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Stocks Fall as US Restricts Nvidia Chip Exports to China
This is Beirut 16/04 21:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Wall Street shares fell but European stocks diverged Wednesday after the US government imposed restrictions on exports of a key Nvidia chip to China, the latest trade war salvo between the world's biggest economies. After a relatively peaceful couple of days on markets following tariff-related volatility last week, investors were once again on ...
Electing a New Pope: Glossary of Key Terms
This is Beirut 28/04 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Cardinals will take part in a conclave in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope. Here is a brief glossary of the event's key terms: - Camerlengo: Between the death or resignation of a pope and the election of his successor, the cardinal camerlengo takes over the day to day running of the Vatican. Dublin-born Kevin Farrell, appointed by ...
Football – Lebanon: Safa and Al-Ansar Neck and Neck, the Battle for Survival Heats Up
Makram Haddad 27/04 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The third day of the Lebanese championship play-offs tightened the gaps at both the top and bottom of the table. The suspense is at its peak as we approach the final stretch. Play-Offs for the Title: Safa Takes the Lead The fight for first place has become a duel. Safa seized control of the championship by beating Sagesse (2-1) at Fouad Chehab ...
“A True Friend of Palestine”: The Arab World’s Grief After Pope Francis’s Death
This is Beirut 21/04 18:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Middle Eastern leaders and Arab movements praised Pope Francis, who died on Monday, for criticizing Israel's offensive on Gaza, his calls for a ceasefire and his commitment to interfaith dialogue. "We lost a faithful friend of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights," Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said, according to the official ...
Russia Resumes Air Attacks After Easter Truce
This is Beirut 21/04 12:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Russia launched a wave of aerial attacks at Ukraine on Monday in an abrupt end to a fragile 30-hour Easter truce between the two sides. The renewed strikes, confirmed by both Moscow and Kyiv, cast doubt on Donald Trump's hopes for a broader ceasefire between the two sides, hours after the US President said he hoped a "deal" could be ...
Gaza Strip Shrinking as Israel Expands Control
This is Beirut 18/04 12:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
By seizing large swathes of the Gaza Strip, Israel is redrawing the map of the Palestinian territory, one of the most densely populated places on Earth, making it increasingly "unlivable". On Wednesday, Defense Minister Israel Katz said the military has transformed vast areas representing 30 percent of Gaza into buffer zones and displaced ...
Italy's Meloni Heads to White House Seeking EU Tariff Deal
This is Beirut 17/04 09:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni heads to Washington on Thursday to meet with Donald Trump, hoping a personal charm offensive can help convince the US president to cut a more favourable deal on EU tariffs. The far-right Meloni -- described by Trump as a "fantastic leader" and who shares many of his conservative views -- has looked to ...
Lebanese Agriculture Between Challenges and Hope: The Central Role of Olive Oil and Partnerships for the Future
This is Beirut 27/04 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amidst the many crises facing Lebanon, Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani confirmed that Lebanese olive oil remains widely available on the market at affordable prices. He encouraged citizens to consume more of it to support local farmers and boost the national economy. Regarding soil quality in the south, the minister stated that ongoing tests ...
Christian Lacroix Reveals His True Calling in Costumes
This is Beirut 17/04 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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He describes himself as an “impostor” in haute couture: at 73, Christian Lacroix is now fully dedicated to what he calls his “real profession”—that of a costume designer. His flamboyant style, shaped by fashion history, folklore, and painting, now finds its true expression on the stage. “As a child, I thought in terms of costumes, of ...
Hezbollah to Aoun: Bring It On!
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 22/04 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hezbollah is thumbing its nose at President Joseph Aoun. In response to the Lebanese President saying that he was in talks with the militia over surrendering its arms, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said, “We will confront whoever assaults the resistance and tries to disarm it the same way we faced Israel.” Now what? While Aoun remained silent, ...
Thunder Crush Grizzlies as Celtics, Cavs and Warriors Win
This is Beirut 21/04 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on Sunday as reigning champions Boston, Cleveland and Golden State opened the post-season with victories. The Celtics, fueled by 30 points from Derrick White, defeated Orlando Magic 103-86. The Cavaliers, who beat out the Celtics ...
Nearly 50 Held in Turkey in Probe into Opposition Istanbul Mayor's 'Graft' Case
This is Beirut 26/04 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Istanbul prosecutors on Saturday said nearly 50 people had been arrested in a probe into the graft case of Istanbul's opposition mayor, whose jailing last month sparked nationwide protests. When Ekrem Imamoglu from the main opposition CHP was arrested on March 19, huge crowds began rallying in protest outside Istanbul City Hall every night, ...
'White Flag': Pope Leaves Bitter Legacy in Ukraine
This is Beirut 25/04 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis, many Ukrainians will remember him bitterly for failing to clearly blame Russia for its invasion and calling for Ukraine to raise the "white flag". President Volodymyr Zelensky will be one of the prominent mourners at Saturday's funeral for Francis even though the pope never visited Ukraine and ...
Lebanon Draws a Diplomatic Line with Iran
Salam El Zaatari 24/04 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
This week, the Iranian ambassador, still bearing the scars of war, took to social media. In a tone more suited for a Revolutionary Guards rally than a diplomatic forum, he criticized efforts to disarm Hezbollah, framing them as part of a grand American-Zionist conspiracy. He even threw shade at Lebanon’s fragile new government, implying it has ...
Guardiola Joy as Man City Go Third After Dramatic Win over Villa
This is Beirut 23/04 11:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Pep Guardiola admitted his wild celebration of Matheus Nunes's stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa felt strange because Manchester City don't score as many late goals as their Premier League rivals. Nunes fired City to a crucial 2-1 victory over top-five rivals Villa in the fourth minute of stoppage-time at the Etihad Stadium on ...
