Israel is trying to delay its withdrawal from southern Lebanon until February 28, 2025. Reports
Saudi Arabia confirms that no alcohol will be served during the 2034 FIFA World Cup,
Elon Musk called for the deletion of entire U.S. government agencies in a push to
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Erdoğan expressed solidarity with Palestine during their talks,
Rafic Hariri’s assassination on February 14, 2005, retains significant political implications in Lebanon and the
Egypt is organizing an Islamic summit with Saudi Arabia and Qatar to oppose Trump’s Gaza
Iraq has agreed to forgive 80% of Mozambique’s bilateral debt, cancelling $256.13 million of $320.16
The election of Joseph Aoun as Lebanon’s president and a ceasefire have raised hopes for
Hizbullah’s influence in Lebanon is waning, which is seen as beneficial for the new government.
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, completed a successful first trip to Latin America, securing key