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Washington Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier Near the Middle East

This is Beirut, 20/06 22:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The USS Gerald R. Ford will depart for Europe next week, a Navy official said Friday, placing a third American aircraft carrier in closer proximity to the Middle East as Israel and Iran trade strikes. Israel launched an unprecedented air campaign against Iran last week, and US President Donald Trump has said he is weighing whether to join Israel ...

Tactical Nukes Worry Strategists

Mario Chartouni, 20/06 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Kremlin, via spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, reiterated on Friday its firm opposition to the use of tactical nuclear weapons, describing any potential US strike on Iran as “catastrophic.” Peskov was responding to “media rumors” about a possible nuclear strike aimed at destroying Iran’s uranium enrichment facility at Fordow, stressing ...

Europe to Offer Iran 'Diplomatic Solution' to War with Israel

This is Beirut, 20/06 15:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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European powers hope to offer a "diplomatic solution" to end the Iran-Israel war at talks in Geneva with Iran's foreign minister, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. It comes as US President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of entering a war now in its second week. Israel, saying Iran was on the verge of developing nuclear weapons, ...

Day 8 of the Israel-Iran Conflict: Key Developments and Current Status

Alissar Boulos, 20/06 09:10 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Early on Friday, a missile launched by Iran struck near a technology hub in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, igniting fires close to a building housing Microsoft’s offices. Emergency responders confirmed that five people suffered minor injuries and shared images on X showing vehicles ablaze at the scene. Israeli news outlets reported ...

Govts Scramble to Evacuate Citizens from Israel, Iran

This is Beirut, 19/06 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Governments around the world are attempting to evacuate thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organizing buses and planes and in some cases assisting people crossing borders on foot. Foreigners have rushed to leave both countries after Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign last Friday ...

When the Skies Close In: The Impact on Flights, Passengers and Airlines

Yara Germany, 17/06 22:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Each time tensions flare in the Middle East, airspace closures thrust airlines, travel agencies and passengers into a frantic race against time. Flights are rerouted, layovers stretch and last-minute decisions become the norm… A behind-the-scenes look at a sky turned unpredictable, where everyone struggles to navigate the chaos. Following last ...

The African Man vs. the European Man

Amine Jules Iskandar, 15/06 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Our planet has been home to various species of the Homo genus, with fossil evidence dating back around 2.8 million years. Among these, two species stand out as the closest relatives to modern humans: the European Homo neanderthalensis and the African Homo sapiens. About 660,000 years ago, two branches of the Homo genus diverged from a common ...

Nvidia Marks Paris Tech Fair with Europe AI Push

This is Beirut, 11/06 14:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Drawing high-powered tech CEOs and a presidential visit, the Vivatech trade fair opened in Paris on Wednesday with a bang as Nvidia boss Jensen Huang announced a major push into Europe. “In just two years, we will increase the amount of AI computing capacity in Europe by a factor of 10,” Huang told a packed hall in a southern Paris convention ...

10 Dead in Austria School Shooting

This is Beirut, 10/06 15:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Ten people died on Tuesday after a suspected shooter opened fire in a school in the southeastern Austrian city of Graz, the local mayor was quoted as saying. Several students and at least one adult, as well as the suspected shooter, were among the dead, mayor Elke Kahr confirmed to Austrian press agency APA. School shootings are much more rare ...

US Pressures NATO to Seal Deal on Ramping Up Defense Spending

This is Beirut, 05/06 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US defense chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday pushed NATO to agree to a deal on ramping up defense spending that can satisfy President Donald Trump at a summit later this month. The volatile US leader has demanded that alliance members agree to boost defense budgets to five percent of their GDP at the June 24-25 meeting in The Netherlands. NATO ...

Rivals Meloni and Macron Seek to Mend Fences in Rome Talks

This is Beirut, 04/06 10:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Italy's Giorgia Meloni and France's Emmanuel Macron met on Tuesday in Rome, reconciling their differences to put forward a "common commitment" as they confront shared challenges, notably US tariffs and the Ukraine war. The far-right prime minister welcomed the centrist French president to her Palazzo Chigi office, where they held three hours of ...

On the Brink of Nuclear Capability, Iran Challenges Red Lines

Mario Chartouni, 04/06 09:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Under growing international scrutiny, Iran is enriching uranium at levels unseen since the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal. While Washington publicly hardens its rhetoric, more flexible proposals are reportedly being floated behind closed doors. Amid firm statements, covert negotiations and ongoing inspections, Iran’s nuclear program has ...

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