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The End of Iranian Hegemony and the Chances of Normalization
Charles Chartouni 2025-02-10 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Undoubtedly, the progressive dismantling of Iran‘s proxies raises the issue of normalization in the Near East at a time when the questions of civil concord, democratic political culture, and reformist elites are still controversial and have failed to inspire massive commitments within the respective civil societies, however elaborate and ...
Bashar Masri’s Gaza: Why Trump Is Betting on a Palestinian Billionaire
Salam El Zaatari 2025-03-13 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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If you want to understand why Bashar Masri is the man rebuilding Gaza, you must start in Rawabi, the city he built from scratch—the first planned Palestinian city, rising from the West Bank’s rocky terrain like an Arab version of Silicon Valley. Wide boulevards, luxury apartments, tech startups, a shopping mall—Rawabi was his bet on a modern ...
Southern Lebanon: When Adversity Shapes Women's Autonomy
Katia Kahil 2025-03-08 13:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The fight against violence towards women, for civil rights, and for equal pay is a global battle that continues to this day. Every step forward brings us closer to a fairer society. Yet, behind each achievement lies a series of challenges that only deepens a woman's resolve to persevere and never give up. The women of southern Lebanon embody this ...
Cadillac Win Final Approval for F1 Place in 2026
This is Beirut 2025-03-07 21:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Cadillac have received final approval to become the 11th team in Formula One from the 2026 season, motorsport's governing body the FIA and F1 announced on Friday. The US team, backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM), achieved the green light just over two months after the company reached an agreement in principle with Formula 1. F1 had ...
London Eye Turns 25: A Sky-High Legacy Over the Thames
This is Beirut 2025-03-06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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"I never imagined it would still be here 25 years later!" From inside one of the London Eye’s capsules, its architect reflects on the giant wheel’s remarkable journey as it celebrates a quarter of a century as one of the city’s most famous attractions. British architect Julia Barfield, alongside her late husband David Marks, designed this ...
China Eyes 5 Percent Growth Despite Trade War
This is Beirut 2025-03-05 09:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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China on Wednesday set an annual growth target of around five percent, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic driver as an escalating trade war with the United States hit Beijing's exports. Beijing also announced a rare hike in fiscal funding, allowing its budget deficit to reach four percent this year as it battles stuttering ...
Launch of Italian Design Day at the Yacht Club
This Is Beirut 2025-02-27 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Italian Design Day 2025 was officially launched on Wednesday with the opening of an exhibition at the prestigious Yacht Club in Zeitouna Bay. The exhibition features a curated selection of 42 iconic brands representing the excellence of Italian design, ranging from interior and exterior furniture to accessories, jewelry and lighting, presented by ...
Apple Announces $500 bn Investment in US as Trump Tariffs Bite
This is Beirut 2025-02-24 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Apple said on Monday it will spend more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years and hire 20,000 people, with President Donald Trump quickly taking credit for the announcement. The Silicon Valley-based giant said it was its "largest-ever spend commitment," which comes as tech companies battle for dominance in developing ...
Lebanon-Syria: Smuggling Thrives on Fuel
Liliane Mokbel 2025-02-20 21:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The illegal trafficking of goods between Lebanon and Syria has been a longstanding issue. Despite the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, little progress has been made, even with the United Kingdom’s assistance to Lebanon in securing its borders, notably through the construction of surveillance towers along the northern and eastern ...
Iran mulls moving capital to 'lost paradise' on southern coast
This is Beirut 2025-02-18 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Faced with myriad problems including gridlocked traffic and a sinking earth surface in its current capital, Iran is considering a drastic solution -- moving it to an altogether different location on the Gulf of Oman. Though the idea of moving the capital has cropped up on various occasions since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the proposals were ...
Israeli Withdrawal and Lebanese Army Deployment Mark New Phase in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 2025-02-18 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon, under the ceasefire agreement, expired at dawn on Tuesday, after the Israeli army confirmed its intention to maintain its forces at five strategic points along the Lebanese border. However, at dawn on Tuesday, Israel proceeded with the withdrawal from several cities and villages it had ...
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 ...
The 'Engines' of the Lebanese National Basketball Team Roar Again
Jalal Beaino 2025-02-10 12:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The “engines” of the Lebanese national basketball team will officially roar again with the team's participation in the games of “Window 3” and the last of the Asian Cup qualifiers, to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from August 5 to 17, with the participation of 16 teams from the world's largest continent. The Lebanese championship ...
Who Are the Ministers in Nawaf Salam's Government?
This is Beirut 2025-02-08 21:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced the composition of his government on Saturday from the Baabda Palace. Who are the new ministers? Vice President of the Government: Tarek Mitri Tarek Mitri, former minister and one of the architects of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, was part of four governments between 2005 and 2011, holding the ...
Satellites: A Key Tool and Source of Hope in the Fight Against Wildfires
This is Beirut 2025-01-23 10:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Scientists and engineers are hoping that the growing availability of satellite data will help tackle future deadly wildfires, after devastating blazes in Los Angeles. Tech-focused groups are launching new orbiters as space launches get cheaper, while machine learning techniques will sift the torrent of information, fitting it into a wider picture ...
A Dry Winter in Lebanon: The Third in 75 Years
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-02-04 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Large changes are happening in Lebanon's weather, with rainfall and snowfall rates dropping far below the average. Compared to last year’s abundance, this year’s precipitation has drastically declined — Beirut saw, for the same period, a drop from 520 mm in 2024 to just 262 mm in 2025, Tripoli from 540 mm to 280 mm, and Zahle from 285 mm to ...
