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US VP Declares Iran Nuclear Talks on 'Right Pathway'

This is Beirut 07/05 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that talks on Iran's nuclear program are heading in the right direction, saying Tehran can have civil nuclear power but not enrichment that can lead to atomic weapons. "We're on the right pathway," Vance told the Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington. "We don't care if people want nuclear power. We're ...

Hamas Insists on 'Comprehensive' Deal to End Gaza War

This is Beirut 07/05 16:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hamas insisted Wednesday on a "comprehensive" agreement to end its war with Israel, as rescuers said Israeli bombardment of Gaza killed at least 26 people amid a growing humanitarian catastrophe. A two-month ceasefire in the war collapsed in March, with Israel resuming intense strikes and imposing a total aid blockade on the Palestinian ...

France, Germany Say to Cooperate More Closely on Defense

This is Beirut 07/05 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to ramp up security cooperation, as the new German leader visited Paris on his first trip abroad. Europe is seeking to boost its defenses amid Russia's war against Ukraine and doubts over US security commitments to Europe under President Donald ...

Secret Talks Between Israel and Syria via the UAE

This is Beirut 07/05 15:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a discreet channel to facilitate indirect discussions between Israel and Syria, aiming to manage the tense relationship between the two countries, according to Reuters. This initiative comes as Syria's new leadership seeks regional support to address escalating tensions with Israel. The previously ...

Syrian Leader to Meet Macron in First European Visit

This is Beirut 07/05 14:32 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Syrian president, Ahmad al-Chareh, arrived in Paris this Wednesday and was received by French president Emmanuel Macron for a first and controversial visit to the West. On this occasion, he is expected to call on Macron to punish those responsible for the "abuses" that have tarnished the image of the Islamist coalition in power since ...

Sudan: Drones Target Main Naval Base in Port Sudan

This is Beirut 07/05 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A drone strike targeted Sudan's biggest naval base Wednesday, an army source told AFP, marking the fourth straight day the seat of the army-backed government has come under attack. "They (the drones) were met with anti-aircraft missiles," the source said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media. An AFP ...

VideosRome: Cardinals Gather to Elect Pope Francis' Successor

This is Beirut 07/05 14:23 - Reading : less than a minute

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This morning at 10 AM in Rome, cardinals from around the world gathered for the opening Mass of the conclave. Next: the Sistine Chapel, where they will begin the process of electing Pope Francis’ successor.

26 Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza, Including 15 at School Shelter

This is Beirut 07/05 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Gaza's civil defence agency said Wednesday that Israeli bombardment killed at least 26 people, 15 of them in a strike on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza City. Israel has drawn international condemnation over its plans to expand its military offensive in the Palestinian territory, ravaged by 19 months of war. Israel's far-right ...

UN: Israel's Gaza Offensive Marks 'Very Dangerous Moment'

This is Beirut 07/05 13:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The UN's human rights chief told AFP Wednesday that Israel's plan for an expanded offensive in the Gaza Strip represented "a very dangerous moment" for civilians there. "What we see is only more destruction, more hatred, more dehumanisation," said Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, during a visit to Copenhagen for ...

VideosNew Military Escalation Between India and Pakistan in Kashmir

This is Beirut 07/05 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Violent clashes between India and Pakistan: after Indian strikes in response to the Pahalgam attack, the two armies exchanged artillery fire in Kashmir, killing at least 38 people and wounding more than 80. The international community calls for restraint.

When Smoke Becomes Symbol: The Subtle Art of Papal Election

This is Beirut 07/05 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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When Catholic cardinals vote in the conclave, they then burn their ballots, sending up black smoke to signal no decision or white smoke to show they have chosen a new pope. The centuries-old tradition of using smoke has changed over time -- as has the technology used. Gunshot All conclaves bar one have taken place in Rome since the 15th ...

Ukraine-Russia: Ceasefire Shattered as Drones Keep Falling

Soumia Benmerzoug 07/05 12:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Beyond the rhetoric of victory, the war has now reached Moscow’s skies. In a dramatic escalation, Ukraine launched a massive drone strike overnight, from Monday to Tuesday, targeting Russian territory. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, 105 drones were intercepted or neutralized by air defense systems, with 19 aimed directly at the ...