#Joseph Aoun
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PoliticsRubio Demands Lebanon Prevent Hezbollah Explosives Return, Urges Direct Israel Military Talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun to prevent the return of seized Hezbollah explosives and urged direct military communication between Lebanon and Israel to reduce conflict risks.
PoliticsUS President Donald Trump Lifts Decades-Old Flight Restrictions Between US and Lebanon
US President Donald Trump has lifted decades-old restrictions on flights between the US and Lebanon following a request from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The decision removes a major barrier to restoring direct commercial air links between the two nations.
PoliticsMacron and Aoun Convene in Paris to Bolster Lebanese Army and Halt Israeli Strikes
Leaders from France, Lebanon, and Jordan met in Paris to rally international support for the Lebanese army, reinforce state sovereignty, and discuss the future of security in southern Lebanon amid ongoing regional conflicts.
PoliticsLebanese President Joseph Aoun Backs French-Italian Initiative for Post-Unifil Security in Paris Talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordan's King Abdullah II in Paris to discuss a French-Italian initiative aimed at establishing a multinational mission to replace Unifil in south Lebanon.
PoliticsSenior Lebanese Official Calls on Hezbollah to Disarm and Pursue Peace to End Israeli Attacks
Elias Bou Saab, Deputy Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, has urged Hezbollah to hand over its weapons to the national army to help stop devastating Israeli attacks and curb foreign influence.
PoliticsLebanese President Joseph Aoun Dismisses Immediate Israel Talks During Tour of South Shaken by Tremors and Strikes
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has ruled out near-term talks with Israel during a visit to southern Lebanon, where a massive Israeli military strike caused a 4.1 magnitude tremor.
PoliticsUAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Lebanon's Joseph Aoun Discuss Bilateral Ties in Phone Call
President Sheikh Mohamed and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and ongoing support between the two nations.
PoliticsLebanese President Joseph Aoun Condemns Israeli Strikes for Threatening US-Brokered Deal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has accused Israel of sabotaging a US-brokered peace agreement after overnight strikes in southern Lebanon left at least 12 people dead.
PoliticsInside the Cross-Border Security Operation Linking Lebanon and Syria to Dismantle a Covert Cell
Lebanese and Syrian security authorities have uncovered a militant cell plotting attacks inside Syria, highlighting a rare cross-border security partnership aimed at curbing former regime remnants and Hezbollah's influence.
PoliticsOver 10 EU Nations Ready to Support New Security Mission in Lebanon Following UN Withdrawal
More than 10 EU nations are prepared to contribute resources and personnel to a new mission training Lebanese forces after UN peacekeepers withdraw later this year. The initiative aims to support security and border management while helping the Lebanese army focus on disarming Hezbollah.
PoliticsLebanese President Joseph Aoun Urges Greece to Press Israel for Full Implementation of Framework Agreement
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with Greek leaders in Athens to request international support in pressing Israel to fully implement a US-mediated framework agreement and end its occupation of south Lebanon.
EconomyUAE and Lebanon Spark New Era of Economic Ties Following High-Level Beirut Forum
The UAE has pledged strong economic support for Lebanon following a high-level business forum in Beirut, resulting in four new bilateral agreements and a surge of private-sector partnerships.
PoliticsLebanese President Joseph Aoun Discusses Peacekeeping Future with Italian Leaders in Rome
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun concluded his visit to Rome by meeting with Italian leaders to discuss the future of peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon and ongoing international negotiations.
PoliticsLebanese President Joseph Aoun Holds Vatican Talks with Pope Leo XIV Amid US-Brokered Negotiations
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome while pursuing international support for US-brokered negotiations on southern Lebanon.
CultureUnesco Chief Inspects Endangered Lebanese Cultural Sites Amid Continuing Conflict
Unesco Director General Khaled El Enany met with Lebanese officials in Beirut to assess endangered cultural landmarks and discuss international preservation efforts amid ongoing conflict.
EconomyUS Administration Weighs Support for Lebanon's Ailing Electricity Sector
The US is reviewing Lebanon's decades-old electricity crisis for potential support following talks between President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The initiative aims to bolster the Lebanese state and reduce reliance on private generators and Hezbollah-linked energy networks.
Breaking NewsDeadly Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon Kills Seven, Including Three Children
An Israeli strike in the Lebanese village of Ansar killed seven people, including three children, marking one of the deadliest attacks since the June truce.
PoliticsLebanese President Joseph Aoun Reassures Public Amid Intense Israel Negotiations
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has addressed public concerns following the seventh round of negotiations with Israel in Rome, reaffirming his commitment to a diplomatic resolution while demanding a full withdrawal.