War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years
BEIRUT -- Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022. President Joseph Aoun announced in a statement that he had accepted the resignation of the former caretaker government and signed a decree with new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam forming the new government.
Is Hezbollah weakened as Lebanon shifts towards new governance?
Analysts, however, said Salam and Aoun have a unique opportunity. The collapse of the al-Assad regime, a constant meddler in Lebanese affairs, the weakening of Iran and the willingness of the international community to provide foreign aid and backing to Lebanon’s new leaders mean there is support for a reform agenda that wasn’t previously there.
Lebanon's PM Forms New Government
Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday, Lebanon's presidency announced, following unusually direct U.S. intervention in the process and bringing the country closer to accessing reconstruction funds following last year's devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Lebanon forms new cabinet after three-year hiatus
Lebanon formed a new cabinet on Saturday after an almost-three-year hiatus that left the country reeling during an economic crisis and a 14-month war between Israel and Hizbollah. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the government would enact financial and economic reforms and “be a space for constructive joint work,
Lebanon’s prime minister forms new government after unusual US intervention
Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday, following unusually direct U.S. intervention in the process and in a step intended to bring the country closer to accessing reconstruction funds following a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Fresh clashes expose Syria’s lingering Lebanon problem
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Lebanese Civil War
the Iran-linked Lebanese militia and political party,... The bloody civil conflict that swept Lebanon on this day in 1975 resulted in more than 150,000 fatalities and 300,000 injuries. Tens of ...
Lead investigator resumes Beirut port blast probe and plans to question senior officials
BEIRUT — The Lebanese judge leading an investigation into the huge 2020 Beirut port explosion questioned two port employees on Friday, resuming his probe after years of obstruction, according to four ...
Lebanon Faces a Colossal Disposal Task: Clearing War Debris
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has left behind lots of rubble. Some experts fear that much of it will be dumped ...
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Syria, Lebanon pledge firm ties after years of tensions
Syria's new ruler and Lebanon's prime minister pledged Saturday to build lasting ties during the first visit by a Lebanese head of government to Damascus since the civil war started in 2011.