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Lebanese Government Decides to Deport Abdel Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi to the UAE The Lebanese government announced on Tuesday that it has decided to deport Abdel Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, the son of the late Muslim Brotherhood leader, to the United Arab Emirates. Lebanese caretaker government’s Information Minister, Ziad Makary, stated during the reading of the Cabinet’s decisions: “The Cabinet has decided to deport the detainee Abdel Rahman Al-Qaradawi to the Emirates.” Lebanese authorities recently detained Al-Qaradawi while he was returning from a brief visit to Syria, based on an Interpol notice issued by the Arab Interior Ministers Council. The Attorney General…

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The International Red Cross Unveils Upcoming Plans for Syria The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has revealed its determination to expand its operations in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, due to acute shortages and urgent needs across various service sectors. Mirjana Spoljaric, the President of the ICRC, confirmed that the organization aims to significantly increase its humanitarian support in Syria, with an emphasis on health, water, and energy sectors as top priorities. Spoljaric added that the funding allocated for Red Cross projects was initially around $100 million, but the organization has decided to substantially increase…

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US Corporate Bankruptcies: High Interest Rates as a Primary Factor The Financial Times has confirmed that U.S. corporate bankruptcies have hit their highest level in 14 years, attributing this surge primarily to high interest rates. This situation reflects substantial economic challenges confronting American companies and reveals the impact of monetary policies on the private sector. Main Causes of Bankruptcy Economic Impacts Strategies to Overcome the Crisis Legislation to Sanction International Criminal Court Introduced by U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman

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Israeli Army Targets World Food Programme Convoy in Gaza; UN Condemns The United Nations has strongly condemned the Israeli army’s targeting of a World Food Programme (WFP) convoy in Gaza, urging rejection of violations against humanitarian aid teams supporting Palestinians amidst Israel’s 15-month siege and war of attrition. Late Monday evening, the World Food Programme vehemently denounced the “horrifying incident” on Sunday when “Israeli forces fired upon a clearly marked convoy near the Wadi Gaza checkpoint” in the heart of the Strip. In a statement on its website, the WFP described the assault as placing “the convoy team’s lives in…

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Legislation to Sanction International Criminal Court Introduced by U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman The political landscape in Washington has been significantly stirred by a legislative initiative from Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He has introduced a bill aimed at imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to its recent actions. This legislative move follows the ICC’s decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials, which many U.S. lawmakers perceive as an unjustified targeting of Israel. Background and Motivation The ICC’s decision to…

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Syria to Receive Power Generation Ships from Turkey and Qatar Syria will soon receive two electricity-generating ships from Turkey and Qatar, as announced by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on Tuesday. According to Khaled Abu Di, the Director General of the General Establishment for Electricity Transmission and Distribution, these ships will generate 800 megawatts, which constitutes half of Syria’s current electricity production. This development is expected to increase the electricity share for citizens by approximately 50%. Abu Di further stated, “Work is currently underway to secure transmission lines to receive the electric current from where the ships will dock,…

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US Official: Syria Has Become “Hostile Territory” for Iran Barbara Leaf, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, has commented on the changing circumstances in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. In an article published in “The Wall Street Journal,” Leaf stated that Syria has now become “hostile territory” for Iran. This shift in the political and military landscape reflects a significant change in regional dynamics, as Iran previously held considerable influence in Syria during Assad’s rule. However, Leaf emphasizes that attempts by Iran to re-infiltrate Syria remain possible, suggesting that the situation is still…

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Syrian Trade Minister Discusses Struggles with U.S. Sanctions In a recent interview with Reuters from his office in Damascus, the new Syrian Minister of Commerce, Maher Khalil al-Hassan, revealed that Damascus is unable to secure deals for importing fuel, wheat, or other primary goods due to stringent U.S. sanctions. Despite the willingness of many countries to supply these necessities, the sanctions pose a significant barrier. Al-Hassan stated that the new administration has managed to gather sufficient wheat and fuel to last for a few months. However, he warned of an impending “disaster” if these sanctions aren’t suspended or lifted soon.…

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Saudi and U.S. Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments In a recent phone call, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his U.S. counterpart, Antony Blinken, discussed the latest regional developments and the ongoing efforts to address them. The U.S. Department of State stated in a release that Blinken “reaffirmed U.S. support for a peaceful, Syrian-led political transition towards an inclusive, representative, and accountable government.” During the call, Blinken emphasized the “shared goal of the international community to respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Syrians, including minorities, and to prevent Syria from being used as a base for…

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Major Challenges Await Donald Trump’s Return to the White House Donald Trump, the newly elected American president, is preparing to start his second term with a persona expected to be “stronger” compared to his first term eight years ago. However, foreign policy issues might overshadow the new White House administration’s performance. Despite Trump’s constant rhetoric about focusing on “America First,” immigration, the domestic economy, and civil service, foreign policy could quickly overshadow his agenda, particularly concerning the Middle East, Ukraine, China, and Russia, according to seasoned American journalist Daniel Balz in his Washington Post article titled “A Different and More…

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