Stocks Rise on Bank Earnings, Auto Tariff Hopes

This is Beirut 15/04 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Stock markets rose Tuesday as investors digested strong bank earnings and shares in several auto giants surged over hopes of tariffs relief from US President Donald Trump. Some stability has returned to markets after last week's roller-coaster ride over Trump's stop-start tariff announcements, but uncertainty remains over speculation of new ...

Stocks Fall as US Restricts Nvidia Chip Exports to China

This is Beirut 16/04 21:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Wall Street shares fell but European stocks diverged Wednesday after the US government imposed restrictions on exports of a key Nvidia chip to China, the latest trade war salvo between the world's biggest economies. After a relatively peaceful couple of days on markets following tariff-related volatility last week, investors were once again on ...

Stock Markets Mostly Rise as Investors Eye Trade Talks

This is Beirut 28/04 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Stocks mostly rose on Monday as investors assess how the land lies on the trade war front with countries seeking to temper Donald Trump's eye-watering tariffs. Investors were also keeping tabs on China after President Xi Jinping and other top leaders last week discussed plans to boost consumption in the world's number two economy. Markets ...

Stock Markets Edge up as Trump Softens Tariff Pain for Auto Firms

This is Beirut 29/04 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Stock markets advanced on Tuesday following news that Donald Trump plans to spare automakers from some of his wide-ranging tariffs, boosting hopes of a less combative approach to his trade war. Signs of easing trade tensions are also spurring sentiment, as governments line up to negotiate deals with Washington to avert the full force of sweeping ...

Stock markets skid after Trump threatens auto tariffs

This is Beirut 19/02 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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  Global stock markets mostly fell Wednesday after US President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, stoking wider trade war fears. Trump warned the previous day that he would impose tariffs "in the neighbourhood of 25 percent" on auto imports and a similar amount or higher on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. "Understandably this has ...

Global Stocks Wobble, Gold Shines as Tariff Uncertainty Looms

This is Beirut 11/02 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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United States stock markets wobbled, and gold reached fresh highs on Tuesday as traders kept a nervous eye on US President Donald Trump’s next tariff decisions, worried about inflation and interest rates. European markets rose, with both Frankfurt and London again setting records, while Asian equity markets struggled for direction. Trump has ...

Cannes Film Festival 2025's Fashion Police: Do’s and Don’ts

Marie-Christine Tayah 20/05 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The 2025 edition reasserts the Festival’s fashion authority with a stricter code for gala events. Published just one day before the opening ceremony, it caught publicists, fashion houses, and celebrities by surprise. According to the official site: “For gala screenings at the Grand Théâtre Lumière around 7 PM and 10 PM, formal attire ...

Baalbeck and Its Roman Ruins Deserted by Locals and Tourists

This is Beirut 2024-10-28 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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For over a month, the iconic Palmyra Hotel has not hosted a single tourist coming to explore Baalbeck’s Roman ruins, near which Israeli bombs are falling. Yet Rabih Salika refuses to leave the establishment where he has worked for 24 years. The war between Israel and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement, deeply rooted in Baalbeck (east), has not ...

Revival of a 2,300-Year Cultural Heritage Site: Old Macedonian Palace

2024-01-08 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The ancient Palace of Aigai, the site of Alexander the Great's coronation as the King of Macedonia, has been unveiled to the public this Sunday, January 7, following a 16-year renovation project. This ambitious endeavor, costing 20 million euros, was dedicated to restoring the palace's former magnificence. During a ceremony held on Friday, January ...

Oil Rises on Renewed Middle East Fears, Equities Advance

This Is Beirut 2024-01-29 12:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Oil prices rose on Monday due to fresh Middle East fears, as President Joe Biden pledged to retaliate after blaming Iran-backed rebels for a deadly attack on US troops, while equities were boosted by China's latest move to support its troubled markets. The drone strike on a base in Jordan, which came days after the Houthis struck a vessel in the ...

