Aoun thanked the World Bank for its ongoing support and pledged to expedite the approval of long-term loans in Parliament. He also welcomed the continued presence of the World Bank's office in Lebanon despite the country's challenges, Xinhua news agency reported.

Jerusalem: Israel will maintain forces in southern Lebanon beyond the Sunday deadline stipulated in the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday.

Former President Michel Suleiman described the inaugural speech delivered by President Joseph Aoun as both promising and fully aligned with constitutional principles. Following his meeting with President Aoun at Baabda Palace,

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun emphasized that fighting corruption is a fundamental task during his presidency. During a meeting with the financial prosecutor Judge Ali Ibrahim and his accompanying delegation,

The election of Joseph Aoun to the presidency of Lebanon has profound implications for the country, both domestically and internationally. Aoun served as the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) for years and is

In recent months, high-ranking officials from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have made significant diplomatic visits to Lebanon, signaling a potential renewal of strong historical ties. The most notable among these visits was by Prince Faisal bin Farhan,

Lebanon is at a critical juncture. Prime Minister-designate Salam has been working tirelessly to form a government, yet Hezbollah and its ally, the Amal Movement, continue to obstruct the process with unreasonable demands.

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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,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested his country might not withdraw all of its forces from Lebanon by a deadline set in its ceasefire with Hezbollah. Under the deal reached in November, Israel is supposed to complete its withdrawal from the country by Sunday.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested Friday that Israel might not withdraw all of its forces from Lebanon by a deadline set in its ceasefire with Hezbollah, and Washington appears prepared to push for an extension.

French President Emmanuel macron has called on all parties involved in the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon to uphold their commitments swiftly, stressing the importance of restoring Lebanon's Sovereignty over its territory.