One Circle, 4.2 Billion People
Rayan Chami, 19/07 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Did you know that more than half of humanity lives within a small circle centered in Southeast Asia? Discover the Valeriepieris Circle.
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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)
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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)
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)
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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 ...
Football: Lebanon Kicks off Its Asian Campaign with a Draw Against Jordan
Makram Haddad, 2024-11-29 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanon began its campaign in the fourth edition of the West Asia U-18 Women's Championship with a 1-1 draw against the host team, Jordan. The match, played Thursday evening at the Aqaba Stadium, was filled with suspense and emotions, marking a highly competitive start to the tournament. A Controlled First Half The beginning of the match was ...
Asian Markets Rise Ahead of US Election
This is Beirut, 2024-11-05 11:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, a day before results from the US presidential election rolled in, with opinion polls showing a knife-edge vote, while Chinese equities were boosted by hopes over the country's economy. Uncertainty about the outcome and worries that the winner might not be known for days has led to warnings that investors could ...
Asian Markets Fall Ahead of US Elections
This is Beirut, 2024-11-01 10:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Asian markets mostly fell Friday, tracking a global slide in stocks fuelled by tame tech earnings and investor jitters less than a week before neck-and-neck US elections. All three major US indices fell Thursday, with the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index dropping nearly three percent. Microsoft and Meta topped earnings estimates, but saw their ...