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Rubio Promises 'Unwavering Support' for Israel in Gaza Goals

This is Beirut, 15/09 16:51 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that Washington was steadfast in its support for its ally Israel's pursuit of the Gaza war and called for the eradication of Hamas. "The people of Gaza deserve a better future, but that better future cannot begin until Hamas is eliminated," Rubio told reporters at a joint press ...

77th Emmy Awards: Glamour and Trophies

This is Beirut, 15/09 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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The 2025 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles showcased the best of American television. With live performances and surprise announcements, the ceremony celebrated creativity, diversity, and innovation. Netflix’s "Adolescence," exploring the impact of social media and male-dominated narratives on young boys, won 8 awards. The Hollywood satire "The Studio" ...

US 'Very Close' to TikTok Deal with China: US Treasury Chief 

This is Beirut, 15/09 12:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States is "very close" to a deal with China to settle their dispute over TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday as the two sides resumed trade talk in Madrid. Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng opened the latest round of discussions in Madrid on Sunday, seeking to narrow differences on trade and technology that ...

As King Charles Hosts Trump, what do UK State Visits Entail?

This is Beirut, 15/09 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump arrives in the UK late Tuesday for a state visit with his wife, Melania -- a rare privilege made at the invitation of King Charles III. These pomp-filled visits are organized at the recommendation of the British government to strengthen diplomatic, trade or personal relations with certain countries and their ...

The Tom & Jerry of Politics: When Enemies Become Friends

Pierre Nahas, 14/09 16:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Have you ever watched that episode of Tom & Jerry when Jerry befriended Tom to plot against their common enemy, the bulldog Spike? This phenomenon, which is much more common than people think, has been around for centuries across various fields, particularly politics. Among the most unusual and controversial friendships out there, we find the ...

Charlotte Beats Messi’s Miami 3-0 as MLS Win Streak Hits Nine

This is Beirut, 14/09 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Idan Toklomati's hat trick powered Charlotte FC over 10-man Inter Miami 3-0 on Saturday as the hosts stretched their MLS win streak to a record-tying nine games. The 21-year-old striker scored in the 34th and 47th minutes and netted his third goal on a penalty kick in the 84th minute as Charlotte matched the non-shootout era MLS record win streak ...

Tyler Robinson Named as Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination, Arrested after Manhunt

This is Beirut, 12/09 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US authorities said Friday they had captured the man accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after a family member helped to turn him in after a frantic manhunt. "We got him," Utah Governor Spencer Cox told a press conference. Cox identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson and said the arrest was made after one of Robinson's ...

Leonardo DiCaprio Battles Trauma and Tyranny in Bold Thriller

This is Beirut, 12/09 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Radical violence. Immigration raids. White supremacists. Leonardo DiCaprio's politically charged new movie One Battle After Another could scarcely be more timely. Part-action, part-drama, with plenty of comedy and almost guaranteed a bagful of Oscar nominations, the film centers on an ageing revolutionary and his teenage daughter. It delivers a ...

Charlie Kirk's Assassination: A Nation in Turmoil

This is Beirut, 12/09 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The man accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was captured on Friday, after a family member helped to turn him in after a frantic manhunt. "We got him," Utah Governor Spencer Cox told a press conference. Cox identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson and said the arrest was made after one of Robinson's ...

New York Marks 9/11 Attacks

This is Beirut, 11/09 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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New York prepares to mark the devastating attacks of September 11, 2001 on Thursday, 24 years after the deadly plane hijackings that claimed almost 3,000 lives and forever changed the United States. Vice President JD Vance was expected to attend memorial events at Ground Zero in Manhattan where the World Trade Center's twin towers were destroyed ...

French Commission Recommends Banning Social Media for Children Under 15

This is Beirut, 11/09 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A French parliamentary commission probing the psychological effects of TikTok recommends banning social media for children under 15 and adopting a "digital curfew" for 15- to 18-year-olds, according to a report released Thursday. Such a ban would "send a signal to both children and parents that before the age of 15," social media "is not ...

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