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SpotlightFrom Syria to Ukraine: The Gulf as the New Hub of Global Diplomacy (2/2)

Malo Pinatel 29/05 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Read alsoFrom Iran’s Nuclear Program to Gaza: The Gulf as the New Hub of Global Diplomacy (1/2) On Tuesday, May 13, US President Donald Trump was received with great ceremony in Riyadh by Saudi Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), marking the first stop on a tour of immense geopolitical and economic significance. ...

Gulf Surge in Registrations for Lebanon AI Conference 2025

This is Beirut 29/05 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon's 2025 Artificial Intelligence Conference is witnessing an unprecedented wave of interest from Gulf countries, with organizers announcing on Wednesday a sharp rise in registration requests from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other GCC nations. This surge of Gulf engagement comes as Lebanon resumes high-level diplomatic and cultural ...

Saudi Frees Iran Cleric it Detained Ahead of Hajj

This is Beirut 29/05 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Saudi authorities have released a well-known Iranian religious figure they detained ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage to the Muslim holy places, Iranian media reported on Thursday. "Gholamreza Ghasemian has been released and is on his way to Iran after follow-up by Iranian officials," the ISNA news agency reported. Iran said it had held ...

Russia Proposes new Ukraine Talks, Kyiv Demands Terms Upfront

This is Beirut 29/05 09:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Russia said Wednesday it wanted new talks with Ukraine in Istanbul next Monday to present its plan for a peace settlement, but Kyiv said it needed to see the proposal in advance for the meeting to yield results. Diplomatic efforts to end the three-year conflict have accelerated in recent months, but Moscow has repeatedly rejected calls for an ...

Israel Says Killed Hamas's Presumed Leader in Gaza

This is Beirut 29/05 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel said Wednesday its military killed Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas's presumed Gaza leader and the brother of Yahya, slain mastermind of the October 2023 attacks that sparked the Gaza war. On the war's 600th day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Israel's Gaza offensive, saying it had killed tens of thousands of militants including Mohammed ...

Op-edPeace Deal or Pandora’s Box: A June of Reckoning

Salam El Zaatari 29/05 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As the Trump administration accelerates its efforts to clinch a nuclear deal with Iran, the threat of Israeli airstrikes looms larger than ever. According to multiple diplomatic sources cited by The New York Times, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively considering unilateral military action against Iran’s nuclear sites—regardless of ...

US Trade Court Blocks Tariffs in Major Setback for Trump

This is Beirut 29/05 09:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A US federal court on Wednesday blocked most of Donald Trump's sweeping import tariffs from going into effect, ruling that the president had overstepped his authority with the across-the-board global levies. The opinion marks a significant setback to the Republican leader as he bids to redraw the US trading relationship with the world by forcing ...

Musk To Exit US Government Role After Rare Break With Trump

This is Beirut 29/05 05:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday announced he was leaving his role in US government, intended to reduce federal spending, shortly after his first major break with President Donald Trump over his signature spending bill. "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for ...

Russia Proposes New Ukraine Talks; Kyiv Demands Terms Upfront

This is Beirut 28/05 23:13 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Russia said Wednesday it wanted new talks with Ukraine in Istanbul next Monday to present its plan for a peace settlement, but Kyiv said it needed to see the plan in advance for the meeting to yield results. Diplomatic efforts to end the three-year conflict have accelerated in recent months, but Moscow has repeatedly rejected calls for an ...

Iran Rejects Reports on Uranium Enrichment Halt, Calls Program 'Non-Negotiable'

This is Beirut 28/05 21:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran firmly rejected reports suggesting it might halt uranium enrichment, calling such claims “completely false.” The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday dismissed a Reuters report alleging a suspension of enrichment activities, labeling it as baseless. Tehran also reaffirmed its stance on uranium enrichment, describing it as a “non-negotiable ...

Trump vs. Harvard: Measures That Are Redefining the American Academic Landscape

Mario Chartouni 28/05 20:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in January, Harvard University has found itself at the center of an unprecedented federal offensive that threatens its funding, its ability to host international students, and, more broadly, its academic autonomy. An Unprecedented Financial Offensive The Trump administration already froze more than ...

Witkoff Expresses Optimism About Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

This is Beirut 28/05 20:17 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US envoy Steve Witkoff said Wednesday he had "very good feelings" about a possible Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, adding that he expected to send out a new proposal imminently. "I have some very good feelings about getting to a long-term resolution, temporary cease fire, and a long-term resolution, a peaceful resolution ...