President Biden Announces Ceasefire Deal Between Israel And Hamas President Biden announces ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, ending 15 months of conflict. Top News · Jan 15, 2025
‘A stern message’: how return of Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiations US president-elect demanded a deal – while success against Iran and Hezbollah gave Israeli PM room to make one The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025
Macron to visit Lebanon amid promises of renewed French support French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Lebanon on Friday, both countries announced, marking the second head of state visit since Lebanon elected a president last week. Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2025
Lebanon's PM-Designate Prioritizes Rebuilding After War And Economic Crisis Lebanon's prime minister-designate outlines vision for post-war reconstruction and economic recovery, emphasizing inclusivity and modernization. Top News · Jan 14, 2025
Who is Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s PM-designate amid political shift? Pro-reform movement sees new hope with Salam’s appointment as prime minister. Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2025
Lebanon’s new president faces uphill struggle to steer country away from brink of collapse Lebanon’s parliament elected a new president on January 9 after a two-year political deadlock and 13 failed attempts. Joseph Aoun met the threshold for victory in the second round of voting after his rival, a Hezbollah-backed candidate called Suleiman Frangieh, withdrew from the race. The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025
Lebanon's New PM Says Reaching Out To All Sides To Save Country Lebanon's new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Tuesday that he was reaching out to all political persuasions to help "rescue" his crisis-hit country ahead of talks aimed at forming a government. International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025
Lebanon’s PM-designate Nawaf Salam promises to ‘rescue, reform and rebuild’ Salam says he is reaching out across the political spectrum in nod to Hezbollah, which opposed his nomination. Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2025
Attorney-General's push for peace during Israel visit Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will travel to Israel for talks with senior officials, reiterating calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East. AAP · Jan 14, 2025
Lebanon's New Prime Minister Brings Hope For Reconstruction Nawaf Salam appointed as Lebanon's new prime minister post-conflict, facing economic challenges. Optimism rises for stability. Top News · Jan 13, 2025
Prominent diplomat and jurist who heads top UN court named Lebanon's new prime minister Lebanon’s new president has asked prominent diplomat and jurist Nawaf Salam to form the country’s new government after Salam was named prime minister by a large number of legislators The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
Judge Nawaf Salam Designated Lebanon's Next Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, ICJ's top judge, becomes Lebanon's new PM, facing resistance from Hezbollah and Amal due to sect differences. Top News · Jan 13, 2025
Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam as PM-designate The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job. Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2025
Lebanon President Joseph Aoun starts consultations for PM selection Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam seen as frontrunners. Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2025
International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025 New Lebanon President Starts Consultations On Naming PM New Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will begin parliamentary consultations Monday over designating a prime minister to form a government that will have to face major challenges in the crisis-hit country.
The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025 Lebanese whose homes were destroyed in the war want to rebuild. Many face a long wait It's been six weeks since a ceasefire halted the war between Israel and Hezbollah and many displaced Lebanese whose homes were destroyed in the fighting want to rebuild
International Business Times · Jan 11, 2025 Syria, Lebanon Pledge Firm Ties After Years Of Tensions Syria's new ruler and Lebanon's prime minister pledged on Saturday to build lasting ties during the first visit by a Lebanese head of government to Damascus since the start of the civil war in 2011.
Top News · Jan 11, 2025 Saudi Arabia's Diplomatic Efforts Secure Lebanon's New President Saudi Arabia's intervention in Lebanon's presidential election led to Michel Aoun's victory, marking a significant shift in regional alliances and dynamics.
International Business Times · Jan 10, 2025 Weakening Of Hezbollah Allowed Lebanon To Fill Vacant Presidency The weakening of Hezbollah in last year's war with Israel allowed Lebanon's long deadlocked parliament to reach consensus around a president who has the confidence of the international community.
Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2025 Who is Joseph Aoun, the new president of Lebanon? Joseph Aoun, the former Lebanese army commander, is country’s 14th president after a two-year vacancy.
The Guardian - US · Jan 9, 2025 Stephen Colbert on Angelenos: ‘Doing everything they can to help one another’ Late-night hosts discuss the wildfires besieging Los Angeles while Donald Trump fixates on annexing Greenland and other nonsense
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 Middle East latest: Gaza war deaths pass 46,000 and a new president is chosen in Lebanon Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025 Lebanon elects Joseph Aoun as president after two-year vacancy Army commander’s election increases confidence that ceasefire with Israel will hold
Top News · Jan 9, 2025 Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 46,000 In Ongoing Conflict Updates on casualties in Israel-Hamas war, Lebanon's new president, Syrian refugee returns, media restrictions in Gaza conflict, and American hostages at T...
Top News · Jan 9, 2025 Lebanon Elects Army Commander Joseph Aoun As President Joseph Aoun elected as Lebanon's president, facing economic challenges and navigating complex domestic politics.