Lebanese president invited to White House after historic Jerusalem-Beirut deal

Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump in first presidential summit in US since 2009

The visit by the Lebanese head of state will coincide with ongoing US-sponsored Lebanon-Israel talks.

Syria’s message to Beirut: More than a diplomatic visit

Beirut, Lebanon. Photo by JOSEPH EID / [] The post Syria’s message to Beirut: More than a diplomatic visit appeared first on Nowlebanon.

Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria

Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. The post Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria appeared first on MS NOW.

Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital.

At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say

Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.

Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit

As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.

Macron arrives in Damascus as 1st Western leader to visit post-Assad Syria

Syrian foreign minister welcomes French leader at Damascus airport

Twin explosions rock Syria's Damascus after blasts heard near hotel housing French President Macron

Macron arrived in Syria on Monday, making him the first leader from the European Union to visit the country since the fall of the Assad regime in 2024.

President al-Sharaa receives French President Macron at People’s Palace in Damascus

Damascus, July 7 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received French President Emmanuel Macron at the People’s Palace in Damascus on Tuesday. Macron arrived in Syria on Monday evening on the first visit by a French president since 2009, marking what Syrian officials described as a new phase in Syrian-French relations based on mutual respect and equal []

Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Plan for Troop Handover in Southern Border Areas

Israeli and Lebanese officials are discussing a U.S. backed proposal that would see Israeli forces transfer control of some territory captured during the war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese army. The talks are taking place in Washington as part of broader efforts to consolidate a ceasefire and reduce tensions along the Israel Lebanon border. Under [] The post Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Plan for Troop Handover in Southern Border Areas appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ‌Netanyahu on Tuesday visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military, telling soldiers that Israel would not withdraw from the country's south as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to pose a threat. It was the first visit by Netanyahu to occupied ‌Lebanese territory since the Israeli and Lebanese governments reached a security agreement last Friday mediated by the US under which Israel will hand over two areas to Lebanon's Army. Our insistence i

Macron arrives in Syria as first major western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first major western leader to visit since Bashar al-Assad's ouster in 2024

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— Macron to visit Syria as the first Western leader since Assad’s ouster, Damascus says, AP reports. Macron will be accompanied by French investors and company representatives, per SANA news agency citing al-Sharaa’s office — no date confirmed, though Macron is set to attend a NATO summit in Ankara Tuesday and Wednesday.@IntelSlava

Macron arrives in Syria as first major western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first major western leader to visit since Bashar al-Assad's ouster in 2024

Emmanuel Macron Becomes First Western European Leader To Visit Syria Since Assad’s Ouster

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday evening, marking the first visit by a Western European head of state since Syria’s new authorities assumed power in December 2024. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani welcomed Macron and his Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot at the airport upon their arrival. Macron wrote online shortly after landing, [] The post Emmanuel Macron Becomes First Western European Leader To Visit Syria Since Assad’s Ouster appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Syria unveils archaeological treasures returned from France after 15 years

When French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria earlier this week, he brought with him a number of archaeological treasures that had been held in France since 2011.

Israel‑Lebanon talks open under shadow of Iran-US deal

Lebanon enters a new round of negotiations with Israel on Tuesday in Washington, determined to push forward with direct talks even as the process is overshadowed by Iran’s move to fold Lebanon into its own discussions with the United States. Lebanese officials maintain that direct, face‑to‑face negotiations with Israel are the only viable path to [] The post Israel‑Lebanon talks open under shadow of Iran-US deal appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

White House invites Aoun to meet Trump on July 21

BEIRUT — The White House has invited Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the United States and meet with President Donald Trump on July 21 in the first such visit by a Lebanese head of state in nearly two decades. In a press release, the Lebanese Embassy in Washington stated, “The invitation reflects the enduring partnership between []

Macron will visit Syria as the first Western leader since Assad’s ouster, Damascus says

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria soon, Syrian state media said Sunday, making him the first Western leader to arrive in the country since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in 2024. Macron hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former Islamist leader who seized power in Damascus, in Paris in May 2025, and []...Click to read more

Macron becomes first Western leader to visit Damascus since Assad's fall

ALBAWABA- French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday, becoming the first leader of a major Western nation to visit Syria since President Ahmad al-Sharaa took office following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in late 2024...

France’s Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by a Western leader

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday for the first visit by a Western European head of state since Syria’s new authorities took power. President Ahmed al-Sharaa has been rebooting Syria’s international credentials and seeking to revive his struggling country after toppling long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. “I have come to reaffirm France’s commitment to the Syrian people. To a sovereign Syria, united in its diversity and at peace with its neighbours,”...

Macron heads to Syria in historic post-Assad visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to make a landmark visit to Syria, becoming the first Western European leader to travel to Damascus since the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the rise of President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The high-profile trip marks a dramatic shift in Western policy toward Syria’s new leadership after years of diplomatic isolation [] The post Macron heads to Syria in historic post-Assad visit appeared first on World Israel News.

Israeli settlers enter Palestinian-owned West Bank home near Nablus

Israeli settlers enter Palestinian-owned West Bank home near Nablus

Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power

Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power

Lebanese, French Presidents Discuss Situation in Lebanon in Phone Call

Beirut, June 23 (QNA) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as the post-UNIFIL phase in southern Lebanon, in a phone call on Tuesday.

LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, where he meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, being the first leader of an EU country to visit since President Bashar al-Assad was deposed in 2024. Two bombs exploded near the Damascus hotel where Macron held meetings on July 7, Syrian state media said, but the French president's office said he did not hear the explosions. #france #macron #syria #damascus #alassad #alsharaa #EU #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

US-Backed Plan Would Shift Parts of Southern Lebanon From IDF to Lebanese Army

Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed initiative [] The post US-Backed Plan Would Shift Parts of Southern Lebanon From IDF to Lebanese Army appeared first on The Media Line.

Macron begins landmark visit to Syria as Al Sharaa announces reconstruction agreements

Macron begins landmark visit to Syria as Al Sharaa announces reconstruction agreements

Macron lands in Damascus in historic visit to post-Assad Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Damascus, breaking Western precedent to engage with Syria's new leadership on security and economic rebuilds.

Pete Hegseth en Route to Meet Netanyahu as Turkey F-35 Sale Looms Over Israel

Pete Hegseth arrives in Israel for the first time as Pentagon chief, set to meet Netanyahu on Turkey's possible F-35 deal and the Iran strikes.