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Lebanese PM visits Syria’s president to reset years of strained relations

Nawaf Salam meets Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss border security, refugees, and past political killings under al-Assad.

Al Jazeera

US envoy visits Beirut amid pressure to control Hezbollah and assert Lebanese army authority

Senior U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus has visited Beirut amid rising tensions with Israel and U.S. pressure for Lebanon to curb Hezbollah’s influence

The Independent UK

Is Lebanon’s new central bank governor ‘another Riad Salameh’?

Lebanon has a new central bank governor. But critics say he’s too close to traditional powers who created the crisis.

Al Jazeera

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Macron hosts Lebanon's president, reiterating French support for 'sovereignty'

French President Emmanuel Macron will host his Lebanese counterpart, Joseph Aoun, in Paris on Friday, a visit he says signals France's full commitment to Lebanon's "recovery" and "sovereignty". The country's new government is facing a crippling economic crisis, as well as the need to rebuild after the recent Israeli-Hezbollah war.

Radio France Internationale

Lebanon warns of ‘new war’ as death toll from Israel strikes rises

At least seven people killed across Lebanon in the largest Israeli escalation since the November 27 ceasefire.

Al Jazeera

Israel Reports Rocket Fire From Lebanon, Warns Of Severe Response

Israel threatened a severe response to three rockets it said had been fired from Lebanon Saturday, prompting the Lebanese prime minister to warn the country risked being dragged into a "new war".

International Business Times

Lebanon and Saudi Arabia work to improve relations, call for Israeli withdrawal

Lebanon’s president has ended a visit to Saudi Arabia where he discussed regional affairs with the kingdom’s crown prince

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In post-war Lebanon, Hezbollah grapples with new relationship to the state

What does the future look like for a militarily, politically and financially weakened Hezbollah?

Al Jazeera

With flowers, tears and defiance, thousands bury nearly 100 Lebanese in mass funeral

Thousands of mourners in southern Lebanon have attended a funeral for nearly 100 Lebanese killed last year during the war between Israel and Hezbollah

The Independent UK

Lebanon’s new government wins confidence vote in parliament

Nawaf Salam’s government wins the backing of 95 lawmakers in the 128-seat parliament.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote, says only armed forces should defend country in war

Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in Parliament, with the support of Hezbollah’s bloc, even though the government statement adopted took a swipe at the group’s weapons

The Independent UK

Middle East latest: US suspension of funds leaves UN health operations in Gaza in limbo

A U.N. official says a Trump administration move to suspend funding to the World Health Organization has frozen $46 million for its operations in Gaza

The Independent UK

Lebanon marks 20th anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination amid political shifts

Thousands of supporters have gathered in downtown Beirut to mark the 20th anniversary of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s assassination

The Independent UK

Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet

PM Salam has formed a new government as Hezbollah appears increasingly sidelined.

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The Independent UK

War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years

Lebanon’s new prime minister has formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022

International Business Times

US Envoy Says Hezbollah 'Defeated', Must Not Be In Lebanon Government

A senior US official visiting Beirut warned Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.

The Independent UK

The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government, new envoy says

A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form

Al Jazeera

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Why is Israel still in southern Lebanon?

Israel had agreed to pull all troops out of Lebanese territory over the 60 days of the now-expired ceasefire.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Visits Lebanon After Decade

Saudi Arabia's diplomatic visit to Lebanon signals potential improved relations post-ceasefire and political changes.

Al Jazeera

Is Hezbollah weakened as Lebanon shifts towards new governance?

Lebanon has a new president and prime minister – but can they challenge groups like Hezbollah for dominance?

Radio France Internationale

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.

International Business Times

France's Macron In Lebanon To Back New Leadership

Radio France Internationale

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.

Al Jazeera

Who is Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s PM-designate amid political shift?

Pro-reform movement sees new hope with Salam’s appointment as prime minister.

The Conversation

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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