This is Beirut, 12/04 12:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Every Friday, Alawi crosses the border from Iran into Iraq to sell his produce in the markets of Basra, which serve as a haven for Iranians grappling with economic sanctions. He is just one of many Iranian peddlers who endure the arduous journey into southern Iraq through the Chalamja border crossing. They bring essential goods such as chicken, ...
This is Beirut, 12/04 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's special envoy to Ukraine, suggested British and French troops could adopt zones of control in the country, in an interview with The Times newspaper published Saturday. Kellogg suggested they could have areas of responsibility west of the Dnipro River, as part of a "reassurance force", with a ...
Mario Chartouni, 09/04 17:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to Washington, initially expected to be a diplomatic summit reinforcing US-Israel ties, ultimately became a series of disappointments. According to several observers, including Israeli publication Haaretz, Netanyahu sought unwavering support from President Donald Trump for a hardline ...
Marc Saikali, 03/04 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
By playing Russian roulette for too long, one eventually gets shot. This is the situation Iran's leaders are now facing. Since 1979, Khomeini and his successors have tried to export their so-called Islamic Revolution throughout the region. Without any success, but with plenty of blood, wars and tears. First in Iraq, then in Syria, Yemen, Lebanon ...
Marie de La Roche Saint-André, 02/04 16:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Since his return to power, US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, particularly targeting its nuclear program. In March, he sent a letter to Tehran urging it to negotiate a new nuclear agreement and issued a two-month ultimatum. Then, in an interview with NBC on Sunday, Trump threatened the Iranians, stating that “if they do ...
This is Beirut, 02/04 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute
The US Department of State announced on Tuesday the appointment of Massad Boulos as Senior Advisor for Africa. This position adds a new role to Boulos, in addition to his existing role as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs. According to the press release, Massad Boulos will travel to Africa on April 3 to address ...
This is Beirut, 01/04 20:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday asked federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who allegedly gunned down an American health care CEO in a brazen attack. “Luigi Mangione’s murder of Brian Thompson—an innocent man and father of two young children—was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked ...
This is Beirut, 31/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
MGM's new thriller A Working Man, with Jason Statham, emerged atop a flock of new films this weekend in North America, earning an estimated $15.2 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The action film, from Suicide Squad director David Ayer, features Statham as a military veteran who comes out of retirement to seek the ...
This is Beirut, 17/03 15:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Monday that his country was "committed" to cooperating with the UN's nuclear agency after meeting with its chief, Rafael Grossi. Gharibabadi said in a post on X that the talks in Vienna with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had been "frank and ...
This is Beirut, 09/03 14:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A striking array of artworks, including mysterious metallic mirrors, towering marble boulders, and a 3D-printed mud hut, emerged in the California desert this Saturday, marking the return of the biennial Desert X outdoor art festival. This free event, which drew 600,000 visitors during its last edition, invites contemporary art enthusiasts to ...
This is Beirut, 06/03 20:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" proved a hugely popular hip-hop sample, has died. He was 84 years old. The artist's family shared the news in a Facebook post, saying the vibraphonist, composer and producer died in New York on March 4 following a long illness. "He lived a beautiful 84 ...
This is Beirut, 05/03 22:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Independent Arabiya has published details of a draft bill introduced to the US Congress by Republican Representative Greg Steube, aimed at pressuring the Lebanese government and military to curb Hezbollah’s influence. The proposed legislation, titled "Preventing Armed Groups from Engaging in Extremism Act," calls for stringent measures against ...