This is Beirut, 15/09 21:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The United States and China announced a "framework" deal on Monday to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for the Chinese-owned app to pass to US-controlled ownership. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said, without directly naming the social media giant, that a deal was reached with a "certain company that ...
This is Beirut, 15/09 19:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Russia's key ally Belarus invited US military representatives to joint military drills being staged on Monday, amid escalating tensions between Russia and NATO over its offensive on Ukraine. The Zapad (West) drills, running until Tuesday across Belarus, have spooked NATO's eastern members following the downing of Russian drones in its ...
Michel Touma, 15/09 10:31 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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“The American way of life – as we want it – remains disarmingly simple: I want to be able to marry, buy a home, raise children, let them ride their bikes until sundown, send them to a good school, and live in a peaceful neighborhood.” These words came from Charlie Kirk, delivered during one of his well-known public debates, often hosted on ...
This is Beirut, 15/09 05:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Days after Israel attacked Qatar in an airstrike targeting Hamas leaders, US President Donald Trump made careful remarks Sunday as Washington's two powerful Middle Eastern allies face a worsening rift. "Qatar has been a very great ally. Israel and everyone else, we have to be careful. When we attack people we have to be careful," ...
This is Beirut, 14/09 17:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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China and the United States kicked off the latest round of trade talks on Sunday in Madrid, where they are set to thrash out their TikTok dispute and President Donald Trump's promised hefty tariffs. The Chinese delegation is in the Spanish capital until Wednesday and senior officials, including Vice Premier He Lifeng, will meet with the US ...
This is Beirut, 14/09 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed Sunday plans by US finance firms, including PayPal and Citigroup to invest £1.25 billion ($1.7 billion) in the UK, announced days ahead of President Donald Trump's state visit. The investments by leading US companies, which also include Bank of America and S&P Global, will create 1,800 jobs in London, ...
This is Beirut, 13/09 15:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was ready to sanction Moscow, but on the condition that all NATO allies agree to completely halt purchases of Russian oil and implement their own sanctions. He also suggested members of the transatlantic alliance consider slapping tariffs of 50 percent to 100 percent on China as a way to help end ...
This is Beirut, 13/09 05:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt called on Friday for a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, to be followed by a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition towards civilian rule. In a joint statement issued by the US State Department, the four countries said the transition should "meet the ...
This is Beirut, 12/09 22:52 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump will meet Qatar's prime minister on Friday after an Israeli strike on Hamas in the key US partner, the White House said. Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff "will be having dinner" with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, it said in a brief statement. The announcement came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
David Hale , 12/09 10:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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This month brings world leaders together to mark the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly. Their formal speeches in front of the assembly vary in interest, as many contain more pious platitudes than meaty information. The real work of interest often happens behind-the-scenes, as world leaders meet bilaterally or in small groups ...
Amal Chmouny, 12/09 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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During a recent visit to Beirut, Senator Lindsey Graham emphasized Lebanon’s unique role as a beacon of coexistence and resilience, driven by its diverse religious and ethnic communities. He proposed a robust defense agreement between the United States and Lebanon, positioning it as a strategic avenue for enhancing regional stability and ...
This is Beirut, 12/09 05:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump urged supporters Thursday to respond peacefully to the killing of right-wing campaigner Charlie Kirk, as the murderer continued to evade a manhunt more than 24 hours after a shooting that put an already divided United States on edge. Trump, who soon after the killing angrily pledged a wide-ranging response against the ...