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Special Coverage Announcement!

Our special correspondents, Tylia Helou and Rémi Amalvy, have arrived in the United States to bring you unparalleled coverage of the presidential elections!  From the bustling streets of Washington, D.C., to the heart of Detroit and the vibrant neighborhoods of Philadelphia, they will be delivering special reports, live stand-ups and exclusive ...

Georgia Opposition Calls for Protests as President Alleges Russian Election Meddling

The Georgian opposition on Sunday called for protests, and the European Union demanded an investigation into "irregularities" after a disputed legislative vote that showed a win for the ruling party accused of moving towards Russia's orbit. Pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili accused Moscow of being behind the election fraud, ...

Blinken Ends Latest Round of Shuttle Diplomacy Without Resolution

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday ended his eleventh round of the Middle East shuttle diplomacy without achieving a Gaza ceasefire. But after persistent disappointment, Blinken this time is trying a new approach that starts by figuring out what happens after the war ends. When he last visited Israel in August, Blinken publicly said ...

BRICS Group of Emerging Economies Gather in Russia for Summit

The summit is the largest such meeting in Russia since it ordered troops into Ukraine and comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to demonstrate that Western attempts to isolate Moscow over the two-and-a-half-year offensive have failed. Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip ...

Moldova's EU Membership Vote is Too Close to Call

A referendum on Moldova joining the EU was too close to call early Monday with almost all votes counted, as pro-EU President Maia Sandu blamed "criminal groups working together with foreign forces" -- a veiled reference to Russia -- for the outcome. The close vote is a setback for Sandu, who managed to top the first round of ...

Presidential Election: Tangled in Internal and Regional Quagmires

The Lebanese presidential issue is ensnared in a deadlock, caused by both domestic and international challenges. Each time one obstacle is removed, another, often more complex, emerges, as if the doors of the Baabda Palace are destined to remain closed until the regional crises are comprehensively addressed. The Lebanese political landscape is ...

Israeli Strikes: Rescue Workers Targeted, Ground Operations Increased, Hezbollah Combatant Imprisoned

The Israeli army radio reported on Sunday that "the army has once again expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon, carrying out large-scale aerial bombings and opening heavy artillery fire." It also announced that a new military division entered Lebanese territory on Saturday night to extend the ground operation in South Lebanon. South ...

Aboul Gheit Postpones His Visit to Lebanon

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has postponed a planned visit to Lebanon, initially scheduled for the end of this week, according to informed sources.  The visit was intended to address the ongoing ceasefire discussions under a US-French proposal and explore ways to expedite the ceasefire and the long-stalled presidential ...

Harris Says US Will Not Stop ‘Pressure’ on Israel for Ceasefire

The United States will not ease its "pressure" on Israel and Arab leaders to reach a deal on hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, Vice President Kamala Harris said in an interview released on Sunday. Washington is working with Israel on humanitarian aid and "the need for a deal to be done which would release the hostages and create a ceasefire. And ...

Netanyahu and Gallant: A Fragile Alliance Amidst Discord

On Friday, September 27, Israel launched its most extensive military operation against Hezbollah since the opening of the southern front line on October 8, 2023, decapitating the group. The strike resulted in the death of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and the elimination of several key commanders of the pro-Iranian ...

Biden Gives Farewell Speech at DNC in Chicago

An emotional Joe Biden won a huge ovation as he gave a farewell speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, after Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance to thank him for being an "incredible" president. "I love you," the tearful 81-year-old president told the crowd to deafening cheers, less than a month after dropping out ...

Both Moscow and Washington are Against War in the Region

Russia has reportedly warned Iran against escalations in the Middle East, calling on it to  restrain confrontations with Israel and adhere to established rules of engagement. The message was conveyed by the Secretary-General of the Russian Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, who visited Iran recently and held talks with senior Iranian officials, ...