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Dollar Wavers, Global Economy on Edge
Christiane Tager 2025-08-22 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The dollar has reigned as the undisputed king of currencies since World War Two, but 2025 began with a sharp decline. In just six months, it lost more than 10% of its value, reaching its weakest level since 1973, according to Morningstar. Erratic trade policies under Donald Trump, coupled with mounting tensions with the Federal Reserve, have left ...
Cracker Barrel Logo Change Sparks Cultural Backlash Across U.S.
This is Beirut 2025-08-23 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Culture Heritage Food Art
Cracker Barrel has a special place in the hearts of many Americans, offering homestyle American cuisine in a folksy "Old Country Store" setting complete with rocking chairs and occasional country music performances. But an attempt to rebrand the storied US chain has sparked a firestorm of opposition online and opened a new front in the culture ...
Zelensky calls for Putin talks as peace efforts stall
This is Beirut 2025-08-24 09:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted Sunday that a meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin remained "the most effective way forward" as the two sides exchange prisoners and the country celebrated Independence Day. Kyiv's general said that Ukrainian troops had recaptured three villages in its Donetsk region ...
Israeli Bulldozers Uproot Hundreds of Trees in West Bank Village
This is Beirut 2025-08-24 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israeli bulldozers uprooted hundreds of trees in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on Sunday in the presence of the Israeli military, according to AFP journalists who witnessed the scene. Most of the felled vegetation appeared to be olive trees, essential to the economy and culture of the West Bank, while olive groves have also long been a ...
Israeli Strikes in Yemen's Capital Kill Six, Huthis say
This is Beirut 2025-08-25 08:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Yemen Houthi Movement
Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday killed at least six people, according to the country's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel throughout the Gaza war. AFP images showed a large fireball lighting up the skies over the rebel-held capital, leaving behind a column of thick, ...
A Few Extra Hours of Power: Kuwait Helps Bring Back Light to Lebanon
Christiane Tager 2025-08-25 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Even a small relief can feel like a breath of fresh air in the daily lives of Lebanese families. But this shipment is more than just a tank of fuel: it represents a political gesture, much-needed financial support and a symbol of warming diplomatic ties with the Gulf monarchies. In a country where electricity has become a luxury and every hour of ...
Central Bank Chief Says Syria Will Remove Two Zeros in Currency Revamp
This is Beirut 2025-08-25 21:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Syria Syrian Central Bank Currency
Syria's central bank governor, Abdul Qadir al-Hasriya, said Monday that his country would change its currency by removing two zeros and printing new banknotes to replace those issued under ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad. Since the start of Syria's civil war in 2011, the pound has plunged from 50 to about 10,000-11,000 against the greenback, ...
Trump Moves to Fire a Fed Governor over Mortgage Fraud Claims
This is Beirut 2025-08-26 10:27 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump expanded pressure on the Federal Reserve on Monday by moving to fire Governor Lisa Cook "effective immediately", a step the independent central bank official said he had "no authority" to take. Trump's decision against the first Black woman to serve on the central bank's board cited ...
Expats: Lebanon at Any Cost!
Marilyne Jallad 2025-08-26 15:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Although they’re delighted to return to their homeland, Lebanese expats in their thirties and Gen Z youth agree on one thing: the cost of living in Lebanon is staggering. Even so, it doesn’t stop them from coming back each summer to celebrate, reconnect with loved ones, and enjoy a season where every moment is worth the sacrifice. “It’s a ...
US Tariffs on Indian Goods Double to 50% Over Russian Oil Purchases
This is Beirut 2025-08-27 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US tariffs of 50 percent took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil. Trump has raised pressure on India over the energy transactions, a key source of revenue for Moscow's war in Ukraine, as part of a campaign to end the conflict. The latest ...
