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Syrian Leader Meets Macron in First European Visit
This is Beirut 07/05 20:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Syria Ahmad al-Sharaa Farid al-Madhan Ceaser Act
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday met French leader Emmanuel Macron on his first visit to Europe since overthrowing longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, despite alarm over deadly clashes that have overshadowed the new authorities' first months in power. Ahead of the high-profile talks at the Elysee Palace, Sharaa and his foreign minister ...
Cardinals to Move Into Vatican on Eve of Conclave to Elect New Pope
This is Beirut 06/05 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Pope Francis Vatican Cardinals
Cardinals will on Tuesday begin moving into the Vatican accommodation where they will stay during the conclave, on the eve of their historic, secretive meeting to elect a new pope. Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 133 cardinal electors will gather on Wednesday in the Sistine Chapel for an election that could last hours, days, or ...
Amnesty Links UAE to Chinese Arms in Sudan's Escalating Civil War
This is Beirut 08/05 16:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Sudan Amnesty United Arab Emirates
Chinese-made weapons supplied by the United Arab Emirates have been identified with Sudan's paramilitaries, Amnesty International said Thursday, as drone attacks prompted civilians to flee the army-held aid hub of Port Sudan. The Britain-based watchdog said that its research had detailed the use by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of ...
Catholic Church's Direction in the Balance as Conclave Looms
This is Beirut 05/05 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Catholic cardinals will enter a sealed conclave this week to choose a new pope, with the Church's 1.4 billion members holding their breath over an uncertain outcome. Around 133 "Princes of the Church" will meet Wednesday to elect from among their number a successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21 aged 88. At issue is whether the new ...
India and Pakistan Exchange Fire After Deadly Escalation
This is Beirut 08/05 10:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire overnight in Kashmir, New Delhi said Thursday, a day after the worst violence between the nuclear-armed rivals in two decades. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed to retaliate after India launched deadly missile strikes on Wednesday morning, with days of repeated gunfire along their border ...
Tonali Sinks 10-Man Chelsea as Newcastle Win Top Five Showdown
This is Beirut 11/05 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Football Chelsea Newcastle Premier League
Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League as Sandro Tonali inspired a vital 2-0 victory over top five rivals Chelsea on Sunday. Tonali put Newcastle ahead after just two minutes at St James' Park before Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off for an elbow on Sven Botman late in the first half. Bruno Guimaraes ...
US President Trump and Canada's Carney Set for High-Stakes Meeting
This is Beirut 06/05 17:29 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump Canada United States Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds highly anticipated talks with Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday after the US president's tariffs and threats of annexation frayed ties between the North American neighbors. Carney, 60, won reelection on a pledge to stand up to Trump and his "America First" agenda, warning that the ...
Trump's Bold Agenda: A Call for Total Dismantlement of Iran's Nuclear Program
Amal Chmouny 10/05 17:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump Iran US nuclear nuclear talks
Discussions are ongoing in Washington about how to address the potential consequences of a nuclear-capable Iran. President Donald Trump has taken a firm stance, advocating for the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear ambitions, asserting that this approach is vital for maintaining international security. In a recent "Meet the Press" interview, ...
Trump Announces US-UK Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Tensions
This is Beirut 08/05 14:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Keir Starmer United Kingdom
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday an agreement with Britain on trade, which would be the first such deal since he launched his global tariffs blitz. Trump provided no details about the scope of the agreement, which comes a month after he imposed sweeping tariffs on US trading partners on his April 2 "Liberation Day." "The agreement ...
Canada 'Never for Sale', Carney Tells Trump
This is Beirut 06/05 22:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Mark Carney Donald Trump United States Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told US President Donald Trump that his country was "never for sale" Tuesday as they met at the White House amid tensions on tariffs and sovereignty. In their first Oval Office meeting, Trump insisted to the recently elected Carney that it would be a "wonderful marriage" if Canada agreed to his repeated calls ...
