Podcast appearances and mentions of joseph aoun

VOV1 - Lần đầu tiên sau gần hai thập kỷ, một Tổng thống Li-băng bước vào Nhà Trắng.Nhưng điều thế giới dõi theo chuyến thăm của Tổng thống Joseph Aoun không phải những nghi thức ngoại giao, mà là đặt ra câu hỏi hoài nghi rằng liệu chuyến thăm này có thể mở ra một trật tự an ninh mới cho Li-băng và Trung Đông, hay chỉ là một khoảng lặng ngắn ngủi trước những biến động lớn hơn. BTV Thu Hiền có bài bình luận nhan đề “Chương mới hay khoảng lặng trước sóng gió”

L'horizon s'agrandit au Liban ! De l'Amérique à l'Europe, les transports libanais auront vécu une semaine riche en événements. À la Maison Blanche, le président libanais a obtenu du président Trump la reprise des vols directs entre les deux pays. Le même jour en France, les ministres des Transports libanais et français signaient le prolongement d'un accord pour la reconstruction du port de Beyrouth. Six ans après l'explosion des entrepôts sur le port de Beyrouth, le commerce a repris, les bateaux chargent et déchargent. Mais ce n'est pas assez. Marseille-Beyrouth, ports partenaires En signant le renouvellement du partenariat entre le port français de Marseille et le libanais de Beyrouth, Philippe Tabarot, le ministre français des Transports, nous expliquait l'étendue des travaux. Un port performant, dit-il, est un port agrandi, sécurisé, notamment grâce aux outils d'intelligence artificielle utilisés et développés par les armateurs français, et un port, surtout, relié à des routes en bon état : « La France fait du redressement du port de Beyrouth une des priorités de son action au Liban. Et puis, évidemment, la France dispose d'une offre d'électricité qu'on sait largement décarbonée à travers son parc nucléaire, ce qui n'est malheureusement pas le cas du Liban. Nous avons ainsi plusieurs champions industriels qui se tiennent prêts à installer des panneaux solaires sur le port. La performance d'un port dépend aussi de son raccordement aux routes. Il faut continuer de développer les connexions, notamment ferroviaires. » Contexte de guerre au Moyen-Orient La reprise des frappes au Proche-Orient avec la refermeture du détroit d'Ormuz oblige à repenser les routes commerciales. Il est donc envisagé que le Liban fasse partie du corridor Imec (Inde-Moyen-Orient-Europe), pour faciliter les échanges entre les continents. Excellente idée, nous dit l'historienne Christine Babikian Assaf, seulement n'oublions pas tous les freins à de telles ambitions : « Alors, concernant la lenteur dans la reconstruction du port de Beyrouth, c'est une lenteur qui s'applique aussi à toutes les autres réformes réalisées au Liban. Tout ceci dépend d'une vision de l'État libanais sur les voies de communication qui doivent relier le port à son arrière-pays et aux autres pays de la région. Il y a des efforts, l'État est en train de travailler, mais d'une part la situation sécuritaire laisse à désirer et n'oublions pas non plus que nous sommes un pays en faillite qui a absolument besoin d'un secteur bancaire fonctionnel. » Année 2026, l'horizon des transports libanais s'élargit Cette année 2026 aura commencé par d'autres bonus pour le transport libanais. L'Arabie saoudite autorise les exportateurs libanais à utiliser les routes du royaume. L'avantage pour le commerce libanais est de pouvoir acheminer les marchandises en camion vers le Golfe persique en quatre jours. Ce même transport en bateau prend 18 jours ! Reprise des vols directs entre le Liban et les USA   Enfin, après la mer et la route, le ciel fait aussi partie de l'horizon libanais. Puisque, cette semaine, après avoir promis la réouverture des vols commerciaux directs entre le Liban et les États-Unis, le président Trump a dit à Joseph Aoun, le président de la République libanaise, qu'il encouragerait d'autres pays à commercer avec le Liban. À lire aussiLiban : cinq ans après l'explosion du port de Beyrouth, une enquête et une reconstruction inachevées

