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‘Steep Climb’ Ahead as Clock Ticks on Stalled Climate Talks
This is Beirut 2024-11-20 14:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Pressure mounted on rich nations Wednesday to commit nearly $1 trillion a year in assistance for poorer countries as time runs out to strike a deal at the COP29 climate talks. With two days left to break the impasse in Azerbaijan, wealthy nations have still not revealed how much they are willing to provide the developing world to cope with ...
COP29 Scramble for New Deal After Poor Nations Reject Offer
This is Beirut 2024-11-23 09:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Fierce bargaining at UN climate talks in Azerbaijan dragged into Saturday after a $250 billion a year offer from rich nations was flatly refused by developing countries hardest hit by Earth's rapid warming. Negotiators from nearly 200 nations spent another harried and sleepless night in a sports stadium trying to land a compromise figure for ...
COP29: Developing Nations Reject Climate Finance Deal as Insufficient
This is Beirut 2024-11-24 12:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday, but poorer nations, most at the mercy of worsening disasters, dismissed a $300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low. After two exhausting weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations pushed through the contentious finance pact ...
Record Tariffs: Trump Targets China, Canada, and Mexico
This is Beirut 2024-11-26 12:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he intends to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China, prompting a swift warning from Beijing that "no one will win a trade war." In a series of posts to his Truth Social account, Trump vowed to hit some of the United States' largest trading partners with duties on all goods ...
Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Goes Into Effect
This is Beirut 2024-11-27 05:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect on Wednesday after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands of people. The truce, which began at 4:00 am (0200 GMT), should bring to a halt a war that has forced tens of thousands of people in Israel and hundreds of thousands more in Lebanon to flee their homes. The ...
World Leaders React to Lebanon War Ceasefire
This is Beirut 2024-11-27 09:45 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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World leaders have welcomed a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which came into force on Wednesday morning (0200 GMT). Here are key reactions from around the world. United States and France The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will protect Israel from the threat of Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and ...
Hochstein: Biden to Push for Gaza Ceasefire Following Lebanon's
This is Beirut 2024-11-27 22:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US envoy Amos Hochstein, who played a key role in negotiating the Israel-Hezbollah deal, suggested it could pave the way for a similar agreement in Gaza. "We firmly believe that the Lebanon deal now opens that door," Hochstein stated during a briefing with the US Jewish community on Wednesday. He noted that following the truce with Hezbollah, ...
Iran to Meet UK, France and Germany for Nuclear Talks
This is Beirut 2024-11-28 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Iran is set to meet on Friday with France, Germany and the United Kingdom for talks on its nuclear programme after the three governments joined with the United States to have Tehran censured by the UN atomic watchdog. Last week's chiding prompted a defiant response from Tehran, but its officials have since signalled willingness to engage with ...
Akram Halabi Re-Elected: A New Impetus for Lebanese Basketball
Makram Haddad 2024-12-22 20:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In a context where stability is crucial for the development of sports in Lebanon, Akram Halabi was reelected on Sunday as president of the Lebanese Basketball Federation for a third four-year term. The election was marked by record club participation and unanimous confidence in his list, elected by acclamation during the general assembly held at ...
White House Says 'not there yet' on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
This is Beirut 2024-12-01 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is "not there yet," the US National Security Advisor told NBC on Sunday, with fighting in the conflict raging on as Arab leaders meet in Cairo to discuss the crisis. "We are working actively to try to make it happen. We are engaged deeply with the key players in the ...
Ukraine Pushes NATO for Invite as Trump Rule Looms
This is Beirut 2024-12-03 13:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Ukraine insisted Tuesday that NATO membership was the only "real guarantee" for its security as foreign ministers from the alliance looked set to rebuff Kyiv's push for an invite ahead of Donald Trump's return to the US presidency. Trump has vowed to press for a quick deal to end Russia's war, leaving Kyiv scrambling to position itself ahead of ...
EU and S.America Countries Conclude Mercosur Trade Deal
This is Beirut 2024-12-06 16:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The EU and four South American countries have concluded a huge, but controversial trade deal that is opposed by France and many European farmers, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday. "This is a win-win agreement," von der Leyen said in Uruguay, where she was attending a summit of the Mercosur bloc involved ...
Netanyahu Aide on Trial in New Case Troubling Israeli PM
This is Beirut 2024-12-11 13:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As the corruption trial of Benjamin Netanyahu resumed this week, Israel was gripped by another scandal involving the prime minister and the alleged leaking of classified documents. Eli Feldstein, a former adviser to Netanyahu, is accused in the case of leaking a classified document related to hostage negotiations in Gaza to shift critical media ...
Blinken Embarks on Syria Crisis Tour After Assad’s Fall
This is Beirut 2024-12-11 16:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Wednesday on an emergency tour after the overthrow of Syria's dictatorship, in a new, last-minute attempt to shape a Middle East legacy after a turbulent year. The top US diplomat of President Joe Biden, who has little more than one month in office, is set to press principles he has outlined for a ...
US Official Sullivan Says 'Got the Sense' Israel PM Ready for Gaza Deal
This is Beirut 2024-12-12 19:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Visiting US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared prepared to negotiate a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza and a ceasefire. "We're now looking to close a hostage release deal and a ceasefire (in Gaza). It's time to finish the job and bring all of the hostages ...
