A Significant Anniversary On February 14, 2025, Lebanon marked 20 years since the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. His son, Saad Hariri, who also served as prime minister twice, returned to Lebanon from the United Arab Emirates to honor his father’s memory. Rafik Hariri was killed in a suicide bombing in Beirut on […]
On February 8, 2025, after a period of tough negotiations and sectarian tensions, the Lebanese government led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam was finally formed. The process, described as a “difficult birth,” highlighted the deep divisions and conflicting interests among Lebanon’s political and religious groups. Against a backdrop of economic collapse, social unrest, and regional […]
Trump Administration Pushes for European Arms Sales to Ukraine The Trump administration is planning to urge European allies to buy more American weapons for Ukraine in preparation for potential peace talks with Moscow. This could give Ukraine a stronger position in potential peace talks with Russia. The plan is still being discussed, but if it […]
Kremlin Remains Silent on Putin-Trump Talks About Ukraine War On Monday, the Kremlin refused to confirm or deny whether Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump had spoken by phone about finding a way to end the war in Ukraine. This lack of clarity has created a sense of mystery around what could […]
Trump Avoids Trade War with Canada and Mexico Last week, President Trump managed to avoid a trade war with Canada and Mexico. After months of tough talks, the three countries agreed on a new trade deal called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This deal replaces the old NAFTA agreement and aims to make trade between the […]
U.S. delegation -A high-ranking one- has arrived to Beirut on Thursday for meetings with Lebanese officials scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Arrival for Key Meetings This delegation includes Morgan Ortagus, who has replaced Amos Hochstein as the U.S. envoy, Natasha Franceschi, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Syria and the Levant, and other notable members. […]
Jordan’s Concerns and Trump’s Plan Donald Trump‘s plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in Jordan is creating a significant concern in Jordan, potentially spreading radicalism throughout the Middle East and threatening the country’s peace and survival. King Abdullah of Jordan is planning to convey these concerns to Trump during their meeting in Washington on February […]
Israeli Defense Minister Announces Plans for Mass Departure of Palestinians from Gaza On Thursday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a directive to the military to develop plans facilitating the mass departure of Palestinians from Gaza. This controversial initiative aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent proposal concerning the future of the war-torn region. Outline […]
Violation of International Law: Forced Deportation and Annexation President Trump‘s proposal to forcibly relocate the entire population of Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, followed by the U.S. annexation of Gaza to redevelop it into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” has been met with strong condemnation from experts in international law. This plan constitutes a […]
Trump Administration’s Downsizing Initiative As President Donald Trump seeks to reduce the size of the federal government, the White House offered 2 million civilian full-time federal workers an opportunity to stop working this week while still receiving pay and benefits through September 30. The deadline for accepting this offer is Thursday. This initiative aims to […]
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