Donald Trump reçoit le président libanais Joseph Aoun à Washington, tandis qu'un accord-cadre entre Israël et le Liban pourrait redessiner l'équilibre sécuritaire à la frontière nord.Déploiement de l'armée libanaise, « zones pilotes », désarmement du Hezbollah… assiste-t-on à un véritable tournant ou à une nouvelle illusion diplomatique ?Le docteur Meir Masri, docteur en géopolitique et maître de conférences à l'Université hébraïque de Jérusalem, décrypte les enjeux de cette séquence décisive.Retrouvez son analyse dans KAN en français.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C dans l'air du 22 juillet 2026 - Iran : Trump s'entête... à n'importe quel prix ? La pression monte à Washington. Le secrétaire américain à la Défense, Pete Hegseth, a demandé au Congrès une rallonge de 67 milliards de dollars pour financer les opérations militaires contre l'Iran. Cette demande, supérieure aux prévisions initiales, suscite des critiques, y compris parmi certains élus républicains, qui réclament davantage de visibilité sur la stratégie américaine et le coût réel de l'engagement. Le bilan humain alimente également les débats. Depuis le début de la guerre en Iran, le 28 février dernier, 17 soldats américains sont décédés sur le front. Un bilan qui pourrait s'alourdir pour les États-Unis, mais Donald Trump n'entend pas revoir ses plans. Pour chaque soldat tué, l'Iran payera « plusieurs fois » le prix, a menacé le président américain, alors que l'armée américaine poursuit ses frappes. Pendant ce temps, les rebelles houthis poursuivent leurs attaques contre des navires en mer Rouge, maintenant une forte pression sur le trafic maritime international. Le programme nucléaire iranien reste le principal point de friction. Donald Trump a de nouveau affirmé qu'il était prêt à frapper les installations nucléaires les plus protégées, notamment les sites souterrains comme ceux de Natanz ou de Fordo. Mais une autre interrogation demeure : où se trouvent les stocks d'uranium hautement enrichi ? L'administration américaine avait évoqué leur transfert sous contrôle international, mais cette hypothèse n'a jamais abouti. Cette situation rappelle les conséquences du retrait américain, en 2018, de l'accord sur le nucléaire iranien signé sous Barack Obama. L'objectif était d'obtenir un accord plus strict. Huit ans plus tard, le constat est sévère. L'Iran a considérablement développé ses capacités d'enrichissement d'uranium, tandis que les négociations sont au point mort. Au Liban, les efforts diplomatiques se poursuivent. La visite du président Joseph Aoun aux États-Unis vise à renforcer la coopération avec Washington, aussi bien sur les questions de sécurité que sur le plan économique. En parallèle, la reprise progressive des liaisons aériennes et commerciales est perçue comme un signal encourageant pour un pays durement touché par les crises successives. Les frappes répétées contre les infrastructures iraniennes risquent-elles d'alimenter une escalade durable ? Les États-Unis disposent-ils encore d'une stratégie claire pour contenir le programme nucléaire iranien ? Le Liban peut-il retrouver une stabilité politique et économique malgré le conflit au Moyen-Orient ?Nos experts :- Bruno TERTRAIS - Directeur adjoint de la FRS, conseiller géopolitique à l'Institut Montaigne- Général Dominique TRINQUAND - Ancien chef de la mission militaire française auprès de l'ONU, auteur de « D'un monde à l'autre » - Patricia ALLÉMONIÈRE - Grand reporter, spécialiste des questions internationales - Agnès LEVALLOIS - Spécialiste du Moyen-Orient et présidente de l'IREMMO, Institut de Recherche et d'Études Méditerranée Moyen-Orient

Titoli: a Bologna, 64 agenti sono rimasti feriti durante le violente manifestazioni per la morte di Abderrahim Fakir; la condanna del sindaco della città, Matteo Lepore. Incontro alla Casa Bianca tra il presidente statunitense Donald Trump e il presidente libanese Joseph Aoun. Sono proseguite a Sydney le udienze della Commissione reale sull'antisemitismo e la coesione sociale. Nello sport: il belga Remco Evenepoel vince la sedicesima tappa del Tour de France; oggi, nella World Cup di pallanuoto, la nazionale italiana femminile affronta l'Australia.

Today, Lebanon's president Joseph Aoun visits the White House to ask for Donald Trump's help rebuilding the country. Our correspondent reports from his recent trip to Lebanon on the challenges it faces. Threats to Red Bull's magnificent marketing machine. And why the age gap between the wealthiest men and their wives is shrinking.Guests and host:Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondentVendeline von Bredow, senior Germany correspondentDoug Dowson, data journalistRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Lebanon, Beirut, Joseph Aoun, HizbullahRed Bull, energy drinks, extreme sportsTrophy wives, age gap, misogynyListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Lebanon's president Joseph Aoun visits the White House to ask for Donald Trump's help rebuilding the country. Our correspondent reports from his recent trip to Lebanon on the challenges it faces. Threats to Red Bull's magnificent marketing machine. And why the age gap between the wealthiest men and their wives is shrinking.Guests and host:Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondentVendeline von Bredow, senior Germany correspondentDoug Dowson, data journalistRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Lebanon, Beirut, Joseph Aoun, HizbullahRed Bull, energy drinks, extreme sportsTrophy wives, age gap, misogynyListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le Journal en français facile du mardi 21 juillet 2026, 18 h 00 à Paris. Retrouvez votre épisode avec la transcription synchronisée et des exercices pédagogiques pour progresser en français : https://rfi.my/Ctrw.A

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House on Tuesday, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington last month following U.S.-mediated talks aimed at ending fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists.Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in Arizona to choose Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. Congress and governor, with races that will set the tone for November's midterm elections.

Le président américain Donald Trump reçoit ce mardi 21 juillet à Washington son homologue libanais, Joseph Aoun. Un accord-cadre a été acté, sous l'égide des États-Unis, entre le Liban et Israël le mois dernier, prévoyant le désarmement du Hezbollah, soutien de l'Iran, ainsi que le retrait israélien afin de permettre le déploiement de l'armée libanaise. Ce mardi matin, les forces libanaises ont commencé à investir un village du sud du Liban dans une « zone pilote ». Entretien avec Anthony Samrani, co-rédacteur en chef au quotidien libanais L'Orient-Le Jour, auteur de Vu du Liban, la fin d'un pays, la fin d'un monde ? (édition Gallimard, collection Tracts, 2024)   À lire aussiLiban: une première phase de l'accord sur le sud du pays lancée avant la rencontre Trump-Aoun À lire aussiEN DIRECT – Moyen-Orient: l'armée libanaise accuse Israël d'avoir tiré près de ses troupes dans les «zones pilotes»

Joseph Aoun meets Marco Rubio ahead of his talks with the US president, Donald Trump. Then: Monocle's view of World Cup soft power, Italy's short-haul flights and how the global demand for luxury fashion brands is shifting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For review:1. US-Saudi relations have significantly deteriorated in recent months amid anger in Riyadh over Washington's decision to launch a war against Iran that has caused massive blowback for the rest of the region, to the extent that the US is reportedly considering pulling troops from the Gulf kingdom.2. Funeral processions for Khamenei will begin on Saturday in Tehran and conclude on July 9 with his burial in his hometown of Mashhad, with additional ceremonies planned in Qom and Iraq in between. The ceremonies are expected to draw 15 to 20 million mourners, according to officials, which would make it the biggest state funeral in the country's history.3. Syria's foreign minister said during a visit to Beirut on Thursday that Syria was open to meeting the Iran-backed Lebanese terror group Hezbollah “if interests require it,” Lebanon's state news agency reported.Asaad al-Shaibani met Lebanese government leaders, including President Joseph Aoun and parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally. 4. Israel has successfully completed a series of tests on an upgraded version of its Iron Dome aerial defense system, demonstrating new joint operational capabilities with the Iron Beam laser system, the Israeli ministry of defense said on Tuesday. This integration is a prerequisite for future operational deployments allowing commanders to dynamically toggle between missile and laser interceptions based on the nature of the incoming threat, system availability and cost-benefit calculations.5. President Donald Trump will traveled for the first time on the new Air Force One aircraft Wednesday, according to the White House. 

