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President Aoun in KSA: Will He Succeed in Restoring Bilateral Ties?

Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-02-27 21:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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For his first official visit abroad, President Joseph Aoun will head to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, then to Cairo for an extraordinary Arab League summit two days later. These visits could mark a turning point in Lebanon's diplomatic relations with the Arab world, particularly with Saudi Arabia, and potentially usher in a new era of bilateral ...

Starmer Reaffirms the UK's "Absolute" Support for Kyiv Against Russia

This is Beirut 2025-03-01 21:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday gave Volodymyr Zelensky a warm welcome to his Downing Street offices, a day after the Ukrainian leader's clash with US President Donald Trump. "You're very, very welcome here in Downing Street," Starmer told Zelensky. "And as you've heard from the cheers street outside, you ...

European Leaders Look to Boost Support for Ukraine at London Summit

This is Beirut 2025-03-02 09:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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More than a dozen European leaders gather in London, on Sunday, for crisis talks, looking to boost security cooperation and support for Ukraine after an astonishing blowout between Kyiv and Washington. Ukraine's allies have been underscoring their steadfast commitment to counter growing concerns that US President Donald Trump is about to sell ...

A New Chapter for Lebanon in Saudi Arabia and the Arab Summit

Bassam Abou Zeid 2025-03-02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The first visit of President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, to Saudi Arabia marks the beginning of a series of future visits to the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly expressed its willingness to support a Lebanon that is committed to reforms, stability, and fostering strong ties both with the international community and Arab countries. This ...

'So British': British Wit and Wonder Shine at La Gacilly Festival

This is Beirut 2025-03-30 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Irreverent, whimsical, or eccentric—this year’s La Gacilly Photo Festival, now in its 22nd edition, is shining a spotlight on the "offbeat eye" of British photographers. Starting June 1st, the picturesque village in Brittany’s Morbihan region will transform into an open-air gallery. Around 700 photos, some displayed in massive outdoor ...

What Lies Behind Nawaf Salam's Visit to Saudi Arabia?

Mario Chartouni 2025-03-31 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The lavish reception for Nawaf Salam during his recent visit to Saudi Arabia has raised many questions. This high-profile welcome, marked by exceptional hospitality, is more than a simple protocol gesture and reflects significant political stakes. To shed light on the real motives behind this meeting, This is Beirut spoke with political analyst ...

New Metro Cuts Through Saudi Social Divisions

This is Beirut 2025-05-30 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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For decades, civil servant Zayed al-Ghamdi's social circles in Saudi Arabia were more than predictable, bound by routine and kinship in a country where societal divisions have rarely been challenged. Then came the metro. A decade after breaking ground, Riyadh's gleaming new metro opened in December, offering the capital's eight million residents ...

Trump to Close Deal-Making Gulf Tour in UAE

This is Beirut 2025-05-15 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates as he focuses squarely on seeking deals after billions of dollars of pledges from Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The first major trip of his second term had been scheduled to end Thursday but Trump, always ready with surprises, did not rule out continuing on to ...

Trump Announces US-UK Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Tensions

This is Beirut 2025-05-08 14:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump announced Thursday an agreement with Britain on trade, which would be the first such deal since he launched his global tariffs blitz. Trump provided no details about the scope of the agreement, which comes a month after he imposed sweeping tariffs on US trading partners on his April 2 "Liberation Day." "The agreement ...

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 ...

Moody’s Slashes Global Growth Forecasts for 2025–2026

This is Beirut 2025-05-09 18:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Credit rating agency Moody’s has sharply downgraded its global economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026, revising them to 1.9% and 2.3% respectively, down from the 2.5% predicted last February. This significant drop is mainly attributed to rising tariffs on key industrial goods such as steel and aluminum—a trend that is hindering ...

Cannes 2025: The 22 Films Competing for the Palme d'Or

This is Beirut 2025-05-11 13:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Here is a list of the titles vying for the Palme d'Or, which will be awarded by this year's jury president, Juliette Binoche, and her seven fellow judges, including Oscar-winner Halle Berry and Succession star Jeremy Strong. 'A Simple Accident' by Jafar Panahi (Iran) The repeatedly detained Iranian director, who has been banned from making ...

UK Charity Under Scrutiny for Alleged Hezbollah Ties

This is Beirut 2025-05-12 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Since Saturday, the names of Hussein Harake and Zeinab Basma have been at the center of a growing controversy in the United Kingdom. The pair—Harake, a former British Airways security employee at Heathrow Airport, and Basma, an NHS doctor—are accused of raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for Lebanon through a group alleged to have ties to ...

Trump’s Middle East Tour: Diplomacy Under the Billion-Dollar Sign

Mario Chartouni 2025-05-12 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Donald Trump begins the first diplomatic tour of his second term with a strategic visit to Gulf monarchies. This tour — which includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates — aims to strengthen already solid economic ties with these hydrocarbon-rich states, with the hope of securing massive trade and investment deals. Riyadh has ...

What Riyadh Really Expects from Trump's Visit

Soumia Benmerzoug 2025-05-13 16:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On May 13 in Riyadh, Donald Trump kicked off a high-stakes tour of the Middle East, starting with a lavish welcome in Saudi Arabia. Escorted by Saudi F-15 fighter jets and greeted warmly by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the former real estate mogul turned president is under close scrutiny from the Kingdom. What are the Saudis really hoping to ...

