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France to Host European Army Chiefs on Tuesday to Discuss Ukraine Support

This is Beirut, 06/03 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

France will host talks on Tuesday, with military chiefs of staff whose nations are ready to offer Ukraine military support after any peace deal ending the war with Russia, a source close to President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. With European countries scrambling to boost support for Ukraine as US President Donald Trump pursues direct ...

Germany Set for Massive Rearmament as Divide with US Widens

This is Beirut, 05/03 20:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Germany is set to ramp up defense spending with the incoming government saying it wants to invest hundreds of billions of euros to bolster Europe's security as US guarantees look increasingly fragile. Likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday he planned to reform the country's strict constitutional "debt brake" to pump up defense ...

Ukraine 'Determined' to Maintain US Ties After Aid Halt

This is Beirut, 04/03 15:21 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Ukraine on Tuesday sought to maintain bonds with Washington after President Donald Trump ordered US military aid deliveries be suspended following a public clash with counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump's stunning decision strengthened fears in Ukraine and in many European capitals that America was pivoting away from its ...

Space Giants Ariane 6 and Starship Blocked Before Launch

This is Beirut, 04/03 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Just moments before lift-off, Europe's Ariane 6 rocket and SpaceX's spacecraft had their launch cancelled due to technical anomalies.

Can Europe Defend Itself in a War Against Russia?

Elie Ziadé, 04/03 09:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The major developments of this weekend, starting with the now-legendary clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the American duo Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, have unsurprisingly reshuffled the global order, particularly in Europe. The Old Continent, which had grown unaccustomed to wars on its territory for several decades, has ...

European Defense Stocks Soar as Govts Up Military Spend

This is Beirut, 03/03 17:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Share prices of European defense companies soared Monday as London and the European Union look to ramp up military spending in the face of uncertainty over the United States' commitment to Ukraine and NATO. BAE Systems surged 14 percent, helping London's benchmark FTSE 100 index to a record high, the latest in a series over ...

US Defense Chief Pauses Cyber Offensive Against Russia

This is Beirut, 03/03 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a pause on all of the country's cyber operations against Russia, including offensive actions, multiple US media reports said on Sunday. The order was part of an overall reevaluation of US operations against Moscow, according to the New York Times, with the duration or extent of the pause ...

Ukraine's Allies Embrace Zelensky at Crisis Talks

This is Beirut, 02/03 17:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday warned that European security faces a once-in-a-generation moment at the start of Ukraine crisis talks in London, just days after a Kyiv-Washington clash. Eighteen allies were gathered on the key question of security guarantees for Ukraine, especially after US President Donald Trump berated his Ukrainian ...

Stock Markets Rally with Tech in Focus

This is Beirut, 26/02 15:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Asian and European stock markets rallied Wednesday, helped by renewed positivity over the tech sector, analysts said. Hong Kong closed up more than three percent, with investors snapping up stocks following a poor start to the week sparked by fresh concerns over US President Donald Trump's tariff plans. In Europe, Paris and Frankfurt led the ...

The Role of the US, EU and Arab Countries in Syria’s Economic Future

Liliane Mokbel, 26/02 15:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Partial Lifting of European Sanctions Is Insufficient The partial lifting of European sanctions on Syria is a positive step that could help accelerate economic recovery. However, this measure remains inadequate given the urgent need for support. While some Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, notably Qatar and Saudi Arabia, are willing ...

Macron and Trump Rekindle Le Bromance with a Touch of Tension

This is Beirut, 25/02 09:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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They hugged, they gripped hands, they touched knees and they backslapped. But they did not agree on everything. French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump rekindled the most touchy-feely bromance in world politics as they met on Monday for talks on Ukraine. The pair have a long history of public displays of affection dating ...

EU Suspends Sanctions on Key Syria Economic Sectors

This is Beirut, 24/02 23:08 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The European Union on Monday eased sanctions on Syria's energy, transport and banking sectors in a bid to help the country's reconstruction after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Syria's new leaders have been clamouring for the West to ease sanctions imposed on Assad's regime during the civil war. But Europe and other powers have ...