On Friday's Mark Levin Show, there is grave concerns over the ongoing war with the Islamist Nazi enemy regime in Iran, which is making increasing demands including billions in aid that should not be provided in any form, as it would only rebuild their terrorist apparatus rather than help the people. The prolonged ceasefire is a mistake after an initially successful campaign. We should have 2 weeks of massive strikes on IRGC targets and arm the Iranian people. Also, the Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, noted that Lebanon's official government and army are separate from the far more powerful Hezbollah, effectively creating two parallel governments and militaries. Now, amid Hezbollah's ongoing rocket fire (including during a ceasefire), Israel has re-entered to eliminate the threat permanently, focusing on Hezbollah's main base near Beirut. Aoun instructed defensive fighting only, avoiding Beirut. Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed Israel's sovereignty in protecting itself, rejecting any constraints. Later, Rep Byron Donalds calls in and reveals a direct death threat posted on social media, where someone stated they were going to kill him. While politics involves strong opinions, demonizing opponents as non-human erodes civility and can incite violence. The incident strengthened Donalds' resolve to pursue Florida's governorship and preserve the state as a conservative leader. Finally, former VP Mike Pence calls in to discuss his new book – What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience. Pence emphasizes that the Declaration of Independence's assertion that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness forms the core conservative principle that rights come from God, underpinning limited government. Pence notes the First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, not from it, allowing belief according to conscience. https://www.amazon.com/What-Conservatives-Believe-Rediscovering-Conservative/dp/1546011633/ref=sr_1_1?crid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Lebanon, a US-mediated ceasefire shows little sign of holding. Four people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Friday; Hezbollah says it continues to target Israeli troops. Amid the turmoil, Christiane met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut for an exclusive interview. Aoun rarely speaks with foreign media, but is taking this step to send a message to the world about the fate of his nation.  Also on today's show: CNN Senior White House Correspondent Kristen Holmes; Eddie Glaude Jr., author, "America, U.S.A."; Craig Fehrman, author, "This Vast Enterprise"    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Lebanon agree to a truce - but Hezbollah, backed by Iran, refuses to stop fighting while villages are under attack. The Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun, says this is the last chance for meaningful peace. Also, Ukraine is accused of killing four people in Russian-occupied Crimea in a drone attack. SpaceX reveals the price for the biggest stock market flotation in history - which could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Fiji says no to an Australian company's plan to send rubbish to the Pacific nation, in what some are calling "waste colonialism". Fifa bans football fans taking water bottles into World Cup stadiums, in a U-turn that's alarmed health campaigners. And the French-Iranian author and artist, Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film Persepolis, has died.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Hezbollah members marking al-Quds Day in Beirut's southern suburbs. Credit: Reuters/Mohamed Azakir File photo

durée : 00:15:02 - Les Matins de France Culture - Le président libanais, Joseph Aoun, a affirmé lundi sur X que son pays faisait face à "une agression féroce et condamnable d'Israël" qui intensifie son offensive contre le Hezbollah pro-iranien avec la prise notamment dimanche de l'emblématique forteresse de Beaufort. - réalisation : La Rédaction de France Culture, Margot Delpierre Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:15:02 - Journal de 8 h - Le président libanais, Joseph Aoun, a affirmé lundi sur X que son pays faisait face à "une agression féroce et condamnable d'Israël" qui intensifie son offensive contre le Hezbollah pro-iranien avec la prise notamment dimanche de l'emblématique forteresse de Beaufort. - réalisation : La Rédaction de France Culture, Margot Delpierre Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:15:02 - Les journaux de France Culture - Le président libanais, Joseph Aoun, a affirmé lundi sur X que son pays faisait face à "une agression féroce et condamnable d'Israël" qui intensifie son offensive contre le Hezbollah pro-iranien avec la prise notamment dimanche de l'emblématique forteresse de Beaufort. - réalisation : La Rédaction de France Culture, Margot Delpierre Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

