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Blinken Vows "Firm Response" to North Korean Troops in Ukraine

This is Beirut 13/11 12:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US top diplomat Antony Blinken warned Wednesday that the deployment of North Korean troops alongside Russian forces fighting on the Ukrainian border dictates a "firm response". The secretary of state was speaking at the start of a day of Brussels talks with NATO and EU officials to urgently address ramping up support for Kyiv before Donald Trump ...

French-Iranian Relations: Between Rifts and Distrust 2/2

Marie de La Roche Saint-André 13/11 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Building on long-standing cultural ties, France and Iran have maintained a difficult relationship following the rise of the Islamic Republic and the Iran-Iraq War. However, the issue of nuclear weapons will deepen the rift between the two countries. Second Rift: The Issue of Iran's Nuclear Program In the early 2000s, Iran was suspected of ...

NATO and Europe Brace for a Second Trump Term

Ali A. Hamade 13/11 11:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A new chapter in United States politics is unfolding as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January 2025. His victory signals the beginning of a second conservative revolution in America, reminiscent of the one Ronald Reagan launched in 1981, centered on economic reforms. This time, however, Trump aims for a broader conservative ...

Trump to Visit the White House to Meet Outgoing Biden

This is Beirut 13/11 10:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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He had left furious and defeated in 2021, but now he returns triumphant and determined to shake up the state, judging by his bold appointments: Donald Trump will be received Wednesday by Joe Biden, who has promised a smooth transition with his arch-enemy. The outgoing Democratic president is set to meet Trump, both his predecessor and successor, ...

Russia Asks Israel to Refrain from Striking Near Base in Syria

This is Beirut 13/11 09:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Russia has asked Israel to refrain from conducting airstrikes near its airbase in Syria during Israel's conflict with Hezbollah, as it did in October, a senior Russian official said on Wednesday. Syrian state media reported in mid-October that Israel carried out an airstrike on the port city of Latakia, a stronghold of Syrian President Bashar ...

Trump names Elon Musk in his government, chooses a pro-Israeli as special envoy to the Middle East

This is Beirut 13/11 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the world's richest man, Elon Musk, will lead a new US "government efficiency" group tasked with cutting federal waste, as the Republican president-elect added a series of seasoned figures and hard-liners to his incoming administration. Musk became a key ally to Trump during his campaign, reportedly spending ...

UN Nuclear Chief to Visit Iran for Talks on Nuclear Program

This is Beirut 13/11 09:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi is set to visit Tehran on Wednesday for crucial talks on Iran's nuclear program, warning just ahead of his trip that room for manoeuvre is narrowing. His visit comes only two days after the defense minister of Iran's nemesis Israel warned the Islamic republic was "more exposed than ever to ...

The Palestinian Cause Cannot Be Undermined

Rami Rayess 13/11 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The world is closely watching the gradual steps that US President-elect Donald Trump intends to take, when he returns to the White House after a four-year absence. Among these steps are his anticipated policies regarding the burning issues worldwide and specifically in the Middle East — namely, the Gaza and Lebanon wars, which have claimed ...

US Contractor Ordered to Pay $42 Million to Iraqis Tortured at Abu Ghraib

This is Beirut 12/11 20:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A federal jury on Tuesday ordered a US defense contractor to pay $42 million in damages to three Iraqi men who were tortured at Abu Ghraib prison, their lawyers said. CACI Premier Technology Inc was found liable at the conclusion of a long-running trial for its role in the torture of the three men at the notorious prison in 2003 and 2004, the ...

Iran Announces Building 'Defensive' Tunnel in Tehran

This is Beirut 12/11 20:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran is building what it calls its first "defensive" tunnel within the capital Tehran's metro network, state media reported on Tuesday, but without elaborating on what the defense measures are. "For the first time in the country, a tunnel with defensive functionalities is being built in Tehran," Jafar Tashakori, who heads the city council ...

Israel Opens Gaza Aid Crossing, Humanitarian Groups Say It's Insufficient

This is Beirut 12/11 20:13 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel announced the opening of an additional aid crossing into Gaza Tuesday, on the eve of a US deadline to boost relief deliveries, but aid agencies said it was not enough. Gaza has been in the grips of a dire humanitarian crisis since the outbreak of war following Hamas's unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, 2023. The ...

Netanyahu Addresses Iranian People, Threatens Khamenei Regime

This is Beirut 12/11 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an English language video directed at the Iranian people, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that a third Iranian attack on Israel "would simply cripple Iran's economy." “It would rob you of many more billions of dollars,” he said, after claiming that the ballistic missile attack directed at Israel in October cost Tehran ...