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Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine Sparks Capitulation Fears

Ali A. Hamadé, 14/11 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Newly elected United States President Donald Trump is pushing for a peace plan to resolve the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. He has repeatedly pledged that one of his first actions as president would be to end the war, claiming that had he won the 2020 election, the conflict would never have erupted, and asserting that he could bring it to a close ...

Blinken Vows "Firm Response" to North Korean Troops in Ukraine

This is Beirut, 13/11 12:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US top diplomat Antony Blinken warned Wednesday that the deployment of North Korean troops alongside Russian forces fighting on the Ukrainian border dictates a "firm response". The secretary of state was speaking at the start of a day of Brussels talks with NATO and EU officials to urgently address ramping up support for Kyiv before Donald Trump ...

NATO and Europe Brace for a Second Trump Term

Ali A. Hamade, 13/11 11:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A new chapter in United States politics is unfolding as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January 2025. His victory signals the beginning of a second conservative revolution in America, reminiscent of the one Ronald Reagan launched in 1981, centered on economic reforms. This time, however, Trump aims for a broader conservative ...

French-Iranian Relations: Between Rifts and Distrust 1/2

Marie de La Roche Saint-André, 12/11 12:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Though geographically distant, France and Iran have shared ties since the Middle Ages. Yet, their relationship has been marked by repeated ruptures, driven by a complex interplay of influence and rivalry in the Middle East and on the international stage. This first section delves into the historical ties between France and Iran, highlighting the ...

Taylor Swift Triumphs at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards

This is Beirut, 11/11 20:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The American superstar Taylor Swift triumphed on Sunday evening at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, taking home four awards at this ceremony celebrating the biggest names in global music in Manchester, United Kingdom. The 34-year-old artist, although not present, won major categories: Artist of the Year, Best Live Artist, Best Video for her clip ...

MTV Europe Music Awards: Taylor Swift Celebrates Victory, Winning Four Awards

This is Beirut, 11/11 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Taylor Swift led the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards held in Manchester on Sunday, November 10, winning four awards during a night dominated by female artists, including Tyla and Sabrina Carpenter.  At this 30th edition, which brought together the biggest names in global music to northwest England, Taylor Swift claimed trophies for Best Artist, Best ...

'Even War Can't Stop Us:' Lebanon Excels Internationally Once Again

Hala Abdallah, 10/11 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The USJ women’s futsal team clinched third place at the prestigious World InterUniversities Championships in Rome, Italy. Despite enduring over a month of war – with safety concerns, bombings, and the displacement of families and some players – these young athletes represented their country with pride and fortitude, raising the Lebanese flag ...

Reforming Europe's Economy Urgent Following Trump Win, Says EU

This is Beirut, 08/11 15:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Reforming Europe's economy is all the more urgent following Donald Trump's US election win, warned the author of a blockbuster report, Mario Draghi, ahead of talks Friday with EU leaders in Budapest on tackling the challenge. Although Europe's public reaction to the Republican's return has been cautious, officials are on full ...

World Leaders Congratulate Trump, Eye Stronger Alliances

This is Beirut, 06/11 12:04 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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As Donald Trump claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election on Wednesday morning, leaders around the world quickly responded, offering their congratulations and voicing intentions to work with his administration. French President Emmanuel Macron was among the first to congratulate "President Donald Trump," expressing his readiness ...

Spanish Royals Pelted with Mud as Flood Death Toll Tops 200

This is Beirut, 03/11 17:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Furious locals pelted Spain's royals and premier on Sunday with mud and cries of "murderers!", forcing officials to cut short their visit to the town worst hit by the floods, which have killed more than 200. The angry crowd in the town of Paiporta focused most of its wrath on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and the head of the Valencia ...

Spain's Royals Visit Flooded Region Where 200 were Killed

This is Beirut, 03/11 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are due Sunday to visit the Valencia region, Spanish media reported, where devastating floods have killed more than 200 people. Hopes of finding survivors ebbed five days after torrents of muddy water wrecked towns and infrastructure in Spain's worst such disaster in decades. Almost all the deaths have ...

Georgia Opposition Calls for Protests as President Alleges Russian Election Meddling

This is Beirut, 27/10 18:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Georgian opposition on Sunday called for protests, and the European Union demanded an investigation into "irregularities" after a disputed legislative vote that showed a win for the ruling party accused of moving towards Russia's orbit. Pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili accused Moscow of being behind the election fraud, ...

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