JERUSALEM/BEIRUT -- Israel's army announced on Tuesday that it killed Hezbollah's top military commander, Fouad Shokor, in an airstrike in Beirut, saying the assassination was a retaliation for a ...

Former Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s son Maher is also a board member of Souaid’s investment firm. Critics say central bank Governor Souaid’s policies will not please the IMF [File: Mohamed ...

This year, Mira Mikati marks the 10th anniversary of her eponymous brand. If she skipped a formal presentation this season, it’s safe to say it’s because she has a surprise or two in store.

Mikati, who has been prime minister twice before and unlike many Lebanese leaders does not hail from a political bloc or dynasty, received 72 votes out of a total of 118 members of parliament.

Lebanese politicians, namely Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Najib Mikati, did not see it necessary to be transparent about the situation and challenges ahead, as Lebanese people ...

According to the Lebanese constitution, the cabinet must consider the country's array of religious sects. Hezbollah, although diminished by Israel's war on Lebanon and unable to get its favoured ...

Some opposition lawmakers on Saturday threw their weight behind anti-Hezbollah lawmaker and businessman Fouad Makhzoumi, but on Monday he withdrew to allow for consensus around Salam.

Lebanon's newly elected President Joseph Aoun on Monday summoned Nawaf Salam, the Lebanese president of the International Court of Justice, to designate him as the country's new prime minister. A ...

Mikati, Salam emerge as frontrunners for Lebanon prime minister job President Aoun begins parliamentary consultations Last updated: January 13, 2025 | 15:48 AFP 3 MIN READ ...

Mikati, who has already formed three governments and has good relations with Lebanon’s political parties and several foreign countries, has denied any such prior arrangement exists.

MP Bilal Houshaymi confirmed that he found MP Fouad Makhzoumi's withdrawal unexpected and stated that he would vote for caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. In an interview with LBCI, Houshaymi ...

By Jan 13 afternoon, 84 MPs told Gen Aoun they backed Dr Salam, according to a tally by Lebanese media, with nine endorsing Mr Najib Mikati who has served as prime minister in a caretaker capacity.