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Marhaba habibi! It's Sunday morning and already the drama's brewing. Lebanon's contract teachers just threw down a February 18th ultimatum that's got government ministers checking their calendars, President Aoun packed his bags for Madrid diplomacy, and somehow we're still talking about Jeffrey Epstein files in 2026. Plus gold's having another moment while everyone pretends the economy's fine.
Marhaba from your Saturday update. Parliament passed the 2026 budget with its trademark "zero deficit" accounting magic, while a forensic audit tender raises more questions than answers. Meanwhile, gold had its worst day since 1983 as Trump shook markets with his Fed pick. Ready for the weekend breakdown?
Sabah el kheir. Hope you're settling into your Friday with a proper cup of coffee—because today's news needs some caffeine to process. Syria's Kurds just signed a major integration deal with Damascus after weeks of fighting, Lebanon's president met with army commanders before his big Washington trip, and Putin apparently agreed to a week-long ceasefire in Ukraine (we'll believe it when we see it). Let's dive in.
Marhaba! Trump's sending an armada to the Gulf while threatening Iran with strikes, gold hits another record high as investors flee to safety, and Lebanon's parliament keeps debating the budget. Meanwhile, China and the UK are cozying up for trade deals. Here's what matters today.
Marhaba. While your teta's probably asking if you watched the parliament session on TV (because apparently budget debates are prime entertainment now), Lebanon's lawmakers are deep in day two of the 2026 budget discussions. Meanwhile, gold hit another record high—because nothing says economic uncertainty like precious metals acting like they're on Red Bull. Here's what's happening.
Ahlan habibis! Syria's ceasefire with Kurdish forces just expired with zero clarity on what's next, while Trump's threatening Canada with 100% tariffs. Let's dive into today's chaos with our usual dose of Lebanese perspective.