Aoun Calls on US Diaspora to Engage More in Lebanon

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In New York, Joseph Aoun Meets with FIFA President

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On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with President Joseph Aoun. In a message posted on Instagram, Infantino said he had “the pleasure of talking football” with the president, highlighting the role of sport as a “source of hope and opportunity” for Lebanese youth. He ...

US says Dismantles Possible Telecom Network Threat to UN Summit

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The US Secret Service said Tuesday it had dismantled a network of electronic devices that could have crashed New York's telecommunications network in an attack ahead of the UN General Assembly. The protective agency did not say who was responsible for the sophisticated material but linked it to "nation-state" actors and ...

Iranian, European Ministers to Hold Nuclear Talks Tuesday

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Iranian and European ministers will hold nuclear talks in New York on Tuesday, a French diplomatic source said, after the UN Security Council voted to reimpose sanctions over Tehran's atomic program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has until the end of Saturday to reach a deal with his British, French, German and EU counterparts to avoid ...

US Restricts Movement of Iranian Delegation at UNGA

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The United States announced new measures on Tuesday to restrict the movement of the Iranian regime’s delegation attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, reinforcing its maximum pressure strategy on Tehran. The State Department said the restrictions will prevent Iranian officials from accessing wholesale clubs, luxury ...

Aoun in New York: Investments, Reforms, and Diaspora Support at the Heart of Talks

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President Joseph Aoun met Sunday evening in New York with a delegation of Lebanese-American business leaders, where discussions centered on Lebanon’s economic crisis, ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the situation in southern Lebanon, infrastructure reconstruction, digital transformation, and the participation of ...

On the Eve of Its 80th Anniversary, a Faltering UN

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The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Charter — a milestone with a bitter edge for an organization that seems increasingly exhausted. Established in 1945 to replace the League of Nations, the UN was tasked from the start with maintaining global peace and security. A task that remains as challenging as ever, reflected in ...

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Heads to US to Address UN General Assembly

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa departed for the United States, state media reported Sunday, on a landmark trip that will see the former jihadist address the United Nations General Assembly. State television said Sharaa was en route "to the United States of America to participate in the affairs of the 80th session of the United Nations General ...

President Aoun and First Lady Begin Official Program in NY

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President Joseph Aoun and First Lady Nehmat Aoun will begin their official program in New York on Sunday by attending a celebratory Mass at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral at 11:30 AM local time (6:30 PM Beirut time). After the service, they are expected to meet members of the Lebanese parish community. The presidential couple and their ...

The Metropolitan Opera Reimagines Itself with New Themes and Celebrity Stars

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The iconic Metropolitan Opera of New York is continuing its evolution amidst financial challenges, launching its new season this Sunday with a politically charged opera featuring a comic book superhero. The season also welcomes actress Sandra Oh, known for her roles in Grey's Anatomy and Killing Eve, in a beloved opera-comique. The Met is ...

President Aoun and First Lady Head to New York

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President Joseph Aoun departed Lebanon on Saturday for New York to take part in the United Nations General Assembly, where he is set to deliver Lebanon’s official address. Accompanied by First Lady Neemat Aoun and a team of advisors, the president’s schedule includes a series of meetings with international leaders to discuss Lebanon’s ...

'Friends' Fans Rejoice: Central Perk Cafe Coming to NYC

This is Beirut, 2025-09-17 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Devotees of fan favorite Friends will soon be able to sip a cup of coffee named after Joey in a Manhattan recreation of the "Central Perk" cafe made famous by the sitcom. Just don't expect the coffee to cost $3 a cup like it did in the acclaimed television show at the turn of the millennium. The latest reincarnation of the hot drink haunt will ...