Could US Tomahawk Missiles Shift the Balance in Ukraine?

Mario Chartouni 2025-10-17 15:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the prospect of US Tomahawk missiles reaching Kyiv raises both hope and caution. For some, these iconic precision weapons could give the Ukrainian military a strategic edge against a fatigued Russia. For others, they are chiefly a political signal aimed at shaping future negotiations. Could these ...

Basketball – Lebanese Championship: Champville Strikes First

Makram Haddad 2025-10-19 10:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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New season, same thrills. The Lebanese Basketball Championship, the premier competition of local sport, restarts on high grounds with packed arenas, reshaped rosters and stated ambitions. Behind the usual heavyweights (Riyadi, La Sagesse, Beirut SC, Homenetmen), outsiders claim their share of the spotlight — Champville sets the tone from the ...

Postecoglou Sacked by Forest After Chelsea Defeat

This is Beirut 2025-10-18 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou was sacked on Saturday after just eight matches in charge -- just minutes after a 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea. "Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect," ...

Cocoa: Has the Sweet Boom Come to an End?

Christiane Tager 2025-10-18 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The frenzy that gripped the cocoa market seems to be fading. In December 2024, the price per ton hit nearly $12,000, a historic high driven by fears of a worldwide shortage. However, since the summer of 2025, prices have dropped below $6,000, reaching their lowest point since February 2024, according to Bloomberg. This shift signals the end of a ...

The British Museum Goes Glam: London’s Answer to the Met Gala

This is Beirut 2025-10-18 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The British Museum, the prestigious London institution, is hosting its first-ever fundraising gala on Saturday — a lavish and glamorous event aiming to rival New York’s Met Gala, and above all, to raise money to offset declining public subsidies. The museum, which holds one of the largest permanent collections in the world, says it aims to ...

EU Eyes Helping Disarm Hamas Under Trump Plan

This is Beirut 2025-10-17 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The EU is looking at providing funding and expertise to help disarm Hamas under US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, a document seen by AFP Friday said. The 27-nation bloc is discussing what role it can play after Europe was left on the sidelines as Trump sealed a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. The agreement has so far seen ...

Republicans Warn US Shutdown Could Force Layoffs of Nuke Workers

This is Beirut 2025-10-17 19:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The US government shutdown could force the layoffs of most of the employees handling the nation's nuclear weapons, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee warned Friday. "We were just informed last night (that) the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) -- the group that handles and manages our nuclear stockpile -- that the ...

Trump Says to Meet with Xi at South Korea Summit

This is Beirut 2025-10-17 16:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Donald Trump will hold talks with China's Xi Jinping during the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea, the US president said in a Fox interview excerpt released Friday. "We're going to meet in a couple of weeks. We're going to meet in South Korea, actually with the President Xi and other people, too," Trump said in an interview with Fox News show ...

Trump: The Peace Achieved is the Beginning of a New Era

This is Beirut 2025-10-14 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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U.S. president, Donald Trump, addressed a new message from aboard Air Force One as he returned to Washington, following the summit in Egypt aimed at consolidating the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, according to MTV. Trump stated that “peace in the region is not a matter of chance, but the result of the firm will of the United States,” ...

Israel to Lebanon: Disarm Hezbollah, or Never Recover

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 2025-10-14 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s government warns that disarming Hezbollah, the pro-Iran militia that undermines its sovereignty, risks plunging the country into civil war. Yet, it simultaneously demands that the international community restrain Israel from targeting this group. This contradictory stance exacts a devastating toll: Without Hezbollah’s disarmament, ...

Trump and Putin's Budapest Summit Shelved

This is Beirut 2025-10-21 23:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump put plans to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest on hold Tuesday, as efforts to end the war in Ukraine ran into yet another roadblock. Trump said just days ago that he would meet Putin within two weeks, while at the same time pressuring Ukraine to give up the eastern Donbas region in exchange for peace, a ...

Trump Says to Meet Lula 'Both in Brazil and the United States'

This is Beirut 2025-10-06 19:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump hailed a "very good" phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday, after months of tensions, saying they would meet in both their countries. "We discussed many things, but it was mostly focused on the economy and trade," Trump said on his Truth Social network after ...

From Crisis to Record: Why Gold Just Topped $4,000 an Ounce

This is Beirut 2025-10-08 08:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Gold's relentless rise reached another milestone on Wednesday as the precious metal hit $4,002.95 an ounce for the first time. "Investors continue to bid up the price of gold, with the precious metal rising more than 50 percent year to date and nearly 12 percent in September alone – one of the strongest monthly performances on record," said ...

Matthieu Blazy Launches Chanel’s New Era With Starry Paris Debut

This is Beirut 2025-10-07 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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New Chanel designer Matthieu Blazy unveiled his first sumptuous collection on Monday in front of a crowd of admirers and stars sitting beneath giant glowing planets during Paris Fashion Week. Ahead of the most anticipated show of the season, some had wondered how much the 41-year-old would dare change the classic designs of the French ...

Trump and Artificial Intelligence: Reclaiming America’s Lead

Paul Guillot 2025-10-07 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In January 2025, barely back in the White House, Donald Trump set the tone: artificial intelligence would not be merely a technological challenge but a strategic instrument to secure American supremacy. The Executive Order 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, marked a turning point. Regulatory constraints ...

