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Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit China on Tuesday

This is Beirut, 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit China on Tuesday, the ministry said, ahead of a third round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. The visit to China, which was a signatory to a since-abandoned 2015 nuclear agreement that reined in Tehran's nuclear programme, was announced by foreign ministry spokesman ...

Iranian Press Trumpet Strength in Ongoing US Talks

This is Beirut, 20/04 15:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iranian media portray Tehran as holding a strong position after Saturday's nuclear talks with the United States, ahead of further discussions in Oman in the coming days. "Iran's military might has forced America to negotiate," headlines the Kayhan newspaper, whose editorial line has long opposed any compromise or negotiations with the United ...

The Sacred Fire Arrives in Lebanon: A Beacon of Faith and Unity

This is Beirut, 19/04 20:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Sacred Fire, originating from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, passed through Jordan before arriving at Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut. Its first stop on Lebanese soil was the Saint Dimitrios Church in Ashrafieh. This symbolic journey, illuminated by divine light, brings together Christian communities across the ...

Iran: Diplomacy on the Edge of Collapse

Paul Guillot, 17/04 21:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Speaking from Tehran on Thursday, April 17, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, warned that “time is running out” to reach a new agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. His visit comes at a tense moment, with European diplomatic efforts largely sidelined and fears of military confrontation ...

Le Figaro: Network Supplying Hezbollah With Drone Manufacturing Equipment Dismantled

This Is Beirut, 12/04 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A European network that has been supplying Hezbollah with equipment needed to manufacture hundreds of drones has been dismantled, French daily Le Figaro said in a report published Friday evening. The newspaper noted that "the most significant event between the summer of 2024 and last week was the dismantling of Hezbollah's logistical support ...

Hamas Leadership Operating Behind Veil of Secrecy

This is Beirut, 10/04 09:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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After Israel killed a string of its leaders, Hamas anointed new commanders to top ranks, this time shrouding their identities in secrecy to protect them from assassination. Israel vowed to crush Hamas in retaliation for the October 7 attack, launching a blistering offensive in Gaza that has massively weakened the movement while reducing much of ...

Why is The NBA Eyeing Europe?

This is Beirut, 08/04 13:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The NBA has said it is "exploring" the creation of a professional basketball league in Europe, but the plans remain vague and raise many questions. The first is why is the powerful US league taking this step? How does it intend to make money? And is the EuroLeague, the home of Europe's best clubs, doomed to a marriage of convenience? Why has the ...

US Embassy Statement: Ortagus Called for Disarmament of Hezbollah and Reforms During Visit to Lebanon

This is Beirut, 07/04 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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The US Embassy in Beirut issued a statement on Monday announcing that Morgan Ortagus, Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, expressed her enthusiasm for returning to Lebanon to meet with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Speaker Nabih Berri and Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji. The statement highlighted that ...

Lebanese Army Deploys Troops Along Border with Syria

This Is Beirut, 05/04 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal inspected the Lebanese-Syrian border today, shortly after a meeting with US Deputy Envoy to the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, at his Yarzeh office. The meeting, attended by US Ambassador Lisa Johnson and a delegation, focused on the overall situation in Lebanon and the region, with particular emphasis on ...

Ortagus Begins Lebanon Visit at Presidential Palace

This is Beirut, 05/04 09:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, has returned to Lebanon for her second visit since February to meet with Lebanese officials. Her first stop was the Presidential Palace, where she held talks with President Joseph Aoun, followed by meetings with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri. Ortagus ...

Morgan Ortagus: The Architect of Historic Change in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 03/04 19:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Morgan Ortagus, the U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, arrives in Beirut this Friday with a clear objective: to transform the status quo and usher in a new era of stability for Lebanon. A true strategist in American diplomacy, she carries a strong message from Washington aimed at resolving border disputes with Israel, encouraging the ...

The US and Iran's Dangerous Dance

Salam El Zaatari, 03/04 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The US and Iran are now locked in a decisive showdown—one that will either lead to a historic breakthrough or ignite a conflict that redraws the map of the Middle East. The Pentagon’s recent deployment of additional warplanes to the Middle East, notably the stationing of up to six B-2 stealth bombers at Diego Garcia, is a stark indicator of ...

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