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Musk Launches Grokipedia to Rival 'Left-Biased' Wikipedia
This is Beirut 28/10 09:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Elon Musk's company xAI launched Grokipedia on Monday to compete with online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which he has accused of ideological bias. The site dubbed version 0.1 had more than 885,000 articles by Monday evening, compared to Wikipedia's more than seven million in English. The launch came with the promise of a newer version, 1.0, which ...
Elon Musk Reveals Plan for 48-Minute Hyperloop Tunnel Between New York and London
This is Beirut 29/10 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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Elon Musk continues to push the boundaries of engineering. According to The Economic Times, the founder of SpaceX has revealed new details about his ambitious project for an underwater tunnel connecting New York to London in just 48 minutes using Hyperloop technology. The concept is based on magnetic levitation trains propelled through vacuum ...
France Arrests Five New Suspects in Louvre Heist Probe
This is Beirut 30/10 10:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Paris Louvre France Heist Arrest
French police have arrested five more people, including a prime suspect, over this month's daring Louvre museum jewelry robbery, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday. "We had him in our sights," Laure Beccuau said of the main suspect, adding that none of the loot worth an estimated $102 million had been found. DNA evidence linked the main ...
Gold Demand Hit Records as Price Soared
This is Beirut 30/10 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Demand for gold hit a record high in the third quarter as the precious metal's price hit all-time highs on geopolitical unrest, industry data showed Thursday. Total demand grew three percent year-on-year in the July-September period to 1,313 tonnes, the World Gold Council said, as the metal, perceived as a safe haven investment, benefitted from ...
What is the “Yellow Line” in Gaza?
This is Beirut 29/10 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Stretching east to west across the Gaza Strip, the “yellow line” is a new sort of boundary where the Israeli army has pulled back as part of the ceasefire. Marked with concrete blocks topped by yellow signs, it effectively splits the Palestinian territory in two. On October 20, the Israeli army unveiled the first of these yellow concrete ...
Behind the Blockbusters: Paramount Skydance to Cut 1,000 Jobs After Merger
This is Beirut 28/10 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Entertainment Paramount Skydance Merger Layoffs Hollywood US Culture
Paramount Skydance will cut about 1,000 jobs on Wednesday, a source close to the matter told AFP Monday, less than three months after the merger of the two media giants. The company did not immediately respond to a request to confirm the layoffs. Skydance completed its $8 billion acquisition of Paramount in August, and executives warned at the ...
US Treasury Aims to Cut Hezbollah’s Funding
This is Beirut 09/11 13:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The US Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, John Hurley, said the United States wants to seize a “favorable moment” in Lebanon to cut Iranian funding to Hezbollah and push the group to disarm. “There is a moment now in Lebanon. If we can get Hezbollah to disarm, the Lebanese people could get their country back,” ...
Washington is Reportedly Planning a Military Base Near Gaza
This is Beirut 11/11 11:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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According to an Israeli media outlet citing government sources, the United States is reportedly considering the construction of a major military base near the Gaza border, with an estimated cost of $500 million. This move would reflect Washington’s intention to increase its direct involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian issue. According to a ...
Real Madrid's Vinicius Says Sorry For Clasico Substitution Huff
This is Beirut 29/10 17:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Brazilian forward Vinicius has issued a public apology to Real Madrid after his angered reaction to being substituted during a tense 2-1 win over arch-rival Barcelona at the weekend. Vinicius remonstrated with coach Xabi Alonso and marched off down the tunnel after he was hauled off in the 72nd minute and replaced with Rodrygo. Vinicius did not ...
UNIFIL Restores Blue Line Markers Damaged by Last Year’s War
This is Beirut 28/10 19:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced that it has begun repairing the Blue Line markers damaged during last year’s conflict between Hezbollah and Israel – “an important step toward restoring stability in southern Lebanon,” the mission said in a statement on X Tuesday evening. Since the start of the operation on ...
Trump Says 'Pretty Much' Finalized Trade Deal With S. Korea
This is Beirut 29/10 17:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday that a trade deal had been reached with South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, before adding later the agreement was "pretty much" finalized. "We did," Trump told journalists when asked if a deal had been reached, without giving further details. "We reached a deal. We did a lot of different things. ...
Sudan Army-Aligned Group Accuses RSF of Executing 2,000 in El-Fasher
This is Beirut 28/10 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Sudanese army allies, the Joint Forces, accused paramilitaries of having "executed more than 2,000 unarmed civilians" since taking control of the western city of El-Fasher on Sunday, as alarming reports of atrocities emerge. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), at war with the army for over two years, "committed heinous crimes against innocent ...
Delay in Port Blast Case Sparks New Protest by Victims’ Families
This is Beirut 04/11 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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As the hearing to question Judge Tarek Bitar is postponed again, families of the Beirut port blast victims held a sit-in, reaffirming their unwavering call for justice.
Trump Comments on Zohran Mamdani’s Election as New York City Mayor
This is Beirut 06/11 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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Following the release of New York election results, President Trump reacted to Zohran Mamdani’s victory, expressing concerns about the Democratic Party’s policy direction.
UAE 'Probably' Won't Join Gaza Stabilisation Force
This is Beirut 10/11 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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The United Arab Emirates is not planning to join the international stabilization force for Gaza because it lacks a clear framework, a senior official said on Monday. "The UAE does not yet see a clear framework for the stability force, and under such circumstances will probably not participate in such a force," Emirati presidential advisor Anwar ...