Sudan Capital Tiptoes Back to Life After Recapture by Army
This is Beirut 02/05 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In war-ravaged Khartoum, donkey carts clatter over worn asphalt, the smell of tomatoes wafts from newly reopened stalls, and pedestrians dodge burnt-out cars left by two years of war. Life is slowly, cautiously returning to the Sudanese capital, weeks after the army recaptured the city from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who had ...
After Bumpy Start, 'European Chancellor' Merz Visits Paris, Warsaw
This is Beirut 07/05 09:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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After a difficult start, Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit France and Poland on Wednesday, on a mission to boost ties with the European neighbours in turbulent times. Amid transatlantic turbulence caused by US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and doubts over his security commitment to Europe, the European Union has sought a ...
Slot Says Liverpool Premier League Win Was One of 'Best Days of My Life'
This is Beirut 02/05 15:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Liverpool Premier League Arne Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Friday that winning the Premier League title at Anfield was one of the best days of his life as he turned his thoughts towards next season. The Reds crushed Tottenham 5-1 on Sunday to seal a record-breaking 20th English league title with four games to spare, basking in a sensational atmosphere at their packed home ...
Blow for Merz as he Misses Majority in first Vote for Chancellor
This is Beirut 06/05 12:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz suffered a serious blow on Tuesday when he failed to win a parliamentary majority in the first round of voting to become the next chancellor. Merz had expected to win a majority of at least 316 of the 630 votes in the lower house of parliament. But he won the backing of only 310 MPs, with 307 voting ...
Beirut Port Explosion: Could Judicial Appointments Revive the Investigation?
Natasha Metni Torbey 04/05 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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If confirmed, the signing of a long-delayed judicial appointments decree by Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber could mark a major breakthrough in the stalled investigation into the Beirut port double-explosion of August 4, 2020. The appointments would fill critical vacancies on the Court of Cassation, allowing the full bench to reconvene. This ...
Anthony Albanese Re-Elected as Australia's Prime Minister, Vows Disciplined Leadership
This is Beirut 04/05 13:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Australia Anthony Albanese Elections
Australia's left-leaning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese basked Sunday in his landslide election win, promising a "disciplined, orderly" government to confront cost-of-living pain and tariff turmoil. Residents clapped as the 62-year-old and his fiancee Jodie Haydon visited his old inner Sydney haunt, Cafe Italia, surrounded by a crowd of jostling ...
Israel Strikes Near Damascus Presidential Palace Over Druze Violence
This is Beirut 02/05 06:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Israel's military said Friday it launched air strikes near the presidential palace in Damascus after the country's defence minister threatened intervention if Syrian authorities failed to protect the Druze minority. Syria's Druze spiritual leader has condemned a "genocidal campaign" against his community after sectarian ...
Verstappen Takes Pole Position for Miami Grand Prix
This is Beirut 04/05 13:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
USA Formule 1 F1 Max Verstappen Ferrari
Red Bull's Max Verstappen grabbed pole position for Sunday's Miami Grand Prix with a blistering fastest lap of 1:26.204 in qualifying on Saturday. The Dutchman was 0.065 of a second ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris with 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes again impressing as he powered into third place on the grid. There was more ...
Four Days Before Conclave, a Cardinal Withdraws as Discussions Intensify
This is Beirut 03/05 20:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
"If I'm elected, I'll flee to Sicily": Four days before the start of the election for the next pope, a cardinal voluntarily withdrew on Saturday, as consultations are set to intensify at the Vatican. "I have absolutely no ambition. I could never imagine myself in this role," said Archbishop of Rabat Cristóbal ...
Barca Battle Back at Valladolid to Preserve Liga Title Charge
This is Beirut 04/05 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Football Barça Liga Real Madrid
Barcelona survived a scare as they came from behind to beat already-relegated Real Valladolid 2-1 on Saturday to extend their La Liga lead and move one step closer to the title. The Catalan giants heavily rotated with Tuesday's Champions League semi-final clash at Inter Milan in mind and fell behind to Ivan Sanchez's early deflected ...
