As Lebanon confronts the aftermath of another war with Israel, non-sectarian MP Michel Moawad discusses the new president, Hezbollah, and his hope for rebuilding a country ravaged by conflict, sectarian violence,
Ousmane Dione World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa region announced that the bank is finalizing a rapid damage assessment
Hezbollah supporters have resorted to provocative rallies in several areas in Beirut, Mount Lebanon and the South to "deliver messages" to President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam.
The election of President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is a political breakthrough in Lebanon and a harbinger of what could happen in a country long dismissed as unsalvageable. Beirut’s new leadership reflects the aspiration of a majority of the Lebanese people to live in a functioning state free from the dual drivers of its failure: political violence and pervasive corruption.
Lebanon boasts a reputation in the Arab world that its years of deep crises have not erased. An Arab politician and friend telephoned me a few days ago to express his delight with how Lebanon is making its way back to its sons and supporters after long painful years.
Lebanon stands at a critical juncture. With the country still reeling from unprecedented economic and political crises, the responsibility falls on the Prime Minister-designate Judge Nawaf Salam to swiftly form a government and ensure no single political group monopolizes key ministries,
Latest news and live updates on the Gaza ceasefire deal as four female hostages are set to be released. The hostages are all Israeli soldiers.
Lebanon’s parliament elected a new president on January 9 after a two-year political deadlock and 12 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 U.N. chief has expressed the support of the international community to Lebanon for a speedy recovery following the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war.
France's president said Friday that Paris will soon host an aid conference to help rebuild Lebanon after the Israel-Hezbollah war last year, as he visited Beirut in a show of
( MENAFN - Jordan Times) AMMAN - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Thursday delivered a letter from his majesty King Abdullah to Lebanese President Michel Aoun. The letter reaffirmed Jordan's unwavering support for Lebanon's unity, Sovereignty and stability, a Foreign Ministry statement said.
Lebanon’s new government should prioritize protecting and promoting human rights, accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.