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US Presidential Election: A Race Like No Other

Michel Touma, 2024-11-07 12:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On the eve of the US presidential election, Walid Phares, former foreign affairs advisor to President Donald Trump, shared that a key aspect of the Republican candidate’s campaign strategy rested, beyond the strength of his electoral machine, on the spontaneous mobilization of a “popular wave” — an organic movement not necessarily guided ...

Biden Prepares for Transition as Trump Returns to Power

This is Beirut, 2024-11-07 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President Joe Biden will make a painful address to the nation Thursday, vowing a peaceful transfer of power to Donald Trump after his political nemesis scored a crushing election win over Kamala Harris. In what promises to be an agonizing moment for Biden, he will speak in the Rose Garden of the White House at 11am (16:00 GMT) to "discuss the ...

Three Critical Months Before Trump Takes Office

Salam Zaatari, 2024-11-07 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on November 4, 2024, citing “a lack of trust” amid deepening policy disagreements. Gallant, who was aligned with Biden’s administration, had criticized Netanyahu's approach to handling the Israel-Gaza conflict, warning that it endangered national security and ...

Harris Gives Defiant Concession Speech after Stunning Trump Win

This is Beirut, 2024-11-07 00:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Donald Trump's crushing presidential victory heralded a new era of uncertainty in the United States and the world Wednesday, as defeated Kamala Harris gave a defiant concession speech while vowing to help his transition to power. An emotional Vice President Harris told tearful supporters in a speech in Washington to "not despair," ...

Trump's Middle East Promises Win Over Some Muslim Voters

This is Beirut, 2024-11-07 00:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Incoming US president Donald Trump pulled off a surprising feat late in the campaign, making gains with Muslim voters with a characteristically bold promise to end bloodshed in the Middle East. Now, his new supporters are celebrating his victory and confident he will deliver despite Israel, led by his close ally Benjamin Netanyahu, continuing its ...

Israel's Netanyahu Discusses 'Iranian threat' with Trump

This is Beirut, 2024-11-06 21:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the "Iranian threat" in a call with US president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday as the wars in Gaza and Lebanon show no sign of easing. Saudi state media also reported that the Gulf heavyweight's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, spoke to Trump to congratulate ...

Netanyahu and Trump Discuss “Iranian Threat” in Phone Call

This is Beirut, 2024-11-06 21:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump discussed the "Iranian threat" over the phone on Wednesday, following Trump’s victory, which Netanyahu hailed as a "strong re-commitment to the great alliance" between their two countries. Earlier, Naim Qassem, the new head of Hezbollah, which is backed by Tehran, ...

Following Trump's Victory... Antoun Sehnaoui: Let’s Make Lebanon Great Again!

This is Beirut, 2024-11-06 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Antoun Sehnaoui, businessman and Chairman of SGBL, congratulated Republican candidate Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. He shared a message on his social media accounts, saying, “Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump, on a brilliant campaign and a historic victory! What a spectacular comeback! Now let’s make ...

After Trump’s Victory, Palestinians Expect the Worst but Hope for the Best

This is Beirut, 2024-11-06 20:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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"Now that he's won, I hope the war will end," a phrase that resonates among Palestinians, as Donald Trump's election echoed differently across the region. While Gazans called on Trump for assistance, their compatriots in the occupied West Bank feared the worst. In Gaza, which has endured more than a year of war, people responded ...

Trump 2024 Sparks Optimism in Financial Markets

Christiane Tager, 2024-11-06 18:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Global markets responded enthusiastically to Donald Trump’s victory as President of the United States. The US 10-year Treasury yield spiked above 4.4%, climbing 15 basis points overnight, while Wall Street opened with strong gains after the Republican win. Dow Jones futures surged 1,100 points pre-market, and Bitcoin broke past the $75,000 mark, ...

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