Nawaf Salam Appointment, Hurricane Idalia Makes Landfall

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has appointed Judge Nawaf Salam as the new Prime Minister, while in the United States, Hurricane Idalia made landfall in eastern Georgia, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the Southeastern region.

Salam's appointment comes after a two-year caretaker government era in Lebanon, amidst a crushing economic crisis. The country has been in need of a stable government to address the crisis, and Aoun's election as the new President has been seen as a step towards this goal. Salam, a judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, has been endorsed by 84 members of parliament, and his appointment has been welcomed by some lawmakers who see him as a mediator figure who can help carry out the much-needed reforms.

Meanwhile, in the United States, Hurricane Idalia made landfall around 2:15 a.m. local time on Tuesday, bringing with it sustained winds of 75 mph and a storm surge of 2-4 feet. The National Hurricane Center has warned that the storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flash flooding to the region. The storm system is expected to move into the Mid-Atlantic region by tonight and into the Northeast by Thursday.

The situation in both Lebanon and the Southeastern United States is being closely monitored, with the Lebanese government facing significant challenges in dealing with the economic crisis, and the US bracing for the impact of Hurricane Idalia. The public is advised to follow the latest updates from the National Weather Service and the Lebanese government, and to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.