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A Historic Opportunity for Lebanon: Senator Lindsey Graham’s Vision for Defense and Diversity

Amal Chmouny, 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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 ...

Trump Urges Peaceful Response to Charlie Kirk Killing

This is Beirut, 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 ...

Why Qatar and Turkey Are Seen as 'Next in Line' for Conflict with Israel

Salam El Zaatari, 11/09 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The Israeli airstrike on September 9, 2025, against Hamas leaders in Doha shocked the Middle East, not only for its audacity but also for its symbolism: Israel was willing to strike inside the territory of a US ally, Qatar, long considered a safe haven for Hamas’ political leadership. The strike has since fueled speculation that Qatar, and by ...

Informing Parents not Enough to Fight Childhood Obesity

This is Beirut, 11/09 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Government-led programs attempting to curb childhood obesity by educating parents do not work, an international study published Thursday concluded, and researchers are calling for policies that prioritize society-wide solutions. Obesity is a major health crisis with more than one in eight people globally now obese, according to the World Health ...

What we Know About the Killing of Charlie Kirk

This is Beirut, 11/09 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot during an event in the western US state of Utah. This is what we know. At a university Kirk, the head of the largest conservative youth movement in the United States, which he co-founded in 2012 at the age of 18, was speaking around noon on the ...

Trump Blasts ‘Radical Left’ After Killing of Influencer Charlie Kirk

This is Beirut, 11/09 09:03 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Donald Trump lashed out at the "radical left" on Wednesday after the apparent assassination of his right-wing ally Charlie Kirk, vowing a crackdown after a killing that has sparked fears of worsening political violence in the United States. Kirk, a powerful voice in conservative politics at just 31 years old, had been dead only a few ...

Qassem Signals Defiance as Lebanon Faces Political and Security Challenges

This is Beirut, 10/09 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem used his Wednesday speech to reiterate the group’s role in Lebanon, framing its organization as an indispensable “shield” against Israel while sidestepping calls for disarmament. In complete denial of ground reality, Qassem described Hezbollah as an “impenetrable barrier” against Israel, claiming ...

Trump ready to match EU tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin

This is Beirut, 10/09 00:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States is ready to broaden tariffs targeting buyers of Russian oil -- if the EU takes similar moves -- to hit at revenue Moscow needs for the war in Ukraine, a US official told AFP Tuesday. Dialing in to talks between United States and European Union officials on Tuesday, President Donald Trump raised the possibility of tariffs between ...

Trump Backs Hamas Targeting, Not Israel's Qatar Strike

This is Beirut, 09/09 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The White House distanced itself Tuesday from Israel's strikes against Hamas in Doha, reiterating President Donald Trump's support for ally Qatar, while declining to confirm if Israel had pre-notified Washington of its attack. While eliminating Hamas was a "worthy goal," a strike in the Qatari capital Doha "does not advance Israel's or America's ...

Lebanon Moves Toward Gradual Disarmament of Hezbollah

Bassam Abou Zeid, 09/09 17:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Anyone who believes Hezbollah will announce the handover of its weapons to the Lebanese Army is mistaken. The party is unlikely to do so for two main reasons. First, its arsenal remains closely tied to the strategic agenda of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Second, Hezbollah uses the issue to rally Lebanese Shia, portraying itself as a protector ...

Salam Reaffirms Government Support for Army’s Plan, Cooperation with Parliament

This is Beirut, 09/09 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed on Tuesday, following a meeting with Speaker Nabih Berri, the government’s commitment to implementing the army’s plan for the disarmament of militias, which would be accompanied by a monthly follow-up report. He stressed that the government would not go back on its decisions regarding the monopoly of ...

Will Lebanon Disarm Hezbollah, or Not?

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 09/09 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The Lebanese cabinet heard, on Friday, a presentation from Army Chief Rodolphe Haykal on a confidential plan to monopolize arms, as tasked by the government on August 5. The cabinet then issued a statement, and Information Minister Paul Morcos held a press conference. The vague responses left observers divided, with each side interpreting the ...

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