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Exclusive JNews Lebanon The Middle East stands mere hours away from a projected “remote electronic signing” to end the regional escalation, amid a calculated discrepancy in official narratives. While Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a decisive resolution is expected within 24 hours with Saudi and Qatari backing, Tehran continues to maneuver through its Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, hinting at “the coming days.” Read also Exclusive- A “Constitutional Trap” Threatens the Law to Cancel Exams: Have MPs Fallen into the Prohibitions of the “2020 Precedent”? However, this regional tug-of-war extending from Islamabad and Geneva to Washington has not…

Written by Aline Barakat for JNews Lebanon The urgent draft law proposed by several MPs to cancel official exams due to Lebanon’s exceptional circumstances has escalated far beyond a mere educational or humanitarian demand. Behind the scenes, it has transformed into a silent clash of jurisdictions between Parliament and the Grand Serail. In light of this development, constitutional circles have convened to dissect the legal dimensions of this quiet battle: Does Parliament truly possess the authority to abolish an administrative and regulatory mechanism that lies at the core of the executive branch’s powers? Read also Behind the scenes- The…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Highly exclusive sources have revealed to Jnews Lebanon that behind the scenes of the recent honoring ceremony in the British capital, London, a heated closed-door meeting took place out of the public eye between Minister Fayez Rasamny and the Director General of Middle East Airlines (MEA), Mohamad El-Hout, in the presence of a prominent diaspora figure. According to the information, Rasamny explicitly informed El-Hout of the “official political circles” in Beirut rejecting any international settlement draft that proposes operating alternative flights through regional airports as a temporary substitute for Beirut Airport under the pressure of…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Lebanon and the world have entered a phase marked by a calculated discrepancy in information released by Washington and Tehran regarding a looming memorandum of understanding in Geneva. This conflicting data extends to a highly ambiguous clause regarding a ceasefire in Lebanon. As global powers navigate this regional powder keg amidst the opening World Cup matches in Mexico, a highly sensitive domestic diplomatic effort is underway. Led by Saudi Arabia, this push aims to salvage the local landscape and restructure the balance of power before the pivotal fifth round of talks in Washington on June 22.…

Written by Aline Barakat for JNews Lebanon Under the heavy toll of continuous military attrition, the joint statement issued following the fourth round of US-sponsored Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington has taken on strategic dimensions. It goes far beyond merely drafting a field truce, placing the country at a historic crossroads: either reclaim the concept of a sovereign state or fall completely into the trap of an exploited arena. The most critical aspect of this agreement lies not just in its military clauses, but in its political and diplomatic parameters. These have opened the door wide to an open,…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Jnews Lebanon has learned from diplomatic sources in the Syrian capital that the new leadership in Damascus, headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa, has directed a firm and unprecedented message to Hezbollah’s leadership in Beirut. The message came in response to the group’s request for military field coordination in Al-Qusayr and the Qalamoun barrens. Al-Sharaa informed those concerned that “the new Syria will not serve as a launching pad for any military actions, and it will not allow itself to be dragged back into the Lebanese quicksand or regional conflicts.” This Syrian stance has dealt a major shock…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon The Middle East and the world have just witnessed one of the most perilous political and military nights in recent history. Events have collided between an unprecedented sovereign uprising by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun against Iranian tutelage and Hezbollah’s “treason campaigns,” and a sudden, stunning announcement by US President Donald Trump that flips the regional chessboard. All of this unfolds just as the World Cup whistle blows in Mexico, capturing global attention for the next forty days away from the roar of cannons. Read also Exclusive- Saudi “Green Light”: A Lifeline Pumps Back into the Lebanese…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, marking the beginning of an expanded tournament featuring 48 teams for the first time in history, spanning nearly six weeks. Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, this edition stands as the largest in World Cup history. The historic tournament is set to conclude with the final match in New Jersey on July 19. The global event commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony in Mexico, just ahead of the opening match where the host nation faces South Africa in Group A action.…

Written by Khoder Farhet for JNews Lebanon In a step described as a “rescue turning point” at a time most critical for the Lebanese economy, Saudi Arabia’s decision to resume importing Lebanese products opens a real window of hope amidst a long tunnel of accumulated crises. This decision is not merely a rollback of trade restrictions imposed by past circumstances; rather, it is a strategic indicator of the reshaping of Lebanese-Gulf relations and the injection of new blood into local productive sectors that have long suffered from stagnation. read also Exclusive — A Republic that Negotiates, Not One to Be Hijacked:…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Sources closely tied to the Shia Duo have confirmed to Jnews Lebanon that US Ambassador Michael Issa received a “soft-spoken yet decisive” response from Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri behind closed doors regarding the “Experimental Zones” proposal (which suggests a ceasefire in a specific geographical pocket in the South as a test of intentions). Information indicates that Hezbollah’s leadership, in full coordination with Tehran, informed Berri of its categorical rejection of this blueprint, viewing it as a “military trap” designed to fragment the front and erode the resistance piece by piece. The Iranian message that arrived in Beirut…