Trump’s amateurish Lebanon plan exposes failing US diplomacy
When US envoy Thomas Barrack visited Lebanon last month, his trip made headlines – but not for reasons…
France, Spain, UK condemn Israel’s attack in Qatar – POLITICO
“The priority must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a huge surge in aid into…
France condemns Israeli strike on UN peacekeepers, calls for withdrawal from Lebanon
BRUSSELS France on Wednesday condemned an Israeli drone attack on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)…
U.S. diplomat apologizes for using the word ‘animalistic’ in reference to Lebanese reporters
BEIRUT — A U.S. diplomat apologized Thursday for using the word “animalistic” while calling for a gaggle of reporters to…
France welcomes renewal of UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon
ISTANBUL French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday welcomed the unanimous renewal of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon,…
U.S. envoy’s mention of ‘animalistic’ behavior sparks press corps outrage
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s often-fractious press corps was united in anger this week over comments by Tom Barrack, the U.S. special…
Lebanon needs IMF for fiscal ‘discipline’ rather than $3bn loan, Carlos Ghosn says
Fugitive car tycoon Carlos Ghosn has said Lebanon needs the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure fiscal discipline…
The Paris conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian and military support
PARIS (AP) — An international conference for Lebanon in Paris on Thursday raised $1 billion in pledges for…
Lebanon backs US proposal for Hezbollah to disarm and IDF to withdraw from south
ADVERTISEMENT Lebanon’s government approved a US proposal on Thursday that would see the disarmament of the militant group…
As UK lowers voting age to 16, what’s the right age for politics? – World News
The United Kingdom announced on July 17 that voting age in the country is being lowered from 18…