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Who is Fahd Al-Dosari, Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to Lebanon?

Who is Fahd Al-Dosari, Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to Lebanon? Ambassador Fahd bin Abdulrahman bin Hathloul Al-Dosari, a seasoned diplomat, arrives in Beirut as Saudi Arabia seeks to strengthen its ties with Lebanon.

What happens when the Strait of Hormuz re-opens?

What happens when the Strait of Hormuz re-opens? The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to re-open on Friday after nearly four months, following the signing of a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. AFP examines how the re-opening could work and why a return to normal is likely to take time.- Are ships ready? -Once formal ap...

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Congress calls on Trump to show them deal Pressure is building on Capitol Hill for US President Donald Trump to release the text of the agreement with Iran as G7 leaders said they welcomed an end to the war.

NEWS | Trump says deal 'not final,' warns Iran to 'behave' or face renewed strikes

President Donald Trump threatened to "go back to shooting" if he doesn't like the deal.

Trump says deal 'not final,' warns Iran to 'behave' or face renewed strikes President Donald Trump threatened to "go back to shooting" if he doesn't like the deal.

G7 leaders demand ceasefire in Lebanon, welcome Iran deal

G7 leaders demand ceasefire in Lebanon, welcome Iran deal By Steve Holland and Jana ChoukeirEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/DUBAI, June 17 (Reuters) - Leaders of the G7 countries demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon on Wednesday and said they will diversify energy supply routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz in response to the war in Iran, as they welcome...

Macron winds up G7 with AI, Trump dinner

Macron winds up G7 with AI, Trump dinner G7 leaders will discuss on Wednesday the security risks posed by AI and social media on the last day of a summit dominated by Donald Trump, before host French President Emmanuel Macron dines with his US counterpart at the Palace of Versailles.The three-day summit of the leaders of Canada, France, Ge...

Scrutiny builds over Iran deal kept from lawmakers

Scrutiny builds over Iran deal kept from lawmakers Both Republicans and Democrats are calling for the White House to show them the deal.

ANALYSIS | Why Iran's hard-liners are turning on each other over US deal

Why Iran's hard-liners are turning on each other over US deal Iran's memorandum of understanding with the United States has triggered unusual regime infighting, as the official line hails victory, while hard-liners worry about strategic concessions and hidden traps.

ANALYSIS | Why Trump’s push for Syria to confront Hezbollah is an unlikely bid

Trump’s proposal faces resistance from Damascus, skepticism from experts and opposition across Lebanon’s political spectrum.

Why Trump’s push for Syria to confront Hezbollah is an unlikely bid Trump’s proposal faces resistance from Damascus, skepticism from experts and opposition across Lebanon’s political spectrum.

NEWS | Scrutiny builds over Iran deal kept from lawmakers

Both Republicans and Democrats are calling for the White House to show them the deal.

Scrutiny builds over Iran deal kept from lawmakers Both Republicans and Democrats are calling for the White House to show them the deal.