Al Joumhouria” News Summary”
Al Joumhouria” News Summary”
Friday, 06-Sep-2024 23:27

Life has been restored to the external movement related to the presidential file following the Riyadh meeting, with anticipation that it will be completed internally to reach a result that can be built upon.

In the meantime, amidst the ongoing judicial developments concerning former central bank governor Riad Salameh, it was announced that "file management varies from one judge to another, and Riad Salameh's case is following its correct legal path, with the file now in the hands of Judge Bilal Halawi." It was also noted: "Salameh's file has reached the French Court of Cassation and is currently under preliminary investigation, with current conditions affecting the performance of the Lebanese judiciary."

In the first statement from Salameh's team since his detention, his media office reaffirmed adherence to all provisions and principles of the Code of Criminal Procedure, demanding respect for the confidentiality of the investigation.

In a separate context, Army Commander General Joseph Aoun emphasized that "any interference with civil peace is prohibited, and the difficult conditions require additional patience and sacrifice to preserve the institution and the nation."

Regionally, Israeli Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi announced that the army is focusing on fighting Hezbollah and preparing for offensive actions.

With attention shifting to the West Bank, an incident that angered both the United States and Turkey occurred when an American activist of Turkish descent was killed by Israeli gunfire during protests against settlement expansion in the West Bank.

On another front, Washington and Baghdad have reached an agreement on a plan for the withdrawal of the U.S.-led coalition forces from Iraqi territory.

Internationally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies to disregard the "red lines" set by Moscow and allow Kyiv to use long-range weapons to strike deep within Russian territory.

In this context, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that President Biden will sign a new security assistance package worth $250 million for Ukraine.

Economically, UAE stock markets have increased their gains during the current week's trading, with their market capitalization rising by approximately $16.6 billion, supported by gains in the real estate, financial, and industrial sectors.

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