VOV1 - Vòng đàm phán quân sự đầu tiên giữa Lebanon và Israel đã diễn ra hôm qua (29/5) tại Mỹ, trong khi Israel tiếp tục các cuộc tấn công và mở rộng các khu vực chiếm đóng tại Lebanon.Cuộc đối thoại giữa các phái đoàn quân sự từ Lebanon và Israel, là một phần trong chuỗi đàm phán trực tiếp giữa hai nước do Mỹ tổ chức, được khởi xướng từ giữa tháng 4/2026, với các phái viên hai nước lần đầu có cuộc gặp trực tiếp tại Mỹ.Trong vòng đàm phán gần đây nhất, cả hai bên đã nâng cao vai trò đại diện chính trị và nhất trí thiết lập một kênh liên lạc quân sự do Mỹ làm trung gian. Vòng đàm phán thứ tư giữa Lebanon và Israel dự kiến diễn ra tại Bộ Ngoại giao Mỹ vào ngày 2-3/6 tới.Trước cuộc đàm phán, nguồn tin quân sự Lebanon cho biết, phái đoàn nước này sẽ nhấn mạnh sự cần thiết của một lệnh ngừng bắn, nêu về kế hoạch của quân đội Lebanon để thiết lập độc quyền vũ khí nhà nước và mở rộng quyền lực nhà nước trên toàn quốc.Trong khi đó, các cuộc đụng độ giữa Israel và Hezbollah tiếp tục diễn ra dọc biên giới Lebanon - Israel, với việc Israel tăng cường các cuộc tấn công, đặc biệt là tại miền Nam Lebanon và mở rộng các khu vực chiếm đóng tại lãnh thổ Lebanon.Thủ tướng Israel Benjamin Netanyahu hôm qua tuyên bố, quân đội nước này đã vượt qua sông Litani ở miền Nam Lebanon và đang hoạt động tại Thủ đô Beirut, cũng như thung lũng Bekaa ở phía Đông, nhằm tiêu diệt Hezbollah.Cũng trong hôm qua, Tổng thống Lebanon Joseph Aoun đã có cuộc điện đàm với Ngoại trưởng Mỹ Marco Rubio. Ông Joseph Aoun nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng của một thỏa thuận ngừng bắn với Israel, để mở đường cho “bất kỳ bước đi nào khác”./.Minh Ngô/Ai CậpCác nhà ngoại giao cấp cao Lebanon và Israel gặp nhau tại Washington trong cuộc đàm phán ngừng bắn hồi tháng 4/2026 - Ảnh: Reuters

The Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, accuses Israel of deliberately targeting journalists, a day after another reporter, Amal Khalil, was killed in an Israeli attack. Also: a UN official tells the BBC that even if the Iran war ends tomorrow, at least 32m people around the world will be pushed back into poverty. The UK and France sign a new three-year deal to try to stop migrants crossing into Britain on small boats. For the first time the Tanzanian authorities admit hundreds were killed in protests after the presidential election last October. A South African court blocks the repatriation of the body of the former Zambian president Edgar Lungu - halting plans for a state funeral in his homeland. Pope Leo ends his 11-day trip to Africa, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, highlighting reconciliation, migration and inter-faith dialogue. The International Criminal Court says the former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial for crimes against humanity over war on drugs. And artificial intelligence experts at the Sony corporation have built a table tennis robot that's defeated elite players.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Johanna grüter på P3 Nyheter förklarar morgonens stora nyheter, alltid tillsammans med programledarna för Morgonpasset i P3: Margret Atladottir & Linnea Wikblad. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Under torsdagen hålls samtal mellan Israel och Libanon i Washington. Sveriges Radios medarbetare Lina Malers rapporterar att länderna står långt ifrån varandra inför samtalen, och att den nuvarande vapenvilan är skör.Lite senare pratar vi om att onsdagen den 22 april var Sveriges vanligaste födelsedag – något som inte gick obemärkt förbi i medierna.Rättelse: I en tidigare version av poddavsnittet sa vi att Libanons president heter Michel Aoun. Det är fel, rätt är att Libanons president heter Joseph Aoun. Namnet har klippts bort och återpublicerats den 23 april.

PREVIEW FOR LATER: Jonathan Schanzer outlines historic negotiations between Lebanon and Israel over the "blue line" border. While President Joseph Aoun seeks engagement, the talks are muddled by the continued presence of Hezbollah. Lasting peace requires the full dismantlement of Hezbollah's military presence, which currently maintains a stranglehold over the country.1900 HOTEL BEIRUT

Dans cet épisode du podcast "L'écho du monde", Christian Makarian revient sur les tensions au Liban et la guerre au Moyen-Orient. Ce mardi, le président français Emmanuel Macron reçoit le Premier ministre libanais Nawaf Salam à l'Élysée pour discuter de la situation au Liban, notamment de la trêve avec Israël et de la menace du Hezbollah. La mort d'un soldat français dans le sud du Liban met en lumière les défis de l'implication française dans la région, face à l'agressivité croissante du Hezbollah qui semble agir dans une logique terroriste. Le président libanais Joseph Aoun a fermement condamné le Hezbollah, ce qui a suscité la colère du groupe et de son soutien iranien. Israël reproche au Liban de ne pas assez combattre le Hezbollah, qui continue de tirer des missiles sur Israël, mais Israël n'a pas réussi à le faire lui-même malgré sa puissance militaire. La situation politique au Liban reste très fragile, avec une partie de l'armée libanaise composée de miliciens chiites proches du Hezbollah.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

durée : 00:19:54 - Le journal de 18h00 - L'impasse au Liban : le Hezbollah rejette toute négociation avec Israël alors que le président libanais Joseph Aoun espère un accord de cessez-le-feu avec les Israéliens. Le mouvement pro-iranien se dit prêt à briser la "ligne jaune" qui délimite la zone d'occupation israélienne. - réalisation : La Rédaction de France Culture, Brice Garcia Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:19:54 - Journal de 18h - L'impasse au Liban : le Hezbollah rejette toute négociation avec Israël alors que le président libanais Joseph Aoun espère un accord de cessez-le-feu avec les Israéliens. Le mouvement pro-iranien se dit prêt à briser la "ligne jaune" qui délimite la zone d'occupation israélienne.

