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France Issues Arrest Warrant for Syria's Assad over 2012 Journalist Killings
This is Beirut 2025-09-02 17:04 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
French judicial authorities have issued arrest warrants for ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and six other top former officials over the bombardment of a rebel-held city in 2012 that killed two journalists, lawyers said Tuesday. Marie Colvin, 56, an American working for The Sunday Times of Britain, and French photographer Remi Ochlik, 28, ...
Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa's Biggest Dam
This is Beirut 2025-09-09 12:51 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Ethiopia inaugurated the continent's largest hydroelectric project on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calling it a "great achievement for all black people" despite years of diplomatic rancour over the dam with downstream neighbour Egypt. For Ethiopia, the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD), straddling a tributary of the River ...
Italy Avoid Disaster, Kosovo Win in World Cup Qualifying
This is Beirut 2025-09-09 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Sandro Tonali's last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season. After collapsing from leading 4-2 in the final two minutes to drawing 4-4, Tonali's 91st-minute strike in the Hungarian city of Debrecen sent ...
Unconvincing France Come From Behind to Edge Iceland in World Cup Qualifying
This is Beirut 2025-09-10 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
France Football World Cup Qualifiers
A disjointed France recovered from a Michael Olise gaffe to beat Iceland 2-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, holding on for a second straight win after Aurelien Tchouameni was sent off and a late equalizer was disallowed. Olise inexplicably gifted the opening goal to Iceland's Andri Gudjohnsen at the Parc des Princes, leaving France in danger ...
Cuba Suffers Fifth Nationwide Blackout in a Year
This is Beirut 2025-09-10 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Cuba Energy Electricity Blackout
Cuba suffered a nationwide blackout on Wednesday, the fifth on the cash-strapped Caribbean island in under a year, the energy ministry announced. "A total disconnection of the SEN electricity system has occurred, which may be associated with an unexpected shutdown" of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric power plant, the island's biggest, the ...
‘Block Everything:’ Same Recipe, Same Poison in France and Lebanon
Marc Saikali 2025-09-11 08:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In Paris, it’s the grand carnival of chaos. They call it a “day of action,” as if the country needed a prescribed dose of disorder. In reality, it’s La France Insoumise (LFI) running the show, dragging along its far-left satellites and leaving the Black Blocs lurking in the shadows to do the dirty work. Unable to seize power at the ballot ...
Trump Blasts ‘Radical Left’ After Killing of Influencer Charlie Kirk
This is Beirut 2025-09-11 09:03 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Donald Trump lashed out at the "radical left" on Wednesday after the apparent assassination of his right-wing ally Charlie Kirk, vowing a crackdown after a killing that has sparked fears of worsening political violence in the United States. Kirk, a powerful voice in conservative politics at just 31 years old, had been dead only a few ...
Why Qatar and Turkey Are Seen as 'Next in Line' for Conflict with Israel
Salam El Zaatari 2025-09-11 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Iran Turkey Qatar United States
The Israeli airstrike on September 9, 2025, against Hamas leaders in Doha shocked the Middle East, not only for its audacity but also for its symbolism: Israel was willing to strike inside the territory of a US ally, Qatar, long considered a safe haven for Hamas’ political leadership. The strike has since fueled speculation that Qatar, and by ...
Ralph Lauren Opens New York Fashion Week With Minimalist Spring 2026 Collection
This is Beirut 2025-09-11 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Week New-York KickOff Raplh Lauren Luxury Culture
Ralph Lauren moved the start of New York Fashion Week a few hours early, presenting a Spring 2026 collection on Wednesday that the designer described as minimalist with a touch of softness. The setting: the designer's offices on tony Madison Avenue, where models presented a range of fitted and flowing silhouettes mostly in solid ...
