Posted By
Najib
Mar 08, 2025 02:50
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has nominated Michel Issa to be the US Ambassador to Lebanon. Michel Issa is a Lebanese-American businessman born in Bsous, Aley, who spent his early years in Beirut before relocating to France and later the US. Issa is also said to be Trump's golfing partner. Here's what Trump said about Issa: “I am proud to appoint Michel Issa as our United States Ambassador to Lebanon. Michel…
Posted By
Najib
Mar 07, 2025 03:00
US President Donald Trump was joined by CMA CGM's French-Lebanese President Rodolphe Saadé in the Oval Office to announce a $20 billion investment in America's shipping and logistics sector. The investment, according to the French-based giant, includes the expansion of container ports and the creation of an air cargo hub in Chicago, supported by five new Boeing 777 freighters flown by American pilots. This initiative is expected to help generate approximately 10,000 new jobs. CMA…
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