Israel Strikes Yemen After Houthi Attack on Ben Gurion Airport
This is Beirut 05/05 22:14 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Houthi Movement Yemen United States Israel
Israel struck Yemen on Monday in what the Houthis said was a joint raid with the United States, a day after the Iran-backed Houthis claimed missile fire at Israel's main airport. The Houthi-run Al-Masirah television said six airstrikes hit the port of Hodeida, on Yemen's western coast, and reported an attack on Bajil district in the same ...
Trump Axes NSA Waltz After Chat Group Scandal
This is Beirut 02/05 11:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump Mike Waltz United Nations
US President Donald Trump on Thursday replaced his national security advisor, Mike Waltz, following a scandal over a chat group leak, saying he would appoint him as ambassador to the United Nations instead. In the first major cabinet shake-up of Trump's new term, the president said Secretary of State Marco Rubio would now also serve as his ...
Ukraine and Russia Trade Aerial Attacks Ahead of Parade, Putin's Truce Order
This is Beirut 07/05 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Russia and Ukraine traded a barrage of drone strikes overnight on Wednesday, in attacks that killed two in Kyiv and forced Moscow to shut major airports hours before a swathe of foreign leaders was to arrive. The Kremlin has announced a unilateral three-day truce -- set to start at 2100 GMT on Wednesday -- to coincide with its grand May 9 ...
Municipal Elections 2025: A “New Beginning,” Says Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar
This is Beirut 04/05 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The municipal elections officially began on Sunday morning, with Mount Lebanon hosting the first phase of the four-stage electoral process. After voting in Chehim, in the Chouf district, Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Hajjar stated that this “new phase is grounded in respecting constitutional deadlines, enforcing the law, and ...
Hamas Releases Video of Two Israeli Hostages Alive in Gaza
This is Beirut 10/05 23:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hamas's armed wing released a video on Saturday showing two Israeli hostages alive in the Gaza Strip, with one of the two men calling to end the 19-month-long war. The pair were identified by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum campaign group as Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, who were kidnapped during Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on ...
UAE to Lift Travel Ban on Lebanon Starting May 7
This is Beirut 04/05 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
United Arab Emirates Gulf Joseph Aoun Saudi Arabia
The United Arab Emirates will lift its travel ban on Lebanon starting Tuesday, May 7, the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday. In a statement posted on its website, the Ministry said, “In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, and as part of ...
France, Germany Say to Cooperate More Closely on Defense
This is Beirut 07/05 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to ramp up security cooperation, as the new German leader visited Paris on his first trip abroad. Europe is seeking to boost its defenses amid Russia's war against Ukraine and doubts over US security commitments to Europe under President Donald ...
Romania Returns to the Polls, Far-Right Leads in Surveys
This is Beirut 04/05 12:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Romania Presidential Election George Simion
Romanians returned to the polls on Sunday in a rerun of November's annulled presidential election that left the country in deep political turmoil, as a far-right candidate again is expected to win the first round. The Constitutional Court cancelled last year’s vote won by NATO critic Calin Georgescu—who has been barred from the rerun—paving ...
Ford Sees $1.5 Bn Tariff Hit This Year, Suspends 2025 Forecast
This is Beirut 06/05 05:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ford United States Economy Tariffs
Ford reported a 65 percent drop in first-quarter profits Monday, citing a near-term drag on auto sales from new vehicle launches, as it withdrew its forecast amid tariff uncertainty. The carmaker estimated a full-year net hit of about $1.5 billion in adjusted operating earnings following President Donald Trump's myriad tariff actions since ...
UK Hosts European Ministers for Ukraine Talks after Ceasefire Ultimatum
This is Beirut 12/05 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ceasefire Ukraine United Kingdom Volodymyr Zelensky Donald Trump
The UK will on Monday host European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", two days after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire. Representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the EU will join Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London for a meeting of the so-called "Weimar+" group. The ...