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Lebanon faces a political impasse three months after an election produced a parliament tilted in favor of the Iran-backed Shi’ite group Hezbollah, with no sign of compromises needed to form…

Why did the prime minister and the Likud push so hard for this bill to pass? Did they possibly not know what would happen? Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Meet…

There will be another round of mostly oil sanctions in November that in some ways may hurt Iran far more, but August 6 is already viewed as bringing the world…

The switch of kit suppliers in the soccer world is not an uncommon practice. Every year, international teams and big name clubs switch sponsorship deals for new opportunities to generate…

Nevertheless if there were to be a war tomorrow, “even with this law I’d be the first to the frontlines. It’s not for the country, it’s for my land and…

In Iran, political heavyweights respond to US President Donald Trump's sudden offer of "unconditional" talks. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Caution and doubt in Iran as Trump offers direct dialogue

In a twist, Washington appears more aware of Europe’s ability to impact US sanctions on Iran than Europeans themselves. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Why is Europe underplaying its hand…

The increasing presence of jihadis in the last remaining opposition enclave is giving Bashar al-Assad a pretext to threaten an attack on the region where Turkish forces are also deployed.…

The Druze community in Israel has condemned the Jewish Nationality Law, which effectively demotes them to second-class citizens despite their military and other service to Israel. Source: Al Monitor Full…

Jordanians were shocked to hear about a major corruption scandal involving officials who have allegedly helped businessmen run several unlicensed cigarette plants. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Cigarette scandal shifts…