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Written by Joyce houeiss for JNews Lebanon The new package of sanctions issued by the US Department of the Treasury—targeting the head of the Marada Movement, Suleiman Franjieh, alongside figures in Syria and Iraq—was no ordinary administrative measure. Rather, it is a politically calculated seismic event with meticulous timing. Highly exclusive diplomatic sources reveal to Jnews Lebanon that the American decision marks the launch of a “high-level classification” phase, moving past secondary figures to directly strike the core nucleus of Hezbollah’s historic allies. This comes at a critical regional juncture that coincides with preparations for the upcoming Washington…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Highly exclusive Western intelligence sources reveal to Jnews Lebanon that the undisclosed annex—the 70% hidden beneath the table—of the “Versailles” understanding between Washington and Tehran contains a top-secret security clause. Agreed upon under the auspices of “third-party diplomacy” (Qatari-Pakistani), this clause dictates the establishment of a “secure, encrypted wireless hotline.” This hotline directly connects a security coordination node under the Lebanese Army Command (acting under the direct guidance of Baabda Palace) with the leadership of Hezbollah’s Liaison and Coordination Unit. Read also Behind the Scenes- President Aoun’s Meeting with the Lebanese Negotiating Delegation To read this article…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon The region woke up this morning to a completely “mutated” regional landscape. Despite the historic memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran coming into immediate effect via remote signing, the southern front in Lebanon continues to boil under the weight of fire and escalating tensions. Well-informed sources reveal to Jnews Lebanon that the past hours witnessed a flurry of intense high-level diplomatic contacts behind the scenes to interpret Lebanon’s stance ahead of the fifth negotiating round. This crucial round is scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Washington (June 23, 24, and 25), marking a…

A variety of matches are scheduled for today, Friday, June 19, 2026, across various competitions worldwide. Highlighting today’s action are the USA vs. Australia and Morocco vs. Scotland clashes in the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage. ​FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule & Broadcasting Channels ​USA vs. Australia – 10:00 PM – beIN Sports MAX 1 ​Scotland vs. Morocco – 1:00 AM (Saturday) – beIN Sports MAX 1 ​Brazil vs. Haiti – 3:30 AM (Saturday) – beIN Sports MAX 1 ​Turkey vs. Paraguay – 6:00 AM (Saturday) – beIN Sports MAX 1 Read…

Written by khoder Farhat for JNews Lebanon With the ink barely dry on the historic US-Iranian agreement signed hours ago, it has become undeniably clear to all observers that this is not merely a transient bilateral understanding, but rather a comprehensive regional engineering blueprint that will redraw the balance of power across the entire Middle East. In this context, well-informed sources reveal a harsh reality in the world of international diplomacy to Jnews Lebanon: “What filters out to the public regarding the clauses of the negotiations does not exceed 30% at most; the remaining 70% consists of complex deals, arrangements,…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Sources close to Baabda Palace have disclosed to Jnews Lebanon that the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, has established a unified formula for the Lebanese negotiating delegation ahead of the Washington talks scheduled between June 23 and 25. This strategic framework centers on an absolute rejection of any clause that grants Israel the “right to ongoing security mobility” or allows the establishment of surveillance outposts at a depth of two kilometers inside Lebanese territory. Read also The Roundup- Behind the Scenes of the Lucerne Deal: Trump Negotiates Under Bombs, Beirut Faces Traps To read this…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon The region is set to enter a vortex of major strategic transformation over the next forty-eight hours, as eyes turn to the Swiss resort overlooking Lake Lucerne. The diplomatic venue is hosting the official signing of the 14-point US-Iranian memorandum of understanding. This historic event, casting heavy shadows over the Lebanese scene, oscillates between ongoing Israeli field pressures and a formal Lebanese mobilization to secure sovereign decision-making, amid intersecting intelligence and diplomatic leaks obtained by Jnews Lebanon. Read also The Roundup- “Experimental Zone” Sparks Surprises.. Ambassador Issa Imposes a New Reality in Ayn al-Tineh The Washington-Tehran Accord:…

Neymar took another cautious step out of the physiotherapy room and back into the World Cup atmosphere on Wednesday, joining his Brazil teammates on the training pitch for the first time since the five-time world champions arrived in New Jersey. The 34-year-old forward, who is recovering from a right calf injury, was spotted participating in drills with the squad after completing a separate warm-up routine. Sporting his football boots and working with the ball, his appearance gave Brazilian fans a glimpse of his progress ahead of Friday’s Group C clash against Haiti in Philadelphia. This marks an incremental milestone in…

Written by Joyce houeiss for JNews Lebanon Amid the frantic race against time to cement regional understandings, Washington is intensifying its behind-the-scenes diplomatic maneuvering to sustain the technical momentum of the indirect Lebanese-Israeli negotiations. The primary objective, according to well-informed sources speaking to Jnews Lebanon, is to prevent any breakdown in current communications while marketing a comprehensive ceasefire formula. However, the devils hidden within the details of this proposal are sparking grave concerns among prominent parliamentary and political circles in Beirut due to the trap of “experimental zones.” Read also Exclusive- Gold Never Ages: The $100K Lesson That Could Have…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Circles close to the matter have exclusively informed Jnews Lebanon about the details of the unpublicized, near-nightly meetings taking place between representatives of the Presidential Palace and Hezbollah. According to leaked reports, the party has shown an “unprecedented tactical openness” regarding the arrangements for the Lebanese Army’s deployment in the South Litani sector. However, in return, Hezbollah has conditioned its approval on receiving a “written and confidential political pledge” from the top leaders. This pledge must guarantee that the file of the party’s long-range missile arsenal will not be raised at any national dialogue table before…