Trump Says Venezuela’s Maduro Offered ‘Everything’ To Ease Tensions

This is Beirut 2025-10-17 22:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro had offered major concessions to ease tensions with Washington and confirmed a new strike on a drug-smuggling vessel, which reportedly left survivors. Washington accuses Maduro of heading a drug cartel and has deployed significant military assets -- including stealth ...

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 ...

Lebanon 2019: Behind a Programmed Revolution (1/2)

Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-10-17 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Six years have passed since the October 2019 uprising, an upheaval whose effects continue to heavily weigh on Lebanon. In just a few days, the country appeared to unite against a political class widely seen as corrupt and incapable of averting the looming economic collapse. This surge of public anger culminated in the resignation of Saad ...

Hamas says Committed to Ceasefire Agreement, to Return all Bodies

This is Beirut 2025-10-17 10:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Hamas said it was committed to the US-brokered agreement that halted its war with Israel, and to returning all the bodies of hostages still unaccounted for under the ruins of Gaza. Responding to a call from the militant group for assistance with locating the bodies of the 19 hostages, buried under the rubble alongside an untold number of ...

Negotiation: The Art of Compromise

Sana Richa Choucair 2025-10-12 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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This week, negotiation took center stage. After nearly two years of war in Gaza, Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages — a breakthrough brokered in Egypt with the support of the United States, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey. The deal marks the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace ...

Multiple Dead, 19 Missing after Blast at US Explosives Plant

This is Beirut 2025-10-11 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Nineteen people were missing and an unspecified number were killed after a massive blast tore through a US military explosives plant on Friday, prompting emergency responders to scour the ravaged site for any survivors, officials said. Aerial footage broadcast by US media showed smoldering debris at the factory in Hickman County, Tennessee, with ...

Bolivia's President-Elect Says Will Resume Ties with US after Nearly Two Decades

This is Beirut 2025-10-20 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Bolivia's new center-right president-elect said Monday he would seek to reinstate diplomatic ties with the United States that were broken off nearly two decades ago under leftist ex-leader Evo Morales. "In the specific case of the United States... that relationship will be resumed," economist-turned-senator Rodrigo Paz, 58, told reporters after ...

Saudi Arabia Hosts its First Riyadh Comedy Festival

This is Beirut 2025-10-07 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Jokes about geriatric sex and endless profanity have been embraced by Saudi fans at the Riyadh Comedy Festival even as foreign comedians face a backlash for taking part. The star-studded event, backed by a Saudi government body, has driven a wedge through the stand-up scene, as comics who staunchly defend free speech in the West are accused of ...

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 ...

Israeli Far-Right Minister Visits Al-Aqsa Compound in Jerusalem

This is Beirut 2025-10-08 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, visited the Al-Aqsa compound on Wednesday, his spokesperson told AFP, as indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas were being held in Egypt on ending the Gaza war. The visit is Ben Gvir's eleventh as minister to the disputed area, located in occupied East Jerusalem, which ...

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 ...

From Beirut to Mecca: Ali Wehbi, 50 Marathons for 50 Children

Makram Haddad 2025-10-08 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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He has crossed deserts where the silence hits hard, tamed polar nights where the frost bites, and trained… in supermarket freezers to prepare his body for the Arctic. For 21 years, Ali Wehbi has pushed the boundaries of endurance. The “International Lebanese Desert Runner” has covered more than 18,000 kilometers across the globe, come close ...

YASA Urges Beirut Port to Reassess Safety Measures

This is Beirut 2025-10-07 18:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Youth Association for Social Awareness (YASA) called on Tuesday on the Beirut Port Authority to urgently reassess general safety conditions inside the Port of Beirut, following a serious traffic accident that took place on October 6. In a statement, YASA said a “horrific and very serious” crash occurred inside the port when a car was ...

All Eyes on the 2025 Nobel Prizes: What You Need to Know

Vanessa Kallas 2025-10-07 18:55 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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The 2025 Nobel Prizes have officially begun, with the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarding the prizes for medicine on Monday and physics on Tuesday. Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the Medicine Prize for discoveries on immune system function, while John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis received the ...

Retirement or Marketing Gimmick? Cryptic LeBron Video Sets Internet Buzzing

This is Beirut 2025-10-07 13:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A cryptic video shared by LeBron James set the Internet abuzz on Monday, with fans wondering if the NBA superstar was preparing to announce his retirement or simply another commercial venture. The 10-second video posted on James' social media channels teased that the Los Angeles Lakers star would reveal the "decision of all decisions" at 1600 GMT ...

Permanent and Semi-Permanent Products: The False Miracle You Must Avoid

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-10-09 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

A flawless face, preserved for years or even a lifetime. Since the 1980s, these injectables have been marketed as the ultimate solution to aging and facial imperfections. They include liquid silicone, polymer gels, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres, polyacrylamide, and polyalkylimide. Their promise: long-lasting correction, stable volume, ...

