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Lebanon’s exchange rate stabilization mechanism: how it works and what it has achieved
With the eruption of Lebanon's economic, financial, and monetary crisis in 2019, and the collapse of the long-standing exchange rate peg of 1,500 Lebanese pounds to the US dollar, the foreign exchange market descended into chaos.
BEIRUTER: Aoun's roadmap to restore Lebanon as the gem of the Middle East
Lebanon is stepping up preparations for a new round of negotiations with Israel, scheduled for June 22 in Washington. President Joseph Aoun is holding a series of high-level political and technical meetings aimed at securing practical results.
Hezbollah vows to respond to Israeli attacks, as Iran meets with US officials in Switzerland
Lebanese Hezbollah will respond decisively to any Israeli attack and rely on Iran's continued backing, a Hezbollah MP has said, while sharply criticising the Lebanese government's stance.
Israel and Hezbollah fighting reignites as Vance berates Israeli leadership following Iran deal
Israel and Hezbollah traded blows overnight on June 18 and June 19, while US Vice President J.D. Vance postponed his trip to Switzerland for US-Iran talks on June 19.
ING flags risks to Hormuz reopening as US-Iran MoU starts the clock on talks
ING warns markets are too optimistic on how fast the Strait of Hormuz will reopen under the new US-Iran MoU, with mine clearance and insurance set to slow the return of oil flows for months.
Iran-US deal ends war, lifts naval blockade and sets $300bn rebuild plan
Iran and the US have signed a 14-point MoU ending the war, lifting the naval blockade and setting a $300bn reconstruction plan, with a 60-day window for nuclear and sanctions talks.
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Switzerland to host preliminary Iran-US talks following interim peace deal signing
Switzerland to host Iran-US preliminary talks on June 20, with Pakistan and Qatar as mediators, following the signing in Evian by Trump.
Israeli AI company Artlist to lay off 200 of its 500 workers
Israeli AI stock catalogue company Artlist confirmed that it would lay off 200 of its 500 employees in what has been categorised as a strategic move rather than one influenced by financial pressure.
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Iran says US-Iran memorandum commits to ending war on all fronts including Lebanon
ran's memorandum of understanding with the US commits to ending the war on all fronts including Lebanon, releasing blocked Iranian funds and lifting a blockade, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said.
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COMMENT: Iran and the GCC, the memory remains
Relations across the Gulf have been ruined following more than 100 days of war between Iran, Israel and the US with the Gulf neighbours to the south and east of the Islamic Republic left exposed following a new memorandum with the Trump admin.
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Israeli politicians condemn US-Iran deal as Tel Aviv markets fall
Israeli politicians from coalition and opposition have condemned the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed without Israel's involvement, as Tel Aviv shares fell.
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Iran's vice president says deal secures national interests, hints at frozen funds
Iran's executive vice president Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah has said the deal with the US will secure all of the country's national interests, hinting at the release of billions in frozen funds.
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US, Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran have agreed to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan said, with President Donald Trump authorising the lifting of the US naval blockade in a deal set to be signed in Switzerland ahead of markets opening on June 15.
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BREAKING: Pakistan says final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif says a final text of a US-Iran peace deal has been agreed, with Islamabad finalising next steps, as US Vice President JD Vance warns against false claims over the terms.
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US and Iran said to have agreed text of interim deal, but Tehran plays down talk of a signing
The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed the text of a memorandum of understanding that would extend their ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and open the way to further talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme.
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Tehran Friday prayer leader warns US will face “hard slap” if it missteps
Tehran Friday prayer leader Khatami says the US understands only the language of force, dismisses talks and ceasefires, and warns of a decisive Iranian response to any aggression.
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Trump halts Iran strikes after deal reached with Tehran, Israel surprised
US President Donald Trump says he has cancelled planned strikes on Iran after a deal was approved at the highest level of Iranian leadership, with a naval blockade to stay in force until it is finalised. Iran has not confirmed.
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Trump says US will hit Iran hard, signals move on Kharg Island oil hub in United States
US President Donald Trump says the United States will hit Iran hard and signals an intention to take Kharg Island and Iran's oil infrastructure, comparing the approach to US policy on Venezuela.
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Israeli data security firm Cyera raises $600mn at $12bn valuation
Israeli data security company Cyera has raised $600mn in a new funding round at a $12bn valuation, cementing its position as one of Israel's most valuable private technology companies with backers including Accel, Blackstone, and AT&T Ventures.
Netanyahu calls Erdogan “antisemitic dictator” after Turkish leader says Israeli attacks “also threaten Turkey”
Trump says there won’t be military conflict between Israelis and Turks “while I am president”.