Fears for Lebanese economy if Saudis impose Qatar-style blockade Fears for Lebanese economy if Saudis impose Qatar-style blockade:- Lebanese politicians and bankers believe Saudi Arabia intends to do to their country what it did to Qatar – corral Arab allies into enforcing an economic blockade unless its demands are met. […]
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Middle East ‘nearing an EXPLOSION’, warns former White House advisor Robert Malley, vice president for policy at the International Crisis Group, has claimed that deteriorating situation in Lebanon could be a “mirror” for what could erupt between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Mr Malley, who served as the White House coordinator […]
France’s Macron broaches Lebanon in surprise Saudi visit French President Emmanuel Macron held hastily scheduled talks in Riyadh on Thursday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, notably over Lebanon and Yemen. Macron, who flew in from a visit to the United […]
World War 3? Egypt backs Saudi Arabia in stand-off with Iran after ‘act of aggression’ He pledged his support for Saudi Arabia who are locked in a stand-off with Iran and Lebanon after accusing both countries of “acts of war”. President al-Sisi said: “I have said it once and I […]
Russia said to send more warplanes to Syria, diplomacy ‘on life support’ Russia said to send more warplanes to Syria, diplomacy ‘on life support’ : Russia is sending more warplanes to Syria to ramp up its air campaign, a Russian newspaper reported on Friday, as the United States said diplomacy […]
