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French President Macron in Lebanon to support new leadership

France's President Emmanuel Macron was in Lebanon on Friday, where he was due to meet his newly-elected counterpart and offer support to leaders seeking to open a new chapter in their country's turbulent history.

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France's Macron In Lebanon To Back New Leadership

International Business Times

World Leaders Support Ceasefire And Hostage Deal Between Israel And Hamas

World leaders support Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. UN, EU, Turkey, Lebanon, Australia, Japan, South Africa back agreement.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

‘We are all obsessed with him now’: Hady Habib thrills Lebanese diaspora with Australian Open success

First Lebanese tennis player to reach a grand slam unites community in wild celebration and renewed hope

The Guardian - AU

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

Civilian casualties of explosive weapons at highest level in more than a decade

Study says 61,353 non-combatants were killed or wounded in 2024, an increase of 67% on the previous year

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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Progress In Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks And Hostage Release

Updates on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks in Gaza and UAE-Lebanon relations post Gen. Aoun's election.

The Independent UK

Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire talks press on in Qatar

Officials say Israel and Hamas appear to be inching closer to a phased ceasfire agreement

Al Jazeera

Lebanon President Joseph Aoun starts consultations for PM selection

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam seen as frontrunners.

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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 Guardian - UK

Trailblazing Habib makes uplifting history for Lebanon at Australian Open

The first Lebanese match-winner at a grand slam has offered unlikely inspiration for his war-torn country

The Independent UK

Hady Habib: Nice to get Australian Open win for Lebanon

The 26-year-old became the first man representing Lebanon to win a main draw grand slam match in the Open era.

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Lebanese Tennis Player Makes History At Australian Open

Hady Habib's historic win at the Australian Open inspires national pride and showcases resilience in the face of challenges.

The Independent UK

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

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Syria Thwarts IS Bomb Plot At Shiite Shrine

Syrian intelligence thwarts IS bomb plot at Shiite shrine; Lebanon-Syria ties discussed for border resolution.

International Business Times

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.

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