This Is Beirut, 2024-03-06 17:28 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The UN's International Organization for Migration has released new figures, on Wednesday, claiming over 8000 migrants deaths on migration routes last year, making 2023 the deadliest year for migrants for a decade. Although IOM acknowledges the true death toll is likely far higher. At least 8,565 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2023, ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-02-06 20:11 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Argentina President Javier Milei arrived in Israel Tuesday where he was greeted by Foreign Minister Israel Katz at Ben Gurion Airport. He reiterated his pledge to move Argentina’s embassy to Jerusalem. Katz thanked Milei, who made Israel his first bilateral visit as president, for his support for Israel, and for recognizing Jerusalem as ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-02-05 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran announced on Monday the start of construction for a new nuclear research reactor in Isfahan. This comes shortly after the announcement of the construction of a nuclear power plant complex in the southern region. Iran said on Monday that it had started building a new nuclear research reactor in Isfahan, days after it announced it was ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-23 22:41 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Houthis in Yemen have directed all employees of the United Nations and its affiliated agencies from the United States and the United Kingdom to leave the country within the coming month. This information was conveyed by a UN official to AFP. Houthis in Yemen have instructed all personnel from the United States and the United Kingdom working for ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-18 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran's limited cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is causing concern, as IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated in an interview with AFP on Thursday that the agency feels ensnared in the country's disputes with Western nations, characterizing the situation as akin to being held "hostage." Iran is barely cooperating ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-19 00:01 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Jordanian military on Monday, reported the prevention of a conspiracy involving numerous infiltrators from Syria with connections to pro-Iranian militias. These individuals attempted to breach the border, carrying rocket launchers, anti-personnel mines, and explosives. Jordan's army stated that it foiled a plot on Monday by dozens of ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-11 23:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Intense urban warfare unfolded on Monday, in Gaza during what has become the deadliest conflict, witnessing over 18,200 Palestinian casualties and the loss of 104 Israeli soldiers. Heavy urban battles raged Monday in the bloodiest-ever war in Gaza, with more than 18,200 Palestinians and 104 Israeli soldiers reported dead amid a spiraling ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-11 14:57 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United Nations announced on Monday that it requires $46.4 billion next year to provide life-saving assistance to approximately 180 million people globally facing desperate circumstances. The UN highlighted a bleak humanitarian outlook for 2024, citing conflicts, climate emergencies, and collapsing economies wreaking havoc on the most ...
Hadi Damien, 2023-12-10 17:31 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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"While history alone can determine the historic significance of an event, it is safe to say that the declaration before us may be destined to occupy an honorable place in the procession of positive landmarks in human history." - Charles Habib Malek 75 years ago to the day, on 10 December 1948, the 183rd session of the United Nations General ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-07 21:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Intense urban combat persisted in and around Gaza's largest cities on Thursday, as the deadliest conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas entered its third month. Heavy urban combat raged in and around Gaza's biggest cities on Thursday, as the bloodiest-ever war between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas entered its third month ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-03 21:16 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Venezuelans commenced voting in a referendum on Sunday, December 3, aimed at bolstering the government's century-old assertion over the oil-rich Essequibo territory, currently under the control of neighboring Guyana. "Essequibo is ours!" say posters plastered on walls lining the streets in Caracas, part of an intensive campaign by the government ...