Christiane Tager, 04/12 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese exports remain a vital pillar of the national economy despite significant challenges. Renowned for its agricultural produce, jewelry and wines, Lebanon continues to maintain a foothold in international markets. Key trading partners include nations in the Middle East, Europe and Africa. However, economic instability and logistical hurdles ...
This is Beirut, 29/11 13:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The yen rallied Friday after forecast-busting inflation data out of Tokyo boosted talk of another Japanese interest rate cut next month, while equity markets were mixed as traders weigh the economic outlook during a second Trump administration. With Wall Street closed for the Thanksgiving break, there were few catalysts to drive business heading ...
This is Beirut, 28/11 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Iran is set to meet on Friday with France, Germany and the United Kingdom for talks on its nuclear programme after the three governments joined with the United States to have Tehran censured by the UN atomic watchdog. Last week's chiding prompted a defiant response from Tehran, but its officials have since signalled willingness to engage with ...
Amine Jules Iskandar, 24/11 08:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
During his time in Germany where he trained under Martin Heidegger, Charles Malek immersed himself in German philosophy, particularly its Romantic phase spanning the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He delved into the works of Johann Gottfried von Herder and Johann Gottlieb Fichte, drawing significant insights from both. Herder emphasized the ...
This is Beirut, 23/11 12:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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On Saturday, Emmanuel Macron will mark the 80th anniversary of Strasbourg's liberation from Nazi rule with tributes to the Alsatian resistance, forcibly conscripted soldiers, and historian Marc Bloch, who may be honored with a place in the Panthéon. The President, continuing a long cycle of remembrance surrounding the 80th anniversary of ...
This is Beirut, 23/11 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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NATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the "global security issues facing the alliance", a spokeswoman said Saturday. The meeting took place on Friday in Palm Beach, NATO's Farah Dakhlallah said in a statement. In his first term Trump aggressively pushed Europe to step up defence spending and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is Beirut, 11/11 20:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut, 11/11 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...