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Lebanese Neutrality: The Strategic Interest Shared by Beirut and Jerusalem

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 09:05 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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Lebanon's neutrality in regional conflicts is the single most important strategic choice it can make today, serving its core national interests and those of Israel in equal measure. If the Lebanese understand this, their country will be well on its way not only to recovery but to an economic boom. More than a year after the November 2024 ...

Peace with Israel: Lebanon's Path to Economic Revival

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 2025-12-30 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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An unconditional peace treaty with Israel, inspired by the Abraham Accords' success, could reduce Lebanon’s security risks, unlock billions in foreign investments, revive trade, agriculture, and services, and create jobs—offering economic salvation while preserving Lebanon’s support of Palestinians. Normalization could boost Lebanon’s ...

Saudi Arabia-Lebanon: A Major Trade Thaw Begins

Liliane Mokbel, 2025-11-17 20:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Signs of warning relations between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia are becoming increasingly evident. Many see it as long overdue for Lebanon to reclaim its place within its natural sphere: the Arab world. On Monday, Prince Yazid bin Farhan, advisor to the Saudi Foreign Minister, visited Beirut with a technical delegation. The visit aimed to explore ...

Defense and Israel at the Heart of MBS’s Washington Visit

This is Beirut, 2025-11-16 14:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), is expected in Washington on Tuesday November 18 for a meeting with United States President Donald Trump. The visit is seen as crucial for the US administration and is meant to revive and broaden the Abraham Accords while strengthening strategic and economic ties between Washington and ...

Saudi Prince, Eyeing Defence Pledge, to Meet Trump After Long US Absence

This is Beirut, 2025-11-15 12:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will press for security guarantees while US President Donald Trump will urge him to normalise ties with Israel when the de facto Saudi ruler breaks a seven-year absence from Washington this week. Saudi Arabia is unlikely to agree to normalisation at this stage, with Prince Mohammed's priority set for firmer US ...

Asian Games: A Historic Medal for Lebanon — Hala Mekdashi Leads the Way

Makram Haddad, 2025-10-27 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese flag proudly found its place on the Manama podium. After four days of intense fights, Hala Mekdashi delivered an exceptional performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games. Narrowly defeated in the final by Palestinian Vivian Alis (30–27), the young Lebanese champion has placed Lebanon on the medals table for the first time since ...

Fencing: Ghadi el-Chemali, the Lebanese Blade Charging Toward Olympus

Makram Haddad, 2025-10-15 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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There are talents who burst onto the scene blade in hand, mask down, eyes locked on the future. Ghadi el-Chemali is one of them. Born in 2005, this fencing prodigy has carved out a name for himself on the Lebanese scene… and is beginning to make his mark internationally. Six training sessions a week under the guidance of national coach Mahmoud ...

U16 Basketball: Lebanon Falls with Honor Against Australia

Makram Haddad, 2025-09-02 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 continues at a rapid pace at the Buyant Ukhaa Sports Complex in Ulaanbaatar. This edition brings together the elite of Asian basketball and has already delivered its share of surprises and intense duels. In Group A, Australia, the defending champion seeking a fourth consecutive title, continued its flawless run with a ...

U16 Basketball: Lebanon Lets Victory Slip Away, Australia Bounces Back

Makram Haddad, 2025-09-01 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 is in full swing at the M Bank Arena in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In Group A, Australia, two-time defending champions and heavy favorites for a historic four-peat, cruised through their first two games, crushing India (131-42) after already beating Bahrain. The Australian Crocs, led by an unstoppable Will Hamilton (22 ...

Basketball U16: Lebanon Controls India and Kicks Off Its Competition

Makram Haddad, 2025-08-31 15:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 opened this Sunday at the Buyant Ukhaa Sport Complex in Mongolia. In Group A, two nations made a strong statement from day one: Australia, reigning champion and three-time titleholder, and Lebanon, the Middle Eastern representative and recent winner of the WABA Qualifiers in Amman. The Australian Crocs demolished ...

Aoun Seeks Economic Partnership with Bahrain During Visit

This is Beirut, 2025-07-23 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday called for sustainable regional partnerships grounded in shared interests and long-term development, rather than temporary aid. His remarks came during a visit to Bahrain’s Economic Development Board on the second day of his official trip to the kingdom, at the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al ...

President Aoun Visits Bahrain as Lebanon Seeks Reset in Bilateral Ties

This is Beirut, 2025-07-22 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday left for Bahrain on an official visit aimed at revitalizing and strengthening relations between Beirut and Manama, following a period of strained ties. Commenting on the visit, Foreign Affairs Minister Youssef Rajji described it as a pivotal step toward restoring bilateral trust and cooperation, stressing that it ...

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