Lebanonโs Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held a diplomatic meeting in Doha on Tuesday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar, focusing on Lebanonโs internal stability and regional tensions. The discussions underscored Lebanonโs ongoing efforts to reinforce state authority and highlighted concerns over unresolved territorial disputes with Israel. Speaking at a joint press briefing, Prime โฆ
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Gaza Ceasefire Talks Accelerate as Israel Backs US Proposal
Israel has agreed to a new ceasefire initiative presented by the United States, according to the White House, marking the latest attempt to broker a pause in the prolonged war with Hamas. The development was announced as negotiations continue to focus on securing the release of remaining hostages in exchange for concessions that could bring relief to Gazaโs besieged population. โฆ
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U.S. President Donald Trump began his first major overseas trip of his second term with a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, marked by ceremonial grandeur and significant economic commitments. The trip opened with the announcement of a $600 billion investment pledge from Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a series of cooperation agreements spanning economic and defense sectors. Trumpโs arrival was met โฆ
Read More ยปQatar renews $60 million grant for Lebanese army salaries
Qatar has pledged a significant new package of assistance to Lebanon, committing to send 162 military vehicles and an additional $60 million to support the salaries of Lebanese army officers. This move comes as Lebanon begins to recover from the devastating war between Hezbollah and Israel that ended with a ceasefire in November. The latest round of aid was announced โฆ
Read More ยปQatari emir tells Aoun Doha ready to aid Lebanon on energy and electricity
Aoun Meets Qatari Emir in Doha for Strategic Talks President Joseph Aoun engaged in high-level discussions on Wednesday in Doha with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, expressing gratitude for the support Qatar has extended to Lebanon across various sectors. During the meeting, Aoun emphasized the Lebanese Armyโs commitment to enforcing UN Security Council Resolution 1701 in southern Lebanon, โฆ
Read More ยปAoun says only qualified Hezbollah fighters may join army ranks
President Joseph Aoun declared that 2025 will mark a turning point for Lebanon, as efforts intensify to ensure that all weapons in the country are held solely by the state. He emphasized that Hezbollah would not be drawn into another conflict, signaling a shift toward integrating its fighters within the framework of state institutions. In an interview with Qatarโs al-Arabi โฆ
Read More ยปBerri Meets Bassil and Quint Ambassadors to Discuss Presidential Issue
Ambassadors from a five-nation group consisting of the U.S., France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt met with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming presidential election. Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, announced that the election session set for January 9 will continue with multiple rounds of voting until a president is elected. โฆ
Read More ยปQatar Restarts Gaza Mediation Efforts
Qatar has resumed its efforts to mediate a truce in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict after briefly pausing its role, according to a source familiar with the talks. Qatar, alongside the United States and Egypt, had previously engaged in months of unsuccessful negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and the release of hostages, following almost 14 months of fighting. In November, โฆ
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