Syrian Authorities Seize 11 Million Captagon Pills Smuggled from Lebanon
This is Beirut 28/10 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Anti-narcotics units in Syria’s Homs province intercepted a vehicle carrying roughly 11 million Captagon pills smuggled from Lebanese territory, the Syrian Interior Ministry announced Tuesday. The shipment was seized in the southern rural area of Homs. Security forces confiscated both the drugs and the vehicle used in the operation. According ...
Nancy Pelosi to Retire from Politics in January 2027
This is Beirut 06/11 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Nancy Pelosi, a towering figure in US politics and the first female speaker of the House of Representatives, announced on Thursday that she would be stepping down at the next election. "I will not be seeking reelection to Congress," the 85-year-old Democrat said in a video heavily targeted at her hometown constituents in San Francisco. "With a ...
Salem on Not Being Selected for the National Team
Hala Abdallah 11/11 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Following a strong start to the season, Jimmy Salem says this is the first year he has felt fully recovered from past injuries. Why wasn’t he selected for the national team? Here’s what he had to say in episode 22 of This Is Sports. #basketball #ThisIsSports #sports #LebaneseNationalTeam
Eurowings Expands Lebanese Routes with Direct Flights to Prague and Salzburg
This is Beirut 30/10 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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Good news for Lebanese travelers: the German airline Eurowings, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, is expanding its network from Beirut with two new direct routes to Prague and Salzburg. Based in Düsseldorf, the low-cost carrier already operates flights to Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Stockholm. This expansion marks another step in the recovery of ...
Belly Dancing: A Quiet Act of Freedom in Riyadh
This is Beirut 10/11 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Saudi Arabia Belly Dancing Private
Riyadh: In a women-only gym, the beat of drums fills the air. Barefoot and with scarves tied around their hips, Saudi women practice belly dancing away from prying eyes. Once taboo, the dance has become a way for them to reclaim their bodies, boost their confidence, and assert their strength. In a transforming Saudi Arabia, they dance for ...
Where Were You, Samir Hammoud?
This is Beirut 05/11 16:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
High-level banking sources were surprised by comments made by the senior adviser to the Minister of Finance, Yassine Jaber, to the “Al-Markaziya” outlet regarding depositors’ accounts. According to Samir Hammoud’s statement, “If there are irregularities in depositors’ accounts, there are also irregularities in banks’ ...
Amazon Says Cutting 14,000 Jobs Globally
This is Beirut 28/10 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
US online retail giant Amazon said Tuesday that it is eliminating 14,000 jobs to streamline its operations as it invests in artificial intelligence, without saying where the cuts will come. Amazon said in a statement the reductions were a "continuation" of its efforts "to get even stronger by further reducing bureaucracy, removing layers, and ...
The Muslim Brotherhood: From Faith to Global Influence
This is Beirut 11/11 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Who are the Muslim Brotherhood? How did this century-old Egyptian movement expand its reach from Cairo to Doha, Ankara, and across Europe? Explore the alliances, breakups, and enduring ideology shaping their global influence in a special series of articles by Malo Pinatel and Marie de la Roche Saint-André.
Israeli Strikes Continue in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 08/11 14:26 - Reading : less than a minute
South Lebanon Lebanon strikes Israel
An Israeli drone targeted a car in Barashit, Bint Jbeil district, this afternoon. According to a statement from the Public Health Ministry's Emergency Operations Centre, the attack left one dead and four injured. An Israeli airstrike targeted a car in Rachaya al-Wadi, in Lebanon’s Western Bekaa region, this morning, killing two ...
Hezbollah, Iran and Israel with Brian Katulis
Tylia El Helou 12/11 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover Ahmad Al-Sharaa’s visit to the White House and the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. We also feature an exclusive interview with Brian Katulis, who shares his insights on the disarming of Hezbollah and the prospects for peace in the region.
European Intelligence: Iran Rebuilding Missile Program
This is Beirut 29/10 21:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Western intelligence agencies have revealed that Iran is actively rebuilding its ballistic missile program in defiance of renewed UN sanctions, with significant assistance from China, according to a CNN report. European intelligence sources said that several shipments of sodium perchlorate, a key ingredient in the solid fuel used to power ...
Cairo, Egypt: The Grand Museum Finally Opens Its Doors
This is Beirut 31/10 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute
After two decades of work and over one billion dollars invested, Egypt unveils its Grand Museum dedicated to Pharaonic civilization. Facing the Pyramids of Giza, this modern architectural masterpiece brings together more than 5,000 years of history and unique treasures.
Nvidia, 1st Company to Top $5 Trillion in Market Value
This is Beirut 30/10 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to push the limits – literally. On Wednesday, Nvidia became the first company in the world to surpass $5 trillion in market capitalization, a historical record cementing its dominance in the semiconductor industry. Once a simple graphics card manufacturer, Nvidia has become a cornerstone of the AI ...
Legendary Jazz Drummer Jack DeJohnette Dies at 83
This is Beirut 28/10 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette, a major figure in modern jazz who collaborated with Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett, has died at 83, his management said on Monday. "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jack DeJohnette. He died peacefully in Kingston Hospital, NY. He was surrounded by his wife, family, and close friends," a post on ...
Bombardments Continue in the South
This is Beirut 12/11 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
The National News Agency in Marjeyoun reported that Israeli shelling continued on the outskirts of Mays al-Jabal on Monday evening, where more than five artillery shells hit the western outskirts of the city. The agency also noted that Israeli artillery targeted the Wadi al-Jamal area, located between the towns of Houla and Mays al-Jabal, as well ...