Lebanon and Syria will work together to secure their land borders, as well as to delineate both land and sea borders, Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Saturday in Damascus.
In the first trip by a Lebanese prime minister to neighbouring Syria in 15 years, Mikati addressed a joint news conference in Damscus with Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Al-Sharaa said they had discussed issues including smuggling between the two countries, border challenges, and Syrian deposits in Lebanese banks.
Both sides agreed to establish committees to address these matters and provide support.
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun, said following his election on Thursday that there was a historic opportunity for "serious and equitable dialogue" with Syria.
For much of the Assad family's five decades in power, Syria held significant influence over Lebanon, maintaining a military presence there for 29 years until 2005 in the face of widespread opposition from many Lebanese.
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed optimism over progress in Gaza ceasefire talks while welcoming Lebanon’s new president, emphasizing positive developments in the region despite ongoing challenges.
Lebanon's parliament has elected Army Commander General Joseph Aoun as president, ending a vacancy that has lasted since 2022. Aoun's victory follows a second round of voting after initial setbacks.
Lebanon is celebrating the holiday season with festive spirit and unity, weeks after a ceasefire ended a 14-month conflict, bringing hope and comfort to a nation in recovery.
Reports of a two-month halt in Azerbaijani gas supplies to Serbia are false. Despite a technical issue at Shah Deniz Alpha, Shah Deniz Bravo ensures steady exports, with supplies set to resume soon. BP confirms no damage or environmental impact.
At least 20 people were injured when two trams collided in Strasbourg in eastern France, French media said on Saturday.
The UK has pledged 30,000 drones to Ukraine under a £45M contract to boost uncrewed surveillance and attack capabilities.
Lebanon and Syria unite to secure borders, address smuggling, and discuss boundary issues in a historic meeting between leaders after 15 years.
Japan, specifically the northern regions, is currently experiencing heavy snowfall.
Highland Park resident Sabrina gives a firsthand account of fleeing the devastating Southern California wildfires, as fierce 80 mph winds drive the Eaton Fire toward residential areas. In an exclusive interview, Sabrina details her experience joining the other 130,000 displaced citizens.
A Cessna CJ1+ aircraft (PR-GFS) crashed while landing at Gastão Madeira State Airport (UBT) in Ubatuba, Brazil, on 9 January 2025, amidst adverse weather. The crash, which claimed the pilot’s life and injured seven others, has raised concerns over private aviation safety in Brazil.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry is working with Eritrean authorities to secure the release of 18 Azerbaijani citizens detained after their vessels entered Eritrean waters on November 7, 2024, due to severe weather. The crew faces charges of unauthorized entry.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet's Himalayan foothills, killing at least 100 and shaking Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Tremors reached as far as Kathmandu and Thimphu.
Reports of a two-month halt in Azerbaijani gas supplies to Serbia are false. Despite a technical issue at Shah Deniz Alpha, Shah Deniz Bravo ensures steady exports, with supplies set to resume soon. BP confirms no damage or environmental impact.
Azerbaijan has temporarily halted its contracted natural gas supply to Bulgaria following a technical issue at BP's Alpha platform in the Shah Deniz gas field.
Real estate agent Jenna Cooper, with help from celebrities like Sharon Stone and Halle Berry, created a pop-up store to provide clothing and essentials to those affected by LA's devastating wildfires.
Türkiye has the capacity, power, and determination to eliminate all threats to its existence at their source,” said the country's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
PIA resumes direct flights to Europe after a 4-year EU ban. First flight to Paris launched, marking a new chapter in Pakistan's aviation post-safety standards improvement.
Reports of a two-month halt in Azerbaijani gas supplies to Serbia are false. Despite a technical issue at Shah Deniz Alpha, Shah Deniz Bravo ensures steady exports, with supplies set to resume soon. BP confirms no damage or environmental impact.
At least 20 people were injured when two trams collided in Strasbourg in eastern France, French media said on Saturday.
The UK has pledged 30,000 drones to Ukraine under a £45M contract to boost uncrewed surveillance and attack capabilities.
Lebanon and Syria unite to secure borders, address smuggling, and discuss boundary issues in a historic meeting between leaders after 15 years.
Japan, specifically the northern regions, is currently experiencing heavy snowfall.
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