The Beiruter

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.

With the death of Dick Cheney, former U.S. Vice President, the world reflects on his controversial yet lasting impact on Middle East policy, including his role in Lebanon.

Congressman LaHood stresses Hezbollah’s disarmament, democratic reform, and U.S.-Lebanon partnership at LIC’s gala.

Henry Hamra, a U.S.-based Syrian-born Jew, has announced his candidacy for the Syrian Parliament representing Damascus.

The United States has begun deportation flights returning Iranian nationals under a U.S.-Iran agreement to repatriate over 400 people, despite mounting human rights concerns.

The reactivation of UN sanctions on Iran through the “snapback” mechanism has ended prospects of reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, deepened rifts between Tehran and Europe, and heightened regional tensions as Washington and its allies press for new concessions.

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.

Doha continues to balance ties with Hamas, Israel, and the West, reaffirming its indispensable place in Middle East negotiations.

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.

Lebanon stands at a crossroads, facing Hezbollah’s growing power, U.S. pressure, and the looming threat of renewed conflict.

As the UN General Assembly convenes, Palestinian recognition grows, but entrenched politics and international hesitation keep the two-state solution largely symbolic.

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