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Is Lebanon’s central bank a Ponzi scheme ?
Is Lebanon’s central bank a Ponzi scheme ? The situation in Lebanon is deteriorating. Traffic lanes have all been reopened, but a rift has emerged between those who favour the free flow of traffic and the road blockers. The Free Patriotic Movement of President Michel Aoun, the Shiite Amal Movement of parliament speaker Nabih Berri […]
ATMs Spitting Back Bank Cards In Lebanon As “Dollars Have Virtually Disappeared”
ATMs Spitting Back Bank Cards In Lebanon As “Dollars Have Virtually Disappeared” Though banks reopened this week in Lebanon, with the country’s financial institutions remaining front and center in massive anti-government protests amid accusations of corruption and wild mismanagement, withdrawal limits have now been made official by the country’s Banks Association — previously unofficially enforced. The formal controls now include limiting […]
“Panic Mode” Run On Lebanon’s Banks Feared After 7-Day Closure Amid Protests
“Panic Mode” Run On Lebanon’s Banks Feared After 7-Day Closure Amid Protests Banks across Lebanon have been shuttered now for a seventh consecutive day, with the country’s banking association saying banks would remain closed Friday over “safety concerns” as massive anti-corruption protests have brought multiple cities to a standstill, which began a week ago. Reuters reports that banking operations have been “limited to […]
It’s a New World Order, Alright
It’s a New World Order, Alright Those winds just keep on shifting, no matter that the western press either doesn’t see them shift, doesn’t recognize them for what they are, or chooses to ignore them. But these winds bring tidings of a tectonic plate-shaking shift in the global political climate. The fires in Saudi oil […]
Netanyahu Confirms Israeli Attacks In Iraq
Netanyahu Confirms Israeli Attacks In Iraq Recent unprecedented airstrikes on Iraq widely believed to have been carried out by either Israeli drones or stealth jets have been acknowledged by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who on Friday gave belated confirmation that the Israeli military has been active there. He said during a Facebook live stream event to political supports […]
Lebanon’s President Announces Israeli Attacks Are “Declaration Of War”
Lebanon’s President Announces Israeli Attacks Are “Declaration Of War” After pro-Iran allies in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq were all hit in suspected Israeli strikes in the space of less than 24 hours, signalling a new aggression out of Tel Aviv and willingness to risk yet another major Middle East war, Arab capitals are now alerting their armed forces to […]
Has the United Kingdom transported fake money to Venezuela?
Has the United Kingdom transported fake money to Venezuela? According to a pan-Arab Lebanese TV Channel (Al-Mayadeen), an Ethiopian plane has uploaded at Malta 15 chests of false money to be delivered to Venezuela. The Venezuelan economy has collapsed. Elliot Abrams thinks this is due to the communist government being unfit managers while the Bolivarian […]
New Rules of Engagement Between Syria and Israel, as Russia Changes its Position
NEW RULES OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN SYRIA AND ISRAEL, AS RUSSIA CHANGES ITS POSITION Syria will adopt a new rule of engagement with Israel now that Russia has taken a tougher and clearer stance on the conflict between Israel and the “Axis of the Resistance”. Henceforth, Damascus will be responding to any Israeli strike. If it […]
Israeli DM claims eastern Mediterranean gas field belongs to them, not Lebanon
Israeli DM claims eastern Mediterranean gas field belongs to them, not Lebanon The eastern Mediterranean gas field that has been put up for tender by Lebanon, and is expected to be developed by an international consortium of energy companies, belongs to Israel, Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Wednesday. “They [Lebanon] are announcing a tender […]
Lebanese Army On “Full Combat Readiness” At Southern Border To Counter “Israeli Enemy”
Lebanese Army On “Full Combat Readiness” At Southern Border To Counter “Israeli Enemy” Two days after Israel provided the first ever official confirmation of covert ties with Saudi Arabia, a step many analysts see as a precursor to future conflict in the Middle East involving adversaries Iran and Lebanon, on Tuesday the head of the […]
Arab League Holds Emergency Session: Iran And “Terrorist” Hezbollah Must Be Stopped
Arab League Holds Emergency Session: Iran And “Terrorist” Hezbollah Must Be Stopped Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, in opening remarks to the Arab League today, declared that the kingdom “will not hesitate to defend its national security to keep its people safe” while requesting that joint action be taken to stop Iranian “aggression” and attacks on Arab […]
The War That Would Transform Oil Markets
The War That Would Transform Oil Markets A fire erupted at an oil pipeline connecting Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and the two Arab allies are pointing the finger at Tehran. Iranian officials denied any involvement, but the incident is the latest in a series of events that are intensifying conflict between the Middle Eastern rivals. […]
Drums of Big War Heard in Middle East
Drums of Big War Heard in Middle East Summing up the recent events in the Middle East leads to the conclusion that the threat of a Saudi-Iranian war is looking increasingly credible as tensions rise in the Middle East. There are visible signs that the region is heading into an out and out conflict, waged […]
Arab League To Hold Urgent Meeting On Iran As Saudis Reportedly Mobilize Fighter Jets
Arab League To Hold Urgent Meeting On Iran As Saudis Reportedly Mobilize Fighter Jets The Arab League is set to hold an emergency meeting on Iran at Saudi Arabia’s request, this according to Reuters and various regional sources, at a moment when Saudi fighter jets may be mobilizing for war in an attempted show of […]
