This is Beirut, 19/05 22:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The leaders of Britain, France and Canada on Monday condemned Israel's "egregious actions" in Gaza and warned of joint action if it did not halt a heightened military offensive on the Palestinian territory. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney slammed ...
This is Beirut, 15/05 11:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A major wildfire burning in central Canada has killed two people, police said Wednesday, and forced 1,000 more to evacuate their homes, kicking off a fire season authorities warn could prove challenging. Canada has endured a series of significant forest fires in recent years, but deaths involving residents are rare. In 2023, the worst wildfire ...
This is Beirut, 07/05 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon continues to rank among the costliest countries for receiving money transfers, with recent data highlighting the financial strain on expatriates sending money home. In the third quarter of 2024, the average cost of transferring $500 from the United States to Lebanon rose to $31.23, representing 6.25% of the amount sent. This marks an ...
This is Beirut, 06/05 22:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told US President Donald Trump that his country was "never for sale" Tuesday as they met at the White House amid tensions on tariffs and sovereignty. In their first Oval Office meeting, Trump insisted to the recently elected Carney that it would be a "wonderful marriage" if Canada agreed to his repeated calls ...
This is Beirut, 06/05 17:29 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds highly anticipated talks with Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday after the US president's tariffs and threats of annexation frayed ties between the North American neighbors. Carney, 60, won reelection on a pledge to stand up to Trump and his "America First" agenda, warning that the ...
Ali A. Hamadé, 02/05 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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On April 28, Canadians went to the polls to elect a new Assembly and, indirectly, to choose their next head of government. While the latest polls predicted a tight race, the final result confirmed an ongoing trend: the Liberal Party, led for the first time by former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, once again triumphed over Pierre ...
This is Beirut, 30/04 21:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney would visit Washington in the coming week, hailing him as "very nice" despite tensions over Trump's tariffs and annexation threats. "He's a very nice gentleman, and he's going to come to the White House very shortly, within the next week or less," Trump said after ...
This is Beirut, 29/04 10:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged Tuesday to defeat the United States in Donald Trump's trade war after leading Canada’s Liberal Party to a historic election victory and securing another term in power. The United Kingdom congratulated Carney on his win, while the European Union’s top official vowed to work with Ottawa to "defend our shared ...
This is Beirut, 28/04 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Canada holds an election on Monday after a campaign dominated by US President Donald Trump's trade war. Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal Party leader, is slightly favored in the polls, but the Conservative Party, headed by Pierre Poilievre, has closed the gap in recent days. Here are some key facts about the vote. The date Canada had ...
This is Beirut, 27/04 19:36 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Canadian leaders made their final push for votes Sunday, one day before an election dominated by President Donald Trump's policies, but rattled in the campaign's final hours by a deadly car-ramming attack in Vancouver. Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal Party leader, is favored to beat Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in ...
This is Beirut, 22/04 10:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Long known for its deep-rooted independence movement, Quebec has been embracing its identity as part of Canada with rare vigor in the face of the sharp attacks from Donald Trump. The US president's broadsides against America's northern neighbor, and his avowed aim of making it the 51st state, have pushed people all over the country to reconsider ...
Salam El Zaatari, 17/04 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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At first glance, Trump’s new foreign policy approach may seem impulsive, erratic or even personal. But beneath the surface lies a disruptive yet coherent strategic vision. Trump’s foreign policy is rooted in a distinctly realist worldview—one that prizes power and national interest above moralistic crusades or ideological commitments. In ...