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Hamas Says Ready to Free Gaza Hostages Under Trump Ceasefire Proposal
This is Beirut 03/10 23:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Hamas Says Ready to Free Gaza Hostages Under Trump Ceasefire Proposal Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas said Friday it was willing to release all hostages held in Gaza under the framework laid out in US President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal. "The movement announces its approval for the release of all hostages—living and ...
US Treasury Department Mulls Minting $1 Coin with Trump's Image
This is Beirut 03/10 22:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The US Treasury Department is considering making a one-dollar coin that features President Donald Trump in order to commemorate the country's 250th independence anniversary, officials said Friday. In a social media post retweeted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Treasurer Brandon Beach shared early drafts of the coin. Beach posted "first ...
Drone Kills French Photojournalist in Ukraine
This is Beirut 03/10 22:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A drone killed a French photojournalist on assignment in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region on Friday, two media unions and a Ukrainian military unit said. Ukraine's Fourth Armoured Brigade and France's President Emmanuel Macron said a Russian drone had killed the photojournalist, Antoni Lallican. Ukrainian journalist Georgiy Ivanchenko was wounded ...
Piastri Sets Pace in Chaotic Singapore Second Practice
This is Beirut 03/10 22:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Championship leader Oscar Piastri went fastest Friday in a chaotic second practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix punctuated by two crashes, red flags and a bizarre pit lane shunt. Piastri sped round in 1min 30.714sec, 0.132sec ahead of RB's Isack Hadjar with Max Verstappen's Red Bull third just 0.11sec further back. It was a return to ...
Swiss Seek Mini-Drone Defense System
This is Beirut 03/10 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Switzerland's military said Friday it plans to acquire a defense system against "mini-drones", after several European countries recently reported incursions into their airspace, pointing the finger at Russia. Following multiple incursions, European leaders are seeking to build an anti-drone "wall" for ...
Lebanon’s Auto Market Rebounds with Electric Vehicle Incentives
Liliane Mokbel 03/10 20:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon’s new car sales continue their recovery, supported by the reopening of vehicle inspection centers, simplified procedures through LibanPost and tax incentives for electric vehicles. Despite persistently high market risks, Fitch Solutions forecasts growth of 10% in 2025. From January to August 2025, new car registrations jumped 39.2% to ...
Breaking Barriers in the Church of England
This is Beirut 03/10 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
For the first time, a woman leads the Church of England. Sarah Mullally takes on a historic role in a church still shaken by abuse scandals.
Oil: Overflowing Supply, Clouded Outlook
Christiane Tager 03/10 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Oil markets face a striking paradox: crude prices remain resilient despite a looming oversupply. Global production is swiftly rising, yet the lack of reliable data on certain stockpiles and sanctioned oil makes it difficult to assess the true balance between supply and demand, according to Reuters and the Financial Times. Analysts agree that ...
UNIFIL Condemns Israeli Strikes Near Peacekeepers in Maroun al-Ras
This is Beirut 03/10 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stated on Friday that the Israeli army dropped grenades earlier in the morning, “in close proximity to peacekeeping forces working alongside the Lebanese army to protect civilian workers” in the southern border town of Maroun al-Ras. The civilians had been clearing rubble from homes ...
Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Milan’s Ultimate Icon
Bélinda Ibrahim 03/10 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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On September 27, 2025, Milan Fashion Week tipped into fiction. That evening, the Dolce & Gabbana runway revealed—under full lights and in the front row—a duo no one expected: Meryl Streep, transformed into Miranda Priestly, and Stanley Tucci, once again in the role of Nigel, the unwavering assistant. Wearing dark sunglasses, a cream vinyl ...
Are Things Looking Brighter for the Middle East?
David Hale 03/10 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A year after Israel defanged Hezbollah, and in the wake of the annual opening of the UN General Assembly and several developments related to the Middle East, it may be a good time to take stock. In my 38-year career of diplomacy in the Middle East, anytime someone expressed optimism, I would suggest a head examination might be in order. However, ...
Trump Gives Hamas Until 2200 GMT Sunday to Agree to Gaza Deal
This is Beirut 03/10 17:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump has given Hamas until 2200 GMT on Sunday to accept his 20-point plan for peace in Gaza, warning the Palestinian militant group faced "all hell" if it did not agree to the terms. The US leader set the deadline -which would fall at 1:00 a.m. Monday in Gaza- after an official for the Islamist movement told AFP ...
What Are These Drones Hovering Over Europe?
Mario Chartouni 03/10 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Munich Airport suspended operations for several hours on Friday after reports of unidentified drones. Seventeen flights were canceled, about 15 were diverted, and nearly 3,000 passengers were affected. Authorities could not determine the size or type of the drones, but the incident disrupted one of Europe’s busiest hubs and reignited concerns ...
Macron and Merz Sound Alarm Over European Democracy
This is Beirut 03/10 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The leaders of France and Germany warned of the dangers to democracy within their countries and from hostile foreign powers as they marked 35 years of German unification on Friday. French President Emmanuel Macron was invited to take part in a ceremony marking the anniversary in the southwestern German city of Saarbruecken, where he described the ...
Skipping Class, Winning Prizes: The Untold Stories of Nobel Laureates
This is Beirut 03/10 16:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Some Nobel laureates were straight-A students from the get-go. But others AFP spoke to recounted how they cut class, got expelled, and had doubts about their future. Perhaps the most illustrious Nobel Prize winner, Albert Einstein, was once a mediocre student at Zurich Polytechnic School, now ETH Zurich. The young Einstein skipped classes, ...
