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ExplainerTrump’s Tariffs: Protection or Risky Bet for the US Economy?

Mario Chartouni 01/08 18:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

United States Donald Trump Tariffs China

Tariffs have once again taken center stage in American trade policy. On Thursday, the White House announced a major overhaul of customs duties, marking a new chapter in President Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda. In an official statement, the White House emphasized that these measures aim to “protect American workers” and to “secure ...

VideosDrought Threatens Iraq’s Ancient Marshes

Rayan Chami 01/08 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute

Iraq Drought

Iraq’s ancient marshes are drying up, killing buffaloes and forcing herders to flee, as drought and extreme heat destroy this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Putin Says Wants Lasting Peace in Ukraine

This is Beirut 01/08 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Ukraine Russia Putin Peace

Russia wants a "lasting and stable peace" in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said Friday, adding that Moscow's conditions for peace remained unchanged as Kyiv repeated its call for a leaders' meeting. Putin has consistently rejected calls to pause his nearly three-and-a-half year assault on Ukraine despite growing pressure from US President ...

Trump Envoy to Inspect Gaza Aid as Pressure Mounts on Israel

This is Beirut 01/08 13:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Israel Palestine Conflict

President Donald Trump's envoy met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday ahead of a visit to inspect aid distribution in Gaza, as a deadly food crisis drove mounting international pressure for a ceasefire. Steve Witkoff, who has been involved in months of stalled negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, met ...

Russian Drone Strikes on Ukraine Hit All-Time Record in July: AFP Analysis

This is Beirut 01/08 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Ukraine Russia Conflict Drone

Russia fired more drones at Ukraine in July than in any month since it launched its 2022 invasion, intensifying its deadly bombardment of the country as peace talks stalled, an AFP analysis showed Friday. The analysis, which used data published by Ukraine's air force, showed Russia fired 6,297 long-range drones into Ukraine last month -- up ...

Germany to Start Deliveries of Two Patriot Systems to Ukraine

This is Beirut 01/08 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Ukraine Russia Conflict Germany Patriot

Germany said on Friday it will soon start delivering two more US-made Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, as Kyiv faces a growing number of Russian drone and missile attacks. After reaching an agreement with the United States, the German military will deliver additional Patriot launchers in the coming days, and will supply further components ...

DR Congo, Rwanda Hold First Talks After Peace Deal

This is Beirut 01/08 11:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

USA Drcongo Conflict Rwanda Diplomacy

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have held their first talks after signing a peace deal aimed at ending a resurgent conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the two countries said Friday. Eastern DRC, a region bordering Rwanda with abundant natural resources but plagued by non-state armed groups, has suffered extreme violence for ...

HighlightWhat are All These Microplastics Doing to Our Brains?

This is Beirut 01/08 09:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Health Microplastics Brains

Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics have been detected accumulating in human brains, but there is not yet enough evidence to say whether this is doing us harm, experts have said. These mostly invisible pieces of plastic have been found everywhere, from the top of mountains to the bottom of oceans, in the air we breathe and the food we ...

Iran Rejects Western Accusations of Overseas Plots as 'Baseless'

This is Beirut 01/08 09:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Tehran USA West Accusations

Iran on Friday rejected accusations by the US and more than a dozen of its allies that Tehran had attempted to kill or kidnap dissidents, journalists and officials in Western countries. In a statement, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei described the claims as "baseless", calling them "an attempt to divert public attention from the ...

HighlightTrump's Tariffs: What Has Changed and Who is Affected

This is Beirut 01/08 09:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Donald Trump USA Trade Tariff

A range of new tariffs due to take effect in one week were announced Thursday on most US trading partners, with separate sector specific duties -- on copper -- also being implemented. President Donald Trump unveiled an array of import levies that ranged as high as 41 percent on Syria and included a hike on Canadian imports from the current 25 ...

Trump Orders Tariffs on Dozens of Countries in Push To Reshape Global Trade

This is Beirut 01/08 05:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Donald Trump United States Tariffs

President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs Thursday on nearly 70 countries -- including a blistering 35 percent on neighbor Canada -- as he seeks to reshape global trade to benefit the US economy. However, in a minor reprieve that opens the door to further negotiations, the White House said the measures will take effect in a week for most ...

Trump Expresses “Discontent” Over Plans To Recognize a Palestinian State

This is Beirut 31/07 23:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Donald Trump Hamas Israel Palestine

Donald Trump “expressed his discontent and disagreement with the leaders of France, the United Kingdom and Canada” over their plans to recognize a Palestinian state, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Thursday. The U.S. president has thus somewhat hardened his stance on the matter. While he had already sharply criticized ...