In an unprecedented stance before an official Iranian delegation, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declared that “Lebanon, which never interferes in Iran’s internal affairs, will not accept anyone interfering in its own domestic matters.” Aoun made these remarks while meeting Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Expanded […]
What Is His Job? As U.S. envoy, Barrak’s mandate includes facilitating a broader Middle Eastern diplomatic agenda: normalization between Syria, Lebanon, and Israel under what’s sometimes referenced as an “Abrahamic Peace” framework . A primary objective is to promote Hezbollah’s disarmament, aligning with U.S. policy stating “one nation, one army” in Lebanon’s context: the Lebanese […]
For decades, the Middle East has been a focal point of U.S. foreign and military policy. From maintaining energy security to fighting terrorism and countering regional threats, the United States has established a vast network of military bases across the region. These bases not only serve strategic military purposes but also shape diplomatic relations and […]
Elections at Risk: Citizens’ Data Exposed Lebanon is preparing for its municipal elections in a decade , but there’s a serious risk. To vote, people have to check their personal information online using a government website that’s not well protected. This could lead to a major data leak. The site is run by the Directorate […]
Morgan Ortagus , the face of beauty and peace , doesn’t seem to want peace with those who defy her orders. A well-informed banking source told Lebanon Debate that U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus has warned Lebanese officials that American sanctions may be imposed on certain MPs who obstruct the passing of two crucial financial reform […]
The French Court of Cassation has canceled the asset seizures placed on former Lebanese Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh in France, Belgium, and the UK. The court found problems in the legal case and sent it back to a lower court for a full review. The court ruled that France has no power to seize […]
US Imposes New Tariffs on EU Imports The European Union is getting ready to respond to President Donald Trump’s decision to place 20% tariffs on imports from the bloc. The EU described this move as a major hit to the global economy and a setback for trade relations. EU’s Role in US Trade Ursula von […]
The court in Paris has found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling public money along with eight other European Parliament members from her party, the National Rally. Le Pen Banned from Elections The court announced that Le Pen is immediately banned from running for elections. This decision could stop her from competing in […]
Turkish police detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key opposition figure to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on Wednesday. According to an aide who spoke to AFP, İmamoğlu was taken into custody following a raid on his home, reportedly linked to a corruption investigation. His office has not disclosed the reason for the arrest, but it […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Bazzi, of Lebanese origin, as the United States ambassador to Tunisia. Bazzi, who has been in office since 2021, was the second mayor in Metro Detroit to be selected this year to serve as a U.S. diplomat. “Bazzi worked hard during the 2024 presidential election to help us […]
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