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How China Allegedly Contributes to the Deadly Fentanyl Crisis

This is Beirut, 03/02 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump has slapped new tariffs on Chinese goods, partly in response to Beijing's alleged role in a deadly opioid epidemic in the United States. Washington has long accused Beijing of turning a blind eye to the deadly fentanyl trade, which US authorities estimate caused tens of thousands of deaths a year. China denies ...

US Threatens Panama Over Canal

This is Beirut, 03/02 05:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal, but the country's leader insisted he was not afraid of a US invasion and offered talks. On his first trip overseas as the top US diplomat, Rubio took a guided tour of the canal accompanied by its ...

EU Slams Trump Tariffs, Says Will 'Respond Firmly' If Targeted

This is Beirut, 02/02 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The European Union on Sunday blasted U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, warning that the 27-nation bloc would retaliate "firmly" if targeted. Brussels had previously hoped to avoid a trade conflict with Trump through negotiation. However, on Friday, the U.S. president doubled down, stating he ...

Netanyahu Heads to US for Pivotal Trump Talks

This is Beirut, 02/02 14:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left Sunday for the United States, where he will become the first foreign leader to meet Donald Trump since the US president returned to office. His visit comes as a fragile truce holds between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Both militant groups are backed by ...

Japan 'deeply concerned' at global impact of Trump tariffs

This is Beirut, 02/02 11:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Japan is “deeply concerned” about the possible repercussions on global trade of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs targeting major trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, its finance minister said Sunday. Trump said Canadian and Mexican exports to the United States would face a 25 percent tariff starting Tuesday, while goods from ...

Trump Announces New Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

This is Beirut, 02/02 05:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs Saturday on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, claiming a "major threat" from illegal immigration and drugs -- a move that sparked promises of retaliation. Canadian and Mexican exports to the United States will face a 25 percent tariff starting Tuesday, although energy resources from ...

World's Most Expensive Formula 1 Car Sold in Stuttgart

Serge Abi Ghanem, 01/02 21:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R stands as a true masterpiece of automotive engineering, renowned not only for its striking design but also for its groundbreaking performance in the world of motorsport. This iconic vehicle continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts, thanks to its rich history and technological innovations. A Timeless ...

US conducted air strikes on IS targets in Somalia, Trump says

This is Beirut, 01/02 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United States military conducted airstrikes on Islamic State group targets in Somalia on Saturday, President Donald Trump announced. "This morning, I ordered precision military airstrikes on the senior ISIS attack planner and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia," Trump said on Truth Social. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said ...

Egypt's Sisi Tells Trump the World is 'Counting on' Him for Middle East Peace

This is Beirut, 01/02 18:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on Saturday that the world was relying on him 'to reach a permanent and historic peace agreement' to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Saturday's phone call marked the first between the two leaders since Trump repeatedly floated a plan to relocate Palestinians from ...

Collision in Washington Highlights U.S. Air Traffic Control Staffing and Technology Issues

This is Beirut, 01/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter in Washington on Wednesday night has brought long-standing U.S. air traffic control (ATC) staffing shortages into the spotlight. The incident also underscored concerns over outdated and sometimes obsolete equipment. Air traffic controllers' unions have repeatedly raised alarms ...

Jennifer Lopez Dazzles in 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' at Sundance

This is Beirut, 01/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Jennifer Lopez captivated audiences at Sundance with her new film Kiss of the Spider Woman, blending the charm of 1950s Hollywood musicals with the tension of a gritty prison drama. The film, which earned a standing ovation at the indie movie festival on Sunday, January 26, tells the story of two unlikely cellmates who form an intimate bond during ...

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