential Election Session on Jan. 9

Philippe Abi-Akl, 10/12 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On December 8, 2024, a historic shift reshaped Syria as Bashar al-Assad's regime fell to the opposition in just ten days. This seismic event reverberated through Damascus and the wider region, drawing attention to the Middle East’s uncertain future at a particularly delicate time, with Israel’s war on Hamas and the conflict with Hezbollah in ...

Pope urges Lebanon to elect a new president immediately

This is Beirut, 01/12 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Pope Francis called on Lebanese politicians on Sunday to urgently elect a new president, to get the country's governing institutions functioning again. "I address an urgent invitation to all Lebanese politicians to elect the president of the republic immediately," the pontiff said at Saint Peter's Square at the end of Sunday Angelus ...

Trump Picks Loyalist Pam Bondi as US Attorney General After Matt Gaetz's withdrawal

This is Beirut, 22/11 02:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Pam Bondi, a staunch ally who helped defend the ex-leader against impeachment, as US attorney general on Thursday following firebrand Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from the running. Gaetz's retreat amid sexual misconduct allegations signaled limits to Trump's power, even as the president-elect prepares to retake ...

Special Edition: Donald Trump Claims Victory

This is Beirut, 06/11 11:38 - Reading : less than a minute

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We bring you the latest results from our studio in Beirut with Victoria Werling, Head of Reports Section at This is Beirut; Charles Chartouni, university professor and political science researcher; and Chelsea Al Arif, journalist. Together, they will shed light on this historic election, drawing on the analyses of our special correspondents in ...

Distribution of Votes by State at 12:00 AM Beirut Time

This is Beirut, 06/11 00:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut presents you with a map of the United States showing the distribution of votes by state and by political party. Here's how the trends look at 12:00 AM Beirut time.

The Role of Social Media in the American Presidential Election

Tylia El Helou, 03/11 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Social media has profoundly reshaped the American presidential election landscape, influencing campaign strategies, candidate-voter interactions and the direction of public debate. These platforms have become indispensable tools for capturing voters' attention, mobilizing support bases and shaping public opinion. However, they also present ...

Exclusive - Donna Shalala to TIB: Harris Will Have a Deep Commitment to Lebanon

Tylia El Helou, 31/10 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, Former United States Secretary of Health and Member of the House of Representatives Donna Shalala explains how Kamala Harris will be committed to Lebanon and to achieving a ceasefire with Israel in line with Resolution 1701.

When U.S. Media Giants Refuse to Endorse Presidential Candidates

This is Beirut, 28/10 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Days ahead of a close presidential election, two of the most prestigious liberal American newspapers have declined to give their usual endorsements to the Democratic Party candidate, sparking furious reactions. The Los Angeles Times and Washington Post announced they had ended their decades-long practice of officially backing a presidential ...

Presidential Election: Tangled in Internal and Regional Quagmires

15/10 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Lebanese presidential issue is ensnared in a deadlock, caused by both domestic and international challenges. Each time one obstacle is removed, another, often more complex, emerges, as if the doors of the Baabda Palace are destined to remain closed until the regional crises are comprehensively addressed. The Lebanese political landscape is ...

Harris Slams Trump for ‘Lack of Transparency' Over Health

This is Beirut, 13/10 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris is in "excellent health" and fit for the presidency, according to a medical report published by the White House Saturday, as she challenged rival Donald Trump to publish his own health records. "Vice President Harris remains in excellent health," her physician Joshua Simmons said in the report, ...

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