Trump Urges Peaceful Response to Charlie Kirk Killing
This is Beirut 2025-09-12 05:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
United States Charlie Kirk Donald Trump Investigation
President Donald Trump urged supporters Thursday to respond peacefully to the killing of right-wing campaigner Charlie Kirk, as the murderer continued to evade a manhunt more than 24 hours after a shooting that put an already divided United States on edge. Trump, who soon after the killing angrily pledged a wide-ranging response against the ...
EU Agrees to Prolong Sanctions on Russian Officials over Ukraine
This is Beirut 2025-09-12 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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EU countries on Friday agreed to prolong Ukraine-related sanctions for another six months on over 2,500 Russian individuals and entities, including President Vladimir Putin, diplomats said. Ambassadors from the bloc's 27-member states signed off on the move ahead of a deadline on Monday, after Hungary and Slovakia dropped demands to take a number ...
Trump to Deploy National Guard Troops to Memphis in Latest Crime Crackdown
This is Beirut 2025-09-12 20:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Donald Trump Memphis Tennessee National Guard
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, in the latest stage of his crime crackdown that critics say is authoritarian. The Republican president has sent military forces into Los Angeles and Washington and pledged to expand orders to other cities, including Chicago and New York. Some ...
Severance Leads 77th Emmy Nominations, The Penguin Follows Closely
This is Beirut 2025-09-13 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Emmy Awards Nominations Prizes Stars Cinema Culture
As the entertainment world gears up for television’s biggest night, Severance has taken the lead in this year’s Emmy race, while The Penguin isn’t far behind. With a strong showing from The Studio and The White Lotus, both scoring 23 nods, the competition is tighter than ever, promising a thrilling evening of surprises and ...
UK Hails US Finance Firms' Investments ahead of Trump Visit
This is Beirut 2025-09-14 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United States Citigroup United Kingdom Donald Trump
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed Sunday plans by US finance firms, including PayPal and Citigroup to invest £1.25 billion ($1.7 billion) in the UK, announced days ahead of President Donald Trump's state visit. The investments by leading US companies, which also include Bank of America and S&P Global, will create 1,800 jobs in London, ...
Hezbollah’s Rickety Rifles: From Strength to Mockery
Johnny Kortbawi 2025-09-02 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah weapons
In the wake of the recent war with Israel, Hezbollah has entered a new phase, prompting a shift in many of its long-held convictions, most notably its attachment to weapons as a bargaining chip. What was once upheld as a symbol of dignity and pride, described by former Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah as a divine mission, is now the subject of ...
Banque du Liban Bans Inflow of Funds Linked to Sanctioned Entities
This is Beirut 2025-09-02 09:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Banque du Liban Washington OFAC Sanctions
On Tuesday, the Banque du Liban (BDL) issued Circular No. 170, banning the direct or indirect entry of funds linked to Lebanese organizations subject to international sanctions, especially those imposed by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The central bank cautioned that permitting such financial flows could endanger the ties ...
European Leaders Rally With Zelensky in Washington
This is Beirut 2025-08-17 18:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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European leaders said they would join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in talks with US President Donald Trump on Monday, as they try to find a way to end Russia's offensive. Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday but the talks failed to yield any breakthrough on a ceasefire -- though White House envoy Steve ...
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, ...
Games Industry in Search of New Winning Combo at Gamescom 2025
This is Beirut 2025-08-18 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The global games industry gathers for the vast Gamescom trade fair in Cologne this week, with hopes that upcoming heavy-hitters like "GTA VI" can help the industry escape its doldrums. Tuesday's opening night event will show off major releases slated for the months ahead, with the starring role going to "Black Ops 7" -- the new installment in the ...
Barrack and Ortagus End Tour On a Hopeful Note for Lebanon
This is Beirut 2025-08-18 10:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Tom Barrack
US envoy and ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, accompanied by Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus, and U.S. Ambassador to Beirut Lisa Johnson on Monday held a series of meetings with Lebanese officials focused on Washington’s plan for disarming Hezbollah, following the government’s endorsement of the ...