Ensuring Equal Access for Women in University Leadership Roles

2024-02-04 20:02 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Women’s Empowerment for LEADership and Equity in Higher Education Institutions (WE4LEAD) is a project co-funded by the European Union that aims to promote equal access for women to the highest leadership positions in higher education institutions around the Mediterranean region.  Bringing together nine universities from the Mediterranean ...

Enter a New Dimension With Fulvio Codsi

This Is Beirut 2024-04-20 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Simply stepping into downtown’s Maya Artspace gallery immediately immerses you in the striking universe of Lebanese painter Fulvio Codsi. His retrospective, Regeneration, is currently on display until April 26. Join us for a private and exciting tour and meet the artist himself. “The first time I entered the gallery and saw all my canvases ...

Advancing Health Sciences: The AUF 'Prix Dolla Karam Sarkis'

This Is Beirut 2024-05-09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) in the Middle East has inaugurated the Prix Dolla Karam Sarkis, an annual award established to commemorate the legacy of Professor Dolla Karam Sarkis by celebrating excellence in scientific research in Lebanon. This prize aims to honor her and recognize her active collaboration and substantial ...

Stéphanie Sayed: “Daring Authenticity Through Streetwear Fashion”

Juliana Breidy 2024-05-25 14:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

In the dynamic world of streetwear fashion, a rising star stands out for her audacity and originality: Sayed. This streetwear brand, created and founded by Stéphanie Sayed, a passionate Franco-Lebanese designer whose identity is intertwined with the intense blue of her creations, defies conventions by offering unisex pieces inspired by both the ...

Stock Markets Edge Higher, Oil Climbs

This Is Beirut 2024-06-17 22:01 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Stock markets edged higher on both sides of the Atlantic on Monday despite fading hopes for United States interest rate cuts and worries about political upheaval in Europe, while oil prices rose. Eurozone stocks finished higher while London's blue-chip FTSE 100 dipped into the red. "European markets have risen off the lows of last week but ...

Living on the Edge: The Psychological Paradox of The Lebanese Psyche

David Sahyoun 2024-07-06 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Despite a troubled daily life, the Lebanese dance, celebrate, and sunbathe. How can we explain this paradox? What psychological mechanisms are at play behind this apparent carefreeness? Does this dissociation actually mask a very real suffering? Let’s try to dissect this behavior through psychoanalysis. Regularly, national and especially ...

Oakenfest and REEF Biodiversity: Lebanon at the Hour of Commitment

Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-13 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

This summer, Lebanon will be the stage for two major events that will blur the lines between art, engagement, and ecology: the eighth edition of the Oakenfest Festival and the sixth REEF Encounters. These two events invite us to rethink our relationship with creation, the environment, and living together. From July 19 to 21, head to the oak grove ...

Dollar Soars, Bitcoin Hits Record as Trump Leads Key Swing States

This is Beirut 2024-11-06 09:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high Wednesday as traders bet on a victory for Donald Trump as he picked up key swing states needed to take the White House, ramping up bets on fresh tax cuts, tariffs and rising inflation. While polls had shown the race on a knife edge, the Republican appeared to be faring better than his Democratic ...

To What Extent Can a Leader Make Independent Decisions?

David Sahyoun 29/01 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Far from being purely rational actors, leaders—like all human beings—are constantly influenced by unconscious forces that shape their choices, distort their perceptions, and foster illusions of control. The freedom each person believes they possess is, in truth, far more constrained than it appears. Every individual constructs their own ...

Beirut Chants: Resilience Through Music and Community

This is Beirut 2024-11-19 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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“No sound rises above the sound of music.”  “Beirut Chants has never been a ‘festival’ in the conventional sense. For us and our loyal fans, Beirut Chants has always been a shared space, a reflection of our diverse community's determination, solidarity, and authenticity. It is where all Lebanese come together, no matter how tough the ...

