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Trump Raises Pressure on Fed With Call for Governor To Resign
This is Beirut 04:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday with a call for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down, as he repeatedly criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates. "Cook must resign, now!!!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, sharing a Bloomberg news report on how the ...
Israeli Drone Strikes Hit Al-Housh in Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut 20/08 23:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli drone strikes hit a vehicle in the town of Al-Hosh, east of Tyre, resulting in two minor injuries, and causing damage to a house close to the impact site. The injured were transported to local hospitals by the Al-Risala Association for Medical Aid. Additional strikes hit the towns of Al-Zrarieh, Ansar, and Ain Baal. A second strike in ...
India Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile
This is Beirut 20/08 22:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
India said Wednesday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile, which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China. The Agni-5 missile was successfully launched in India's eastern Odisha state, with authorities saying it "validated all operational and technical ...
Palestinian Authority to Start Weapons Surrender in Lebanon Camps
This is Beirut 20/08 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Palestinian Authority is set to announce the start of a weapons handover phase in Palestinian camps in Lebanon within the next 24 hours, sources told al-Markazia. The plan, reportedly finalized under the direct instructions of President Mahmoud Abbas, comes after the arrival of the new Palestinian Ambassador to Beirut, Mohammad al-Asaad. A ...
Residents Protest Against UNIFIL Patrol in Deir Siryan
This is Beirut 20/08 22:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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On Wednesday, residents of Deir Siryan, close to Hezbollah, protested after a Finnish UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) patrol reportedly entered private olive groves without being accompanied by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). The incident comes ahead of a vote on the extension of UNIFIL’s mandate, with the UN Security Council ...
The Silent Crisis of Lebanese Apples
Christiane Tager 20/08 21:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In many mountain communities, apples are far more than a dessert – they are an economic pillar. Families depend on the harvest to cover schooling, healthcare and daily expenses. When apples go unsold, the entire rural economy wobbles. Juice, jams, artisanal cider and vinegar exist as alternatives, but they are insufficient to handle ...
US Signals Conditional UNIFIL Extension Amid Lebanese Security Concerns
This is Beirut 20/08 21:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A US State Department source overseeing the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) mission said Wednesday that the one-year extension for the peacekeeping force is not open-ended, but comes with a clear timeline to end its role. Speaking to MTV Lebanon, the official emphasized that the naval component will remain until the mission’s ...
Iran Says Europe Has No Right to Extend Deadline for Snapback Sanctions
This is Beirut 20/08 21:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Abbas Araghchi Iran Europe Sanctions
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday said European powers had no right to trigger snapback sanctions under a moribund 2015 nuclear deal or extend the October deadline to trigger them. His remarks came after Iranian diplomats met in July with counterparts from Germany, France, and Britain, the first such talks since Israel's attack ...
Sweida at the Center of Damascus-Tel Aviv Talks in Paris
Soumia Benmerzoug 20/08 20:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Syria and Israel resumed direct dialogue on Tuesday in Paris. Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Chaibani met with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer to explore ways to stabilize southern Syria, which has been rocked by violent clashes in recent weeks. This marks the second direct meeting between the two countries in less than a ...
US Targets More ICC Judges Including over Israel
This is Beirut 20/08 19:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four more International Criminal Court judges or prosecutors, including from allies France and Canada, in a new effort to hobble the tribunal particularly over actions against Israel. "The Court is a national security threat that has been an instrument for lawfare against the United States ...
Ahmad Farran Finally Takes the Reins of Lebanon’s National Team
This is Beirut 20/08 19:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
After a long wait, Ahmad Farran has been officially named coach of the Lebanese national basketball team. Currently the coach of Riyadi Beirut, one of the country’s most decorated clubs, Farran has proven his ability to build strong and ambitious teams. The disappointment of the last Asian championship is still fresh, but today, it’s time to ...
Patriarch Rai’s Call for Hezbollah Disarmament Draws Backlash and Support
This is Beirut 20/08 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai’s firm stance on the disarmament of Hezbollah in a recent interview received immediate backlash and provocations from the party’s allies, but also strong backing from political, religious and civil groups who defended Bkerke’s position on national sovereignty. While Hezbollah supporters accused the ...
Neither Man nor Woman? Psychoanalysis and the New Faces of Gender
David Sahyoun 20/08 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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For centuries, gender identity was regarded as self-evident. To be a man or a woman seemed obvious. Biological sex was expected to dictate one’s role, tastes, gestures, clothing, and even destiny. One was born a girl or a boy, and society vigilantly preserved this division. Early psychoanalysis did not escape this binary logic. Freud himself ...
One Drop That Could Replace Reading Glasses: Is Presbyopia’s End in Sight?
Bélinda Ibrahim 20/08 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Reading Glasses Drop Presbyopia Eye
For millions over the age of 45, reaching for reading glasses has become second nature, whether to check a label, scroll a phone, or enjoy a novel. Now, a simple daily drop could bring clear, effortless near vision. By the end of 2025, this innovation could transform the daily lives of millions with presbyopia, promising to consign reading glasses ...
UNIFIL and LAF Discover Tunnel and Unexploded Ordnance in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 20/08 16:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) peacekeepers have discovered a 50-meter-long tunnel and several unexploded pieces of ordnance near the town of al-Qusayr in southern Lebanon, the mission announced Wednesday. The discovery was made in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), according to a UNIFIL press release. “In ...
China Pledges Stronger Infrastructure Support for Lebanon
This is Beirut 20/08 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny met Wednesday with China’s new Ambassador to Lebanon, Chen Chuandong, during a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of transport and infrastructure. During the meeting, Rasamny raised the issue of a Chinese donation of 100 buses to support Lebanon’s public ...
Macron Says Israel's Gaza Offensive Will Lead to 'Disaster'
This is Beirut 20/08 16:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Israel's "military offensive" to conquer Gaza City "can only lead to a complete disaster for both peoples," after Israel's defense minister authorized the call-up of around 60,000 reservists. Israel's plan "will drag the region into a permanent war," the French president posted on social media, ...
Salam and Berri Call for Crucial Renewal of UNIFIL’s Mandate
This is Beirut 20/08 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam underscored on Wednesday the crucial role of UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, saying that renewing its mandate is essential for maintaining calm and helping the army assert state authority across the region. During a meeting at the Grand Serail, attended by U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, members of the congressional ...
Salah Makes History With Third PFA Player Of The Year Award
This is Beirut 20/08 15:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Mohamed Salah became the first player to win the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) men's player of the year for a third time on Tuesday after guiding Liverpool to Premier League glory. The Egyptian scored 29 goals and provided 18 assists to propel the Reds to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title with four games to spare last ...