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Lebanon's 13th Presidential Vote: Aoun Emerges as Leading Candidate Amidst Multiple Crises

Lebanon's lawmakers will make a 13th attempt to elect a new president this Thursday, amid multiple crises including a severe economic recession, and the recent conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which displaced up to 1.3 million people. The leading candidate is Joseph Aoun, commander-in-chief of...

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Greece, Egypt, Cyprus Strengthen Ties to Counter Turkey's Influence

The leaders of Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus agreed on closer coordination to counter Turkey's influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, promoting energy cooperation (including the GRETE project), and addressing migration challenges, while emphasizing international law in maritime zones.

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Turkey's Military Neutralizes 94 Terrorists, Conducts Large-Scale Exercise

Turkey's military neutralized 94 terrorists in the past week, bringing the 2024 total to 3164, and conducted the Mavi Vatan-2025 exercise with 20,000 personnel from January 7-16, while apprehending 108 individuals attempting illegal border crossings; the exercise focused on operational effectiveness...

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Pope Francis Condemns Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Pope Francis, in his yearly address to diplomats, strongly condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza, citing the deaths of civilians, especially children, due to destroyed infrastructure and lack of electricity; he also addressed other global conflicts and concerns.

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Lebanon to Elect New President After Two-Year Delay

Lebanon's parliament will elect a new president on Thursday, ending a two-year vacancy caused by political gridlock exacerbated by Israel's 2023 war and foreign interference; General Joseph Aoun is the leading candidate.

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Syrian Refugees React to HTS Takeover of Damascus

Three Syrian refugees who fled the country after being imprisoned and tortured during the 2011 protests expressed mixed emotions following the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) takeover of Damascus, expressing relief at the fall of the Assad regime but apprehension about HTS's past as a designated terroris...

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US Troops Remain in Syria to Secure ISIS Detention Camps

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that American troops remain in Syria to secure detention camps holding 8,000-10,000 former ISIS fighters, preventing a potential resurgence of ISIS. Approximately 2,000 of these fighters are considered highly dangerous. The US has been present in Syria since ...

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Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with European Powers Amidst French Sanctions Warning

Iran will hold talks with the UK, France, and Germany in Geneva on January 13-14 to discuss its nuclear program, following a French warning about potential sanctions if no progress is made; Iran criticized France's approach.

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IDF Continues Syrian Attacks Amidst International Engagement with HTS

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that it is continuing attacks against Syrian military capabilities near the buffer zone seized in December following the collapse of the Assad regime, despite international efforts to engage with the new HTS-led government.

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Lebanon Seeks to Elect President Amidst Post-Conflict Reconstruction

Lebanon's parliament will attempt to elect a new president Thursday, with army commander Joseph Aoun as the leading candidate, after Hezbollah withdrew its support for Suleiman Frangieh. Aoun's election, while facing constitutional hurdles, could pave the way for international aid and reconstruction...

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Lebanon Elects US-Backed Army Chief as President

Lebanon's parliament elected US-backed army chief Joseph Aoun as president after a years-long stalemate, ending 12 failed attempts; Aoun won 99 out of 128 votes, vowing to tackle Lebanon's crises and disarm Hezbollah.

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Lebanon Elects General Aoun as President

The Lebanese Parliament elected General Joseph Aoun as the new president after 12 failed attempts, ending a two-year political vacuum and paving the way for international aid for reconstruction. Aoun, who received 99 votes in a second ballot, previously oversaw the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Is...

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