Christiane Tager, 06/02 15:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Trump administration has suspended USAID, freezing billions of dollars in funding and humanitarian aid. The United States could offer China a real opportunity to expand its influence, particularly in Africa, Latin America and Asia — regions where American aid has always been essential. Since taking office on January 20, President Donald ...
Paul Guillot, 05/02 12:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The Trump administration has disrupted the global economy with a series of dramatic announcements and last-minute negotiations, imposing new tariffs on key trading partners – Canada, Mexico and China. While Canada and Mexico secured temporary reprieves through emergency agreements, China remains entrenched in a fierce tariff standoff. Amid ...
This is Beirut, 04/02 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 ...
This is Beirut, 03/02 05:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal, but the country's leader insisted he was not afraid of a US invasion and offered talks. On his first trip overseas as the top US diplomat, Rubio took a guided tour of the canal accompanied by its ...
This is Beirut, 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 ...
Pierre Nahas, 30/01 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
“Artificial intelligence will have a more profound impact on humanity than fire, electricity, and the internet” according to Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, Google’s mother company. It is indeed safe to say that AI will fundamentally transform every major industry on the planet, meaning that nations that master AI will also master the ...
This is Beirut, 30/01 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The United States and Russia have pledged their readiness to resume nuclear disarmament talks after years of confrontation, but analysts are sceptical that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin can or even want to reach a breakthrough new agreement. Days after returning to the White House for a second term, Trump said he would like to see ...
This is Beirut, 25/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the bustling streets of Shantou, a city in southern China, 40 young dancers clad in vibrant costumes and painted faces bring traditional performance art to life as they move to the rhythm of gongs and drums. Spectators line the streets, captivated by the energy and skill on display. This spirited celebration is part of a centuries-old dance ...
This is Beirut, 19/01 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Millions of TikTok users were blocked from accessing the popular app in the United States as a national ban came into effect Sunday, with incoming president Donald Trump unable to intervene until he takes office. TikTok, removed from prominent app stores hours before the ban, said in a message to users attempting to log on that a "law banning ...
This is Beirut, 17/01 21:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that could force TikTok to shut down in the United States, potentially cutting off the app's 170 million users within days. The unanimous ruling, which found the law does not violate free speech rights, dealt a major blow to TikTok and created uncertainty about what will happen when the ban ...
This is Beirut, 17/01 17:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Chinese President Xi Jinping held phone talks Friday with US president-elect Donald Trump, Chinese state media reported. CCTV said the phone call happened "on the evening of January 17", without providing any immediate further details. Earlier on Friday, China announced Xi would send Vice President Han Zheng to attend Trump's inauguration next ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Serenity and calm are not typically the first words that come to mind when describing Donald Trump. Yet, in a Chinese artisan's workshop, the former U.S. president sits cross-legged in a divine meditation pose. This porcelain version of the Republican billionaire, transformed into a Buddha, is the work of designer and sculptor Hong Jinshi. These ...