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Antoine Khoury

Antoine Khoury

Antoine Khoury is based in Beirut and has been reporting for Mena Today for the past year. He covers news from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Turkey, and is widely regarded as one of the region’s leading experts

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Jordan qualifies for FIFA World Cup for the first time

Jordan

Jordan qualifies for FIFA World Cup for the first time

Jordan etched its name into football history on Thursday by securing its first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Oman in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 tournament.

Khamenei rejects U.S. authority over Iran’s nuclear program

Iran

Khamenei rejects U.S. authority over Iran’s nuclear program

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared on Wednesday that the United States has no authority to dictate Tehran’s uranium enrichment policies, amid ongoing indirect negotiations between the two countries over the Iranian nuclear program.

Egypt counts on Europe to drive investment and growth

Egypt

Egypt counts on Europe to drive investment and growth

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call on Tuesday from President of the European Council, António Costa, during which the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Egypt-EU cooperation on multiple fronts. 

Gemayel demands real action on refugee crisis

Lebanon

Gemayel demands real action on refugee crisis

Sami Gemayel, Member of Parliament and leader of the Lebanese Kataeb Party, participated in a panel discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in Budapest, Hungary, from May 29 to 30, where he addressed the ongoing crisis of Syrian displacement and its profound impact on Lebanon.

Sanctions eased, but challenges remain

Syria

Sanctions eased, but challenges remain

Syria’s Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Hind Kabawat, has welcomed the recent easing of Western sanctions on her country, calling it a crucial step toward national recovery and the reintegration of millions of displaced citizens.

Egypt launches Hajj airlift as pilgrims begin sacred journey

Egypt

Egypt launches Hajj airlift as pilgrims begin sacred journey

As Egypt’s Hajj Mission begins transporting thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, many are once again turning their attention to Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam and one of the most significant spiritual journeys in the Muslim faith.

After Assad’s fall, Morocco reconnects with Damascus

Morocco

After Assad’s fall, Morocco reconnects with Damascus

In a major diplomatic development, Morocco and Syria announced on Saturday the reopening of their respective embassies, marking the restoration of ties after more than a decade of severed relations due to the Syrian civil war. 

From Gaza to Damascus: Qatar’s toxic trail of cash

Qatar

From Gaza to Damascus: Qatar’s toxic trail of cash

Qatar’s pledge to provide Syria with $29 million monthly for three months to cover salaries, as announced by the Syrian finance minister on Wednesday, has been framed by some as a humanitarian gesture.

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