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Basketball - Doha Tournament: Lebanon Beat Qatar in Style

The Cedars finish in style! After a tough start against Egypt, Lebanon has confirmed its resurgence with a second consecutive victory, this time at the expense of the host country, Qatar, narrowly defeated (72-69). In a thrilling encounter where every possession mattered, Lebanon showed character and composure to secure an invaluable win. A ...

Basketball - Doha Tournament: Cedars Awake, Philippines Swept Aside

Beaten by Egypt in their opening game, Lebanon had no room for error. And this time, the team responded. Sharper, more aggressive and above all better organized, they outclassed the Philippines (75-54) on Saturday, the second day of the Doha International Tournament.   A One-Way Game   In contrast to their poor start against the Pharaohs, ...

Basketball: Lebanon Sinks Against Egypt in Doha Opener

They thought they were untouchable. Buoyed by the success of their clubs in regional competitions, the Lebanese team entered the Doha Tournament with overconfidence. But Egypt brought them crashing back to reality, securing a dominant 82-70 victory on Friday night at Qatar University Arena. This tournament, organized by the Qatari Federation, is ...

Government: Breaking Away from the Legacy of May 7, 2008

Politics are ever-changing, particularly in a volatile region like the Middle East. No power or faction can maintain dominance indefinitely. The formation of the first government under President Joseph Aoun is a striking illustration of this reality, particularly in the case of Hezbollah. This new cabinet marks a clear break from the political ...

Turkey, Russia and Iran Meet in Doha Seeking Exit From Syria Chaos

The top diplomats from Iran, Turkey and Russia met in Qatar on Saturday for talks on Syria, where rebel forces have taken parts of the country in a lightning offensive. After the discussions in Doha with his Russian and Turkish counterparts, Sergei Lavrov and Hakan Fidan, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the parties agreed on the ...

CIA Chief Suggests Gaza 28-Day Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange in Qatar Meeting

CIA Director William Burns discussed a potential agreement during a meeting in Doha on Sunday that would entail a 28-day ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel, according to Israeli sources reported by the American media outlet Axios on Tuesday. The proposed ...