The Beiruter

How Venezuelan passports shield Hezbollah operatives and enable smuggling, fraud, and covert networks.

Beirut’s cinemas reflect the city’s cultural rise, war scars, and enduring passion for cinema.

Lebanon’s sovereignty struggles, shaped by sectarian divides, foreign interventions, and internal conflicts, keep the state suspended.

Saudi Arabia hosts the ninth Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, gathering global leaders and investors to unveil $60B+ in deals under the theme “The Key to Prosperity.”

Iraq’s amnesty law, born of political deals, has freed thousands including criminals fueling corruption and eroding public trust.

The October 7 attack sparked a Hezbollah-Israel war that reshaped Lebanon’s security landscape and left the nation in a state of ongoing instability.

The Gaza war ends amid fragile talks over a U.S.-backed plan, as devastation lingers and pressure mounts on all sides for a lasting resolution.

The reactivation of UN sanctions on Iran through the “snapback” mechanism has ended prospects of reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, deepened rifts between Tehran and Europe, and heightened regional tensions as Washington and its allies press for new concessions.

Hezbollah’s recent show of force at Beirut’s Raouché Rock underscores Lebanon’s deepening political instability and the erosion of state authority.

Lebanon stands at a crossroads, facing Hezbollah’s growing power, U.S. pressure, and the looming threat of renewed conflict.

The Doha summit turned Qatar from mediator to target, exposing new risks for regional diplomacy and security.