A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon brings both relief and skepticism after weeks of escalating violence. Announced by Donald Trump following talks with Benjamin Netanyahu and Joseph Aoun, the pause is meant to halt fighting and create space for diplomacy. While it appears focused on Israel and Hezbollah, the conflict is deeply tied to a wider U.S.-Iran standoff. Hezbollah's attacks in support of Iran triggered a devastating Israeli response, leaving southern Lebanon heavily damaged and thousands of civilians affected. The ceasefire offers a needed break, but its short duration and complex regional stakes make its long-term impact uncertain and fragile. Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C'est un cessez-le-feu fragile et à l'avenir incertain. Du point de vue du Wall Street Journal, « la volonté de paix entre Israël et le Liban risque de provoquer une nouvelle confrontation avec le Hezbollah ». Le Hezbollah, rappelle le quotidien américain, « groupe terroriste désigné par les États-Unis, qui est en guerre intermittente contre Israël depuis les années 1980 ». « Sans le Hezbollah à la table des négociations, le cessez-le-feu et la possibilité d'un accord de paix israélo-libanais seraient fortement compromis » estime encore le Wall Street journal. De son côté, citant un haut responsable israélien, le Jerusalem Post assure « que les États-Unis entendent désormais mener activement le désarmement du Hezbollah. Ce même haut responsable israélien, assure que « "Trump souhaite que cela se produise, donc cette fois-ci, les États-Unis seront bien plus impliqués" ». Quelle est la position du Hezbollah, face au cessez-le-feu annoncé entre le Liban et Israël ? « Il dit qu'il va respecter le cessez-le-feu à condition qu'Israël arrête complètement les hostilités, dont les assassinats qui visent ses membres », explique l'Orient-le Jour, le journal francophone libanais, selon lequel ce cessez-le-feu est tout de même « une première victoire » pour le président libanais Joseph Aoun.   Protestations Mais en Israël, ce cessez-le-feu est très mal accueilli par une partie de la classe politique et des habitants du nord d'Israël. C'est le journal Haaretz qui l'annonce : « L'opposition israélienne et des habitants du nord d'Israël rejettent le cessez-le-feu conclu avec le Liban ». Le député Avigdor Lieberman, chef du parti d'opposition Yisraël Beitenu, explique Haaretz, a déclaré qu'un cessez-le-feu au Liban constituait une « trahison des habitants du nord d'Israël » Dans une vidéo publiée sur X, il accuse : « Une fois de plus, on donne au Hezbollah, le temps de se rétablir et de se renforcer (…) Toute guerre, assure-t-il encore, « doit se terminer par l'élimination du Hezbollah ».  Impunité des colons Alors que l'attention du monde est captée par le conflit au Moyen Orient, le journal le Monde met l'accent sur la situation en Cisjordanie. « En Cisjordanie, l'impunité absolue des colons auteurs de crimes », titre le quotidien français, qui explique « que depuis 2020, la justice israélienne n'a prononcé aucune condamnation à de la prison ferme contre les colons juifs responsables de la mort de civils palestiniens, alors que le nombre et la gravité des crimes qu'ils commettent ne cessent de croître ». L'envoyée spéciale du Monde a rencontré de nombreux témoins. Comme la mère de Saïd Naasan, électricien, « fauché par le tir d'un colon, tout près de la maison familiale nichée en hauteur du village d'Al-Moughaïr, à l'est de Ramallah, en Cisjordanie occupée ». « Le 23 septembre 2025, raconte-t-elle, les colons sont arrivés et l'un d'eux avait une arme. Mon fils allait avoir 23 ans ». « Le drapeau jaune du Fatah, le parti nationaliste palestinien, a été apposé après coup, comme une marque de respect, au-dessus de l'étroit lit de l'absent », raconte le Monde. Silence de l'armée et de la police Autres meurtres, celui d'Ibrahim Al-Wadi, 62 ans, et Ahmad Al-Wafdi, 25 ans. « Ils ont été abattus par des colons qui passaient en voiture. Mon père a reçu une balle dans le torse, mon frère trois : à la gorge, la poitrine et sur le côté », raconte Mohamed Al Wali, 30 ans. « La nuit précédente, ajoute-t-il, des assaillants avaient attaqué le village, incendié des maisons, tué trois habitants, et un autre avait été tué par l'armée. C'est pour ça que mon père et mon frère étaient là. Ils attendaient le passage de leur convoi funéraire ». Selon le Monde, « au moins 25 palestiniens ont été tués entre 2020 et 2025, par des habitants des implantations juives, hors confrontations armées ». Le quotidien français s'est heurté au silence de l'armée et de la police, quand il a cherché à savoir « quelles suites judiciaires » avaient été données à ces violences meurtrières. Et pour cause, explique le quotidien français : « La dernière condamnation d'un colon pour le meurtre d'un Palestinien en Cisjordanie remonte à 2020 ». 

In unusually forceful political remarks, Pope Leo has said the world is "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants". Addressing a crowd during his visit to a region of Cameroon affected by a separatist insurgency, the head of the Roman Catholic Church condemned the people who -- he said -- manipulated "the very name of God" for their own gain. Also: a Lebanese official has told the BBC that President Joseph Aoun is not planning to speak to the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu - despite earlier suggestions from President Trump and Israeli officials. The outspoken South African opposition politician, Julius Malema, is sentenced to five years in prison for weapons offences. At least 17 people die in Ukraine following a massive Russian drone and missile attack. France looks to ban under-16s from using social media platforms, following Australia's lead. A study finds that communication between sperm whales closely parallels human language. And two rare paintings by the French Impressionist, Claude Monet, are sold at auction in Paris for a total of nearly $20m. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

President Trump has announced that there will be a ceasefire in Lebanon where Israel has been engaged in a war with Hezbollah. The US leader said both countries had agreed that a ten day pause in fighting would begin at midnight local time. Mr Trump also said he'd be inviting the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun to the White House for talks. Also in the programme: As a dispute with the Vatican over the Middle East war continues, President Trump has dismissed comments by Pope Leo who'd said the world was being ravaged by tyrants; and another missing page in the life story of William Shakespeare has been found - the London home he bought three years before he died.(Photo: US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before departing on Marine One, in Washington, DC on 16 April 2026. Credit: Graeme Sloan/Pool/EPA/Shutterstock)

President Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ten day ceasefire following "excellent conversations" with both the Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun, and Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Also: Peter Mandelson, the former Labour peer, failed his security vetting clearance but the decision was overruled by the Foreign Office to ensure he could take up his post as ambassador to the US. And the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves says there has been a “very positive” start to the year for the economy.

durée : 00:20:39 - Journal de 18h - Il y a quelques minutes, le président américain a annoncé un cessez-le-feu de dix jours entre l'armée israélienne et les combattants du Hezbollah. Donald Trump annonce qu'il va inviter Benyamin Nétanyahou et le président du Liban, Joseph Aoun, à la Maison Blanche.

durée : 00:20:39 - Journal de 18h - Il y a quelques minutes, le président américain a annoncé un cessez-le-feu de dix jours entre l'armée israélienne et les combattants du Hezbollah. Donald Trump annonce qu'il va inviter Benyamin Nétanyahou et le président du Liban, Joseph Aoun, à la Maison Blanche.

