This is Beirut, 06/10 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The European Union is seeking a role in US President Donald Trump's transitional authority for the Gaza Strip, its top diplomat Kaja Kallas told reporters on Monday. "Yes, we feel that Europe has a great role, and we should also be on board with this," Kallas said when asked if the EU wanted to take part in Trump's "Board of Peace." The EU is a ...
Sana Richa Choucair, 04/10 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On September 30, 2025, Rima Karami, Minister of Education, launched the National Campaign for Public School Support, presenting it as “a collective space for dreams, hope, and reform.” The initiative aims to restore public schools’ central role in shaping citizens and driving Lebanon’s development. In parallel, the ministry introduced a ...
This is Beirut, 03/10 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Switzerland's military said Friday it plans to acquire a defense system against "mini-drones", after several European countries recently reported incursions into their airspace, pointing the finger at Russia. Following multiple incursions, European leaders are seeking to build an anti-drone "wall" for ...
Mario Chartouni, 03/10 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Munich Airport suspended operations for several hours on Friday after reports of unidentified drones. Seventeen flights were canceled, about 15 were diverted, and nearly 3,000 passengers were affected. Authorities could not determine the size or type of the drones, but the incident disrupted one of Europe’s busiest hubs and reignited concerns ...
This is Beirut, 03/10 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute
It’s official: Prada received EU approval on Tuesday to acquire Versace in a deal valued at €1.25 billion (around $1.38 billion). Regulators cleared the transaction, ruling that it will not harm competition given the relatively limited global market share of both brands. The acquisition marks a pivotal step for the Italian giant. Beyond mere ...
This is Beirut, 03/10 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Raggi met with European Union Ambassador to Lebanon Sandra De Waele to discuss the return of Syrian refugees to their country. Raggi emphasized the need to accelerate the process and urged the EU to intensify its efforts, stressing that aid should prioritize Syrians inside Syria to encourage their ...
This is Beirut, 02/10 16:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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European Union leaders are discussing setting up a "drone wall" of defences after high-profile air incursions by Russia. But the plan appears to mean different things to different countries, and not everyone seems entirely convinced. Here's where we stand: Eastern shield? The first call for the project came last month from EU chief Ursula ...
Mario Chartouni, 02/10 16:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will visit Moscow on October 15 to attend the Russia-Arab League summit, according to al-Hadath. This marks the first high-level meeting between Syria’s new leadership in Damascus and the Kremlin. The visit comes as several sensitive issues remain unresolved, including the future of Russian military bases in ...
This is Beirut, 02/10 15:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Two suspects were arrested over the attack near a synagogue in Manchester in which two people were killed Thursday and three badly wounded, anti-terrorism police said. The car and stabbing attack was carried out outside a packed synagogue, with the suspect believed shot dead by UK police. As the Jewish community marked the holiday of Yom Kippur ...
This is Beirut, 02/10 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Thursday to take coordinated action against Russia's so-called shadow fleet and follow his country's lead in clamping down on vessels used to bust Western sanctions. France is currently investigating a Benin-flagged ship that is among hundreds of ageing tankers blacklisted by the European ...
This is Beirut, 02/10 09:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv's fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support. Heads of state and governments from just under 50 countries will converge on a conference centre under tight security after mystery drone ...
This is Beirut, 01/10 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Denmark said Wednesday that Europe needs to step up its response to a "hybrid war" being waged by Russia, after mysterious drone flights and a spate of airspace violations rattled European Union members. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned the continent is facing the "most difficult and dangerous situation" since the ...