Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch for today:Developments out of Cairo, where Palestinian factions and a Hamas delegation are discussing the details of the Gaza cease-fire's second phase, announced yesterday by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.Indications from the U.S. regarding its intentions in Iran and whether it will get involved militarily as protests continue across the country despite a violent crackdown by the regime.The U.N. Security Council meeting called for this afternoon to discuss the situation in Iran.10 a.m. U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa visits Port of Beirut10 a.m. Finance Minister Yassin Jaber meets with Minister of Technology and Displaced Persons Kamal Shehadeh to discuss launch of electronic stamp.11 a.m. Protest at the...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch for today:Developments out of Cairo, where Palestinian factions and a Hamas delegation are discussing the details of the Gaza cease-fire's second phase, announced yesterday by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.Indications from the U.S. regarding its intentions in Iran and whether it will get involved militarily as protests continue across the country despite a violent crackdown by the regime.The U.N. Security Council meeting called for this afternoon to discuss the situation in Iran.10 a.m. U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa visits Port of Beirut10 a.m. Finance Minister Yassin Jaber meets with Minister of Technology and Displaced Persons Kamal Shehadeh to discuss launch of electronic stamp.11 a.m. Protest at the...
