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Lebanon marks 20th anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination amid political shifts

Thousands of supporters have gathered in downtown Beirut to mark the 20th anniversary of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s assassination

The Independent UK

Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet

PM Salam has formed a new government as Hezbollah appears increasingly sidelined.

Al Jazeera

War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years

Lebanon’s new prime minister has formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022

The Independent UK

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US Envoy Says Hezbollah 'Defeated', Must Not Be In Lebanon Government

A senior US official visiting Beirut warned Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.

International Business Times

The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government, new envoy says

A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form

The Independent UK

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Why is Israel still in southern Lebanon?

Israel had agreed to pull all troops out of Lebanese territory over the 60 days of the now-expired ceasefire.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Foreign Minister Visits Lebanon After Decade

Saudi Arabia's diplomatic visit to Lebanon signals potential improved relations post-ceasefire and political changes.

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Is Hezbollah weakened as Lebanon shifts towards new governance?

Lebanon has a new president and prime minister – but can they challenge groups like Hezbollah for dominance?

Al Jazeera

French President Macron in Lebanon to support new leadership

France's President Emmanuel Macron was in Lebanon on Friday, where he was due to meet his newly-elected counterpart and offer support to leaders seeking to open a new chapter in their country's turbulent history.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron In Lebanon To Back New Leadership

International Business Times

Macron to visit Lebanon amid promises of renewed French support

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Lebanon on Friday, both countries announced, marking the second head of state visit since Lebanon elected a president last week.

Radio France Internationale

Who is Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s PM-designate amid political shift?

Pro-reform movement sees new hope with Salam’s appointment as prime minister.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon’s new president faces uphill struggle to steer country away from brink of collapse

Lebanon’s parliament elected a new president on January 9 after a two-year political deadlock and 13 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 Conversation

Lebanon's New PM Says Reaching Out To All Sides To Save Country

Lebanon's new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Tuesday that he was reaching out to all political persuasions to help "rescue" his crisis-hit country ahead of talks aimed at forming a government.

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Lebanon’s PM-designate Nawaf Salam promises to ‘rescue, reform and rebuild’

Salam says he is reaching out across the political spectrum in nod to Hezbollah, which opposed his nomination.

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Judge Nawaf Salam Designated Lebanon's Next Prime Minister

Nawaf Salam, ICJ's top judge, becomes Lebanon's new PM, facing resistance from Hezbollah and Amal due to sect differences.

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Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam as PM-designate

The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon President Joseph Aoun starts consultations for PM selection

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam seen as frontrunners.

International Business Times

New Lebanon President Starts Consultations On Naming PM

New Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will begin parliamentary consultations Monday over designating a prime minister to form a government that will have to face major challenges in the crisis-hit country.

Al Jazeera

World reacts to ICJ’s order for Israel to stop Rafah offensive

Many figures around the world welcome the ruling while Israeli officials express anger and defiance.

Al Jazeera

ICJ orders Israel to halt its offensive on Rafah, Gaza in new ruling

Judges at the top United Nations court order Israel to immediately halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city.

The Independent UK

UN’s top court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Gaza’s Rafah

Israel says it has a right to defend itself against Hamas and vehemently denies allegations from South Africa – who have brought the case – of genocide inside Gaza

International Business Times

Top UN Court Rejects Emergency Steps After Mexico Embassy Raid

The UN's top court Thursday rejected a request by Mexico for emergency measures over a raid on its embassy in Quito last month, ruling that Ecuador had given sufficient assurances that the diplomatic mission will be protected.

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