US and Saudi Arabia Ink Massive $142 Billion Arms Deal

This is Beirut 2025-05-13 17:28 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The US and Saudi Arabia signed a mammoth arms deal Tuesday that the White House called the largest "in history" amid a raft of agreements inked by Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. "The United States and Saudi Arabia signed the largest defense sales agreement in history -- nearly $142 billion, providing Saudi ...

Donald Trump Hails a "Tremendous Relationship" with MBS

This is Beirut 2025-05-13 18:04 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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U.S. President Donald Trump began his Gulf tour on Tuesday with a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, marking the first stop in a regional trip focused on strengthening economic and strategic ties. During a meeting at the royal palace with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump described him as a “friend” and praised the “tremendous ...

President Aoun and PM Salam Welcome US Decision to Lift Sanctions on Syria

This is Beirut 2025-05-13 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed the decision by United States President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a crucial development. President Aoun attributed it to the “valued efforts” of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. “I welcome President Donald Trump’s announcement of lifting the ...

Saudis Invest Big in US Weapons, AI as Trump Basks in Welcome

This is Beirut 2025-05-13 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia on Tuesday promised billions of dollars in deals with the United States, from defense to artificial intelligence, as it threw a lavish welcome for President Donald Trump on the first state visit of his second term. Trump returned the favor by lavishing praise on the kingdom's crown prince and moving on a key Saudi policy request ...

Farhan: Trump Visit Reinforces Strategic Ties

This is Beirut 2025-05-14 16:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a press briefing on Wednesday following the departure of US President Donald Trump from Riyadh to Doha, highlighting a series of key regional and bilateral developments. Farhan described Trump’s visit as a “turning point” in Saudi-US relations, underscoring the depth of the long-standing ...

Donald Trump Reshapes the Middle East: A New Geopolitical Era

Mark Saikali 2025-05-15 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Donald Trump had promised that his visit to the Gulf would be historic — and he delivered. From the moment he stepped off the plane, a series of announcements followed swiftly. Let’s start with the numbers — and they’re staggering: $300 billion in signed deals spanning industry, research, defense, space, and even civilian nuclear energy. ...

Trump Says Will Make 'Very, Very Big Announcement' Before Mideast Trip

This is Beirut 2025-05-06 21:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday teased that he will make a major announcement ahead of his trip next week to the Middle East, without revealing what it would be. "We're going to have a very, very big announcement to make. Like, as big as it gets, and I won't tell you on what. And it's very positive," Trump said in the Oval Office. "It'll be ...

Qatar and Saudi Arabia Competing for the Syrian Market

Marie de La Roche Saint-André 2025-05-15 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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After supporting several Syrian opposition groups in the early stages of the war, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are now looking to capitalize on the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad last December to establish a strategic foothold in the country. With a new regime in place that aligns more closely with their interests, both countries are eager to ...

Lebanon Ranks Second in Arab World for Gold Reserves

This is Beirut 2025-05-15 10:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the ranking of Arab countries with the largest gold reserves, Lebanon ranks second, just behind Saudi Arabia. According to data from the World Gold Council (WGC), the Saudi kingdom holds 323.07 tonnes of the precious metal, while Lebanon possesses 286.83 tonnes, surpassing Algeria, which comes in third with 173.56 tonnes. This ranking may come ...

Trump Says Getting Close to Deal to Avoid Iran Military Action

This is Beirut 2025-05-15 21:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said Thursday a nuclear deal with Iran was close that would avert military action, as he toured Gulf capitals, securing $1.4 trillion in 10-year investments from Abu Dhabi. Trump made the Iran remarks in Qatar before flying on to the United Arab Emirates for the third and final leg of the tour that began in Saudi ...

Cannes: A Festival Rooted in Defiance of Fascism

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-05-16 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It was the late 1930s. The Venice Mostra, founded in 1932, was the world’s first international film festival. But by 1938, as global tensions mounted, it had turned into an ideological showcase for fascism. Under joint pressure from Hitler and Mussolini, the jury was compelled to award the festival’s top prize, the Mussolini Cup, to two ...

Saudi Airline Resumes First Hajj Flights with Iran Since 2015

This is Beirut 2025-05-18 18:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A Saudi airline has resumed flights for Iranian hajj pilgrims to the kingdom for the first time in a decade, the latest sign of the warming ties between the countries. "Flynas resumed Iranian pilgrim flights from Imam Khomeini (airport) in Tehran on Saturday," a Saudi civil aviation authority official told AFP, speaking on condition of ...

Rubio Sees More Arab States Normalizing with Israel this Year

This is Beirut 2025-05-21 20:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Wednesday that more Arab nations could forge ties with Israel this year, as Washington presses hard for relations to normalize with Saudi Arabia. President Donald Trump, near the end of his first term, led the so-called Abraham Accords in which the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco became the ...

Shooting in Washington: Two Israeli Diplomats Killed, Suspect in Custody

Ryan Chaba 2025-05-22 19:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Shortly after 9 PM, gunfire broke out in front of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington. The incident resulted in two victims: Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and his partner Sarah Lynn Milgrim, both employees of the Israeli Embassy in the United States.  The assailant was immediately restrained by the museum's security and handed over to the ...