Four Days Left to Square the Circle on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty
This is Beirut 2025-08-11 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Countries remained at loggerheads Monday over how to tackle plastic pollution, with only four days left to craft a landmark global treaty on reining in the ever-growing scourge. While plastic has transformed modern life, plastic pollution poses an increasing threat to the environment and the human body -- and every day the garbage accumulates on ...
Nunez Leaves Liverpool to Join Saudi’s Al-Hilal
This is Beirut 2025-08-10 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Liverpool sold striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi side Al-Hilal, both clubs confirmed on Saturday, in a move that could allow the Premier League champions to make a fresh bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak. Nunez joined the Reds for an initial 75 million euros ($87 million, £65 million) from Benfica three years ago but has failed to live up to that ...
France: Macron, Bayrou and a Perilous Political Rentrée
Soumia Benmerzoug 2025-08-27 16:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
France’s political rentrée promises to be fraught with tensions. The Prime Minister is staking the government’s survival on a controversial austerity plan, while nationwide strikes scheduled for September 10 are already casting doubt on the country’s stability. With a fractured National Assembly and growing public anger, the executive is ...
From K-beauty to C-beauty: The Asian Wave Sweeping the Beauty Market
Christiane Tager 2025-07-29 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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What if the future of your makeup bag came from Seoul or Shanghai? This is no longer a passing craze, but a powerful wave sweeping through the industry. In just five years, Chinese beauty (C-beauty) and Korean beauty (K-beauty) products have won over the world, from TikTok influencers to pharmacy shelves. With natural ingredients, competitive ...
Doctor Pleads Guilty to Supplying Matthew Perry with Ketamine
This is Beirut 2025-07-24 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Matthew Perry Friends Series Death Culture Actor
A doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose death of actor Matthew Perry pleaded guilty Wednesday to supplying the Friends star with ketamine. Salvador Plasencia, 43, one of five people charged over Perry's death, pleaded guilty in a federal court in Los Angeles to four counts of distribution of ketamine. Plasencia is to be sentenced on ...
Hamas Replies to Israeli Truce Offer Amid Ongoing Mediation in Doha
This is Beirut 2025-07-24 11:43 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hamas said on Thursday that it had responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, as pressure mounted for a breakthrough to end almost two years of devastating conflict that has triggered a humanitarian crisis for civilians. Mediators have been shuttling between Israeli and Hamas negotiators in the Qatari capital Doha for ...
Germs, Pollution, Junk Food: Lebanon’s Summer of All Dangers
Makram Haddad 2025-07-24 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
A Feverish Country, Citizens Out of Breath A morning like any other in Beirut. Unusual lines at the pharmacy, overwhelmed medical offices, worried parents in pediatric waiting rooms. Fever, cough, diarrhea, vomiting… For several weeks, Lebanese citizens have been falling ill. Gastroenteritis, rotavirus, summer flu, COVID and lung infections are ...
Elemind: The Smart Headband That Puts You to Sleep Without Pills
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-07-24 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Elemind Headband Sleeping Insomnia Science
Falling asleep without pills, sleeping aids, herbal teas or guided meditation—that’s the bold promise behind Elemind. Born from MIT’s research labs, this seemingly simple headband targets one of modern life’s most persistent struggles: difficulty falling asleep, which affects millions worldwide. The claim is compelling: a nearly 50% ...
Trump, Fed Chief Powell Bicker During Tense Central Bank Visit
This is Beirut 2025-07-25 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Donald Trump and US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell appeared together for a tense meeting Thursday as the president toured the central bank after ramping up his attacks on its management of the economy. Trump -- who wants to oust Powell for refusing to lower interest rates but likely lacks the legal authority to do so -- has threatened to ...
South Lebanon’s Risky Homecoming
Katia Kahil 2025-07-25 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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More than six months after the ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Beirut, tension still grips southern Lebanon. Israeli troops remain stationed in parts of the border region, even though the withdrawal deadline has passed. Yet amid the uncertainty, families are making their way back - cautiously, deliberately - to villages scarred by the ...