For review:1. Military planning for a possible Pentagon-led operation in Cuba is quietly ramping up, in case President Trump gives an order to intervene there, USA TODAY has learned.Two sources familiar with the order spoke to USA TODAY on condition of anonymity because they're not authorized to speak to media.2. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was not considering extending a ceasefire with Iran, predicting “an amazing two days ahead” amid renewed diplomatic efforts with Tehran for an agreement to end the war.3. The US Navy prevented an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel from leaving Iran on Tuesday after it attempted to evade the maritime blockade that began Monday, US CENTCOM announced.4. The military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns that Iran will sink American ships in the Strait of Hormuz if the United States decides to “police” the key shipping bottleneck.5. Iran could consider allowing ships to ​sail freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack as part of proposals it has ‌offered in negotiations with the United States, providing a deal is clinched to prevent renewed conflict, a source briefed by Tehran said.The source, who declined to be ​identified due to the sensitivity of the matter, said Iran could be willing to let ships use the other side of the narrow strait ​in Omani waters without any hindrance from Tehran.6. US Brokers Talks Between Israel and Lebanon. Before the meeting, Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun expressed his hope that “an agreement will be reached on a ceasefire in Lebanon, with the aim of initiating direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, which will be handled by a Lebanese negotiating team to put an end to hostile actions.”US Secretary of State Rubio: “The hope today is that we can outline the framework upon which a permanent, lasting peace can be developed so that the people of Israel can live in peace and the people of Lebanon can live, not just in peace but in the prosperity and security that they deserve."7. The US Army has officially given a new name for its MV-75 tiltrotor, calling it the Cheyenne II, though the service is closely holding additional details about the rotorcraft's timeline, including its expected first flight.

Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, killing at least 87 people and injuring 722, officials said, with densely populated neighborhoods in the capital, Beirut, among the hardest hit.当地时间4月8日，以色列战机对黎巴嫩全境发动多轮空袭，官方通报称袭击已造成至少87人死亡、722人受伤，首都贝鲁特人口稠密社区成为重灾区。Hospitals across the city and surrounding areas issued urgent calls for blood donations as medical supplies ran low amid mounting casualties. Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine described the situation as catastrophic, with civil defense teams still searching through damaged buildings and assisting the wounded.随着伤亡人数持续攀升，贝鲁特及周边地区医院因医疗物资告急，紧急呼吁民众献血。黎巴嫩卫生部长拉坎·纳赛尔丁称当前局势已达灾难级别，民防队伍仍在受损建筑中开展搜救并转运伤员。Following the attacks, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called on international allies to intervene and halt the strikes "by all available means." President Joseph Aoun condemned the attacks, accusing Israel of repeatedly violating ceasefire commitments over the past 15 months and disregarding international law.空袭发生后，黎巴嫩总理纳瓦夫·萨拉姆呼吁国际盟友"采取一切可用手段"干预并制止袭击。总统约瑟夫·奥恩谴责以军行动，指控以色列过去15个月内屡次违反停火承诺，公然藐视国际法。The Israeli military said the strikes were part of a new operation, dubbed "Eternal Darkness," targeting Hezbollah command and control centers in southern and eastern Lebanon, as well as in Beirut.以军方表示，此次代号"永恒黑暗"的军事行动旨在打击黎巴嫩南部、东部及贝鲁特地区的真主党指挥控制中心。Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the country would continue operations in Lebanon, treating the conflict there as separate from actions against Iran.以色列防长伊斯雷尔·卡茨称将继续在黎开展行动，强调将黎以冲突与对伊行动区别对待。"We insisted on differentiating the arenas between Iran and Lebanon to change the reality in Lebanon and remove threats to northern residents (in Israel)," Katz said in a video statement. He called the strikes "the largest concentrated attack Hezbollah has suffered since the Pager operation" in September 2024 and issued a warning to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem."我们坚持区分伊朗与黎巴嫩战场，旨在改变黎巴嫩局势并消除（以色列）北部居民的威胁。"卡茨在视频声明中将此轮空袭称为"自2024年9月寻呼机行动以来真主党遭受的最密集打击"，并向真主党领袖纳伊姆·卡西姆发出警告。Iran, in response, is finalizing preparations for "deterrent operations" against Israeli military targets, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Tasnim news agency reported that Iran may withdraw from the ceasefire agreement if Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue.据伊朗半官方法尔斯通讯社消息，伊朗方面正最终确定针对以军事目标的"威慑行动"方案。塔斯尼姆通讯社报道称，若以军持续空袭黎巴嫩，伊朗或将退出停火协议。The attacks came hours after a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran went into effect early Wednesday. Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz briefly resumed after the truce but was suspended again following the Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to Iranian media and ship-tracking service MarineTraffic.此次袭击发生前数小时，美伊双方为期两周的停火协议刚于周三凌晨生效。据伊朗媒体及船舶追踪服务商MarineTraffic数据，霍尔木兹海峡油轮通行在停火后短暂恢复，但因以军空袭黎巴嫩再度暂停。casualty /ˈkæʒuəlti/伤亡人员；受害者catastrophic /ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/灾难性的；极其严重的disregard /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/无视；漠视news agency /njuːz ˈeɪdʒənsi/通讯社；新闻社truce /truːs/休战；停火协议

¿Está el Líbano atrapado en una guerra inevitable? La escalada entre Israel y Hezbolá vuelve a sumir al país en la violencia, con ofensivas en el sur y bombardeos sobre Beirut que dejan miles de víctimas y más de un millón de desplazados. Mientras Israel afirma buscar una zona de seguridad, crecen las dudas sobre el verdadero alcance de su estrategia. Lo analizamos en El Debate de France 24.

