Macron holds rare Iran-focused meeting amid fears of US-Israel airstrikes
French President Emmanuel Macron was convening key ministers and experts on Wednesday to discuss Iran, including its nuclear program, amid growing tensions between Tehran and US President Donald Trump, three diplomatic sources said. Such a cabinet meeting dedicated to a specific subject…
‘Page has been turned’ on Hezbollah’s weapons, Israel should withdraw from Lebanon: PM
Lebanon’s prime minister said Friday that the “page has been turned” on Hezbollah’s weapons and slammed Israel for continuing to occupy parts of southern Lebanon. “The slogan ‘people, army, and resistance’ is now a thing of the past,” Nawaf Salam, referring to…
Trump administration watching Lebanon developments but waiting for progress
Lebanon surprised many this year with the election of a reform-minded president and prime minister, raising hopes for long-overdue measures to combat corruption and curtail Iran-backed influence over government institutions. However, the United States—Lebanon’s top donor for security and economic…
Lebanon President slams Israeli strike, calls for support for country’s sovereignty
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned an Israeli strike Tuesday on Beirut’s southern suburbs, calling on international allies to support the country’s right to full territorial sovereignty. “Israel’s persistence in its aggression requires more effort from us in addressing Lebanon’s friends…
English-friendly romanization system proposed for Japanese
While the advisory panel’s revision plan is based on Hepburn, the council proposed certain differences. In Hepburn, a long vowel sound is often indicated with a macron ( ¯ ), or it may not be accompanied by any diacritic. The…
Pentagon says no US support for Israeli offensive operations as Lebanon tensions rise
US believes invasion or Israeli attempts to create a so-called “buffer zone” inside of Lebanon will not result in the return of Israeli residents to the north The US defense secretary spoke to his Israeli counterpart four times this…