Where Things Stand in China-US Trade Tensions
This is Beirut 2025-02-04 12:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
China has made good on its threats to retaliate in the escalating trade war with the United States, imposing tariffs on American imports of energy, cars and machinery parts. That came just minutes after a 10 percent tariff hike on Chinese goods, announced by US President Donald Trump on Saturday, came into effect. Here's the state of play in the ...
Canada's Ontario Bans US Firms from Govt Contracts, Dumps Starlink Deal
This is Beirut 2025-02-03 17:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Ontario, Canada's most populous province and its economic engine, announced Monday a ban on US companies bidding on tens of billions of dollars worth of government contracts, and dumped a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink in a pushback to US tariffs. "Ontario won't do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy," Ontario Premier Doug ...
Umm Kulthum: A Timeless Legend Resonates Across Generations
Madeleine Cadoux 2025-02-02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In the bustling alleys of Khan al-Khalili, Cairo’s iconic central market, the rich and soothing voice of Umm Kulthum drifts from a small café. Inside, friends gather over tea and shisha, savoring the moment. But as soon as Enta Omri (You Are My Life) begins to play, conversations pause. Patrons softly sing along to the legendary 1964 ...
Trump Announces New Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
This is Beirut 2025-02-02 05:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs Saturday on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, claiming a "major threat" from illegal immigration and drugs -- a move that sparked promises of retaliation. Canadian and Mexican exports to the United States will face a 25 percent tariff starting Tuesday, although energy resources from ...
World's Most Expensive Formula 1 Car Sold in Stuttgart
Serge Abi Ghanem 2025-02-01 21:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R stands as a true masterpiece of automotive engineering, renowned not only for its striking design but also for its groundbreaking performance in the world of motorsport. This iconic vehicle continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts, thanks to its rich history and technological innovations. A Timeless ...
Philadelphia plane crash marks a second US aviation disaster
This is Beirut 2025-02-01 09:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A medical jet with six Mexican nationals onboard crashed into a busy Philadelphia neighborhood Friday, authorities said, marking another US aviation disaster after a passenger plane and a military helicopter collided midair in Washington earlier this week. Video footage appeared to show the twin-engine plane descending at a sharp angle towards a ...
Panama Canal at the Heart of Trump’s Expansionist Project
Ali A. Hamadé 2025-01-31 20:35 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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The re-election of Donald Trump marks the dawn of a new expansionist era, fueled by bold promises made during his campaign. From the proposal to annex Greenland to the dream of integrating Canada as the 51st US state, and the ambition to regain control of the Panama Canal—an engineering marvel and a crucial artery of global trade—Trump ...
Israeli Army Claims to Have Intercepted a Hezbollah Surveillance Drone from Lebanon
This is Beirut 2025-01-30 11:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Israeli army claimed to have intercepted a Hezbollah surveillance drone launched from Lebanon towards Israel on Thursday. No sirens sounded during the incident, “in accordance with protocol”, said the army. The Israeli army's Arabic-speaking spokesman, Avichay Adraee, declared that the Israeli army “will not allow ...
Plane Crash in South Sudan: At Least 20 Dead, One Survivor
This is Beirut 2025-01-29 18:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A plane has crashed in the north of South Sudan killing at least 20 people, leaving only one confirmed survivor, Unity State's minister for information said Wednesday. The aircraft came down near the oil fields in Unity State at around 10:30 am local time (0830 GMT) shortly after taking off for the capital Juba. "The plane crashed 500 metres ...
Israeli Army Advances in South Lebanon as Ceasefire Agreement Ends
This is Beirut 2025-01-25 11:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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As the 60-day ceasefire agreement reaches its conclusion, the Israeli army has advanced in several areas of southern Lebanon, despite the agreement’s stipulation for a full withdrawal. Early reports indicate incursions in more than five locations, including Markaba-Tallouseh, Hula-Wadi slouki, and the heights of Kfarchouba. A reinforced ...
Appointment of Lebanese Commercial Attachés: A Recurring Theme
Liliane Mokbel 2025-01-23 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Abdallah Bou Habib Kuwait Washington
While this request appears valid and justified at first glance, it seems these organizations have forgotten what transpired just six years ago. Back then, the government responded to a similar request by appointing commercial attachés in about 20 countries deemed "strategic" for Lebanese exports. This initiative, however, was short-lived, likely ...
Nvidia says it Will Resume Sales of 'H20' AI Chips to China
This is Beirut 2025-07-15 09:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US tech giant Nvidia said on Tuesday it will resume sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China, after Washington pledged to remove licensing curbs that had put a stop to exports. The California-based firm produces some of the world's most advanced semiconductors but is not allowed to ship its most cutting-edge chips to China owing ...
Does Your Cat Talk to You? An AI Claims It Can Understand
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-07-16 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Cats AI USA Decode Feline Vocalizations Science
When it comes to human-animal communication, cats have always had the upper hand. They observe us, manipulate us with their gaze, wake us up for mysterious reasons and sometimes meow endlessly. But what are they really trying to say? For years, cat owners have wondered: Is this meow a request for food, a complaint or just a greeting? Until now, ...
Gulf States in Limbo as US-Iran Crisis Drags On
This is Beirut 24/04 21:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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After weathering unprecedented attacks from Iran, the wealthy Gulf states are now stuck between war and peace as talks stall and the vital Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed—threatening economic recovery. Iran has hit Gulf energy exports with its Strait of Hormuz blockade, while its attacks have caused damage to energy infrastructure ...