How did the US Secretary of State comment on the talks between Lebanon and Israel?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed, "We do not want Hezbollah to regain the capability to threaten Israel."He added, "We hope there will be a strong government in Lebanon and that Hezbollah will not regain control of the south," emphasizing, "We will support the Lebanese government in disarming Hezbollah."He also stated, "We hope that the talks between Lebanon and Israel will pave the way forward and prevent further conflict."He pointed out that "Venezuela is cooperating with Iran, Hezbollah, and drug trafficking gangs."

12/19/2025 6:58:00 PM

Watch: Holiday Traffic Begins

With Christmas and New Year approaching, heavy traffic has started in Beirut and on the main highways.In the attached video, you can see the traffic congestion on the coastal road.

12/19/2025 6:35:00 PM

Aoun Briefed on Mechanism Meeting Outcome

President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, afternoon received at Baabda Palace the head of the Lebanese negotiating delegation in the Mechanism Committee, former Ambassador Simon Karam, following Karam's return from the committee meeting held in Naqoura.Former Ambassador Karam briefed President Aoun on the Mechanism meeting’s discussions, particularly regarding the President's emphasis on the priority of the Lebanese demand for the return of the residents of the southern villages to their villages, homes, and land as a starting point for discussing all other details.During the meeting in Naqoura, a detailed, documented report on the Lebanese army's achievements was presented.Ambassador Karam informed President Aoun that the next meeting of the Mechanism committee has been scheduled for January 7.

12/19/2025 5:30:00 PM

Rasamny inspects rehabilitation works at Rafic Hariri International Airport

Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny conducted an inspection tour at Rafic Hariri International Airport-Beirut, to review ongoing works in the departure hall and mark the completion of a specific phase of the rehabilitation and modernization project.The ministry clarified that the ribbon-cutting accompanying the tour reflects the completion of this phase only and does not constitute the official inauguration of the entire departure hall, as works are still under way in other sections. A comprehensive official opening will be held once all project phases are completed.Rasamny was accompanied by senior aviation officials, airport management, Middle East Airlines chairman, security commanders, and heads of administrative units.Following the tour, Rasamny said airport security now “matches, and even surpasses, that of many airports worldwide,” noting that works were completed swiftly to expand inspection areas ahead of the holiday season. He revealed an integrated expansion plan to increase capacity by around two million additional passengers, with phased openings over the coming year.The minister stressed the airport’s role as a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and investment, highlighting upcoming technological upgrades and continued coordination with the Ministries of Finance and Interior. Rasamny also confirmed that the Fast Track project will be ready by March and pointed to new airport projects enabled by the recently enacted public-private partnership law.

12/19/2025 5:20:00 PM

Watch: Tears and Hope in the Studio

Emotional moments filled the MTV studio, amid the tears of women battling cancer, but with even greater hope that "tomorrow will be brighter."Watch the attached video for more.

12/19/2025 4:45:00 PM

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How did the US Secretary of State comment on the talks between Lebanon and Israel?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed, "We do not want Hezbollah to regain the capability to threaten Israel."He added, "We hope there will be a strong government in Lebanon and that Hezbollah will not regain control of the south," emphasizing, "We will support the Lebanese government in disarming Hezbollah."He also stated, "We hope that the talks between Lebanon and Israel will pave the way forward and prevent further conflict."He pointed out that "Venezuela is cooperating with Iran, Hezbollah, and drug trafficking gangs."

12/19/2025 6:58:00 PM

Watch: Holiday Traffic Begins

With Christmas and New Year approaching, heavy traffic has started in Beirut and on the main highways.In the attached video, you can see the traffic congestion on the coastal road.

12/19/2025 6:35:00 PM

Aoun Briefed on Mechanism Meeting Outcome

President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, afternoon received at Baabda Palace the head of the Lebanese negotiating delegation in the Mechanism Committee, former Ambassador Simon Karam, following Karam's return from the committee meeting held in Naqoura.Former Ambassador Karam briefed President Aoun on the Mechanism meeting’s discussions, particularly regarding the President's emphasis on the priority of the Lebanese demand for the return of the residents of the southern villages to their villages, homes, and land as a starting point for discussing all other details.During the meeting in Naqoura, a detailed, documented report on the Lebanese army's achievements was presented.Ambassador Karam informed President Aoun that the next meeting of the Mechanism committee has been scheduled for January 7.

12/19/2025 5:30:00 PM

Rasamny inspects rehabilitation works at Rafic Hariri International Airport

Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny conducted an inspection tour at Rafic Hariri International Airport-Beirut, to review ongoing works in the departure hall and mark the completion of a specific phase of the rehabilitation and modernization project.The ministry clarified that the ribbon-cutting accompanying the tour reflects the completion of this phase only and does not constitute the official inauguration of the entire departure hall, as works are still under way in other sections. A comprehensive official opening will be held once all project phases are completed.Rasamny was accompanied by senior aviation officials, airport management, Middle East Airlines chairman, security commanders, and heads of administrative units.Following the tour, Rasamny said airport security now “matches, and even surpasses, that of many airports worldwide,” noting that works were completed swiftly to expand inspection areas ahead of the holiday season. He revealed an integrated expansion plan to increase capacity by around two million additional passengers, with phased openings over the coming year.The minister stressed the airport’s role as a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and investment, highlighting upcoming technological upgrades and continued coordination with the Ministries of Finance and Interior. Rasamny also confirmed that the Fast Track project will be ready by March and pointed to new airport projects enabled by the recently enacted public-private partnership law.

12/19/2025 5:20:00 PM

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