Seventy-Four Killed in Deadliest US Attack on Yemen
This is Beirut 18/04 17:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 74 people, Houthis said Friday, in the deadliest attack of Washington's 15-month campaign against the Iran-backed group. The strikes on Ras Issa aimed at cutting off supplies and funds for the Houthis that control large swathes of the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country, the United States ...
Analysts Warn US Could Be Handing Chip Market to China
This is Beirut 20/04 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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As the Trump administration attempts to choke off exports of strategically important computer chips to China, experts say the effort might well backfire, fueling innovation at Chinese firms that could help them seize the world semiconductor market. "What's actually happening is that the US government right now is handing China a big win as it ...
'Andor' Ends as Boldest and Darkest Series of 'Star Wars'
This is Beirut 20/04 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Often hailed by critics as “the best Star Wars series,” Andor returns this Wednesday for its final season—shaped by historical accounts of war and revolution, according to creator Tony Gilroy. Premiering on Disney+ in 2022, the large-scale production cost over $645 million across its two seasons, according to Forbes. The show traces the ...
Leverkusen Win to Delay Bayern and Kane’s Title Party
This is Beirut 26/04 19:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Bayern Munich and Harry Kane's title celebrations will need to wait after Bayer Leverkusen's 2-0 win over Augsburg cancelled out the Bavarians' 3-0 home victory over Mainz on Saturday in the Bundesliga. Bayern needed to win and hope Leverkusen dropped points to lift the title. First-half goals from Leroy Sane and Michael Olise and a late Eric ...
Trump to Meet Japan Envoy for Tariff Negotiations
This is Beirut 16/04 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said he will join negotiations on Wednesday with Japan's envoy for tariffs, after both countries expressed confidence in striking a mutually beneficial outcome. Trump issued a 90-day pause last week on his 24-percent tariffs on Japan, the biggest investor into the United States and its close strategic and economic ...
Vance and Francis: Divergent Values but Shared Ideas
This is Beirut 19/04 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Pope Francis is the spiritual leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, advocating for a more open Church and compassion toward migrants. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, a devout Catholic convert, is committed to shaping America into a bastion of conservative values. After Vance met on Saturday with the Vatican’s Secretary of State, ...
Gold at Record Highs as Markets Reel: Is It Time to Panic or Buy Smart?
Christiane Tager 23/04 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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After Easter opened a turbulent week for financial markets. The world’s main stock exchanges recorded significant losses, despite a few timid attempts to bounce back. This instability is unfolding in an atmosphere weighed down by geopolitical tensions and persistent fears of a global‑growth slowdown. Meanwhile, gold moved sharply in the ...
New Round of Ukraine Talks in UK "Postponed"
This is Beirut 23/04 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Ukraine peace talks involving international foreign ministers scheduled to take place in London on Wednesday have been postponed, the UK government said, but a meeting of lower level officials will still take place. "The Ukraine Peace Talks meeting with Foreign Ministers today is being postponed. Official level talks will continue," the ...
Europe Sidelined in US-Iran Nuclear Talks, Say Experts
This is Beirut 17/04 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Europe played a central role in a 2015 accord that led Iran to restrict its nuclear programme enrichment but has become just an observer as the United States leads new efforts to reign in Tehran's uranium enrichment, analysts say. Alarm bells are ringing again in Western capitals with UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warning on Wednesday ...
Russia Removes Taliban From Terrorist List in Bid to Boost Ties With Afghanistan
This is Beirut 17/04 16:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Russia's Supreme Court on Thursday removed the Taliban's designation as a "terrorist organization," a symbolic gesture aimed at building friendly ties with Afghanistan's de facto rulers. The Islamist group seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021, when American forces supporting the country's internationally recognized government pulled ...
Arteta’s Arsenal Come of Age with Madrid Masterclass
This is Beirut 17/04 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Arsenal dethroned the kings of the Champions League with ease as a 5-1 aggregate rout of Real Madrid sent the Gunners into the semi-finals for the first time since 2009. A commanding 3-0 first leg victory, lit up by two stunning Declan Rice free-kicks, laid the foundations in London. But a 2-1 win in the cauldron of the Santiago Bernabeu to ...
Iran and the Unresolved Dilemmas
Charles Chartouni 21/04 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Political observers are taken aback while trying to make sense of the Iranian regime's shifting postures. The first striking features are the ostensible cleavages among the Iranian concentric circles of power: moderates are deliberately engaging in the negotiations, while extremists are still jockeying. The second feature relates to the substance ...
'Catastrophic': Experts Sound Alarm Over Possible Crimea Deal
This is Beirut 28/04 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Recognizing Russia's annexation of the Ukrainian Black Sea peninsula of Crimea would undermine the international order and raise serious legal challenges, experts said, as the Kremlin on Monday called the concession "imperative" to resolving the conflict. The comments came as US President Donald Trump pushed Russia to accept a ceasefire, telling ...
Football – Lebanon: The Top Is Heating Up, the Bottom Battle Intensifies
Makram Haddad 21/04 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The second matchday of the Lebanese Championship play-offs confirmed early trends: at the top, the battle for the title is intensifying among the top three teams; at the bottom, the suspense grows as teams fight for survival. Title Play-offs: Al-Ahed Stands Firm as Leader, Al-Ansar in Pursuit In the big clash of this second round, Al-Ahed made a ...
Mulatu Astatke’s Timeless Ethio-Jazz Legacy Continues Worldwide
This is Beirut 18/04 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Mulatu Astatke struggled for decades before his name became associated worldwide with a musical genre, and he was finally born as the father of Ethio-jazz. Now, despite that long journey and his 81 years of age, the Ethiopian music legend cannot even "think about retirement." A one-man band, equally at home with the vibraphone and the conga, a ...