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Coca-Cola's loses its fizz for Palestinians as drinkers seek local pop

Chat Cola, with a red tin and sweeping white script bearing remarkable resemblance to the iconic American soft drink's logo, has seen its products explode in popularity across the occupied West Bank in the past year.

Lebanon

Israel keeps some troops in Lebanon after truce withdrawal deadline

Hezbollah says the move breaches the ceasefire they signed with Israel in late November.

Europe News

EU congratulates Lebanon on formation of new government

The country's new administration, the first since 2022, comes after an unusually direct intervention by the United States which said any Hezbollah involvement would be a 'red line'.

Lebanon

Newly appointed prime minister Nawaf Salam forms government in Lebanon

President Joseph Aoun has accepted the resignation of the former caretaker government and signed a decree with the new prime minister to form the new government.

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Lebanon

A Lebanese MP seeks a new path forward for his country

As Lebanon confronts the aftermath of another war with Israel, non-sectarian MP Michel Moawad discusses the new president, Hezbollah, and his hope for rebuilding a country ravaged by conflict, sectarian violence, and corruption.

Nature

Israeli and Arab scientists don’t let war stop them saving these birds

Scientists from across the Middle East are working together to save an unlikely symbol of hope: the barn owl.

Lebanon

Israel says it won't complete its withdrawal from Lebanon

Israel argues that the Lebanese army has not fully deployed to the area to prevent Hezbollah's return. Meanwhile, the Lebanese army says it can't deploy until Israeli forces withdraw.

Lebanon

Israel seeks 30-day extension for Lebanon withdrawal, reports claim

Israel has reportedly asked the US for more time to withdraw from southern Lebanon - only days before the deadline to do so is up. Hezbollah says this is unacceptable, and support for Lebanon from major international players is on display.

Europe News

Macron to discuss continued support for Lebanon under new leadership

Emmanuel Macron’s trip to Lebanon, his first in more than four years, follows a 60-day ceasefire deal that aims to end the Israel-Hezbollah war.

Lebanon

Head of ICJ Nawaf Salam named as Lebanon's new prime minister

Lebanon’s new president names head of the International Court of Justice as the country’s new prime minister.

Europe News

Italy's Antonio Tajani meets Joseph Aoun for talks in Beirut

Tajani's talks in Lebanon come on the same day he met Syria's de facto leader in his first visit to Damascus since the fall of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Lebanon

Lebanese army deploys to Naqoura as part of Israel ceasefire deal

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to pull their forces out of southern Lebanon before the end of January. The area will then be secured by the Lebanese army and UN peacekeepers, as part of the agreed conditions of the ceasefire.

Lebanon

Fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire likely to hold, analysts say

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire that was agreed on 27 November is likely to hold, analysts say, despite repeated violations.

World News

Syria's embassy in Lebanon says it's suspending consular services

Meanwhile, Lebanese authorities handed over dozens of Syrian nationals, including former officers in the army, to the new administration in Damascus after they were caught illegally entering Lebanon.

World News

Erdoğan: Türkiye, Lebanon united on approach to regional challenges

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urges the international community to exert pressure on Israel to comply with the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.

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After the war, Lebanon prepares for Christmas

Relieved after the ceasefire that was agreed at the end of November, which ended almost 14 months of war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese people celebrated Christmas on Tuesday with markets and parades.

Travel News

UK Foreign Office lifts advice against travel to Israel

Travel advisories have been lifted after they were imposed 15 months ago in October 2023.

Lebanon

Greek PM in Lebanon: 'Syria needs to be inclusive'

Kyriakos Mitsotakis became the first European leader to visit Lebanon following the ceasefire with Israel.

Green News

After the ceasefire, experts count ecological cost of war in Lebanon

In its war against Hezbollah, Israel has dropped thousands of tonnes of munitions, causing great ecological damage and jeopardising both food security and public health.

Lebanon

Najib Mikati calls for Syrian refugees in Lebanon to return home

With a population of 5.8 million, the two million Syrian refugees in the country means Lebanon is home to the largest number of refugees per capita.

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