Coqlico Calls on Artists to Celebrate Independence Through Art

This is Beirut 2024-11-21 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On the occasion of Lebanon’s Independence Day, the Lebanese brand Coqlico unveils a bold national initiative elegantly merging art and humanitarian commitment. This innovative endeavor invites Lebanese artists to unleash their creativity by transforming the brand’s iconic finjan into unique works of art. These creations will be sold, with a ...

Most Asian Markets Track Wall St Gains, Bitcoin Closes on $100,000

This is Beirut 2024-11-22 09:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Most Asian markets gained Friday after a bounce on Wall Street, while bitcoin continued its march higher to move within touching distance of the $100,000 mark. Rising geopolitical tensions tempered the atmosphere and pushed oil higher after Russia hit Ukraine with a new-generation intermediate-range missile and sent a warning to the West. The ...

The School Meal Program at the Heart of Discussions Between Halabi and the WFP

This is Beirut 2024-12-03 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Minister of Education Abbas Halabi thanked the World Food Program (WFP) for their support in providing nutritional assistance to schools.  Minister Halabi also emphasized Lebanon's commitment to education despite the ongoing conflict. Halabi was speaking on Monday during a meeting with Matthew Hollingworth, the Regional Director of ...

Festive Agenda (1): December in the Spirit of Christmas

This is Beirut 2024-12-11 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Beirut Chants: A Celebration of Artistic and Cultural Resilience The Beirut Chants festival, held from December 4 to 23, 2024, provides a space for unity and togetherness through free concerts highlighting culture and prayer. Among the highlights already past are Mozart’s Coronation Mass, the Nativity Hymns, and various performances by local ...

Asian Markets Retreat as China Pledges Fail to Spark Excitement

This is Beirut 2024-12-13 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Asian markets fell Friday as China's latest vows to boost the beleaguered economy failed to stir much excitement, while traders looked ahead to a key Federal Reserve policy meeting next week. A tepid week was on course for a damp finish, with Wall Street offering a negative lead after fresh data pointing to a pick-up in inflation. Hong Kong and ...

Stocks diverge as investors weigh earnings, Trump policies

This is Beirut 24/01 19:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Global stocks diverged on Friday as investors weighed corporate earnings, economic data and President Donald Trump's policies. Meanwhile the US dollar lost more than one percent against the euro and pound following the US president's comments about not wanting to impose tariffs on China and calling for lower interest rates. The S&P 500 edged ...

Asian stocks drop as tariff fears return, new AI program emerges

This is Beirut 27/01 13:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Asian markets mostly fell Monday on fresh trade fears after Donald Trump's threat to impose huge tariffs on Colombia in retaliation for its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States. Traders were also assessing the impact of a new, cheaper Chinese generative AI programme amid claims it can outperform big-name rivals and worries ...

Nvidia Loses $500 bn in Value as Chinese AI Firm Jolts Tech Shares

This is Beirut 27/01 20:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US chip-maker Nvidia led a rout in tech stocks Monday after the emergence of a low-cost Chinese generative AI model that could threaten US dominance in the fast-growing industry. The chatbot developed by DeepSeek, a startup based in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, has apparently shown the ability to match the capacity of US AI pace-setters ...

US Stocks, Nvidia Shares Steady After Chinese AI Shock

This is Beirut 28/01 19:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US stocks and shares in chip-making giant Nvidia on Tuesday clawed back some of their losses following a sell-off triggered by the sudden success of Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek. US tech shares tanked Monday, with Nvidia tumbling 17 percent, after China's DeepSeek unveiled its R1 chatbot, which can apparently match the capacity ...

Markets rally after China, US slash tariffs

This is Beirut 12/05 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Stock markets, the dollar, and oil prices rallied Monday after the United States and China declared a 90-day truce in their trade war. At the opening bell in New York, the Dow jumped by 2.7 percent, the S&P 500 by 2.9 percent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite by 4.2 percent. "Stocks are surging, safe havens are rapidly ...