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Saudi Arabia lifts Lebanese trade ban after nearly five years
Analysts say the decision is 'economic and political oxygen' for Lebanon
Trump floats Syrian role against Hezbollah, reviving questions of military involvement in Lebanon
US leader's comments echo earlier speculation over a possible Syrian security presence in the country
DispatchLebanon’s split screen: Daily strikes hit the south as life goes on in the north
Experts say country's wartime economy is running on adaptation, not recovery
AnalysisIran war pushes Gulf states towards assertive defence and deterrence posture
Perceptions of an increasingly 'aggressive' Iran could reshape Gulf security calculations
Analysis Why Lebanon and Syria are moving in opposite directions
Neighbouring nations appear to be moving in different directions ... and here are the reasons
US official says first day of Lebanon-Israel talks 'positive'
Discussions progress just days before ceasefire is due to expire
UAE rejects 'unfounded accusations' of involvement in Khartoum airport attack
Sudan's army-led administration claims strikes were launched from Ethiopia with UAE support
ExplainerTrump's 'Project Freedom': What we know
Iran says it turned US warship away from Strait of Hormuz, but Centcom denies report it was struck by Iranian missiles
US ambassador meets Lebanese leaders as Washington urges meeting with Netanyahu
Saudi Arabia backs Lebanon-Israel negotiations but sets red lines, Lebanese sources say
ExplainerWho are the main individuals named in the Sudan arms smuggling case exposed in the UAE?
At least two of the suspects are listed under US sanctions
InterviewEx-Sudan minister warns of Iranian arms being sent to Islamist army factions
Khalid Yousif tells The National that Iran’s 'deeply rooted' ties with Sudan’s Islamists remain active
Saudi Arabia ramps up diplomatic outreach to Lebanon
Flurry of contacts deepens diplomatic blitz amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah
ExclusiveUS tightens grip on Lebanese army aid as delays bite in Beirut
Congress moves to tie army funding to Hezbollah disarmament more explicitly, US and Lebanese sources say
Donors pledge $1.5bn for Sudan at war anniversary conference
Total exceeds host nation Germany’s original expectations for financial backing
AnalysisBeijing walks tightrope between Tehran and Gulf
Beijing avoids taking sides, seeking to protect Iran ties while shielding critical Gulf economic interests
