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Iran Defies US on Enrichment Ahead of Nuclear Talks

This is Beirut, 12/06 18:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Iran on Thursday vowed to significantly increase its output of enriched uranium in defiance of US demands ahead of a round of nuclear talks overshadowed by fears of an imminent Israeli attack. The announcement came after the UN nuclear watchdog—the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)—accused Iran of non-compliance with its obligations, ...

Oman Confirms U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume Sunday in Muscat

This is Beirut, 12/06 09:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United States and Iran are set to resume direct negotiations this Sunday in Muscat, the capital of Oman, according to an official announcement by the Omani Foreign Ministry. The upcoming talks mark a new round of diplomacy aimed at reviving nuclear discussions between the two long-time adversaries. As reported by Axios, U.S. negotiator ...

U.S. Embassies Brace for Evacuations Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

This is Beirut, 11/06 23:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States is taking urgent steps to reduce its diplomatic and military presence in parts of the Middle East region as tensions continue to mount, with officials citing increasing security risks. "Based on our latest analysis, we have decided to reduce the footprint of our mission in Iraq," an anonymous U.S. official told AFP. A ...

Nuclear: Iran Threatens US Military Bases in the Middle East, Trump Less and Less Confident

This is Beirut, 11/06 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran threatened Wednesday to target US military bases in the region if conflict breaks out, while President Donald Trump said he was "less confident" about reaching a nuclear deal. Tehran and Washington have held five rounds of talks since April to thrash out a new nuclear deal to replace the 2015 accord that Trump abandoned during his ...

Wayne Wall Appointed as White House Senior Director for the Middle East

This is Beirut, 11/06 10:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The White House appointed Wayne Wall as senior director for the Middle East at the National Security Council (NSC), according to an official source and an official close to the matter cited by Axios. His appointment comes on the heels of a major reorganization initiated by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Marco Rubio. A Discreet but ...

Peace vs. Normalization: Distinct Paths, Diverging Logics in ME Diplomacy

Mario Chartouni, 02/06 20:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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From the peace treaties signed between Israel and certain Arab States – most notably Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994 – to the wave of diplomatic normalizations initiated in 2020 with the Abraham Accords, two concepts have consistently shaped discussions about regional diplomacy: peace agreements and normalization. Although these terms are ...

Qatar, Egypt Say Will Intensify Efforts to Resume Gaza Truce Talks

This is Beirut, 01/06 22:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Qatar and Egypt announced on Sunday plans to step up efforts for Gaza truce negotiations, as the Palestinian militant group Hamas said it was prepared to "immediately" hold a fresh round of talks. "Qatar and Egypt, in coordination with the United States of America, affirm their intention to intensify efforts to overcome the obstacles facing the ...

From Jerusalem to Beirut, a Unique Journal: Proche-Orient Chrétien

Fady Noun, 01/06 11:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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“The Middle East is a powder keg that has exploded! At this moment, the damage cannot be measured, and the future seems more uncertain than ever. The excess of violence and the prevailing chaos leave us perplexed and challenge both political and religious authorities. International interference suggests a plan to reconfigure the region — but ...

US Special Envoy for Syria Meets Shareh in Damascus

This is Beirut, 29/05 19:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The US Special Envoy for Syria, Thomas Barrack, arrived in Damascus on Thursday, according to Syria’s official news agency SANA, marking a new stage in the normalization of relations between the two countries following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. He is currently meeting Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Shareh. Barrack, who also serves as the ...

Lebanon Inaugurates EU-Funded Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

This is Beirut, 28/05 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In a significant step toward juvenile justice reform, Lebanese officials and international partners inaugurated a new rehabilitation center for juvenile offenders in Warwar on Wednesday. The facility, funded by the European Union (EU), promises to provide a humane, rehabilitative alternative to traditional detention for youth in conflict with the ...

Lebanon Secures Spot Among Arab Billion-Dollar Companies

This is Beirut, 26/05 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Arab world’s economy is undergoing a rapid transformation, fueled by the rise of financial markets and robust growth in the technology, energy and finance sectors. According to data compiled by Forbes Middle East, more than 280 companies across the region now boast a market valuation exceeding $1 billion. At the forefront of this ...

Touch Signs Roaming Deal with Zain Omantel

This is Beirut, 26/05 11:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Mobile operator Touch announced on Monday a new regional partnership through the signing of a roaming agreement with Zain Omantel International (ZOI), a major telecommunications alliance in the Middle East. According to a company press release, the agreement will allow Zain and Omantel subscribers from eight countries – Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, ...

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