The president of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, says Israel's military action in the south of his country is a prelude to a full-scale ground invasion. Israel has started blowing up bridges over a crucial river in southern Lebanon, saying it is targeting infrastructure used by Hezbollah. Could Israel be about to take the next step in the Middle Eastern conflict?Also in the programme: French voters have gone to the polls - will they tack to the centre ground or lurch to the far-left and far-right? And a British version of the celebrated US TV show Saturday Night Live has made its debut - did it translate well across the Atlantic?(Photo shows smoke rising after an Israeli strike on a bridge near Qasmiyeh, Lebanon on 22 March 2026. Credit: Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters)

Cela fait maintenant dix jours que le Liban vit sous les bombes israéliennes. L'Etat hébreu a appelé les habitants de plusieurs immeubles d'un quartier du centre de Beyrouth à évacuer les lieux, avant de mener des opérations de grande ampleur visant le Hezbollah. La banlieue de la capitale libanaise n'est pas épargnée, tout comme le sud et l'est du pays. Le ministère libanais de la Santé a indiqué jeudi que 687 personnes avaient été tuées depuis le début des combats, le 2 mars.

Lebanon's president Joseph Aoun has called for talks with Israel to negotiate a plan to end the conflict with Hezbollah. The calls come as the death toll in Lebanon from Israeli strikes nears 500.According to the United Nations, over 700,000 people - including 200,000 children - have been displaced over the past 9 days.Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent with The Independent, speaks to Matt from Beirut to explain the situation.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam sent a public message to Israel on Thursday, telling Bloomberg that Beirut is ready to open negotiations and will seek American help to push talks forward. He said President Joseph Aoun has already proposed discussing border disputes and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from areas Israel still controls after the war with Hizbullah. Israel this week stepped up its attacks on Hizbullah targets, saying the group was trying to reassert its presence in southern Lebanon. Israel also accused the Beirut government of failing to carry out its commitments to disarm the Iranian -backed terror group. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Sarit Zehavi from the Alma research centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:05:35 - La Revue de presse internationale - par : Catherine Duthu - Le président libanais Joseph Aoun condamne de nouvelles frappes menées sur le sud du Liban par Israël, qui a dit viser des cibles du mouvement pro-iranien Hezbollah, accusé de vouloir se réarmer. La chanteuse espagnole Rosalía sort aujourd'hui un nouvel album "Lux" qui enthousiasme la presse.

Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting with Xi Jinping, vote projections show the Netherlands' D66 and PVV parties tied in the general election, hundreds are killed at a Sudanese hospital following the Rapid Support Forces' capture of El Fasher, Trump orders the resumption of nuclear weapons testing, Lebanon's Joseph Aoun says the army should confront Israeli incursions, a British military instructor accused of spying for Russia is arrested in Ukraine, Prince Andrew is stripped of his royal titles, Trump cuts the refugee cap to 7,500, two men are imprisoned over a plot to kill an Iranian-American journalist, and Extropic unveils new AI chips promising a 10,000-fold leap in energy efficiency. Sources: www.verity.news

The US president reportedly told European leaders that his goal for the summit was to secure a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow. Poland's president, Karol Nawrocki, was one of the Nato leaders on the call with the Donald Trump. We'll hear from his foreign policy advisor, Marcin Przydacz.Also on the programme: Lebanon's president Joseph Aoun has warned against foreign interference in the country's affairs during a visit by a senior Iranian official, as his government takes steps towards disarming Hezbollah; and we'll hear about one project in Australia that's hoping to ease the world's rare earth bottleneck.(Photo: US President Donald Trump delivers a speech as he hosts an event at the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts, in Washington, DC, USA, 13 August 2025. Credit: WILL OLIVER/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock)

Les experts et journalistes de RFI répondent à vos questions sur le rapprochement entre la Russie et les talibans, le conflit entre Donald Trump et l'Université Harvard et la demande d'un désarmement du Hezbollah. Kenya : retour sur l'affaire du trafic de fourmis Quatre personnes ont été arrêtées pour avoir tenté d'exporter illégalement plusieurs milliers de fourmis vivantes pour les vendre à des collectionneurs en Europe ou Asie. Quelles sont les circonstances de ces arrestations ? Les fourmis en question étaient-elles des espèces protégées ?Avec Albane Thirouard, correspondante de RFI à Nairobi. Russie/Afghanistan : Moscou fait un pas vers le régime taliban La Russie a annoncé retirer les talibans de sa liste d'organisations terroristes. Pourquoi les autorités russes dialoguent avec les talibans depuis déjà plusieurs années alors qu'ils étaient sur leur liste noire jusqu'à aujourd'hui ? Cette décision est-elle un signe que le Kremlin pourrait être le premier pays à reconnaître officiellement le gouvernement taliban ?Avec Anissa El Jabri, correspondante permanente de RFI à Moscou.  États-Unis : Donald Trump en guerre contre l'Université Harvard Donald Trump a gelé les subventions de l'université d'Harvard qu'il accuse d'enseigner «la haine et l'imbécilité». Mais concrètement, que reproche le président à cette université ? Quel pouvoir le gouvernement Trump a-t-il réellement sur cet établissement privé ?Avec Jérôme Viala-Gaudefroy, docteur en Civilisation américaine, spécialiste en rhétorique présidentielle.  Liban : vers un désarmement du Hezbollah ? J'ai lu sur le site de RFI que le président libanais plaide pour un désarmement du Hezbollah. Quelle stratégie Joseph Aoun compte-t-il prendre pour amorcer un dialogue avec le Hezbollah sur ce sujet ? À l'heure actuelle, le mouvement chiite libanais envisage-t-il d'accéder à cette demande ?Avec Karim-Emile Bitar, enseignant à Sciences Po Paris.

