Lebanon announced on Saturday the formation of the awaited new government, a day after US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East visited Beirut to impose dictations and set “red lines” on the participation of Hezbollah. Secretary General of the Council of Ministers Mahmoud Makkieh announced the 24-member cabinet, including ...
Lebanese Army Commander Joseph Aoun on Thursday failed in the first round to secure the 86 votes needed to be elected as a new president, with eyes on the second round that is expected to lead to his election. Lebanon’s Parliament has convened on Thursday to elect a new president ...