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Raja al-Achkar Wins Sixth Edition of Lebanese Trap Championship

The Lebanese Federation of Shooting and Hunting organized the sixth edition of the Lebanese Championship in the Olympic Trap discipline (Category A). This competition, held at the Lebanon Country Club shooting range, brought together 12 high-level shooters, under the attentive eye of Wassim Khalil, Secretary-General of the host club, and several ...

Regional and International Support for Joseph Aoun's Presidency

The President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, enjoys significant regional and international support, notably from Saudi Arabia and the United States. Major European powers such as France, the United Kingdom and Germany also back the president. The Vatican, for its part, has expressed satisfaction with the election results. This regional and ...

Are We Witnessing the Rise of Another Fouad Chehab?

In Lebanon, history tends to repeat itself in times of crisis, seldom during moments of progress, as we have grown accustomed to hardship that we often forget the fleeting moments of light. However, one cannot help but notice the striking similarities between the newly elected President Joseph Aoun and one of the pillars of Lebanon's First ...

Macron to Visit Lebanon After Election of New President

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday welcomed the "crucial election" by Lebanese lawmakers of army chief Joseph Aoun as president and said he would soon visit the country. Macron spoke with Aoun hours after the former army commander became the new president of Lebanon ending a two-year vacuum in the country's top post. France "will ...

International Community Welcomes Joseph Aoun's Election

The international community welcomed the election of the former Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Army, General Joseph Aoun, as President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending more than two years of vacancy in the country's leadership, which had deepened its economic and political crises. French President Emmanuel Macron offered his ...

MPs' Positions Ahead of the Presidential Election Session

MPs are arriving at Parliament Square to take part in the thirteenth session, scheduled for 11 AM, to elect the 14th President of the Republic. Various MPs have shared their views: “Strong Republic” bloc MP Charbel Massaad stated, “The path of change began with the October 17 revolution, and this path is now crystallizing with the arrival ...

Shifting Alliances: The Evolution of US Foreign Policy in Lebanon and the Road Ahead

The United States’ involvement in Lebanese politics has intensified, particularly in efforts to counteract Hezbollah's influence. Recent events suggest that the US is attempting to influence Lebanon's presidential election, backing candidates like General Joseph Aoun to potentially weaken Hezbollah's grip. This involvement underscores the US’s ...

If I Were President of the Republic!

Alright, let’s face it: what you’re about to read might feel like déjà vu, but let’s give it a shot. If I were president, I would make it clear to Hezbollah that it has lost the war and that its political survival hinges on surrendering its weapons. Failing that, the weapons will be taken by force, and not a single cent will go toward ...