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US House Panel Subpoenas Clintons in Epstein Probe
This is Beirut 05/08 18:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The US House Oversight Committee on Tuesday subpoenaed former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton for testimony on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to letters posted on its website. The Clintons were among multiple former government officials, including two of President Donald Trump's attorneys general from ...
Trump May Use Military Against Drug Cartels
This is Beirut 08/08 21:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump is moving to target Latin American drug cartels with the military, US media said Friday, after Washington designated several narcotics trafficking groups as "terrorist" organizations earlier this year. The New York Times reported that Trump has directed the Pentagon to use military force against cartels deemed ...
Trading Arms for Power: Hezbollah’s Political Bargain
Johnny Kortbawi 05/08 20:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The issue of Hezbollah’s weapons is no longer confined to a small elite who once represented a silent majority and feared Hezbollah’s refusal to constructively engage. Today, the weapons file is firmly on the table, openly discussed under sustained Arab and international pressure. The August 5 Cabinet session holds historic significance, on ...
Renewal of UNIFIL Tied to Completion of Hezbollah’s Disarmament Plan
Bassam Abou Zeid 08/08 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The upcoming renewal deadline for the international forces, scheduled for August 31, coincides with the Lebanese Army’s deadline to submit a plan aimed at limiting weapons possession exclusively to the state. This plan is to be presented to the Cabinet. According to US sources, Washington is closely watching the outcome of this process to decide ...
Luc Besson’s Dracula: A Timeless Tale of Love
Marie-Christine Tayah 07/08 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Luc Besson’s latest film, Dracula, is generating buzz among audiences and critics alike. Inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel, the French director elevates the literary and historical roots of the story into a sweeping, gothic cinematic ode to love. With Caleb Landry Jones, Christoph Waltz, and Zoë Bleu in the leading roles, this ...
Trump Says to Raise Tariff on India over Russia Oil Purchases
This is Beirut 04/08 21:02 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump threatened Monday to hike US tariffs on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil, a key source of revenue for Moscow's war on Ukraine. New Delhi quickly pushed back, saying the move was unjustified and vowing to protect its interests. Trump's heightened pressure on India comes after he signaled fresh ...
Security Council to Meet on Gaza Hostages: Israeli Ambassador
This is Beirut 04/08 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on the hostages in Gaza, Israel's ambassador said Sunday, as outrage built over their fate in the war-torn enclave, where experts say a famine is unfolding. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Monday said he wants the issue of hostages held in Gaza at the "front and center" ...
Putin, North Korea’s Kim in Phone Call Ahead of Alaska Summit
This is Beirut 13/08 05:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un have vowed to strengthen cooperation, days ahead of Putin's summit in Alaska with Donald Trump, Pyongyang's state media reported Wednesday. Putin and Kim spoke by phone in a "warm comradely atmosphere" on Tuesday and confirmed "their will to ...
Asian Cup: Australia Too Strong, Lebanon Salvages the Essentials
Makram Haddad 09/08 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
You couldn’t afford to arrive late. From the very first possessions, Australia struck hard: 20–4 in just a few minutes, 31–14 at the end of the first quarter, five converted three-pointers, and suffocating defense. A Poor Start, Immediate Punishment Lebanon watched the storm roll by, groggy but still standing. Up against an ...
Iran in Lebanon: The Toxic Interference of a Declining State
Marc Saikali 08/08 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese state has taken a bold and historic decision: to disarm Hezbollah and other militias, and to restore full sovereignty over the entire national territory. This goal is fundamental and shared by nations worldwide. It is an essential milestone for Lebanon to emerge from the shadow of weapons and conflict, rebuild the war-torn villages of ...
Egypt Says Working with Qatar, US to Revive 60-day Gaza Truce Plan
This is Beirut 12/08 19:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Egypt said Tuesday it was working with fellow Gaza mediators Qatar and the United States to broker a 60-day ceasefire as part of a renewed push to end the Israel-Hamas war. Egypt, Qatar and the United States have played a key role in mediating talks between Israel and Hamas since the Palestinian militant group's October 7, 2023 attack ...
Natural Disasters Caused $135 BN in Economic Losses in First Half of 2025
This is Beirut 06/08 13:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Natural disasters caused $135 billion in economic losses globally in the first half of 2025, fuelled by the Los Angeles wildfires, Swiss Re said Wednesday. Swiss Re, which serves as an insurer of insurance companies, said first half losses were up from the $123 billion in the first half of 2024. The Zurich-based reinsurance giant estimated that ...
Zverev To Meet Khachanov In ATP Toronto Semi-Finals
This is Beirut 05/08 12:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Alexander Zverev reached his 21st Masters 1000 semi-final on Monday by ending the Canadian title defence of Alexei Popyrin 6-7 (8/10), 6-4, 6-3 at the ATP Toronto Masters. The final game, with Zverev serving at 5-3, was interrupted by shouts from an unruly fan who was tossed out by security. The distraction ended a run of 14 consecutive points ...
A Good Week for Lebanon
David Hale 08/08 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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It has been a remarkable week for Lebanon. President Aoun, Speaker Berri, and Prime Minister Salam have acted in unison, never something to be taken for granted in Lebanon. Moreover, they have done so on a topic that has been wrongly taboo since the Taef Accord: restoring the Lebanese state's monopoly of arms and confronting Hezbollah's challenge ...
Gaza Civil Defense Says 17 Killed in Israel Strikes
This is Beirut 14/08 18:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Gaza's civil defense agency said at least 17 people were killed Thursday in Israeli strikes as the military intensified its bombardment of Gaza City. The dead included six civilians who had been waiting for humanitarian aid, said civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal. "The Israeli occupation forces are intensifying their raids in the Zeitun ...
