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U.S. President Donald Trump began his first major overseas trip of his second term with a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, marked by ceremonial grandeur and significant economic commitments. The trip opened with the announcement of a $600 billion investment pledge from Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a series of cooperation agreements spanning economic and defense sectors. Trump’s arrival was met …

High-level talks between the United States and Iran are set to resume in Rome on Saturday, aiming to revive stalled negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Italian capital for discussions mediated by Oman, where he is expected to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff. The dialogue follows indirect talks held in Muscat a week …

Aoun Meets Qatari Emir in Doha for Strategic Talks President Joseph Aoun engaged in high-level discussions on Wednesday in Doha with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, expressing gratitude for the support Qatar has extended to Lebanon across various sectors. During the meeting, Aoun emphasized the Lebanese Army’s commitment to enforcing UN Security Council Resolution 1701 in southern Lebanon, …

Hamas is currently deliberating over a new Israeli ceasefire proposal, with a response expected within 48 hours. The proposal, delivered through Egyptian and Qatari mediators, includes a 45-day truce, the release of 10 Israeli hostages, the liberation of 1,231 Palestinian prisoners, and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. A key point of contention is Israel’s demand for Hamas to disarm in …

President Donald Trump has indicated that Israel would assume a leading role in any potential military action against Iran if Tehran does not abandon its nuclear weapons program. This statement precedes the upcoming negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials scheduled to take place in Oman. While Trump has characterized these talks as direct, Iranian authorities have described them as indirect. …

During a recent diplomatic mission to Lebanon, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, met with key Lebanese leaders, including President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. The discussions primarily focused on the imperative to diminish Hezbollah’s influence within Lebanon and to bolster the authority of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) across …

As U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus prepares for her visit to Beirut, efforts to address unresolved disputes between Lebanon and Israel are set against the backdrop of renewed violence. On Friday, Israel launched a targeted strike on the southern Lebanese port city of Sidon, killing a senior Hamas figure. The airstrike comes despite a ceasefire …

France has reportedly put forward a diplomatic initiative that aims to de-escalate tensions in southern Lebanon by replacing Israeli troops with peacekeeping forces from its UNIFIL contingent. This proposal specifically targets the five strategic hills that remain under Israeli control. According to informed sources, France is aligned with Lebanon’s position on establishing a timetable to address the issue of Hezbollah’s …