Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Monday, June 2, 2025. Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch today:President Joseph Aoun's visit to Iraq.Updates on the situation in southern Lebanon as Israel continues to carry out attacks despite the Nov. 27 cease-fire.Updates on the war in Gaza as Palestinians desperately seek aid while under fire and cease-fire negotiations continue to stall.10:30 a.m.: Finance Minister Yassine Jaber meets with IMF Head of Mission Ernesto Rigo11 a.m.: Finance Minister Yassine Jaber meets an EU delegation.2 p.m.: Finance Minister Yassine Jaber meets with the IMF alongside Economy and Trade Minister Amer Bisat, Central Bank Governor Karim Souhaid and Finance Ministry experts and advisors.8 p.m.: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Beirut. Palestinians shot to...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Monday, June 2, 2025. Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch today:President Joseph Aoun's visit to Iraq.Updates on the situation in southern Lebanon as Israel continues to carry out attacks despite the Nov. 27 cease-fire.Updates on the war in Gaza as Palestinians desperately seek aid while under fire and cease-fire negotiations continue to stall.10:30 a.m.: Finance Minister Yassine Jaber meets with IMF Head of Mission Ernesto Rigo11 a.m.: Finance Minister Yassine Jaber meets an EU delegation.2 p.m.: Finance Minister Yassine Jaber meets with the IMF alongside Economy and Trade Minister Amer Bisat, Central Bank Governor Karim Souhaid and Finance Ministry experts and advisors.8 p.m.: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Beirut. Palestinians shot...