What protesters in Lebanon want
The demonstrators changed the way politics is run in the country for generations to come
Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia and Iran may finally be ready for rapprochement
To achieve peaceful co-existence both regional powers need to make significant compromises
Guterres urges Israel and Lebanon to show maximum restraint
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged Israel and Lebanon to show maximum restraint, according to a statement released by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. "The Secretary-General is …
U.S. supports Israel's right to defend itself after Lebanon attack
The United States stands with Israel and fully supports its right to defend itself after Hezbollah fired missiles into Israel from Lebanon, U.S. Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt said. "Missiles fired from …
Netanyahu: Israel ready for any scenario after Hezbollah attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was prepared for any scenario after a cross-border clash with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, but neither side seemed eager for another conflict. Israel’s …
U.S. sanctions Lebanese bank over ties to Hezbollah
The United States announced sanctions on a Lebanese bank with ties to Hezbollah yesterday. The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on Jammal Trust Bank and its subsidiaries, which it accused of knowingly facilitating …
Lebanon-based media claims blasts rock Fujairah port, UAE officials deny reports
Several heavy explosions occurred early on Sunday in the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, Sputnik informed citing a number of media reports. The reports, citing eyewitnesses, further suggested that American and French warplanes …
Lebanon gravitates to Moscow
Alexander Kuznetsov: “Moscow is the center of pilgrimage for Lebanese politicians”
Pompeo seeks support of Middle East partners
The US can recognize Golan Heights as part of Israel
Erdogan: Lebanon and Iraq may be invited to Astana process on Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Iraq and Lebanon can be included in the Astana process on the Syrian settlement. "The next summit will be held in Turkey. During the talks I said that we can include …
Iran hails formation of new Lebanese gov’t
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has welcomed the formation of the new Lebanese government, expressing hope it will strengthen friendship among Lebanese parties and prepare the ground for further development of the Arab country. …
Israel destroys tunnel on Lebanon border
The Israeli military destroyed another cross-border tunnel it says was built by Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group. Israel this month announced the discovery of the tunnels, which it says were part of a Hezbollah plot to sneak …
At U.N., Trump will face an Iran hole with European allies
73rd session of the UN General Assembly will be held there
China's $20bn to revive Middle East
President Xi Jinping pledged a package of loans to revive economic growth in the region
Iran does not need military bases in Syria, "advisors" are enough
Tehran will limit itself to the current "semi-legal" presence in Syria
Lebanon to continue cooperate with Iran
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has commented on the issue of Lebanon-Iran cooperation. "We have excellent relations with Tehran, there has not been anything new," Berri said. The …
Saudi Arabia will develop nuclear weapons if Iran does
The countries have fought a long-running proxy war in the Middle East and beyond
Refugees forced to return
Syrian refugees risk being driven home despite violence
Netanyahu wants to discuss Iran's plans on Syria with Putin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for a one-day trip to Moscow where he said he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin about Iran's efforts to turn Lebanon into "one big missile …
A war in the Middle East could drive up oil prices to $80 a barrel
Intensified tensions could threaten regional stability
