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US Govt Shutdown Begins after Congress Fails to Reach Deal
This is Beirut 01/10 10:21 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
United States Economy Politics Shutdown
The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding. Republicans and Democrats immediately blamed each other for the deadlock that will impact hundreds of thousands of government workers and ...
Virtual Jesus? People of Faith Divided as AI Enters Religion
This is Beirut 03/10 13:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
New York AI Vatican Religion ChatGPT
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 ...
Beyond Hamas: Gaza’s Emerging Tribal Militias
Mario Chartouni 23/09 19:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In a landscape ravaged by nearly two years of war between Israel and Hamas, local figures are stepping in to fill the void left by the weakening of the Palestinian movement in Gaza. In Kizan al-Najjar, a depopulated village south of Khan Younes in the southern enclave, Hossam al-Astal, a former Palestinian Authority officer, has announced the ...
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 ...
Heart: Operating Better, Faster — DeBakey’s Legacy, the Lebanese Trajectory
Makram Haddad 29/09 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Heart Michael E. DeBakey Lebanon AUB
In the focused light of the operating room, a mini-incision; around the table, the Heart Team. In a few hours, a valve is repaired, an aorta reinforced, a myocardium sheltered. If the gesture seems more fluid and less traumatic today, it is because it relies on a century of innovations and transmission. Among its architects, Michael E. DeBakey, ...
EU Leaders Plot Defense Boost in Shadow of Denmark Drones
This is Beirut 01/10 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
EU leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defenses and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, where mysterious drone flights have ramped up fears about the threat from Russia. Thousands of police are on high alert, civilian drones have been banned and NATO allies have sent reinforcements as the continent converges on ...
A Monastery Dedicated to Saint Charbel in Villiers-sur-Marne
Fady Noun 28/09 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A new Lebanese Maronite Order (LMO) monastery dedicated to Saint Charbel has opened in Villiers-sur-Marne, just 40 km from Paris, marking the first of its kind in France and the third in Europe, after Rome (Lateran) and Belgium (Abbaye du Bois Seigneur Isaac). The monastery is set to become a vibrant center of Christian spiritual life for the ...
White House Says Firings 'Imminent' as Plan to Reopen Government Collapses
This is Beirut 01/10 22:11 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Government Shutdown
Efforts to swiftly end the US government shutdown collapsed Wednesday as Democrats in Congress rejected proposals to resolve an acrimonious funding standoff with President Donald Trump, and the White House threatened public sector jobs. With the government out of money after Trump and lawmakers failed to agree on a deal to keep the lights on, ...
Who Recognizes the State of Palestine, who Doesn't, and Why Does it Matter?
This is Beirut 23/09 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A majority of European countries now recognisze the State of Palestine, following official declarations in New York on Monday by France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta and others, after nearly two years of war in Gaza. Here is an overview of diplomatic recognition of the state, which was unilaterally proclaimed by the Palestinian leadership in exile ...
ADDS Energy Projects Terminated, New York Funding Freeze
This is Beirut 02/10 12:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Efforts to swiftly end the US government shutdown collapsed Wednesday as Democrats in Congress went home without resolving a funding stand-off with President Donald Trump and the White House threatened public sector jobs. Federal funding expired at midnight after Trump and lawmakers failed to agree on a deal to keep the lights on, prompting ...
Trump to Push Netanyahu on Gaza Peace Plan at White House
This is Beirut 29/09 15:12 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday for high-stakes talks aimed at sealing an elusive Gaza peace agreement. Trump says a deal to end the nearly two-year war, free hostages held by Hamas and disarm the Palestinian militants is effectively done following talks with Arab and ...
Sweeping UN Sanctions Return To Hit Iran After Nuclear Talks Fail
This is Beirut 28/09 05:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Widespread UN sanctions against Iran returned into force late Saturday for the first time in a decade, after last-ditch nuclear talks with Western powers failed to produce a breakthrough. The sanctions, three months after Israel and the United States bombed Iran, bar dealings related to Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missiles program and are ...
The United Nations: A Global Stage Without Teeth
Salam El Zaatari 25/09 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
When Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly yesterday, his words reignited an old debate: Is the United Nations an effective institution for peace and security, or merely a costly theater where leaders posture? Trump called the UN “obsolete,” echoing his long-standing skepticism about multilateral organizations. But behind the bluster ...
Jonathan Anderson Makes Bold Dior Womenswear Debut at Paris Fashion Week
This is Beirut 01/10 20:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson drew a standing ovation from a celeb-packed crowd as he launched a bold first women's ready-to-wear collection for Dior on Wednesday during Paris Fashion Week. The show, held in the Tuileries Garden in central Paris, was one of the most highly anticipated moments of the Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Week, ...
“My Father’s Shadow”: Nigeria’s First Cannes-Winning Film Returns Home
This is Beirut 19/09 19:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Now back in Lagos for the film’s local release, Davies reflects on the film’s deeply personal themes and its resonance with a nation still grappling with the legacy of its political past. Akinola Davies, the director of My Father's Shadow, Nigeria's first film to win an award at the Cannes film festival, is savoring his return to Lagos, the ...
Israeli Warships Intercept Gaza Aid Flotilla With Greta Onboard
This is Beirut 02/10 02:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli blockade of the war-battered Palestinian territory. The Global Sumud Flotilla -- involving around 45 vessels carrying politicians and activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg -- left Spain last month, ...
