Lebanon and Iran are playing a game of diplomatic musical chairs. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji turned down an offer to visit Tehran, but he didn't slam the door shut on talks. Instead, he sent an invitation for Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to come to Beirut for a chat. Araqchi, w
Lebanon is in a tough spot right now. It's dealing with a lot of problems, like fights with Israel and a really bad economy. But there's a bit of hope coming from an unexpected place: Pope Leo XIV. He's just arrived in Lebanon on his first trip to the Middle East since becoming the leader of the wor
Lebanon is in a tough spot right now. It's got political problems, economic troubles, and a lot of people are leaving because of it. But Pope Leo is there to try and bring some hope and peace. He's meeting with leaders from all the different religious groups in Lebanon. This is a big deal because L
Lebanon is bracing for a significant visit. Pope Leo is set to arrive on Sunday, bringing a message of peace to a nation under constant threat. Israeli airstrikes have made Lebanon a hotspot, and the pope's visit is seen as a beacon of hope. The pope's journey to Lebanon is the second stop on his f
Lebanon is a land of deep history and diverse faiths. The Monastery of Mar Maroun, nestled in the mountains, is a place where ancient traditions meet modern challenges. This monastery, overlooking the Mediterranean, is one of the stops for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit. The congregation here is smal
Lebanon, a small nation with a significant Christian population, is currently facing a mix of hope and frustration. The country's economic and security challenges have been ongoing for years. Recently, a drone strike in Beirut killed a high-ranking member of Hezbollah, adding to the tension. Pope L
Lebanon is taking a stand against Israel. They plan to file a complaint with the United Nations Security Council. The issue? A concrete wall Israel is building along their shared border. Lebanon says this wall goes beyond the agreed-upon boundary, known as the Blue Line. The Blue Line is a boundary
Iraq is getting ready for a big vote. People will choose who represents them in the government. This isn't just any vote. It's happening at a tense time. There are worries about fights between big countries. Iraq is trying to stay friends with everyone. But that's not easy. Many Iraqis are not happ
Lebanon is in a tough spot. The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, recently said that Lebanon needs to follow through on its promise to disarm Hezbollah and remove them from southern Lebanon. This comes as Israel continues to target Hezbollah in the south. Israel's military reported that they k
Iraq is getting ready for another election. But many people are not excited. They have seen this before. The same politicians promise change. But things stay the same. People are tired of hearing the same old things. Since the U. S. invasion in 2003, life in Iraq has been tough. There is a lot of c
