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Iran deal: Trump is back to square one, but the cards are now in Tehran’s favor

The signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran on Monday has been welcomed by the international community after a devastating three-month war. The agreement was announced on June 14, President Donald Trump’s birthday, but the biggest beneficiary, experts say, is the Iranian regime.

France 24

Pope Leo warns of risk from ‘piecemeal’ world war in first overseas trip

Leo welcomed by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as he begins six-day itinerary that will also include visit to Lebanon

The Guardian - UK

Analysis: Will attack in Qatar lead to international isolation of Israel?

Israel’s strike in Qatar raises global concerns but fails to prompt substantial policy shifts from its allies.

Al Jazeera

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Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah?

US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don’t trust Israel or the US’s ability to control it.

Al Jazeera

Beirut Port blast victims say five years later, justice feels a bit closer

The investigation was derailed by political interference, but a new government is trying to get justice back on track.

Al Jazeera

Is Hezbollah weakened as Lebanon shifts towards new governance?

Lebanon has a new president and prime minister – but can they challenge groups like Hezbollah for dominance?

Al Jazeera

Is Israel about to invade Lebanon?

More than 550 Lebanese have already been killed and 90,000 displaced since Israel escalated air attacks a week ago.

Al Jazeera

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For Lebanon, war is coming, but not this second

Hezbollah’s leader has defiant words for Israel, but what will happen and when is not clear.

Al Jazeera

Remote attacks push Hezbollah and Israel to the brink of war

Analysts say that remotely triggered explosions over two days have left Hezbollah with no choice but to retaliate

Al Jazeera

Five questions answered: Why did Israel, Hezbollah attack each other?

The exchange of attacks on Sunday raises questions about what Hezbollah’s and Israel’s next steps will be.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah’s plans, Israel’s threats – is either side ready for war?

Hezbollah says it can and will fight until a ceasefire in Gaza is agreed. Here’s a look at the scenarios.

Al Jazeera

Is Cyprus about to be dragged into a war between Israel and Hezbollah?

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned Cyprus that if it aided Israel in attacks on Lebanon, it would be targeted.

Al Jazeera

Will Hezbollah and Israel’s escalations plunge Lebanon into war?

Both sides are barely staying within the rules of engagement, leaving Lebanese anxious over what comes next.

Al Jazeera

Does ceasefire in Gaza mean Israeli escalation with Lebanon’s Hezbollah?

War drums beat louder as Israel kills Hezbollah commander and Lebanese group launches massive missile attack.

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Lebanon’s economic crisis endures, as does the EU’s ‘fear’ of refugees

Analysts question whether EU grants to Lebanon have anything to do with getting its economy out of the hole it is in.

Al Jazeera

What will the future bring between Hezbollah and Israel?

Analysts believe an escalation is imminent, but views vary on how things will go.

France 24

Could Hamas’s attack on Israel pose a threat for the region and Saudi-Israeli normalisation?

An unprecedented, deadly attack carried out by Hamas on Israel on Saturday has sparked fears of a broader regional escalation, with Saudi-Israeli normalisation particularly at risk, experts told FRANCE 24.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Explainer: Why Can’t Lebanon Elect a President?

Lebanon has been without a president for over a month, its legislators unable to agree on a new head of state. The impasse is holding up a range of initiatives, from putting into place structural reforms for an International Monetary Fund program to allowing the country’s state-owned television channel to…

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why can’t Lebanon elect a president?

Lebanon has been without a president for over a month, and its legislators since late September have been unable to vote for a new president

France 24

Nabih Berri: Lebanon’s ‘untouchable’ parliamentary speaker

Lebanese lawmakers on Tuesday re-elected Nabih Berri as parliamentary speaker for a seventh consecutive term, cementing the octogenarian politician's reputation as an “untouchable” figure in Lebanese politics. FRANCE 24 profiled the controversial politician on May 19, 2022.

France 24

The ‘untouchable’ parliamentary speaker at the heart of Lebanon’s next political storm

At 84, Nabih Berry is a seasoned Lebanese political player who has been the country’s parliamentary speaker for 30 years. Following Sunday’s legislative elections, the octogenarian stalwart is running for another term. But a record number of newcomers and political opponents are against his reelection – and in Lebanon, that…

France 24

Overseas Lebanese vote in key poll with high stakes for crises-hit country

Lebanese expats cast their ballots in France and dozens of other countries on Sunday in early voting for the May 15 parliamentary elections. Their numbers have swelled due to the economic crisis and calls for change have multiplied. But can the confessional system, entrenched political interests and opposition divides bring…

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia rekindles ties with cash-strapped Lebanon

Improvement in relations between Lebanon and Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia come before May’s general elections.

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