NATO Intercepts Russian MiGs in Estonian Airspace as Tallinn Calls for Article 4 Talks
This is Beirut 19/09 21:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Three Russian MiG-31 fighters violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Friday, Estonia said, triggering complaints of a dangerous new provocation from the EU and NATO. Italian F-35 fighters attached to NATO's air defense support mission in the Baltic states were scrambled to intercept the Russian jets and warn them off, Estonian ...
Trump’s Gaza Plan Wins Netanyahu Backing, but Hinges on Hamas
This is Beirut 29/09 23:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump secured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday, as the two leaders warned that Israel would "finish the job" against Hamas if the Palestinian militant group rejects the deal. Hamas had yet to give its judgment on the proposal that Trump unveiled at the White ...
EU Proposes Ban of Russian LNG Fuel in Latest Sanctions Package
This is Beirut 19/09 18:38 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The European Union proposed Friday to bring forward by a year a ban on Russian gas imports as part of new sanctions to sap Moscow's war chest and please US President Donald Trump. The 19th package of EU sanctions targeting Moscow since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine also seeks to hit firms as well as banks and traders in China, India, and other ...
Trump Piles Pain on Democrats Over Us Government Shutdown
This is Beirut 03/10 05:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as he ratcheted pressure on Democrats to back moves to end the government shutdown. The Republican president announced he would meet budget chief Russell Vought "to determine which of the many Democrat Agencies, most of which ...
With Cash and Aid, Saudi Arabia Pursues Soft Power Push in Syria
This is Beirut 21/09 13:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
After losing his arms in an ordnance explosion, Syrian teenager Mohammed Hasram was fitted with prosthetic limbs funded by Saudi Arabia, which is leveraging major investments and aid to gain influence over Damascus. Since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad in December, Saudi Arabia has showered the new leadership with millions of dollars ...
On the Eve of Its 80th Anniversary, a Faltering UN
This is Beirut 22/09 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Charter — a milestone with a bitter edge for an organization that seems increasingly exhausted. Established in 1945 to replace the League of Nations, the UN was tasked from the start with maintaining global peace and security. A task that remains as challenging as ever, reflected in ...
Trump Ties Autism Risk to Tylenol as Scientists Urge Caution
This is Beirut 23/09 05:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump on Monday vehemently insisted that pregnant people should "tough it out" and avoid Tylenol over an unproven link to autism, and urged major changes to the standard vaccines administered to babies. The Republican leader's announcement rife with sweeping yet unsubstantiated advice came as the White House has ...
PSG Star Dembele Tipped to Beat Yamal to Win Ballon d’Or
This is Beirut 21/09 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati's chances of claiming a third straight women's prize hang in the balance. The cream of world football will gather at the Theatre du Chatelet in central Paris to discover who will be the ...
Paris Becomes Romantic Stage in 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Series
This is Beirut 01/10 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Emily is no longer the only doe-eyed American in Paris: Isabel "Belly" Conklin, lead character in global TV phenomenon The Summer I Turned Pretty, has also moved to the French capital, burnishing its reputation for romance and escapism. The third series of the show ranked first in 120 countries on Amazon Prime when it kicked off in July — ...
UN Sanctions Poised to Snap Back on Iran Despite Last-Minute Push by China and Russia
This is Beirut 26/09 10:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Abbaz Araghchi Iran Nuclear Sanctions
Sweeping UN sanctions look likely to return on Iran despite a last-ditch effort on Friday by China and Russia for a delay to allow further talks, diplomats say. European powers were urging Iran to reverse a series of steps it took after Israel and the United States bombed its nuclear sites in June. Complaining that Iran has not complied with a ...
Denmark Shuts Airport Amid Suspected Drone "Hybrid Attacks" Blamed on Russia
This is Beirut 26/09 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Danemark Drones Russie Aalborg
A sighting of a suspected drone briefly shuttered a Danish airport on Friday for the second time in a few hours, after the country's prime minister said the flights were part of "hybrid attacks" that may be linked to Russia. Drones have been seen flying over several Danish airports since Wednesday, causing one of them to close for ...
Two Arrests Made over UK Synagogue Attack
This is Beirut 02/10 15:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Two suspects were arrested over the attack near a synagogue in Manchester in which two people were killed Thursday and three badly wounded, anti-terrorism police said. The car and stabbing attack was carried out outside a packed synagogue, with the suspect believed shot dead by UK police. As the Jewish community marked the holiday of Yom Kippur ...
Barcelona Beat Newcastle, Man City See Off Napoli In Champions League
This is Beirut 19/09 09:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Rashford Champions League Barcelona
Marcus Rashford scored twice as Barcelona kicked off their Champions League bid with a 2-1 victory away to Newcastle United on Thursday, while Erling Haaland notched his 50th goal in the competition in Manchester City's win over Napoli. The third consecutive evening of action in the first round of games in this season's league phase also saw ...
Liverpool's Perfect Start Ended By Crystal Palace, Man Utd Beaten At Brentford
This is Beirut 28/09 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Liverpool Man Utd Premier League
Liverpool's perfect Premier League start came undone in a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday as Manchester United suffered another setback in losing 3-1 at Brentford. Palace are now the only undefeated team in the Premier League after extending their club record run to 18 games in all competitions without losing, including three games ...