Joyce Karam
@Joyce_Karam · Middle East
Joyce Karam is followed by Storyz World for journalism and current affairs coverage connected to Lebanon in the Middle East chapter.
Interesting move by UAE’s MBZ, pardoning Egyptian-Turkish poet Abdul Rahman Qardawi - Son of Yousef Qardawi, Godfather of Muslim Brotherhood, historically at odds w UAE - Next move will be telling: hand to Egypt where he is wanted (UAE closes case), OR to Turkey (olive branch)?
From Gaza to Iran wars to Sudan and GERD, the gap between Egypt's Sisi and Trump has only grown in second term. Meanwhile, China is expanding investments in Suez, Huawei presence and as critical defense ties. Precarious times for Cairo and Washington.
NEW: #China's Xi to visit #Egypt • First in a decade • Follows military drills • Huawei expands AI ties • Amid US differences: Sisi has NOT been to Washington since 2022. More: https://t.co/zxwwn2CIQI
Outside the noise on this platform, Barrack's standing is firm with White House. “Barrack may not be perfect for us, but he is Trump’s man and has a long-standing relationship with him. He will not be replaced,” a senior Israeli diplomatic source told Al-Monitor's @BenCaspit
🚨 SCOOP: #Israel rethinking Syria policy, seeking reset with 'Trump's man', envoy Tom Barrack, following recent escalation. Details @AlMonitor https://t.co/VEFVnL8QOH
And it's official ✅ Syria removed from US state sponsor of terror list after 47 years (admin. statement). Iran only Middle Eastern country left on list along with Cuba, North Korea. Sudan, Libya removed in last 2 decades.
🚨 NEWS: Syria Designation as Sponsor of Terror Comes Off Today after 47 Years. Major milestone for Damascus: https://t.co/odgKwCmfom
NEW: #Jordan King Abdullah visits China • 7-day visit • Heavy economic agenda • Hedges against US unpredictability • Comes as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman ramp up ties with Beijing. More: https://t.co/MQHKZ3JORS