This is Beirut, 2024-10-09 13:49 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A letter signed by 130 Israeli soldiers warns that they will no longer serve unless the Israeli government works to obtain a cease-fire deal in Gaza, reports Israeli media Haaretz on Wednesday. The letter, addressed to cabinet ministers and the Israeli military's chief of staff, was signed by reservists and draftees across a wide range of roles, ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Storm-battered Florida braced for a direct hit from Hurricane Milton which strengthened back to a Category 5 storm Tuesday, as US President Joe Biden begged residents to flee what he warned could be the worst natural disaster to hit the state in a century. As the second huge hurricane in as many weeks rumbled toward Florida's west coast, a sense ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-08 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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President and CEO of the American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) Ed Gabriel said on Tuesday that he met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the situation in Lebanon. Gabriel revealed Blinken’s assurance that the US would be providing resources for the Lebanese Armed Forces in terms of equipment and training, as they ...
2024-10-08 16:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
This conflict will inflict particularly harsh consequences on the Lebanese economy in both the short and medium term. Already struggling with a dire economic crisis, Lebanon may experience further deterioration, characterized by rising inflation and increasing unemployment. The heightened tensions have also created a climate of uncertainty that ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-08 11:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran warned Israel on Tuesday against attacking any of its infrastructure amid fears of a possible Israeli assault on oil or nuclear sites following Iran's missile barrage last week. The state television quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying, "Any attack against infrastructure in Iran will provoke an even stronger response." He spoke ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-07 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States imposed fresh sanctions Monday on individuals and a "sham charity" it said were international financial supporters of Hamas, among others, on the anniversary of the group's bloody attack on Israel. On October 7 last year, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack into Israel that resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people according ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-07 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US President Joe Biden and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris mourned the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel one year ago, while decrying the heavy civilian losses of Palestinians in the subsequent Israeli operations. "Let us bear witness to the unspeakable brutality of the October 7 attacks, but also to the beauty of the lives that ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-07 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
US Central Command chief General Michael Kurilla visited Israel for "a situational assessment" focused on security challenges coming from Iran and Lebanon, the Israeli military said on Monday. "General Kurilla's visit focused on the current security issues, with an emphasis on Iran and the northern front," a military statement said, without ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-07 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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This week’s US Elections Explainer revolves around the US Republican Party. Get to know its history and values as the race heats up.
This is Beirut, 2024-10-07 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Travel back in time to 1985. What happened in the USA on October 7, 1985? Join us weekly on TimeTravel as we explore historical events under a different theme every month. This October, we're exploring sports!
This is Beirut, 2024-10-06 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States will not ease its "pressure" on Israel and Arab leaders to reach a deal on hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, Vice President Kamala Harris said in an interview released on Sunday. Washington is working with Israel on humanitarian aid and "the need for a deal to be done which would release the hostages and create a ceasefire. And ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-10-06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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All music “has its roots” in Africa, says Angélique Kidjo. “In this world, you have a place everywhere.” Driven by this family mantra, star singer Angélique Kidjo celebrates 40 years of a career during which she has transcended trends while celebrating African heritage, the "cradle" of all music. Whether revisiting Ravel’s Bolero, ...