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Pressures and Calculations on Lebanon's Southern Border

This is Beirut, 09:05 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Israeli defense officials increasingly fear that the relative quiet along the northern border may mask conditions for a rapid escalation. According to Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth, on Monday, senior Israeli army officers say Hezbollah has continued to reinforce its military infrastructure in Lebanese villages deeper inside the country, despite almost ...

US–Russia 28-Point Plan for Ukraine

This is Beirut, 21/11 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A draft 28-point plan backed by US President Donald Trump would require Ukraine to offer territorial and security concessions to Moscow, while Russia would be readmitted to the G8 group and receive sanctions relief. Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had been "quietly" working on the plan for around a month, ...

Trump Says Will Meet with New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani on Friday

This is Beirut, 20/11 09:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said he will host New York's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for a meeting Friday. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that the meeting "will take place at the Oval Office on Friday, November 21st." Mamdani's spokesperson Dora Pekec confirmed the meeting in a statement. "As is customary for an incoming mayoral ...

Iran: The Swan Song!

Marc Saikali, 20/11 08:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Some regimes govern with ideas; others thrive on chaos. Iran is clearly in the latter camp, lighting fires across the Middle East while hoping the smoke will hide its failures. Since 1982, Tehran has treated Lebanon—and its political-military proxy, Hezbollah—like a live grenade waved during negotiations: always a threat, never a plan. For ...

Trump and MBS Seal Massive Deals

Paul Guillot, 19/11 21:13 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Saudi crown prince, welcomed to a lavish ceremony at the White House, revealed that the initial six hundred billion dollars in mega-deals would expand to nearly one trillion dollars, aiming to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and reinforce strategic ties with the United States. Donald Trump, emphasizing his business deal skills, hailed the ...

Why Is Bitcoin Plunging?

This is Beirut, 19/11 09:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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What Has Caused the Latest Price Drop?  Prior to the recent slump, Bitcoin broke a series of record highs in the wake of Donald Trump's return to the White House. The US president came out strongly in favor of cryptocurrencies before his re-election, and has continued to do so. Bitcoin first surpassed $100,000 in May before reaching its latest ...

Nuclear Partnership and F-35 Sale Cement Saudi Arabia’s New Non-NATO Ally Status

This is Beirut, 19/11 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The United States and Saudi Arabia announced a series of significant agreements spanning civil nuclear cooperation, advanced weapons sales, and strategic defense coordination during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s high-profile visit to the White House. The meetings marked the Saudi leader’s first official White House visit in more than ...

Trump and MBS Seal Major Economic and Military Partnerships

This is Beirut, 18/11 18:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Donald Trump received Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Tuesday with full protocol honors, marking his first visit to Washington since 2018. The U.S. president and the de facto leader of the Saudi kingdom made multiple announcements during a joint press conference, covering massive investments, the sale of advanced weaponry, and ...

Sale of F-35s to Riyadh: A New Test for U.S. Alliances in the Middle East

Mario Chartouni, 18/11 14:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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On the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington, Donald Trump announced Monday his intention to approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. “We are going to sell F-35s,” the president declared from the White House, praising ties with Riyadh and describing the kingdom as “a great ally.” The announcement ...

Israel Says US Plan for Gaza to Deliver 'Peace and Prosperity' After UN Vote

This is Beirut, 18/11 11:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Tuesday hailed a US-drafted plan for Gaza after it was endorsed by the UN Security Council, saying it would lead to "peace and prosperity." The Palestinian foreign ministry also welcomed the 13-0 vote at the United Nations in New York and called for the resolution to be swiftly implemented on ...

Why Normalization with Israel Will Revive Saudi Arabia

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 18/11 10:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia is rapidly losing regional relevance, with Sunni rivals Qatar and Turkey encroaching on its traditional leadership roles. The Kingdom’s economy remains mired in second gear, unable to transition from oil dependency to a knowledge-based model. Riyadh’s repeated promises of financial windfalls to the U.S. now appear to be ...

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