No Rental Car in Sight! Lebanon’s Cars Are Fully Booked
Christiane Tager 2025-07-25 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon is in rental saturation mode. Bad luck for latecomers: this summer, finding a rental car in Lebanon is nothing short of a miracle. With the rush of returning expats, agencies are fully booked and every set of keys is already in someone’s hand. Between traffic jams, soaring prices and empty apps, Lebanon is on the move. There are about ...
Reluctant Settlements with No Preconditions
Johnny Kortbawi 2025-07-25 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon is in a position few would envy in the current round of settlements. This situation does not stem from a government crisis, but from the dominance of a single party. Had the state itself been responsible for the decisions that brought us here, the outcome—though difficult—might have been more acceptable. Unfortunately, Lebanon is now ...
One in Three Gazans “Not Eating for Days,” Warns WFP
This is Beirut 2025-07-25 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Gaza World Food Programme
Almost a third of people in Gaza are "not eating for days," the United Nations food aid agency told AFP on Friday, saying the crisis has reached "new and astonishing levels of desperation." The Rome-based World Food Programme had previously warned of a "critical risk of famine" in war-raged Gaza, over which international condemnation of Israel's ...
La Loge Store: Thrift Store of On-Screen Costumes
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-07-27 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paris Movies Fashion Thrift Shop TV series
They’ve graced film sets, stood under spotlights, and sometimes even starred in iconic scenes… Today, these movie costumes hang from the racks of a Paris thrift shop. Welcome behind the scenes of a wardrobe like no other. La Loge Store is located in Paris’ 9th arrondissement at 17 rue Condorcet. It is a discreet boutique that draws fashion ...
Russia Resumes Moscow-Pyongyang Commercial Flights
This is Beirut 2025-07-28 09:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Russia NKorea Aviation Diplomacy
A Russian passenger jet landed at North Korea's main airport Monday, a flight tracking site showed, completing the first commercial leg in decades between capitals of the allied countries. Russia and North Korea have pulled closer in the last year, with Pyongyang sending weapons and troops to aid Moscow's war in Ukraine -- likely in exchange for ...
Defending Champions England Beat Spain on Penalties to Win Women's Euro 2025
This is Beirut 2025-07-28 13:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 after Sunday's final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final of two years ago and retain their continental crown. It looked as though Spain would repeat their victory ...
Work, Pensions and Wages on the Agenda of the Price Index Commission
This is Beirut 2025-07-28 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon wages ministry of work pensions
Salaries, social security, pensions and educational cooperation were the focus of Monday's meeting of the Price Index Commission, chaired by Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar. The goal: to move beyond symbolic discussions and take action. At the end of the meeting, Minister Haidar told the press that these meetings will continue until December in ...
Expats in Lebanon: Celebrating Togetherness Amid Economic Strain
Marilyne Jallad 2025-07-28 17:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
“Expats, I adore you! I was so happy to see you again and spend time together, especially after the summer of 2024, when war was raging between Israel and Hezbollah and we were overwhelmed by bad news and constant bombardment,” says Kareen, whom we met in downtown Beirut. Still, she adds a note of frustration. “It was really ...
Five Products to be Hit by Trump's Incoming Tariffs
This is Beirut 2025-07-30 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The United States is set to raise tariffs on dozens of trading partners Friday if they fail to reach accords with President Donald Trump to avert the higher rates, and this risks raising prices for consumers. Economists have warned that steeper US tariffs, paid for by importers of foreign products, could add to business costs and trickle down to ...
From Boom to Bust: Lebanon’s Solar Market Collapses
Liliane Mokbel 2025-08-09 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In just a few months, the sun has set on Lebanon’s booming solar panel market. According to customs data, imports dropped by 72% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The total value fell to $21 million, down from $75 million in 2024, with volumes shrinking from 34,000 tons to 11,000 tons. The contrast is even ...