Two Years of Arab and Muslim Failure

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 2025-10-07 13:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Today marks the second anniversary of the horrific attacks when Hamas militants stormed out of the Gaza Strip into nearby Israeli towns. They killed, maimed and burned 1,200 civilians in a brutal door-to-door rampage, kidnapping 250. This assault demanded unequivocal condemnation from Arab and Muslim populations, yet responses ranged from ...

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 ...

Mbappe Undergoing Treatment For 'Small Niggle' at France Camp: Deschamps

This is Beirut 2025-10-07 10:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Kylian Mbappe is receiving treatment for a "small niggle" in his right ankle after meeting up with his international teammates ahead of the latest round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers, France coach Didier Deschamps said Monday. The France captain sustained the knock at the end of Real Madrid's 3-1 La Liga victory over Villarreal on Saturday, ...

How Much Do Iran’s Proxies Really Cost?

Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-10-07 10:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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A US Treasury delegation has begun a series of meetings in Beirut with the Central Bank, several commercial banks, and government officials. The mission’s goal is straightforward: to assess how effectively sanctions meant to curb Hezbollah’s financing are being enforced on the ground. This timing of the visit is significant.  On September ...

Medical Helicopter Crashes on California Highway

This is Beirut 2025-10-07 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

USA California Helicopter Crash

Three people were in critical condition after a medical helicopter crashed onto a California highway on Monday, US media reported, with local authorities saying emergency crews had closed some traffic lanes. The helicopter crashed just after 7:00 pm (0200 GMT Tuesday) on eastbound Highway 50 in state capital Sacramento, with flight-tracking data ...

Few Women, Minorities Win Seats in Syria Parliament Ballot

This is Beirut 2025-10-06 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Syria Syrian Parliament Parliamentary Elections

Women and minorities were underrepresented in a weekend ballot for members of Syria's transitional parliament, results announced Monday showed, for the first assembly to form since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. In a process criticized as undemocratic, several thousand members of local committees cast their ballots Sunday to elect ...

Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Gaza Peace Deal

This is Beirut 2025-10-09 08:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a pivotal development, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire and peace deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement, announced late Wednesday, includes the release of hostages and prisoners, a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces, and a large-scale humanitarian aid effort. Trump, speaking on Fox News ...

Mesotherapy: Radiance Boost or Overhyped Procedure?

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-10-09 10:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

A tired-looking face, lacking radiance, paired with the promise of an immediate “refresh:” mesotherapy has become a staple in aesthetic clinics, praised for its micro-injections of revitalizing cocktails. The concept is simple: tiny amounts of vitamins, non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid, trace elements or peptides are injected into the upper ...

Reappointed French PM Scrambles to form Government

This is Beirut 2025-10-11 13:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Pressure mounted Saturday on France's newly reappointed premier, Sebastien Lecornu, to get an austerity budget approved, as more parties threatened to topple a man whose first term lasted a mere 27 days. In a move that drew sharp criticism, President Emmanuel Macron reinstated Lecornu late Friday evening, just four days after his resignation and ...

Six Killed as Major Quake Strikes Southern Philippines

This is Beirut 2025-10-10 15:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Philippines Earthquake Magnitude

    Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people and triggering tsunami warnings. The biggest of the quakes, with a magnitude of 7.4, hit about 20 kilometres (12 miles) off Manay town in the Mindanao region just before 10 am (0100 GMT), according to the United States Geological ...

One Year On: Southern Lebanon Devastated

Katia Kahil 2025-10-11 11:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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One year after the September 2024 war, southern Lebanon bears deep scars. Ravaged by strikes and displacement, the region faces a dual crisis: a collapsing economy and the quiet unraveling of its social fabric. Behind shattered facades and shuttered markets, an entire way of life teeters on the brink of a merciless winter. Agonizing Markets In ...

White House Says ‘Substantial’ Shutdown Layoffs Have Begun

This is Beirut 2025-10-11 05:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as President Donald Trump sought to amp up pressure on opposition Democrats to end a government shutdown that has crippled public services. With the crisis set to go into a third week and no off-ramp in sight, Trump's budget chief Russ Vought announced on social media ...

Morocco King Calls for Social Reforms Amid Youth-Led Protests

This is Beirut 2025-10-10 22:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Friday said improving public education and healthcare was a priority but made no reference to the youth movement that has been staging nationwide protests for sweeping social reforms. "We have set as priorities... the creation of jobs for young people and the concrete improvement of the education and health sectors," ...

María Corina Machado Wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Moncef Ait-Kaci 2025-10-10 19:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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At 58, María Corina Machado became the first Venezuelan woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement from Oslo recognizes her steadfast and nonviolent fight for democracy in a country where opposing the government carries great risk. Born in Caracas in 1967, she is an industrial engineer and a graduate of the Andrés Bello Catholic ...