Lebanon is facing a severe national crisis, yet much of the international response remains focused on complex ideas, diplomatic balancing, and abstract thinking ... It is slowing progress at a moment when urgent action is required ... ....
French judicial authorities have initiated a sweeping criminal investigation into the role of Lebanese banks and their European subsidiaries in facilitating large-scale capital flight during Lebanon’s financial collapse ... ....
Mourners attend the funeral Tuesday of people killed during the conflict with Israel before a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect in Kfar Sir, Lebanon ... .
In the shifting geopolitical terrain of the Middle East, few questions are as consequential as whether Iran is losing its most potent regional asset-Hezbollah-or simply redefining its role ...Today, however, that model is under strain ... ....
The petition, which had gathered more than 2 800 signatures, originally listed six men witnesses said had been present during the incident that led to AbdulAziz Tofik Panjwani’s death ... The online petition, titled Justice for Abdul Aziz Panjwani.
The United Arab Emirates has privately warned the United States that it may consider moving away from the US dollar in oil transactions, raising the possibility of a significant shift in global energy markets and financial systems ... ....
The evolving geopolitical landscape shaped by the ongoing Iran conflict has created a paradox of instability and opportunity ... This shift is not merely symbolic. It represents a substantive recalibration of Ukraine’s foreign and defense policy ... ....