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The JCPOA: The Iranian Nuclear Deal Dismissed Too Soon

Malo Pinatel, 2024-11-15 17:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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On Wednesday evening, IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Tehran for talks on Iran’s nuclear activities. His visit, spanning several days, is no coincidence. With Trump’s expected return to the White House in early 2025, any hope of reviving negotiations seems increasingly unrealistic. Moreover, the simultaneous appointment of Marco Rubio as ...

Adele Overwhelmed by Celine Dion’s Presence in Las Vegas

Madeleine Cadoux, 2024-10-30 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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This past Saturday at the legendary Colosseum in Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, an unforgettable moment touched the hearts of everyone attending Adele's concert. While performing When We Were Young, Adele suddenly noticed Celine Dion sitting in a box with her children. Overcome with emotion, she paused, walked across the stage, and headed straight ...

Hochstein: Washington Wants to End the Conflict in South Lebanon for Good

This is Beirut, 2024-10-21 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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United States envoy Amos Hochstein pleaded on Monday for a firm and transparent implementation of United Nations Resolution 1701 to put an end to the raging conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, though a ceasefire agreement remains complicated amid the surge in violence. Meeting with Berri After a meeting with Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain ...

Lebanon Trapped in the Crossfire Between Iran and Its Rivals

This is Beirut, 2024-10-20 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Repeated Israeli strikes on Iran-backed Hezbollah have trapped Lebanon between Washington and its allies, who seek to impose a new order, and Tehran, which is resisting, experts say. "This is a standoff between Iran on one side, and the U.S. and Israel on the other," says Michael Young from the Carnegie Middle East Center. "The Israelis and ...

Iran Delays Israel-Saudi Normalization, Israel Hinders US-Iran Deal

2024-10-08 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Will Israel’s response to the Iranian strike be calculated, precise, and restrained under US guidance, the same way Iran’s strike on Israel was? Will Tel Aviv comply with Washington’s directives to avoid targeting nuclear sites, keeping its actions within the parameters set by the US, or will it disregard these boundaries and strike those ...

The Media Glossary: Swing States (US Elections)

Lyne Sammouri, 2024-09-25 12:24 - Reading : less than a minute

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States that can shift the balance and determine the fate of candidates in the race for the United States Elections... What is a “swing state?” What role do they play in electoral victories? How can they make or break a candidate's chances?

The Media Glossary: Three-Phase Ceasefire Plan

Lyne Sammouri, 2024-06-05 12:04 - Reading : less than a minute

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A plan that could put an end to hostilities in Gaza. What is the three-phase ceasefire plan? Who proposed it? Who is in favor of it? What are its three phases?

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