The Beiruter

The U.S. launches a fast-track “Fifa pass” visa system to speed up entry for 2026 World Cup ticket holders.

Kazakhstan joins the Abraham Accords in a symbolic move reviving U.S. influence and Trump’s diplomacy.

Amid corruption charges and protests, Trump pressures Israel to pardon Netanyahu, reigniting debates on sovereignty.

US and Syria take a major step toward renewed ties with eased sanctions and restored diplomacy.

Ahead of Sharaa’s White House visit, Syria-US ties strengthen as the UN lifts sanctions, amid reports of a possible US military presence in Syria.

Trump and Xi’s long-awaited meeting in South Korea restored dialogue and trade relief but sparked criticism over U.S. concessions to China.

The U.S. and Russia’s revived nuclear race heightens global tensions amid the ongoing Ukraine war.

Calls grow for Marwan Barghouti’s release as his influence and unity prospects reshape Palestine’s political future.

Amid escalating tariffs and REE controls, Washington and Beijing secure regional deals to counter economic strain.

In May 2025, Abbas and Aoun agreed to disarm Palestinian factions in Lebanon’s camps, aiming to strengthen state control while reflecting Fatah’s efforts to assert authority and distinguish itself from Hamas.

The US and Israel insist Hamas must disarm, threatening force if necessary, despite Hamas’ refusal until Israeli withdrawal and statehood.

Egypt plays a pivotal role in Trump’s Gaza plan, balancing regional influence with caution as it helps shape Gaza’s post-war future.

On October 13, 2025, President Trump signed a historic Gaza peace deal, aiming to end the war and rebuild the region amid mixed global reactions.

Donald Trump is pursuing the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to boost his legacy and image as a global peacemaker, despite controversy over his efforts.

Israel and Hamas are nearing a ceasefire deal brokered by Trump, pending Israeli government approval amid political divisions.

Trump signals possible use of the Insurrection Act as Anti-Ice protests spread nationwide, framing the unrest as a threat to national security.

Michel Issa, a Lebanese-American businessman, was appointed U.S. ambassador to Lebanon in 2025 amid ongoing regional challenges.

Crucial Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Sharm el-Sheikh as Hamas, Israel, and the U.S. negotiate a hostage-prisoner exchange under Trump’s 20-point peace plan.

A new U.S.-backed plan for Gaza proposes international oversight led by Trump and Blair, excluding Hamas and installing a temporary Palestinian technocratic government.

After Congress failed to reach a funding deal, federal agencies grind to a halt while U.S. embassies limit services to scheduled appointments.

Netanyahu heads to the White House as U.S. unveils a 21-point plan to end the Gaza conflict, with talks focusing on hostages, prisoner exchanges, and humanitarian aid.

Trump’s trade policies and Fed clashes have driven a rare dollar slump, unsettling global markets and fueling fears of a currency war.