Trump Floats Ukraine Security Pledges in Talks with Zelensky and Europeans
This is Beirut 2025-08-18 23:22 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said Monday that Russia would accept security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a peace deal, as he hosted Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in an extraordinary show of unity at the White House. Trump expressed optimism over the chances of ending Russia's invasion and said he was ready to hold a three-way ...
Putin and Zelensky Set for Peace Summit After Trump Talks
This is Beirut 2025-08-19 10:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
United States Ukraine Russia Donald Trump Volodymyr Zelensky Vladimir Putin
Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv. Hopes of a breakthrough rose after Trump said he had spoken by phone with Russian counterpart Putin ...
Trump Slams US Museums for Focus on ‘How Bad Slavery Was’
This is Beirut 2025-08-20 05:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United States Donald Trump Museum Woke Culture
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized top museums for their "woke" focus on subjects including "how bad Slavery was," his latest attack on the cultural institutions in a country that fought a civil war over the issue. "The Smithsonian is OUT OF CONTROL, where everything discussed is how horrible our Country is, ...
'Call of Duty', 'Black Myth' Wow Gamescom Trade Show
This is Beirut 2025-08-20 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A twisted futuristic version of "Call of Duty", Batman in Lego form and the "Resident Evil" series' ghoulish monsters had gamers salivating Tuesday as the vast Gamescom trade show opened in Cologne. A two-hour showcase of upcoming releases, including "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" slated for November 14, belied an industry that has been weathering a ...
Fading Faces: Why Young Hindu Women in Pakistan Are Abandoning Traditional Tattoos
This is Beirut 2025-08-20 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Art Culture Índia Tattoo Pakistan
Grinding charcoal with a few drops of goat’s milk, 60-year-old Basran Jogi peers at the faces of two young Pakistani sisters preparing for their first tattoos. The practice of elder women needling delicate shapes onto the faces, hands, and arms of younger generations stretches back centuries in the Hindu villages that dot the southern border ...
Trump Raises Pressure on Fed With Call for Governor To Resign
This is Beirut 2025-08-21 04:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
United States Donald Trump Politique
President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday with a call for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down, as he repeatedly criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates. "Cook must resign, now!!!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, sharing a Bloomberg news report on how the ...
Trump Flirts with Ukraine Security, with Narrow Margins
This is Beirut 2025-08-21 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Kyiv Republicans
Donald Trump's newfound if vague willingness to entertain security guarantees for Ukraine could be a game-changer, but the US president's right-wing base is already warning him not to go too far. After a campaign last year spent bashing predecessor Joe Biden over billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine, and Trump's public upbraiding of Ukrainian ...
Vienna Artists Cool Heatwaves With Asphalt Painted Colors
This is Beirut 2025-08-21 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Equipped with an infrared thermometer, Austrian artist Jonas Griessler measures the sweltering heat in an inner courtyard in the center of Vienna. Thanks to his collective's artwork covering the black asphalt with a multitude of bright colors, the ground temperature has dropped from 31°C to 20°C. Initiated by the museum showing the private ...
Trump, Putin and the Future of Europe: A Deal that Could Redraw the Map
Salam El Zaatari 2025-08-21 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Russia Ukraine Europe United States Donald Trump
On August 18, 2025, the White House became the stage for a meeting that may be remembered as a turning point in modern geopolitics. US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a cadre of European leaders gathered to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. Europe’s top leaders crammed into the Oval Office, listening in silence ...
Agnès Varda’s Paris: Intimacy, Poetry, and Eternal Street Life
Marie-Christine Tayah 2025-08-21 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Exhibition Paris Agnès Varda Culture Art Cinema
Paris’s backdrop transformed into a mirror, a playground, and a living studio for Agnès Varda, where life and art were inseparable. The exhibition Le Paris d’Agnès Varda, de-ci, de-là reveals Varda as a photographer, far from the film set yet already shaped by the eye that made her one of cinema’s boldest pioneers. At the heart of this ...