Italy's Tajani Visits Lebanon, Syria Amid Regional Instability
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and discussing regional stability and the Gaza conflict; Italy maintains a significant military presence in Lebanon through UNIFIL, recently facing an attack.
Italy's Tajani Visits Lebanon, Syria Amid Regional Instability
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and discussing regional stability and the Gaza conflict; Italy maintains a significant military presence in Lebanon through UNIFIL, recently facing an attack.
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44% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Secures Aoun's Presidency in Lebanon, Ending Stalemate
Following a Saudi-led diplomatic push, General Michel Aoun was elected President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending a two-year stalemate and marking a potential shift away from Iranian influence. Hezbollah and its allies surprisingly voted for Aoun despite his pledge to disarm the group.
Saudi Arabia Secures Aoun's Presidency in Lebanon, Ending Stalemate
Following a Saudi-led diplomatic push, General Michel Aoun was elected President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending a two-year stalemate and marking a potential shift away from Iranian influence. Hezbollah and its allies surprisingly voted for Aoun despite his pledge to disarm the group.
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56% Bias Score
Iran Unveils New Suicide Drone, Plans 1,000-Drone Deployment
Iran unveiled the Razvan suicide drone, similar to Israel's UVision Hero series, with a 20 km range and 20-minute flight time, and announced plans to deploy 1,000 domestically developed drones to enhance military capabilities.
Iran Unveils New Suicide Drone, Plans 1,000-Drone Deployment
Iran unveiled the Razvan suicide drone, similar to Israel's UVision Hero series, with a 20 km range and 20-minute flight time, and announced plans to deploy 1,000 domestically developed drones to enhance military capabilities.
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Lebanon Elects Nonpartisan Army Commander as President
Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's new president and former army commander, was elected Thursday after a two-year vacancy, ending a period of political instability. His nonpartisan approach is seen by some as a positive change in Lebanon's highly transactional political system, while others express concern abou...
Lebanon Elects Nonpartisan Army Commander as President
Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's new president and former army commander, was elected Thursday after a two-year vacancy, ending a period of political instability. His nonpartisan approach is seen by some as a positive change in Lebanon's highly transactional political system, while others express concern abou...
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48% Bias Score
Aoun Elected Lebanon's President Amidst Hopes for Reform
Following a two-year vacancy, Joseph Aoun was elected Lebanon's president, raising international hopes for stability and reforms amid economic crisis and the aftermath of the Hezbollah-Israel war; the US and France voiced confidence in his leadership.
Aoun Elected Lebanon's President Amidst Hopes for Reform
Following a two-year vacancy, Joseph Aoun was elected Lebanon's president, raising international hopes for stability and reforms amid economic crisis and the aftermath of the Hezbollah-Israel war; the US and France voiced confidence in his leadership.
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48% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects New President After Two-Year Vacancy
Joseph Aoun, a 61-year-old former Lebanese army commander, was elected Lebanon's 14th president on December 1, 2024, after a two-year vacancy, winning 99 votes in parliament, ending a period of political paralysis following a devastating war with Israel and amid a deep economic crisis.
Lebanon Elects New President After Two-Year Vacancy
Joseph Aoun, a 61-year-old former Lebanese army commander, was elected Lebanon's 14th president on December 1, 2024, after a two-year vacancy, winning 99 votes in parliament, ending a period of political paralysis following a devastating war with Israel and amid a deep economic crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Israel to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon by January 26th
Following a 60-day ceasefire, US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein secured a detailed timeline for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by January 26th, prompting a $95 million shift in US military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to bolster the Lebanese army and limit Hezbollah's inf...
Israel to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon by January 26th
Following a 60-day ceasefire, US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein secured a detailed timeline for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by January 26th, prompting a $95 million shift in US military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to bolster the Lebanese army and limit Hezbollah's inf...
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Lebanon Elects New President After Two-Year Vacancy
Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its former army commander, as president on Thursday, ending a two-year political deadlock and raising hopes for economic and political recovery. The election garnered international congratulations, including from Israel and China.
Lebanon Elects New President After Two-Year Vacancy
Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its former army commander, as president on Thursday, ending a two-year political deadlock and raising hopes for economic and political recovery. The election garnered international congratulations, including from Israel and China.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon and Syria Agree to Joint Border Security Measures
Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati's visit to Syria marks the first such trip in 15 years, resulting in an agreement to jointly secure land and sea borders, combat smuggling, and address the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Lebanon and Syria Agree to Joint Border Security Measures
Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati's visit to Syria marks the first such trip in 15 years, resulting in an agreement to jointly secure land and sea borders, combat smuggling, and address the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
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IDF Continues Syrian Attacks Amidst International Engagement with New Regime
The IDF announced continued attacks on Syrian military capabilities after seizing a buffer zone in December, citing the need to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of potentially hostile actors, despite international efforts to normalize relations with the new Syrian regime under Hay'at Tahr...
IDF Continues Syrian Attacks Amidst International Engagement with New Regime
The IDF announced continued attacks on Syrian military capabilities after seizing a buffer zone in December, citing the need to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of potentially hostile actors, despite international efforts to normalize relations with the new Syrian regime under Hay'at Tahr...
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Lebanon Elects Military Commander as President After Two-Year Vacancy
Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its military commander, as president after a 2-year vacancy, succeeding 12 failed attempts. His election follows Hezbollah's weakened influence after a war with Israel, and he faces challenges in uniting Lebanon's divided parliament and disarming Hezbollah.
Lebanon Elects Military Commander as President After Two-Year Vacancy
Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its military commander, as president after a 2-year vacancy, succeeding 12 failed attempts. His election follows Hezbollah's weakened influence after a war with Israel, and he faces challenges in uniting Lebanon's divided parliament and disarming Hezbollah.
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40% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Crisis
Lebanon's parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday after a two-year vacancy, aiming to address the country's financial crisis and oversee a ceasefire following the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah; international pressure played a significant role in the election.
Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Crisis
Lebanon's parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday after a two-year vacancy, aiming to address the country's financial crisis and oversee a ceasefire following the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah; international pressure played a significant role in the election.
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40% Bias Score