French President Emmanuel Macron began his trip to Beirut on Monday by visiting Fairouz, one of the Arab world’s most famous singers whose haunting voice has been Lebanon’s soundtrack from its …
New Lebanon Prime Minister named as French President Macron visits Beirut
The Parliament of Lebanon on Monday named as new prime minister Mustapha Adib, 48, former ambassador to Germany, as the country moved forward after a massive explosion a month ago in its capital city, …
Macron Says He Will Press for Lebanon Reform After New PM Named
Lebanon is facing the biggest threat to its stability since the 1975-90 civil war. Macron was met at the airport by President Michel Aoun as the French leader made his second visit in less than a …
Macron In Lebanon Calls For Speedy Government Formation
French President Emmanuel Macron called Monday for the swift formation of a crisis government in Lebanon following the designation of a new prime minister. Speaking upon his arrival at Beirut airport, …
Five dead in Syria following airstrikes – report
Israel has repeatedly attacked Iranian targets in Syria and those of allied militias, including Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Earlier in August, the IDF carried out airstrikes against targets belonging to the …
Lebanon Names New Prime Minister After Weeks of Political Uncertainty
Mustapha Adib, Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany, was named as the country’s next prime minister, as the nation’s ruling class faces growing pressure to roll out long-delayed reforms.
Lebanon Designates New PM As Macron Visits
Macron had demanded “deep change” and warned then he would check on progress when he returned for the September 1 centenary of Greater Lebanon, expected to be a glum commemoration. On the eve of the …
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 …
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.
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.