Building Modern, Accessible Digital Finance for All
Liliane Mokbel 03/10 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Economy Lebanon Yassine Jaber Finance Taxes Digital
At a press conference on Friday at the Ministry’s headquarters, Finance Minister Yassine Jaber unveiled a roadmap to establish a digital financial administration that is efficient, transparent and citizen-focused. This transformation is built around four key pillars: Electronic Notifications Registered taxpayers now receive all official ...
US Government Shutdown Seen Dragging Into Next Week
This is Beirut 03/10 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The US government shutdown appeared likely to stretch into next week as senators prepared Friday to vote for a fourth time on a funding fix proposed by Donald Trump's Republicans that has little hope of success. Federal agencies have been out of money since Wednesday—with a wide range of public services crippled—as a result of deadlocked ...
“Suffering” Djokovic Fights Past Cilic in Shanghai Opener
This is Beirut 03/10 16:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Novak Djokovic said he had to "fire up all engines" as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. The 38-year-old Serb is aiming for a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai, where he was greeted by rapturous cheers as he entered a stadium packed ...
Juvenile Detention in Lebanon: Roumieh to Warwar
Natasha Metni Torbey 03/10 15:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Juvenile detainees in Lebanon are generally between 12 and 18 years old. Some are arrested for minor offenses, such as stealing a phone or reasons linked to homelessness, while others face more serious charges related to organized crime or national security. For years, these children shared the daily life of adult inmates at Roumieh, Lebanon’s ...
PMI Hits Record Increase in September
This is Beirut 03/10 15:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The BLOM Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September shows a historic rebound in Lebanon’s private sector, driven by a rapid rise in production and new orders, despite ongoing concerns over inflation and security. According to BLOM’s September 2025 PMI results, Lebanon’s private sector activity saw a notable improvement. The index rose ...
Touch to Upgrade Network: Temporary Service Outage on October 5
This is Beirut 03/10 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Mobile operator Touch announced on Friday a major technical migration of its customer base to a new operational system, scheduled overnight from Sunday, October 5, to Monday, October 6, 2025. The upgrade, carried out with the support of Nokia and Huawei, may cause a temporary interruption of certain services. Touch stated in a press release that ...
FIFA Unveils Trionda, the Official Ball of the 2026 World Cup
This is Beirut 03/10 14:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design details celebrating the three co-host countries -- the United States, Mexico and Canada. The ball, called Trionda, was again designed by German manufacturer Adidas, provider of the official World Cup balls since the 1970 tournament. "I am ...
Sarah Mullally Appointed First Woman to Lead Church of England
This is Beirut 03/10 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Sarah Mullally was on Friday named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England -- which can trace its origins to the Roman empire -- and the global Anglican community. Her nomination by a committee tasked with finding a successor to Justin Welby, who stepped down earlier this year over an abuse ...
Russia-Linked Tanker Stopped by France Resumes Voyage
This is Beirut 03/10 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" detained by the French navy was heading towards the Suez Canal Friday with its captain back on board, according to data from maritime websites and a source close to the case. The Boracay, blacklisted by the European Union for being part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet" of ageing oil tankers, has ...
Prada Acquires Versace in Major Luxury Move
This is Beirut 03/10 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute
It’s official: Prada received EU approval on Tuesday to acquire Versace in a deal valued at €1.25 billion (around $1.38 billion). Regulators cleared the transaction, ruling that it will not harm competition given the relatively limited global market share of both brands. The acquisition marks a pivotal step for the Italian giant. Beyond mere ...
Virtual Jesus? People of Faith Divided as AI Enters Religion
This is Beirut 03/10 13:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Artificial intelligence, the technology upending nearly every corner of society, is creeping into religion, serving up virtual Jesus and automated sermons -- a change drawing mixed reviews from the faithful. Religious chatbots and other faith-based digital tools are growing in number, offering counsel, comfort and spiritual guidance during an age ...
Munich Airport Closure 'Wake-up Call' Over Drone Danger
This is Beirut 03/10 13:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Friday that the temporary closure of Munich airport after drone sightings was a "wake-up call" about the threat from drones, which have caused a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe. Airports in Denmark, Norway and Poland have recently suspended flights due to unidentified ...
Lebanon, EU Discuss Return of Syrian Refugees
This is Beirut 03/10 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Raggi met with European Union Ambassador to Lebanon Sandra De Waele to discuss the return of Syrian refugees to their country. Raggi emphasized the need to accelerate the process and urged the EU to intensify its efforts, stressing that aid should prioritize Syrians inside Syria to encourage their ...
Why Did the Government Overlook the Report on District 16?
Johnny Kortbawi 03/10 13:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Different considerations govern expatriate voting, an issue on which Speaker Nabih Berri was adamant, declaring that “Bible and Quran precede electoral law,” meaning the article in question will not be amended under any circumstances. This leaves us with two possibilities: either proceed with the law as it stands with District 16 included in ...
Taylor Swift Strides into 'Showgirl' Era with Sparkly New Album
This is Beirut 03/10 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era. On Friday, she dropped her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, a collection of bouncy pop songs about love, marriage, success — and score-settling. For the hotly anticipated album, the 35-year-old artist reunited with Swedish hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, and their influence is clear in the ...