Tinder AI Connection: When the Algorithm Plays Cupid

Paul Guillot 2025-10-07 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

With digital apps shaping more and more of our love lives, Tinder – the world’s leading dating platform with over 55 billion matches recorded – is taking a new step forward. The growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is not just transforming our search for love; it’s reshaping the very nature of human interaction, raising ...

AI and Employment: A Process of Creative Destruction

Paul Guillot 2025-10-07 11:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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AI is hailed for boosting efficiency, speed, and productivity. But behind the hype, a global concern looms: could it put millions of jobs at risk? From Salesforce headquarters to Amazon warehouses, from New York offices to emerging markets, one question dominates: is AI a ticking social time bomb? A Subtle but Global Threat The IMF estimates ...

Hamas and Israel Open talks in Egypt Under Trump's Gaza Peace Plan

This is Beirut 2025-10-07 08:56 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday began indirect talks in Egypt on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, with US President Donald Trump judging that the Palestinian militant group was ready to compromise over his proposals for a deal. Al-Qahera News, which is linked to Egyptian state intelligence, said the first round of talks ended ...

Egypt's Sisi Praises Trump Gaza Plan Ahead of Indirect Hamas-Israel Talks

This is Beirut 2025-10-06 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan on Monday, as negotiators from Hamas, Israel and the United States converged on Egypt to discuss a hostage-prisoner exchange and ceasefire. "I can only extend my praise and appreciation for US President Donald Trump for his initiative that seeks a ceasefire in ...

Erdogan Says Trump Asked Turkey to 'Persuade Hamas' on Gaza Peace

This is Beirut 2025-10-08 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump asked Turkey to "persuade" Hamas to accept his plan for ending the Gaza war, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a transcript shared by his office Wednesday. His remarks came as negotiators from Israel and Hamas were due to hold a third day of indirect negotiations in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh aimed ...

Israel, Hamas Due to Start Ceasefire Talks in Egypt

This is Beirut 2025-10-06 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with President Donald Trump urging negotiators to "move fast" to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza. Both Hamas and Israel have responded positively to Trump's proposal for an end to the fighting and the release of captives in Gaza in exchange ...

Hamas Calls for Swift Hostage-Prisoner Swap as Trump Urges Quick Talks

This is Beirut 2025-10-06 01:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Hamas on Sunday called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel, as negotiators from both sides headed to Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. The diplomatic push follows Hamas's positive response to Donald Trump's roadmap for an end to the fighting and the release of captives in ...

Where Does Trump’s Gaza Plan Stand?

This is Beirut 2025-10-05 19:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Cairo is once again at the heart of the diplomatic game. Israeli and Hamas delegations are expected to meet in Sharm el-Sheikh tonight and are set to begin indirect negotiations on Monday, under American mediation, in an effort to turn Donald Trump’s plan into reality. Unveiled on September 29, the plan promises a gradual ceasefire, the release ...

Trump Threatens Hamas with ‘Complete Obliteration’ If It Refuses to Relinquish Gaza

This is Beirut 2025-10-05 19:29 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump told CNN via text message that Hamas faces “complete obliteration!” if it attempts to cling to power in Gaza. When asked about claims that Hamas had effectively rejected his proposal by refusing disarmament and setting conditions for a hostage release, Trump replied, “We will find out. Only time will ...

Teacher: A Profession That Shapes Lives

Sana Richa Choucair 2025-10-05 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Who among us does not remember that one teacher who left a lasting mark, whether at school or university? Did you know that the word teacher goes back to Old English tæcan, meaning “to show, point out, mark”? This Sunday, October 5, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, established by UNESCO. It is an occasion to reflect on a word tied to an ...

Trump Envoys Head to Egypt as Hamas Agrees to Free Gaza Hostages

This is Beirut 2025-10-04 19:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Two envoys of US President Donald Trump headed to Egypt on Saturday to discuss the release of hostages in Gaza, after Hamas agreed to his ceasefire proposal, while Israeli forces launched deadly strikes across the territory. Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff were expected to finalize details on the release of hostages and ...

Beirut Souks Celebrates its Relaunch

This is Beirut 2025-10-08 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, Beirut Souks will host an official celebration marking its relaunch, reaffirming its position as a leading landmark at the heart of the capital. Following the arrival of numerous prestigious international and exclusive brands, Beirut Souks is once again set to stand as one of the city’s ...

Syria Votes Again: Is Real Change Finally Possible?

Maroun Chahine 2025-10-08 16:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On Sunday, October 5, between 6,000 and 7,000 delegates cast votes at 62 polling stations across 11 governorates to elect Syria’s new legislative assembly. The People’s Assembly will have 210 seats, 119 of which have been filled so far, 40 fewer than under the Assad regime. Candidates must meet strict requirements, including age and ...

Trump in Israel: 'The Historic Dawn of a New Middle East'

This is Beirut 2025-10-13 17:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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“The historic dawn of a new Middle East and the end of the era of terrorism.” These words could summarize the speech delivered on Monday afternoon by US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament. Described by observers as “historic,” this address provided an opportunity for the US president to call on Israel and the ...

Macron Reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France's PM

This is Beirut 2025-10-10 23:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reappointed his outgoing prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, back into that position, just four days after Lecornu gave his resignation. "The president of the republic has nominated Mr Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister and has tasked him with forming a government," the Elysee Palace said in a ...