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AnalysisThe Persians... Lurking in the Shadows of the US Election

Marc Saikali 05/11 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Will it retaliate, or will it hold back? It seems the die is cast… Iran finds itself with little option but to respond. After initially downplaying the Israeli strikes on October 26, Tehran's leaders have struggled to mask the significant blow dealt to them. A segment of their ballistic program was annihilated… leaving the Iranians stunned to ...

VideosStay Tuned for Live Updates: Who Will Be the Next US President?

This is Beirut 05/11 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Join us on This is Beirut tomorrow morning, Wednesday, November 6, for special coverage of the American presidential election results! Our correspondents, Tylia Helou and Rémi Amalvy, will provide live updates from Washington, DC. Don't miss this special edition from our studios in Beirut, featuring insightful reports and live segments. Stay ...

ExplainerInside the Vote Count: 2024 US Election Methods Explained

Soumia Benmerzoug 05/11 14:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In 2024, US voters have multiple ways to participate, each with its own distinct counting process: Early In-Person Voting Many Americans prefer to vote early at polling locations. Early voting is meant to reduce lines and help those with scheduling conflicts on Election Day. These ballots are usually processed ahead of time, meaning they’re ...

VideosDebunked: War in the Age of AI

Rayan Chami 05/11 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Debunked Fact-Check War AI

In this episode of Debunked, we investigate the growing influence of AI-generated content in conflicts worldwide. From digitally fabricated war images to deepfakes of global leaders, we reveal how AI tools are reshaping narratives and spreading disinformation. Learn how to spot these visual manipulations and protect yourself from misleading media.

Qataris Vote in Referendum on Scrapping Legislative Elections

This is Beirut 05/11 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Gulf USA Qatar Referendum

Qataris went to the polls on Tuesday in a referendum on ending a brief and limited experiment with legislative elections in the wealthy emirate. Voters among the gas-rich peninsula's roughly 380,000 Qatari nationals cast their ballots on constitutional changes that would scrap the legislative council polls. In 2021, a year before Qatar held the ...

Russia Launches 55 New Satellites, Including 2 Iranian-Made

This is Beirut 05/11 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday, including two privately built Iranian devices, amid deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran. A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East at 02:18 Moscow time (2318 GMT on Monday) carrying the satellites, Russia's Roscosmos space agency said. In total, ...

Q&AAmal Chmouny to TIB: US Foreign Policy Will Not Change Drastically After the Election

Tylia El Helou 05/11 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an interview with This is Beirut, journalist and expert on international relations Dr. Amal Chmouny gave an outlook on the impact of the US presidential election on Lebanon and the region.

Saudi Aramco's Profits Drop Over Low Oil Prices

This is Beirut 05/11 10:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Energy giant Saudi Aramco reported a 15 percent year-on-year drop in third quarter profit on Tuesday, citing low oil prices. The fall in net income to $27.56 billion this year from $32.58 billion in 2023 "was mainly due to the impact of lower crude oil prices and weakening refining margins", the firm said in a statement posted to the Saudi stock ...

New Hampshire Hamlet Tied in Election Vote

This is Beirut 05/11 09:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Voters in the US hamlet of Dixville Notch launched Election Day in the first minutes of Tuesday with a tied vote, mirroring the incredibly close national polls in the White House race. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump each got three ballots in the tiny community in the northeastern state of New Hampshire which for decades has kicked off Election ...

America Votes for Either Trump or Harris

This is Beirut 05/11 09:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their final case Monday in the hours before Election Day, when voters will either choose America's first woman president or hand the Republican an unprecedented comeback likely to rattle the world. With polls showing a dead heat, Trump promised to lead the United States to "new heights of glory" ...

Spotlight Climate Change: “The Wasted Time Has Been Paid in Lives”

Alain E. Andrea 04/11 23:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Climate change Health

The 2024 Lancet Countdown report on health and climate change reveals that global warming poses an increasingly significant threat to public health. Compiled annually by researchers from various universities and UN agencies, the study highlights the multiple dangers facing the global population. “Data in this year’s report show that people all ...

Israel Issues 7,000 New Draft Orders for Ultra-Orthodox Members

This is Beirut 04/11 22:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issued 7,000 additional army draft orders Monday for individuals from the country's ultra-Orthodox community, historically exempted from mandatory service until a June Supreme Court decision. Gallant approved the Israeli army's "recommendation to issue an additional 7,000 orders for screening and evaluation ...