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Trump and Putin: A Strained Relationship
This is Beirut 13/08 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Donald Trump styles himself as a strongman. And that's exactly what he sees in Vladimir Putin. Their complicated relationship will be put to the test at a summit in Alaska on Friday, where the two leaders who claim to admire each other will seek to outmaneuver one another over how to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While the two were close to ...
American Ben Shelton Tops Khachanov to Win First ATP Masters Title in Toronto
This is Beirut 08/08 15:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ben Shelton became the first American to win an ATP Masters 1000 title in Canada in more than two decades as he defeated Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) in Toronto final on Thursday. The 22-year-old will rise one place to sixth in the world rankings, overtaking 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic in the table. "It's a ...
From Kyoto to the UN: Tea Ambassador Sen Genshitsu Dies at the Age of 102
This is Beirut 14/08 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Sen Genshitsu, who was originally destined to serve as a kamikaze pilot but eventually became a grand master of the Japanese tea ceremony, preparing bowls of matcha for royalty and world leaders died on Thursday at the age of 102, Japanese media reported. With the motto "Peace through a bowl of tea," the grand master of the ancient Urasenke ...
At Least 40 Dead in Sudan's Worst Cholera Outbreak in Years: MSF
This is Beirut 14/08 10:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At least 40 people have died in Sudan's Darfur region in the country's worst cholera outbreak in years, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Thursday. The medical charity said the vast western region, which has been a major battleground over more than two years of fighting between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, had ...
Gazans Mourn Al Jazeera Staff Killed by Israel
This is Beirut 11/08 16:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Gazans gathered on Monday for the funeral of five Al Jazeera staff members and a sixth reporter killed in an Israeli strike, with Israel calling one of them a "terrorist" affiliated with Hamas. Dozens stood amid bombed-out buildings in the courtyard of Al-Shifa hospital to pay their respects to Anas al-Sharif, a prominent Al Jazeera ...
Alcaraz Battles As Shelton, Zverev Race Into Cincinnati Third Round
This is Beirut 11/08 09:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Carlos Alcaraz fought through a second-set slump to post a "rollercoaster" 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur in his opening match Sunday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open. The Spaniard, playing his first tournament since losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final, raced through the first set but completely lost his way in the second, ...
Syrian, Israeli Diplomats Met in Paris to Discuss De-Escalation: Syrian State Media
This is Beirut 20/08 10:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Syria's foreign minister met with an Israeli delegation in Paris to discuss de-escalation and the situation in Druze-majority Sweida province after deadly sectarian violence last month, state media reported Wednesday. State news agency SANA said late Tuesday that Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister ...
Trump Signs Order Extending China Tariff Truce by 90 Days
This is Beirut 11/08 22:49 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump reportedly signed an order delaying the reimposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods on Monday, hours before a trade truce between Washington and Beijing was due to expire. The halt on steeper tariffs will be in place for another 90 days, the Wall Street Journal and CNBC reported, citing Trump administration ...
Texas Republicans Advance Map that Reignited US Redistricting Wars
This is Beirut 21/08 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Texas legislature's lower chamber passed a contentious new electoral map on Wednesday that aims to help Donald Trump's Republican Party retain its razor-thin US House majority in the 2026 midterm elections. The vote had been delayed by two weeks after Democratic legislators fled the southern state to halt the aggressive redistricting drive, ...
In Heatwave, Romans Turn to Vintage Snow Cones to Stay Cool
This is Beirut 13/08 18:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Heat Summer Ice Italy Tradition Culture
Forget ice cream, sorbet or even the beloved Italian gelato, when Roman’s swelter in a heatwave, they turn to the traditional "Grattachecca". It may be difficult for non-Italians to pronounce think -"gratta-kekka" - but the Roman-style shaved ice is colorful, cheap and refreshing like no other. In a turn-of-the-century kiosk near the Tiber ...
Downton Abbey Fans Cherish Iconic Props Before Final Farewell
This is Beirut 19/08 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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As Downton Abbey draws to a close in September, some fans took solace by getting close to memorable props and costumes from the much-loved British saga as they went on sale Monday. Everyone has their favorite piece, including Charlie Thomas of London's Bonhams auction house which is holding the sale. He had no hesitation in highlighting the ...
First Security Guarantees, then Putin Summit, Zelensky Says
This is Beirut 21/08 12:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but only after his allies agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine that would deter future Russian attacks once the fighting stops. In comments released Thursday, he also warned both sides were preparing for further fighting, with Russia building up ...
Ukraine War: Main Developments Since Trump's Inauguration
This is Beirut 13/08 16:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump's summit on Friday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is the latest in a series of diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine since his return to the White House: 'Make a Deal' While campaigning, Trump had promised to end the Ukraine war in "24 hours." On January 20, newly inaugurated, ...
National Guard Begins DC Deployment Despite Uproar
Rayan Chami 13/08 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump announced on August 11 the deployment of approximately 800 National Guard troops to Washington, DC, to assume temporary federal control over the city's police force. The move, which Trump framed as a response to escalating crime, has drawn widespread scrutiny, given that official statistics indicate violent crime in the city ...
Five Premier League Talking Points
This is Beirut 12/08 14:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Champs Liverpool in Pole Position When Liverpool hosts Bournemouth in the opening match of the top-flight season, the Reds will put on display an expensively overhauled team carrying great expectations. Liverpool haven't been crowned champions in successive campaigns since 1982-83 and 1983-84. Emulating the feat of Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, and ...
