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LBCI
5 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Berri backs President Aoun's stance, says Israeli aggression targets all Lebanon
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri affirmed that his position is fully aligned with that of President Joseph Aoun regarding national sovereignty and in condemnation of the Israeli attacks on Beirut and Ain Qana. Berri stressed that the assaults are not aimed at a specific sect or region but at all of Lebanon and its people—Christians and Muslims alike—as well as the broader Arab and Muslim communities, especially as they prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha.
LBCI
6 days ago
- General
- LBCI
Hezbollah MP says meeting with President Aoun focused on sovereignty, occupation, and common ground
MP Mohammad Raad stated that Hezbollah and the bloc initiated a meeting between Loyalty to the Resistance and President Joseph Aoun to commemorate the anniversary of Resistance and Liberation Day. He noted that the two sides exchanged general views on the country's pressing priorities and challenges—chief among them safeguarding national sovereignty, ending the Israeli occupation, halting ongoing violations backed by some countries involved in the ceasefire agreement, rebuilding areas destroyed by Israeli attacks, ensuring stability, and revitalizing state institutions through upcoming elections. Raad stressed that there is broad common ground between them, which can be built upon. 'We don't feel bound by specific timelines, locations, tools, or methods to make use of this common ground, as long as things in Lebanon are progressing under the president's careful stewardship and his commitment to achieving these priorities,' he said. He added that there are no closed doors when it comes to dialogue with the president at any level.
Russia Today
03-06-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
We don't need American solutions – former South African president
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has issued a pointed rebuke of President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent diplomatic outreach to the United States, suggesting that foreign involvement in domestic matters undermines national sovereignty. Addressing a crowd of his uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party supporters in KwaMaphumulo over the weekend, Zuma questioned the legitimacy and wisdom of appealing to international actors, particularly the United States, for assistance with South Africa's internal challenges. 'Why must we expect strangers, sitting in Washington, to understand what we are going through?' Zuma asked during his speech. 'We know our problems better than anyone else. We should be the ones to solve them.' The comments come just weeks after President Ramaphosa led a high-profile ministerial delegation to Washington, D.C., to mend strained diplomatic ties with the Trump administration and attract investment amid growing economic pressures at home. The visit included meetings at the White House and with key business stakeholders, with the South African delegation seeking to promote technology partnerships and quell rising tensions over land reform and crime. Relations between Pretoria and Washington have recently soured over controversial remarks from US officials alleging human rights violations and accusing the South African government of mismanaging key sectors. Ramaphosa's team used the visit to push back against what they termed 'inflammatory rhetoric' and to reaffirm South Africa's commitment to democratic principles. Zuma, however, painted the outreach as a desperate move by an administration out of touch with its people. He stopped short of naming Ramaphosa directly but left little doubt about whom his remarks were aimed at. 'You can hold your meetings with Americans all you want, but we will not accept solutions from people who have never set foot in our townships,' Zuma said, to applause from the crowd. Zuma has been steadily ramping up his public appearances under the MK Party banner in recent months, positioning himself as an alternative voice to the ruling African National Congress (ANC), which he once led. His critique reflects growing frustration in parts of the electorate over the country's stagnant economy, persistent inequality, and rising crime levels. Political analysts say Zuma's remarks tap into a wider sentiment of scepticism toward foreign influence and the perceived failure of the government to address urgent local needs.'This is classic Zuma,' said political commentator Thandi Maseko. 'He is playing to a base that feels abandoned by the current leadership and distrustful of foreign agendas.' While Ramaphosa's office has not formally responded to Zuma's comments, government officials have continued to defend the US trip as a necessary step to rebuild investor confidence and foster international cooperation. Whether Zuma's rhetoric will translate into broader support for the MK Party remains to be seen. But as the country inches closer to the next general election, his re-emergence on the national stage is once again stirring the political published by IOL
The Sun
11-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Kemi Badenoch vows to rip up any EU deal that betrays Brexit if she becomes Prime Minister
KEMI Badenoch has vowed to rip up any EU deal that betrays Brexit if she becomes Prime Minister. The Tory leader has also made her top team - which includes some former Remainers - sign a pledge to honour the 2016 vote to Leave. 1 Sir Keir Starmer has sparked fears of backsliding as he rushes to secure a 'reset' deal with Brussels ahead of a summit on May 19. Possible concessions to the EU include giving French fishermen greater access to our waters, a youth mobility migration scheme, and aligning with Brussels' trade rules. Ms Badenoch has promised to oppose any erosion of Britain's national sovereignty and will force a vote in Parliament on the issue. She will today meet the EU's ambassador in London to warn she would reverse any deal that crosses her 'red lines' on sovereignty. A Tory spokesman said: 'The Conservative Party stands by the decision made by millions in the 2016 referendum and will always defend our national interest. 'Keir Starmer and many of his Cabinet spent years trying to overturn the largest democratic mandate in British history and are now preparing to sell us out to Brussels.' Labour have ruled out any deal that returns the UK to freedom of movement, the single market or customs union. Kemi narrowly edged out Robert Jenrick to win the Conservative leadership last November, following election annihilation. Kemi Badenoch launches Policy Renewal Programme
