The country’s president has designated a diplomat, Mustafa Adib, to form a government that must address an economic meltdown and the aftermath of the Beirut explosion. ( read original story ...)
Diplomat Mustapha Adib wins support to form government in Lebanon
Adib, Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany, says priority is to implement reforms and regain trust ... ( read original story ...)
Diplomat Tapped to Be PM in Crisis-Hit Lebanon
A Lebanese diplomat has been appointed to form a new government in crisis-hit Lebanon after winning the backing of major political parties. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Decides On New PM As Macron Visits
Macron was due to return less than a month after a landmark visit following the deadly Beirut port blast that traumatised Lebanon and renewed calls for a radical overhaul of the political system. ( read original story ...)
Amid crisis, Lebanon’s factions choose ambassador to Germany as new prime minister
Mustapha Adib’s appointment comes ahead of a visit by the French president who has demanded government reforms. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Set to Designate New PM Ahead of Macron Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at the press conference after a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at Fort de Bregancon, in Bormes-les-Mimosas, France, on August 20, 2020. Christophe ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon to mark dismal centenary amid fears for survival
Mourning the Beirut blast disaster, ruined by economic meltdown and hostage to a dysfunctional political system, Lebanon marks its centenary Tuesday unsure whether it will survive as a state. "Today ... ( read original story ...)
Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises
It was a century ago on Sept. 1, 1920, that a French general, Henri Gouraud, stood on the porch of a Beirut palace surrounded by local politicians and religious leaders and ... ( read original story ...)
Diplomat poised to become PM-designate in crisis-hit Lebanon
Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany is poised to be named as prime minister-designate after winning the backing of major parties, including the crucial support of senior politicians from his own Sunni Mus ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan celebrates Aug. 31 Independence Day
The following is a contribution from the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Korea. ― ED. The Kyrgyz Republic celebrates the 29th anniversary of its Independence on Aug. 31, 2020. In fact, the statehood of the ... ( read original story ...)