US green lights $95 million in aid for Lebanon’s army The Trump administration made an exception to its foreign assistance freeze for a $95 million aid package headed to Lebanon's armed forces. Lebanon
Lebanon’s Aoun in Saudi Arabia seeking army support, $3 billion grant Saudi Arabia is pleased with recent political developments in Lebanon, said one expert, and the president wants the kingdom to bolster aid to the Lebanese army amid the implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon
Lebanon seizes $2.5M in cash intended for Hezbollah at Beirut airport Lebanese officials say a traveler from Turkey was detained and $2.5 million in cash was confiscated at the Beirut airport. Lebanon
Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote ahead of Aoun’s visit to Saudi Arabia The Lebanese parliament gave their backing to the new government's ministerial statement, which excluded acknowledgement of Hezbollah, days before President Aoun is set to visit Saudi Arabia. Lebanon
Saudi FM set to travel to Lebanon, will press Beirut for 'real reform' Prince Faisal said he would meet Lebanon's new leadership to gauge potential for Saudi investment and noted that Trump's reelection lessened the prospect of war in the region Saudi Arabia
Analysis Eyeing reconstruction, port investment, UAE resets Lebanon ties A weakened Hezbollah and a new government in Beirut give room for the Emirates to play a big role, politically and economically, in Lebanon. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Top US general in Mideast meets Lebanon's Aoun in bid to shore up ceasefire with Israel CENTCOM commander Gen. Erik Kurilla's final diplomatic tour of the region under President Joe Biden came as the outgoing president defended his foreign policy legacy in a speech from Foggy Bottom. Lebanon
Nawaf Salam secures enough votes to be Lebanon's next prime minister The ICJ president is not a Hezbollah favorite, but has secured the backing of more than 70 parliamentarians to be Lebanon's next prime minister. Lebanon
Analysis With US-Saudi backing, can Lebanon’s new president rein in Hezbollah? With top general’s election, the United States and Saudi Arabia aim to draw Lebanon further from Iran. To do that, a new government has to convince Hezbollah that their days of armed resistance are over. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Lebanon's Mikati set to meet Sharaa in Syria in wake of Aoun's election Najib Mikati’s visit, the first in 15 years, comes amid pressure in Lebanon to release Islamists imprisoned during the civil war and just after the election of President Joseph Aoun. Lebanon
From Saudi to US, congrats pour in for Lebanon's new President Aoun Lebanon's parliament elected Gen. Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, ending the country's two-year presidential vacuum. Lebanon
Joseph Aoun elected president of Lebanon, ending two-year void The election of army commander Gen. Joseph Aoun garnered rare consensus among the Lebanese, backed by the United States and Saudi Arabia in the first presidential election for Lebanon following the fall of the Assad regime. Lebanon
Joseph Aoun emerges as front-runner for Lebanon president on eve of vote Hezbollah’s candidate dropped out and endorsed the Lebanese Armed Forces leader on Wednesday, as Lebanon seeks to elect a president after more than two-year void. Lebanon
US envoy Hochstein in Lebanon as Israel ceasefire teeters, election looms Amos Hochstein's visit comes amid uncertainty over the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as well as an upcoming presidential vote in Lebanon's parliament. Lebanon
Lebanon's resistance through culture: Return of Beirut’s Metropolis Cinema As Beirut continues to navigate its path toward recovery, Metropolis Cinema stands as a symbol of the enduring power of art and culture to resist, unite and inspire. Lebanon
Attack on US Embassy in Lebanon, Syrian gunman wounded Investigations are ongoing into the shooting incident, which comes amid intensified cross-border fighting between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon
