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How Credible Is Iran-Israel's War of Words?
Mario Chartouni 2024-11-02 11:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Listening to the reverberating rhetoric between the key players in the Middle Eastern conflict feels akin to witnessing a trivial quarrel. However, when words become the currency of fools, how can we gauge the credibility of the threats exchanged between Iran and Israel? A Volatile Rhetoric In the aftermath of the attack launched by Israel last ...
The Toll of 33 Days of War, Far Exceeding That of 2006
Natasha Metni Torbey 2024-10-25 18:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Thirty-three days since the escalation of fighting between Hezbollah and Israel began on September 23, the war shows no signs of ending. However, in 2006, the 33rd day marked the end of a "minor" conflict compared to what we are witnessing today. While the wars of 2006 and 2024 have striking similarities, major differences are observed in terms ...
FATF: Lebanon Could Be Granted a Grace Period
Liliane Mokbel 2024-10-20 16:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
According to several reliable sources, Lebanon could soon be added to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. A decision is expected in five days. If confirmed, this would hardly come as a surprise. However, rumors have circulated over the past 24 hours about a possible postponement of the decision to November rather than October, ...
Guerrilla Tactics: The Israeli Army's Ongoing Struggle
2024-10-17 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After a year of war, the Israeli army is still struggling to “destroy” Hamas and has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon, making the “total victory” promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem uncertain. Despite Israel's advanced technology and continuous financial and military support from the United States, the world's leading ...
Iran Cyber Attacks Against Israel Surge after Gaza War
This is Beirut 2024-10-15 17:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel has become the top target of Iranian cyber attacks since the start of the Gaza war last year, while Tehran had focused primarily on the United States before the conflict, Microsoft said Tuesday. "Following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, Iran surged its cyber, influence, and cyber-enabled influence operations against Israel," ...
Hezbollah’s Unexpected Vulnerabilities from Syrian Conflict Involvement
Paul Guillot 2024-10-11 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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After decades of unresolved military confrontations, Israel seems to have gained the upper hand over Hezbollah since September 1. The killing of prominent leaders within the pro-Iranian militia, with the most high-profile being the assassination of Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, signals a major shift in Israel's strategy and the power ...
Iran Lifts WhatsApp Ban, but Other Restrictions Persist
This is Beirut 2025-01-02 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Ardavan Yousefi has gotten so used to life under Iran's sweeping internet restrictions that for him, a recent decision to lift a ban on messaging service WhatsApp went virtually unnoticed. "Is it really removed now?" Yousefi, a café owner from the capital Tehran, said of the two-year ban on the popular application. To be certain, he switched ...
US Lawmakers to Certify Trump Win, Four Years After Capitol Riot
This is Beirut 2025-01-06 09:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Exactly four years after Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol, seeking to overturn his election loss, lawmakers meet Monday to certify his 2024 win, cementing the Republican's comeback from political ignominy. Heightening the drama around the January 6 joint session of Congress, a powerful storm was forecast to blanket Washington in ...
French Museums Enter Prisons: ‘ The Mona Lisa’ at Fleury-Mérogis
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 06:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the classroom of the school center at Fleury-Mérogis prison, Barbara Beautier, head of the “Micro-Folies” digital museums in Île-de-France, projects The Mona Lisa on a giant screen in front of four inmates. “What strikes you about this painting?” asks the young woman, zooming in on Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. “Her ...
Microsoft Says to Make 298 million dollars AI Investment in South Africa
This is Beirut 2025-03-06 19:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tech giant Microsoft will invest $298 million on artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre infrastructure in South Africa, the company's vice-chair said on Thursday. The multinational announced in January it would provide one million South Africans with AI and cyber security training opportunities by 2026. "We are investing more money to ...
Netherlands Confirms First Russian Cyberattack on National Infrastructure
This is Beirut 2025-04-22 14:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Russian hackers targeted a Dutch public facility last year in what is believed to be the first such attack on the country's infrastructure, the Netherlands’ military intelligence service said on Monday. The Netherlands remains an "interesting target country" for Moscow due to its continued support for Ukraine, the presence of Hague-based ...
US National Security Agency Chief Fired: US Media
This is Beirut 2025-04-04 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The head of the secretive US intelligence body, the National Security Agency (NSA), was fired Thursday, US media reported. The Washington Post cited US officials who said General Timothy Haugh was fired after little over a year in the job. The officials did not give a reason for Haugh's removal, The Post added. Haugh was also serving as head of ...
Intel Report: Beijing's Ties With Russia Main Threat to US
This is Beirut 2025-03-26 12:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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China remains the main threat to the United States globally, but of increasing concern is its closer cooperation with Russia, Iran, and North Korea, said an annual US intelligence report released Tuesday. China's rise in all areas of power has been identified for years by the US as its main threat, and was behind Barack Obama's strategic ...
US, Russia Talks on Ukraine Ceasefire Wrap Up As Fresh fighting Rages
This is Beirut 2025-03-24 23:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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A meeting between Russian and US officials on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine ended after 12 hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Russian state media said, as both sides in the conflict reported a wave of fresh attacks. While the talks took place at a luxury hotel in Riyadh, nearly 90 people including 17 children were wounded in a missile attack ...
German MPs Approve Colossal Fiscal Spending for Defense and Infrastructure
This is Beirut 2025-03-18 21:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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German lawmakers gave the green light on Tuesday for a colossal spending boost for defense and infrastructure pushed by chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz amid deep fears in Europe over the future strength of the transatlantic alliance. The unprecedented fiscal package—dubbed "XXL-sized" and a cash "bazooka" by German media—could pave the ...
Centcom, the American Leviathan Watching Over the East
Mario Chartouni 2025-03-18 18:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The United States has escalated its military involvement in Yemen by bombing Houthi positions on Saturday, causing dozens of casualties among the fighters of the Iran-backed movement. Behind these strikes is the United States Central Command (Centcom), a crucial component of the American military strategy in the Middle East for ...
Digital Transformation in Lebanon: A Step Towards the Future
Joe André Rahal 2025-03-18 14:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Amid Lebanon’s ongoing crises, the need to modernize public administration and improve services has never been greater. Digital transformation has emerged as a strategic path to drive progress, enhance transparency and rebuild trust between citizens and the state. The Cabinet has to discuss a comprehensive plan to digitize government ...
Musk Says X Hit by Major Cyberattack
This is Beirut 2025-03-10 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Elon Musk said X was hit by a major cyberattack on Monday as outages plagued users of the platform once known as Twitter. "There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against X," Musk said in a post on the platform. Musk blamed a cyberattack, providing no evidence, for crashing the site last year when an interview with Donald Trump was to be ...
US Defense Chief Pauses Cyber Offensive Against Russia
This is Beirut 2025-03-03 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a pause on all of the country's cyber operations against Russia, including offensive actions, multiple US media reports said on Sunday. The order was part of an overall reevaluation of US operations against Moscow, according to the New York Times, with the duration or extent of the pause ...
Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro Sworn In for a 3rd Term, Opposition Denounces a "Coup d'État"
This is Beirut 2025-01-11 13:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
"I swear": Venezuela's outgoing president Nicolas Maduro, backed by the military and a loyal administration, was sworn in on Friday for a third six-year term during a ceremony described as a "coup d’état" by his rival, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. The latter considers himself the elected president and has called ...
DOGE: A Controversial Revolution in American Administration
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-02-13 12:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The DOGE, Department of Government Efficiency, is a new initiative launched by US President Donald Trump. Led by Elon Musk, this advisory body aims to significantly reduce public spending and reform the US federal administration. Presented as a revolution in government management, the DOGE generates both enthusiasm and questions regarding its ...
Chopin's Fourth Ballade: The Voice of Exile Finds Its Way Back to Warsaw
Alain E. Andrea 2025-02-10 20:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
It was a calm winter morning in Paris in 1842. The biting wind blew through the cobblestone streets, spreading the season's cold. In the musician's apartment, a soft warmth emanated from the hearth: the flames danced and crackled, brilliant and lively. Leaning over his Pleyel piano, a man brought music to life. His fingers caressed the ...
Criminal Probe Launched Into Israel PM's Wife
This is Beirut 2025-02-02 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli police are conducting a criminal investigation into Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the state attorney’s office said in a letter made public on Sunday. "A criminal investigation was opened" into suspected criminal offenses, the office said in a letter to an Israeli opposition lawmaker who had ...
Partial Closure of British Museum Following Cybersecurity Breach
This is Beirut 2025-01-27 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The British Museum, one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions, announced on Saturday the partial closure of several galleries after a cybersecurity breach caused by a former contractor. The incident led to the "shutdown" of its IT systems, impacting museum operations. "We are working tirelessly to ensure the museum returns to full ...
Kristi Noem Confirmed as Trump's Homeland Security Secretary
This is Beirut 2025-01-25 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The US Senate on Saturday confirmed South Dakota governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a key agency in President Donald Trump's push to clamp down on illegal immigration. The vote came a day after US lawmakers narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth to be Pentagon chief, adding to previous ...
Harassment: A Symptom of a Sick Society?
David Sahyoun 2025-01-22 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Harassment, a devastating phenomenon that infiltrates both personal and professional spheres, reveals a complex mechanism where a profound psychological tragedy unfolds. Beyond appearances, it is an expression of unconscious dynamics where human fragility is revealed in its full opacity. Beneath the harasser's apparent confidence lies a deep ...
French Woman Duped by AI Brad Pitt Romance Scam
This is Beirut 2025-01-18 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Authorities in France's La Réunion are investigating an elaborate scam that defrauded a French woman of €830,000. Fraudsters, using fake online accounts and AI-generated images, made her believe she was in a romantic relationship with Hollywood star Brad Pitt. Police are working to trace the accounts that received the funds, following a ...
Search for Bodies as LA Firefighters Brace for More Wind
This is Beirut 2025-01-14 10:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Search teams with dogs fanned out looking for victims in Los Angeles on Monday, as firefighters girded for hurricane-force winds that could spark new blazes. With the disaster in America's second biggest city in its seventh day, 24 people are known to have died -- a toll expected to rise -- and more than 90,000 people remain displaced. But the ...
French Museums Enter Prisons: ‘The Mona Lisa’ at Fleury-Mérogis
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the classroom of the school center at Fleury-Mérogis prison, Barbara Beautier, head of the “Micro-Folies” digital museums in Île-de-France, projects The Mona Lisa on a giant screen in front of four inmates. “What strikes you about this painting?” asks the young woman, zooming in on Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. “Her ...
Israel’s Militarized Technology to Take on Hezbollah
2024-10-04 19:14 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Israel's technological advancements during this war have surprised many. Following the incident where pagers and walkie-talkies belonging to Hezbollah members simultaneously exploded in various regions of Lebanon due to a remote attack, the assassination of the pro-Iranian faction's secretary-general, Hassan Nasrallah, on September 27, has ...