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Lebanon and Oman Reaffirm Strategic Partnership During Presidential Visit

This is Beirut, 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Following a two-day official visit to the Sultanate of Oman, President Joseph Aoun and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq issued a joint statement underscoring the strength of relations between their countries and their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation. The leaders highlighted the historical ties and fraternal bonds between the peoples ...

Aoun Sends Well-Wishes to Al-Sharaa During Airspace Transit

This is Beirut, 09/12 21:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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Syrian state news agency SANA reported Tuesday that President Ahmed al-Sharaa received a diplomatic cable from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun as Aoun’s aircraft transited Syrian airspace on its way to the Sultanate of Oman. The gesture came as Damascus marked the first anniversary of its liberation from the former Assad regime. In his ...

Lebanon’s Diplomatic Pivot: Understanding Simon Karam’s Role

Natasha Metni Torbey, 04/12 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Wednesday’s meeting of the ceasefire monitoring mechanism in Naqoura carried the weight of history. Lebanon held civilian-led direct talks with Israel for the first time in decades, a development that offered Beirut a rare opportunity to resuscitate the faltering November 27, 2024, ceasefire and begin moving toward substantive political ...

An Opportunity for Lebanon to Join the Abrahams Accords

Hanin Ghaddar, 04/12 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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“We affirm today that the survival of this Lebanon, gathered entirely around you, is a condition for peace, hope, and reconciliation among all the children of Abraham.” With these words to Pope Leo XIV during the pontiff’s visit to Lebanon, President Joseph Aoun signaled a possible willingness to bring his country into the ...

A Historic Day: Lebanon and Israel Hold First Direct Talks in Decades

This is Beirut, 03/12 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon and Israel held their first civilian-led direct talks in decades on Wednesday, in a meeting hosted by UNIFIL in Naqura as part of the ceasefire monitoring mechanism established in November 2024. The shift from military to political dialogue marks a historic rupture in Lebanese policy—driven by President Joseph Aoun’s bold ...

A Historic Decision by Joseph Aoun… Lebanon on the Path to Joining the Abraham Accords

This is Beirut, 03/12 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The news of appointing former ambassador Simon Karam to head the Lebanese delegation to the “Mechanism” meetings—and the Presidency’s confirmation of his participation in today’s session in Naqoura—can only be understood within the context of the bold steps President Joseph Aoun is taking to move toward direct negotiations to resolve ...

Pope Leo XIV Sends Voice Message to President Aoun and the Lebanese People

This is Beirut, 02/12 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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From the plane carrying him back to Rome, Pope Leo XIV sent a voice message to President Joseph Aoun, broadcast by LBCI on Tuesday. In the recording, the pontiff expressed his gratitude for the welcome he received during his visit to Lebanon. “While on my way to Rome following the conclusion of my papal visit, I would like to express my ...

Pope Urges Lebanese to Stay in Their Country Despite Difficulties

This is Beirut, 30/11 22:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called on the Lebanese people to embrace reconciliation and to remain in their country. Arriving from Turkey on his first international trip, the American pope brought a message of peace for Lebanon, while also urging its leaders to put themselves fully "at the service of your people". "There are times when it is easier to ...

Lebanon and Cyprus Sign Maritime Border Deal

This is Beirut, 26/11 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon and Cyprus formally signed a maritime border demarcation agreement on Wednesday, marking a major step in bilateral relations and paving the way for expanded energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signed the agreement at Lebanon's presidential ...

Egypt's Foreign Minister Presents De-Escalation Proposal to Lebanon

This is Beirut, 26/11 14:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s “full support” for Lebanon’s efforts to assert exclusive state control over weapons during an official visit to Beirut on Wednesday. After talks with President Joseph Aoun, Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s backing for the president’s latest Independence ...

Football: Lebanon Heads to Qatar to Launch Its 2025 Arab Cup Campaign

Pierre Daccache, 25/11 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s national football team departed for Doha on Sunday afternoon to begin final preparations ahead of their opening match in the 2025 Arab Cup. Miodrag Radulović’s men will face Sudan on Wednesday, November 26 at 6:00 p.m. (Beirut time) at Al-Gharafa Stadium, in a decisive knockout match that will determine their qualification to the ...

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