US Envoy Signals Optimism for Lebanon’s Future
This is Beirut 10:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Tom Barrack, who arrived in Beirut last night, began his meetings with Lebanese authorities on Monday morning. He was received at Baabda Palace by President Joseph Aoun, in the presence of Morgan Ortagus and a US delegation. After the meeting, Barrack expressed optimism: “We feel hopeful, and in the coming weeks we will see progress on many ...
Russia Hints at Deploying Mid-Range Missiles after Ending INF Moratorium
This is Beirut 05/08 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Russia on Tuesday suggested it could deploy intermediate-range missiles after ending a self-imposed moratorium on producing or deploying the weapons, which were banned for decades under a Cold War treaty with the United States. Washington and Moscow had prohibited missiles with a range of 500 to 5,500 kilometers (300-3,400 miles) under the 1987 ...
Asian Cup: Arakji Out, Lebanon Without Its Leader
Makram Haddad 09/08 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
It’s now official: Wael Arakji, MVP of the last Asian Cup, will not take part in the 2025 edition in Jeddah. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) refused to issue him the medical certificate required to step on the court. After a thorough examination, no exceptions were made, despite the hopes held by the player and the Lebanese ...
Basketball: Sergio El-Darwich, the Masked Warrior Carrying Lebanon on His Shoulders
Makram Haddad 14/08 15:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
He had every reason to sit this one out. A broken nose in the opening seconds against Australia, throbbing pain, and yet… Sergio El-Darwich did not shy away from battle. “Anything for my team, anything for my national team,” he says in a breath. On Tuesday night, at the King Abdullah Sports City, the 29-year-old point guard ...
Trump Backing Putin’s Ukraine Land Plan: Source, Reports
This is Beirut 16/08 21:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump backs a Russian proposal for Moscow to take full control of two Ukrainian regions and freeze the front line in two others which Moscow only partially controls, a source told AFP. The source with knowledge of the matter said Russian President Vladimir Putin "de facto demands that Ukraine leave Donbas", an area consisting ...
Soap Nails: Fresh Manicure Sensation
Bélinda Ibrahim 10/08 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A wave of purity and shine is sweeping hand beauty. After the era of intricate nail art, here comes the return of refined simplicity: “soap nails” are making their mark, shaking up manicure norms. Neither too elaborate nor too plain, they strike the perfect balance between confident naturalness and meticulous care. The effect? Nails that look ...
Plastic Pollution 'Grave and Growing' Health Threat: Lancet
This is Beirut 04/08 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Plastic pollution is a "grave, growing and under-recognized danger" to health that is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year, experts warned in a report on Monday. The new review of the existing evidence, which was carried out by leading health researchers and doctors, was published one day ahead of fresh talks opening in Geneva aiming ...
Israel Poised to Order New Gaza War Plan
This is Beirut 05/08 11:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared Tuesday to unveil an updated Gaza war plan designed to destroy Hamas and secure the release of dozens of hostages, with Israeli media reporting he would order the total occupation of the Palestinian territory. Netanyahu was expected to meet security chiefs in Jerusalem to issue new orders, even ...
Trump Demands New US Census Excluding Undocumented Immigrants
This is Beirut 07/08 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered officials to work on a new census excluding undocumented immigrants, as the White House presses Republican states to draw more favorable voter maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Trump called for a "new and highly accurate" census that he wanted based on "modern day facts and figures" gleaned ...
Lebanon’s Waste Crisis: A Never-Ending Saga
Mario Chartouni 13/08 21:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Parliamentary Environment Committee met on Wednesday under the chairmanship of MP Ghayath Yazbeck, joined by Minister of Environment Tamara el-Zein and Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber. Lawmakers discussed amending Article 28 of Law No. 80/2018 to allow municipalities to charge for waste treatment at actual cost in the currency currently in ...
How Long Will Impunity Prevail in Syria?
Moncef Ait-Kaci 12/08 18:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In Sweida, the worst escalation in years erupted on July 12 after reciprocal kidnappings between Druze groups and Bedouin tribes spiraled into rapidly escalating armed clashes. The Syrian Army intervened but, according to the UN and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the fighting left more than 1,400 dead, mostly Druze civilians, and ...
India's Security Chief in Moscow After US Tariff Threats
This is Beirut 06/08 09:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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India's national security adviser was in Moscow on Wednesday, media in New Delhi reported, after Washington threatened to hike US tariffs because of India's purchases of Russian oil. India is a major buyer of Russian oil, a key source of revenue for Moscow's military offensive on Ukraine. US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was considering ...
Larijani’s Controversial Mission to Iraq and Lebanon
Soumia Benmerzoug 12/08 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has set off on a three-day visit to Iraq and Lebanon amid growing political and security challenges tied to the armed Shia militias in both countries. Appointed just last week to lead the Supreme Council, Larijani signed a security agreement with Baghdad on Monday. His ...
Geagea Warns of Iranian Threat to Lebanon’s Sovereignty, Urges Arab and UN Action
This is Beirut 11/08 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea lambasted Iran on Monday, accusing it of posing a “direct threat” to Lebanon’s sovereignty. He cited Tehran’s recent criticism of Beirut’s plan to disarm non-state actors, including Iran’s ally Hezbollah. Geagea voiced strong support for the government’s decision taken on August 5 and 7 to ...
Ukraine and Russia Trade Drone Strikes Ahead of Zelensky-Trump Talks
This is Beirut 17/08 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Kyiv and Moscow launched attack drones at each other Sunday, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due in the United States for talks with President Donald Trump on ending three years of war with Russia. Fighting has continued to rage during a flurry of diplomatic moves to end Moscow's invasion. Kyiv's air force said ...