"The president of the republic has called on Judge Nawaf Salam to task him with forming a government," the presidency said. Salam was abroad but would return to Lebanon on Tuesday, it said.

In neighbouring Syria, Hezbollah has lost a major ally after rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad last month. With a fragile ceasefire in place in south Lebanon since late November ...

Joseph Khalil Aoun, 61, has been serving as the 14th president of Lebanon since January 9, 2025. Before becoming president, he was the commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces. He is the fifth ...

Lebanon’s new government won a vote of confidence from parliament. This has brought new hope after years of struggle.