The Beiruter

Kuwait dismantled a clandestine funding network linked to Iran and Hezbollah, signaling a tougher regional stance on illicit financing.

The U.S. Senate blocked efforts to halt $450M in arms sales to Israel, exposing rising Democratic dissent, persistent Republican support, and intensifying debate over humanitarian concerns and strategic alliance.

The Islamabad talks mark a strategic pause, ongoing negotiations paired with sustained pressure and controlled regional confrontation.

A decades-old legal label still shapes how Lebanon classifies its Jewish citizens, exposing how language can distort the line between religion, identity and politics.

Lebanon’s constitutional framework argues that the President retains the legal authority to negotiate with Israel, countering claims of violation while framing talks as a sovereign step toward ceasefire and stability.