Putin-Trump Summit: What we Know so Far
This is Beirut 08/08 12:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are set to hold talks in a bid to end the war in Ukraine, triggered by Russia's February 2022 invasion. Trump has spent his first months in office trying to broker peace -- after boasting he could end the war in 24 hours -- though multiple rounds of peace talks, phone calls and ...
Trump Targets Mail-in Ballots Ahead of 2026 US Elections
This is Beirut 18/08 21:38 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said Monday he would lead a "movement" against mail-in balloting as he sought to eliminate a voting method used by nearly a third of the country ahead of next year's midterm elections. Trump, who has spent years railing against postal ballots, even though they have benefited his Republicans and he has voted by mail, ...
Google Unveils Latest Pixel Phones Packed with AI
This is Beirut 21/08 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Google on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones that promise more artificial intelligence capabilities, as it seeks to elbow out competition in the emerging AI-assistant market. Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosted a launch event in Brooklyn that blended Google product pitches with stars such as The Jonas Brothers band and Stephen Curry of the ...
Looking for a New Look? Haircut Trends in 2025
Bélinda Ibrahim 17/08 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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It’s hard to walk through a lively neighborhood, grab a coffee or scroll Instagram without spotting this year’s defining styles. Just look around: fashion is on full display, joyful, diverse and often unexpected. Gone are the days of uniformity. Now, every woman is making the trend her own, adjusting it, reinventing it, claiming it. This ...
Asia Cup: Lebanon Cracks, New Zealand into the Semifinals
Makram Haddad 15/08 02:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Lebanon started their quarterfinal on the right foot. A Blistering Start Right from the tip-off, the machine roared to life: Karim Zeinoun and Hayk Gyokchyan lit the fuse from three-point range, Youssef Khayat and Dedric Lawson outran the Kiwi defense on the fast break, and defensive pressure cut off New ...
Norway Sovereign Fund Drops Investments in 11 Israeli Companies
This is Beirut 11/08 18:47 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Norway Sovereign Wealth Funds Gaza Israel
Norway's sovereign wealth fund said Monday that it was selling its investments in 11 Israeli companies following reports it had invested in an Israeli jet engine maker even as the war in Gaza raged. Nicolai Tangen, chief of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which manages the fund, said the decision was taken "in response to ...
Covid-19 Returns Amid Lebanon’s Health Inertia
Élie-Joe Kamel 21/08 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
While some countries are experiencing a new surge in Covid-19 cases, the virus continues to mutate and spread. In Israel, health authorities recently reported a nearly 30% rise in cases over just a few weeks. In France, pharmacies are also noticing an increase in positive tests, particularly among holidaymakers. In Lebanon, the situation remains ...
Starlink in Lebanon: Hopes, Fears and the Battle for the Digital Sky
Liliane Mokbel 14/08 21:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On Wednesday, Telecommunications Minister Charles Hage removed from the Cabinet agenda a draft law aimed at regulating Starlink’s entry into Lebanon. Officially, the move allows for further study. Unofficially, the issue is already fueling political tensions and heated debate: Is it a threat to digital sovereignty or an opportunity to ...
Mediators Await Israeli Response to New Truce Offer
This is Beirut 19/08 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Mediators were awaiting an Israeli response Tuesday to a fresh Gaza ceasefire plan, a day after Hamas accepted the proposal and signalled its readiness for a new round of talks aimed at ending nearly two years of war. The foes have held on-and-off indirect negotiations throughout the war resulting in two short truces and the releases of Israeli ...
Alonso Says 'No Excuses' as Real Madrid Prepare for La Liga Opener
This is Beirut 19/08 12:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said the team's shortened preseason will not be used as an excuse as they prepare to kick off their La Liga campaign at home to Osasuna on Tuesday. Alonso will take charge at the Santiago Bernabeu for the first time after beginning his reign at the Club World Cup in the United States, where Madrid reached the ...
Lebanon, a Transit Hub for Iraqi Oil
Liliane Mokbel 18/08 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Will Iraqi oil once again flow through Tripoli, capital of North Lebanon? The project is back on the table, but its outcome remains uncertain. Baghdad is signaling determination. Oil Minister Hayan Abdel Ghani confirmed that the option is under serious study. To show goodwill, he also mentioned the possible rehabilitation of Kirkuk-Baniyas ...
I Could Have Told You… But You Already Know
Marc Saikali 14/08 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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When putting together an editorial, you spend a lot of time mulling things over before settling on what we in the business call an “angle.” But sometimes, there are so many angles, overlapping in every direction, that you end up going in… circles (I know, not the most mathematically precise image). I could have told you about Ahmad ...
Newcastle Held by 10-Man Villa After Konsa Sees Red
This is Beirut 16/08 16:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Newcastle got a worrying glimpse of life without Alexander Isak as they were held to a 0-0 draw in their Premier League opener at Aston Villa despite Ezri Konsa's dismissal. Villa defender Konsa was sent off for a professional foul on Anthony Gordon midway through the second half on Saturday. But Newcastle were unable to take advantage in a ...
Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks in Disarray
This is Beirut 14/08 05:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
International Plastic Pollution Climate
Attempts to secure a landmark treaty combating plastic pollution descended into disarray on the penultimate day of talks Wednesday as dozens of countries rejected the latest draft text, leaving the talks in limbo. With time running out to seal a deal among the 184 countries gathered at the United Nations in Geneva, several countries slammed a ...
Israel Vows to Destroy Gaza City if Hamas Doesn't Disarm, Free Hostages
This is Beirut 22/08 10:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed Friday to destroy Gaza City if Hamas did not agree to disarm, release all remaining hostages in the territory and end the war on Israel's terms. "Soon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads of Hamas's murderers and rapists in Gaza - until they agree to Israel's conditions for ending the war, ...