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Army chief Aoun is Lebanon’s new president

Joseph Aoun acknowledged “the need for change in Lebanon’s political system,” and underscored “the importance of legal and judicial reform.” …reports Asian Lite News Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun was elected president

January 10, 2025

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Fresh Israeli Airstrikes Hit Lebanon, Kill Five

A ceasefire, brokered by the US and France, went into effect on November 27, aiming to halt nearly 14 months of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah….reports Asian Lite

December 8, 2024

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Iran, Lebanon Review Israel Truce

A cautious calm has prevailed in southern Lebanon as the Israeli army and Hezbollah recently agreed to a 60-day pause in their yearlong conflict….reports Asian Lite News Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas

November 29, 2024

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Israeli Airstrike Breaks Lebanon Calm

The IDF said several “suspects,” some with vehicles, entered areas in southern Lebanon, violating the ceasefire agreement….reports Asian Lite News An Israeli fighter jet launched an airstrike in southern Lebanon, said the

November 29, 2024

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Truce in Lebanon could unlock Gaza talks

Hamas saif they are following the progress of the agreement in Lebanon, “to express our commitment to cooperate with any efforts to stop the fire in Gaza.”…reports Asian Lite News Hamas said

November 28, 2024

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India Welcomes Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

Over the last one year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had repeatedly expressed his deep concern over the widening of the conflict in West Asia…reports Asian Lite News India on Wednesday welcomed the

November 27, 2024

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G7 welcomes ceasefire, urges Israel to comply with int’l law

The ministers expressed their concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza….reports Asian Lite News Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries called on Israel to comply with its obligations under

November 27, 2024

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Thousands returning home as ceasefire takes effect

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, stressed that the “length” of this ceasefire will depend on “what happens in Lebanon.” …reports Asian Lite News After months of skirmishes and thousands of casualties, Israel

November 27, 2024

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Why Israel Agreed to Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Tuesday that there are three “main reasons” he wants a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon now…reports Asian Lite News As the Israeli

November 27, 2024

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Trump Claims Ceasefire Deal

Biden administration’s reported coordination with Trump’s team on its efforts to forge ceasefire in Lebanon is perhaps the highest-profile example of cooperation in sometimes choppy transition period…reports Asian Lite News The Biden

November 27, 2024

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