Qatar says it will provide Lebanon with $430 million in financial support
A statement by Qatar's Fund for Development said about $400 million would be provided to support Lebanon's energy sector, of which 10% would be allocated as a grant.
Middle East
Iranian businesses suffer new blow as internet blackout lingers
Military intervention may be unavoidable to change Iran leadership, MEP says - interview
As US forces build up, Trump weighs limited strikes to shake Iran’s regime - analysis
Mossad was part of Iran’s mosaic pre-ayatollahs, what might it be there after them? - analysis
Iran's Interim Prime Minister Shapour Bakhtiar summoned Tsafrir to make a dramatic request: assassinate Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini at his exile residence near Paris.
UN Iranian expert says security forces removed wounded protesters from hospitals
A UN Iranian expert told Reuters that Iranian security forces removed wounded protesters from hospitals during the crackdown, a serious violation of medical neutrality.
Trump affirms Hamas disarmament next step in Gaza, welcomes return of final hostage - Axios
Trump praised the terror group for "working very hard" to return the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, whose remains were located and returned to Israel earlier on Monday.
Board of Peace tests US influence as Saudi Arabia recalibrates - analysis
Saudi Arabia expands its diplomatic options with Russia, Iran, China, and Turkey as Washington weighs confrontation with Tehran.
Hezbollah's leader warns terror group won't 'stand idly by' in face of attack on Iran
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassam warned the group would respond to any attack on Iran, as the IDF confirmed strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure and senior operatives in southern Lebanon.
UAE law makes parents legally responsible for children’s online safety
The legislation applies not only to families but also to global platforms used by children in the UAE, even if those companies have no physical presence in the country.
Leaks from Iranian officials to Western media indicate growing levels of dissent in regime - report
The leaked information threatens the regime’s narrative of violent foreign-backed terrorist organizations killing civilians and protesters and causing unrest.
Saudi Arabia’s changing strategy and the quiet strain with the UAE - analysis
Growing tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE reflect shifting Gulf alliances, with implications for Israel and the US role in the region.
Iranian drone swarms pose threat to US ships, expert says as USS Abraham Lincoln approaches
Chell said Iran’s advantage is volume and cost rather than sophistication, pairing inexpensive warheads with cheap delivery platforms launched in large numbers.
Kataib Hezbollah calls on supporters to prepare for conflict with Israel
The statement is the latest example of how Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are continuing to threaten Israel, the US, and the region.
