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Trump Hails Central Asia's 'Unbelievable Potential' at Summit

This is Beirut, 07/11 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump hosted all five Central Asian leaders on Thursday for the first time, a few months after they held separate summits with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping. The West has upped its interest in the resource-rich region, where Moscow's traditional influence has been questioned since the Kremlin's Ukraine ...

U17 – Asia: the Broken Dream, a Cruel Ending for Lebanon

Makram Haddad, 05/11 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Mission (almost) accomplished. In the final of the 12th West Asian Football Federation tournament, Lebanon U17 led deep into the home straight before being pegged back and then falling in the shootout. Adnan Madi had shown the way in the 73rd minute, punishing a Saudi goalkeeper error with a clever strike. But in stoppage time, Saudi Arabia ...

From Handshakes to Deals: Trump Reshapes Asia’s Trade World

Christiane Tager, 29/10 21:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Donald Trump United States China Asia

From Handshakes to Deals: Trump Reshapes Asia’s Trade World Christiane Tager During a visit to Asia, Donald Trump traded speeches for deals. In Gyeongju, South Korea, the former U.S. president sealed a major trade agreement with Seoul, one that extends beyond economics and is already sending shivers through global markets, from gold to the ...

Trump Embarks on High-Stakes Asia Tour

This is Beirut, 25/10 12:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump headed for Asia on Saturday for high-stakes trade talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, saying that he would also like to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on his trip. Trump is set to meet Xi in South Korea on the last day of his regional swing in a bid to seal a deal to end the bruising trade war between ...

WASL 2025–2026: Calendar Set for Sagesse and Riyadi

This is Beirut, 01/10 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

WASL Basketball Sagesse Riyadi Asia

On Wednesday, the FIBA Asia Regional Office confirmed the official calendar for the West Asia League for the 2025-2026 FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL) season. Following the withdrawal of Iraqi club Al Difaa Al Jawii, the competition will ultimately feature five teams: Sagesse (Lebanon), Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon), Shahrdari Gorgan (Iran), Al ...

U16 Basketball: Lebanon Lets Victory Slip Away, Australia Bounces Back

Makram Haddad, 01/09 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 is in full swing at the M Bank Arena in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In Group A, Australia, two-time defending champions and heavy favorites for a historic four-peat, cruised through their first two games, crushing India (131-42) after already beating Bahrain. The Australian Crocs, led by an unstoppable Will Hamilton (22 ...

Macron Urges Asia, Europe to Unite to Resist 'Spheres of Coercion'

This is Beirut, 30/05 17:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged Europe and Asia to build a new alliance to hold off big powers seeking to build "spheres of coercion", in a swipe at China and Russia. Macron was speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia's major annual defense and security conference, as Russia defies diplomatic pressure for a ...

Stocks Savaged as China Retaliation to Trump Tariffs Fans Trade War

This is Beirut, 07/04 10:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Donald Trump United States Tariffs China Asia

Asian equities collapsed on a black Monday for markets after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs, ramping up a trade war many fear could spark a recession. Trading floors were overcome by a wave of selling as investors fled to the hills, with Hong Kong's loss of 12 percent its worst in more than 16 years, while Taipei ...

Football - Asian Qualifiers: Lebanon Strikes Hard and Takes the Lead of Its Group

Makram Haddad, 26/03 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Asia Brunei Football

The Lebanese national team started the qualifications for the 2027 Asian Cup in the best possible way by crushing Brunei 5-0 on Tuesday evening in Al-Wakrah. This resounding victory places Miodrag Radulović’s men at the top of their group, benefiting from the draw between Yemen and Bhutan (0-0). The match took place in the presence of the ...

Basketball: Lebanon Seals Perfect Asian Qualifiers Campaign

Makram Haddad, 25/02 10:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Asia Basket Lebanon Wael Arakji Akram Halabi

Lebanon concluded its Asian recital in the best possible way! On Monday night, in a heated Nohad Nawfal arena, in front of nearly 4,000 spectators, the Cedars fought hard to tame the United Arab Emirates (91-88) and finish these qualifiers with an immaculate record: 6 wins in 6 games. Among the distinguished guests present, Akram Halabi, President ...

Football – Asian Championship: Lebanon Loses Its Title After Disappointing Draw Against Palestine

Makram Haddad, 2024-12-04 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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After an impressive victory over Saudi Arabia, the Lebanese women’s U-18 team saw their hopes of retaining their title slip away after a 1-1 draw against Palestine on the final day of the West Asia Under-18 Championship. Played in Aqaba, this match marked Lebanon’s elimination, as the team failed to replicate its past performances. A ...

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