Israeli Minister Declares Significant Progress in Gaza Hostage Negotiations
This is Beirut 2024-12-16 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli negotiators have "not been this close to an agreement" for the release of hostages in Gaza since the November 2023 truce in the war between Israel and Hamas, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Monday. "We have not been this close to an agreement on the hostages since the previous deal," Katz told members of the Israeli parliament's ...
After Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Enjoys Moment ‘In the Sun'
This is Beirut 2024-12-17 12:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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After backing the rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad and brokering a key Horn of Africa peace deal, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boosted his international standing, leaving him well-placed to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, analysts say. Although Turkey was not directly involved in the Syrian strongman's overthrow, it has long ...
US Sees 'Cautious Optimism' on Reaching Gaza Ceasefire
This is Beirut 2024-12-17 22:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United States said Tuesday it felt "cautious optimism" on the prospects of reaching a ceasefire in the 14-month war in Gaza, although it acknowledged that similar hopes had been dashed before. Hamas on Tuesday said that talks mediated by Qatar were "serious and positive," a day after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the two ...
'Last Tango in Paris' and Maria Schneider’s Tragic Fate
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-12-18 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The Last Tango in Paris was born from a fantasy by Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci. He had imagined meeting a stranger on the street and having a sexual encounter with her, without ever knowing her identity. This idea became the foundation of the script he developed with his friend Franco Arcalli. Initially, Dominique Sanda was cast in the ...
Putin’s Open Invitation: “Ready to Meet Trump Anytime”
This is Beirut 2024-12-19 13:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the fall of ex-Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was not a "defeat" for Russia, claiming Moscow had achieved its goals in the country. Assad fled to Moscow earlier this month after a shock rebel advance ended half a century of rule by the Assad family, marked by repression and allegations of vast ...
Hamas, Two Other Palestinian Groups Declare Gaza Ceasefire Deal 'Closer Than Ever'
This is Beirut 2024-12-21 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hamas and two other Palestinian militant groups said on Saturday that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel is "closer than ever", provided Israel does not impose new conditions. Last week, indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States were held in Doha, rekindling hope of an agreement. "The ...
What Trump’s 'Good News' Could Mean for the Middle East
Salam El Zaatari 2025-05-08 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Don't listen to what he says if you want to understand how foreign policy works under Donald Trump in 2025. Watch who gets fired, what trip doesn’t happen, and where the “very good news” is going to land. Because when President Trump teased an “earth-shattering” announcement ahead of his May 13 Middle East visit—skipping Israel in ...
Stocks Rise as US-UK Unveil Trade Deal
This is Beirut 2025-05-08 19:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Stock markets mostly rose Thursday as US President Donald Trump unveiled a trade deal with Britain, boosting hopes for other countries' tariff negotiations. After the turbulence sparked by Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs on April 2, markets have settled in recent weeks on optimism that countries will reach agreements with Washington to avoid his ...
Ortagus: ‘Lebanese Government Good at Declaring Things, But Lacked Action’
This is Beirut 11/03 02:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Morgan Ortagus, former deputy United States special envoy to the Middle East, made her first public appearance on March 10 at the Harvard Kennedy School, since leaving the Donald Trump administration. She remarked on the situations in Iran and Lebanon surrounding the current conflict. Lebanon On Lebanon, Ortagus emphasized the importance ...
IAEA Says Iran Nuclear Diplomacy at a "Difficult Juncture"
This is Beirut 2025-09-22 17:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, told AFP Monday that diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear program were at a "difficult juncture," but dialogue would continue. The UN Security Council voted on Friday to reimpose UN sanctions that had been frozen, after three European governments activated the ...
Cocaine Market: Low Prices, High Health Risks
Christiane Tager 2025-09-07 09:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Cocaine prices are falling, but the risks are rising. In Lebanon, as elsewhere, a gram has never been cheaper. It may seem like a “good deal,” but behind the low price lies a harsh reality: regulated use, a growing number of addicts and mounting health risks. Cocaine, or “coke” to regular users, is circulating more freely than ever. ...
Iran's Foreign Minister to Meet IAEA Chief in Egypt
This is Beirut 2025-09-09 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet on Tuesday with United Nations nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi in Egypt, the first such meeting since Tehran suspended cooperation with the agency two months ago. "During a trip to Cairo, a meeting will be held with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency to conclude ...
UN Nuclear Watchdog Says New Deal with Iran Covers 'All Facilities'
This is Beirut 2025-09-10 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Iran's new cooperation framework with the UN nuclear watchdog includes "all facilities and installations" in the Islamic republic, the agency's head said Wednesday, though Iran said the agreement itself "does not create access." Iran agreed to a deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday, after ...
Iran says Enriched Nuclear Material 'Under Rubble' of Facilities Hit During Israel War
This is Beirut 2025-09-12 09:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that enriched nuclear material remained "under the rubble" of facilities damaged during the recent war with Israel. "All of our material is... under the rubble of the bombed facilities," said Araghchi in a televised interview, adding that Iran's Atomic Energy ...
"The Dead Dance": Gaga and Burton Spotlight Mexico’s Haunted Doll Island
This is Beirut 2025-09-15 16:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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On the Island of the Dolls in Mexico City, hundreds of plastic toys wearing little more than rags hang from trees, their glass eyes staring down at visitors. The macabre site may spook many, but it intrigued gothic film director Tim Burton and pop superstar Lady Gaga, who used the island as the backdrop for the music video they shot together, The ...