Analysts and ideologues will actively and inconclusively long debate the actual reasons and possible consequences of the Saudi-led war in Yemen, until the passage of a meaningful period of time – usually a few generations or so – allows us to note in retrospect the actual consequences of state actions. The important discussion now… اقرأ المزيد
BEIRUT: Signs of a new crack within Lebanon’s Cabinet emerged Monday with a Hezbollah minister criticizing premier Tammam Salam’s speech at the annual Arab League summit, arguing it justified the “aggression on Yemen and its people.” Meanwhile, Lebanon’s top spiritual leaders pleaded with rival political factions to elect a new president, warning that the 10-month-old vacuum in the top… اقرأ المزيد
BEIRUT: The Lebanese government does not wish Hezbollah or the Future Movement to side with either party in the Yemen conflict, Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil has said. “We don’t wish to see Hezbollah fighting with the Houthis or see anyone from the Future Movement fighting alongside the Saudis,” Bassil said in an interview with Al-Jadeed… اقرأ المزيد
The latest war in the Middle East, the Saudi Arabian-led assault on Yemen to prevent the Houthi movement from taking full control of the country, has triggered a fascinating legal and ideological debate about the legitimacy and efficacy of the venture. The significance of this war in Yemen is not really about the legally authorized… اقرأ المزيد
BEIRUT: Lebanon will ask the forthcoming Arab summit for support in its open battle against terrorism as well as financial aid to cope with the Syrian refugee crisis, Prime Minister Tammam Salam said Monday. In the absence of a president, Salam will head Lebanon’s delegation to the annual Arab League summit, scheduled to… اقرأ المزيد
BEIRUT: The Cabinet session was marred Thursday by a clash between ministers from the Future Movement and Hezbollah who engaged in a heated exchange over allegations that the latter party was guilty of tax evasion and money laundering. Among other things, the Cabinet decided to hold a session on April 16 to debate the 2015 draft budget. The… اقرأ المزيد