POINT COUNTERPOINT - Episode 3 An exchange on political affairs impacting Lebanon and the Middle East, with a unique vantage point from Beirut. Co-hosted by Michael Young (senior editor at Carnegie's Middle East Center and editor of Diwan) and Bashshar Haydar (professor of philosophy at AUB) - both Beirut-based analysts sharing their nuanced perspectives while honing in on disagreements. Episode 3 covers three topics: (1) Nawaf Salam's cabinet formation process, a perception dilemma that has left his allies frustrated and Amal Movement's continued insistence on the Ministry of Finance; (2) the presidency so far, Joseph Aoun's mandate and the security reality dictated by the Israelis with international support that has allowed for the enforcement of 1701; and (3) the upcoming twenty year commemoration of Rafic Hariri's assassination, and how 'Sunni' and 'Shia' politics will play out with a diminished Iranian sphere of influence. Michael Young's article discussed during this episode: "Hezbollah Tries Making a Comeback": https://carnegieendowment.org/middle-east/diwan/2025/01/hezbollah-tries-making-a-comeback?lang=en Bashshar Haydar's articles referred to can be accessed via his new column in Nidaa al Watan: https://www.nidaalwatan.com/author/1883-بشار-حيدر Stay tuned for more episodes. The podcast is only made possible through listener and viewer donations. Please help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our YouTube channel and your preferred audio platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:38 Cabinet formation process 15:48 Presidency, security & ceasefire 42:14 Twenty year Rafic Hariri commemoration

Lebanon has elected a president and a new prime minister after two years of deadlock. But who are Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam, and what's next for Lebanon? In this episode: Nader Durgham (@NaderDurgham), Journalist, Middle East Eye Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Ashish Malhotra with Marcos Bartolomé, Hagir Saleh, Melanie Marich and our host, Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Lebanon has brought an end to a two year power vacuum with the election of Joseph Aoun, the country's army chief, as president. His candidacy was backed by several key players, including the US, France and Saudi Arabia. Together with the collapse of Assad in Syria and a weakened Hezbollah, there are many who hope this election could serve as the necessary spark to rebuild the war-torn Eastern Mediterranean country. Sean Mathews, a journalist for the Middle East Eye covering the Middle East, North Africa and the Balkans, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why this election is so important, and what challenges lie ahead for Lebanon and its new president. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Army chief elected Lebanon's president after years of deadlockIt's time for Lebanon's leaders to take responsibility for the country's futureUS dangles Saudi Arabia's cash to push candidate for Lebanon's presidencyMeloni hails ‘excellent' Italy-Greece relations, announces February conferenceTrump, Meloni and Greece's movesKurdish-led SDF says civilians killed as Turkey strikes Syrian dam

A crescent of flames looms over Los Angeles as wildfires continue to burn. But firefighters have managed to bring under control the blaze that had been threatening Hollywood.Also on the programme: Lebanon has a president for the first time in two years. He's Joseph Aoun, the Maronite Christian who leads the army; and we will hear from Ireland's ex- president Mary Robinson in Washington for the funeral of her friend, the former US President Jimmy Carter. (Photo: A firefighter walks next to a burning home, as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in Malibu, California. Credit: Reuters)

Plus: Lebanon's parliament elects Joseph Aoun, a U.S.-trained general, as president. U.S. leaders and five former presidents gather in Washington, D.C., for former President Jimmy Carter's memorial service. J.R. Whalen reports. Programming note: Minute Briefing will release its next episode Friday morning. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yet again, David Waldman and Greg Dworkin bring their usual camaraderie and repartee to today's KITM. That kind of stuff is hard to fake! Today is a good day to ask ourselves, WWJCD? Probably not a single thing that will ever happen now. For people who don't like being called Hitler, MAGAs sure are into annexation lately. Greenland, Canada, Mexico and Panama have been asking for it lately, showing off their ample mineral assets, letting just anyone into their trade routes. How can they not expect to get grabbed by the canal? What does Trump get out of empty threats? The satisfaction of watching people flinch. Wildfires like hot air, so Trump is focusing his degradation and intimidation on the victims instead. California will of course have to shut off the windmills, those things just blow the fire around. Remember your shock when the Trump Supreme Court handed down its decision on Presidential immunity? Well, I hope you're sitting down when you find out what Trump and Alito are cooking up this time. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, whose sole joy in life is stirring up shit, found some in the UK in the personage of lifelong POS Tommy Robinson. In election news, Virginia's Abigail Spanberger goes right down the middle to find a one-point lead over the local extremist, while Lebanon's Joseph Aoun becomes the fifth army commander to be elected as president in multi-Islamic Lebanon, taking over the job held previously for two years by an empty chair.

durée : 00:03:16 - Géopolitique - Le Liban devrait avoir un président jeudi, à l'issue de nombreuses tractations de coulisse, et, sauf coup de théâtre, ce devrait être Joseph Aoun, le chef de l'armée. C'est un début et pas une fin pour un pays sorti épuisé de la guerre du Hezbollah avec Israël, dans un contexte régional bouleversé.