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US Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth as Pentagon Chief

This is Beirut, 25/01 10:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military. Three Republican senators voted against Donald Trump's pick as secretary of defense, resulting in a 50-50 tie that ...

Saudi Diplomat Visits Lebanon, Signals Renewal of Regional Relations

Rayan Chami, 25/01 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud concluded his visit to Baabda, where he met with newly elected President Joseph Aoun. This visit marks a historic moment, as it is the first time in 15 years that a high-ranking Saudi diplomat has visited Beirut. Strengthening Ties with Lebanon During his visit, ...

Eastern Patriarchs: The Challenge of Unity

Fady Noun, 24/01 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The unity of Christians has never been more vital amid the evolving realities of the Middle East. The “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,” observed from January 18 to 25, offers a timely opportunity to reaffirm this essential mission. This annual tradition boasts a complex history. It originated from the 19th-century ecumenical movement aimed ...

The New Middle East: A Struggle Between Two Visions

Pierre Nahas, 20/01 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Over the past 80 years, the Middle East has consistently defied the predictions of analysts and commentators. The impulsive decisions of individual autocrats, and the complex interplay of geopolitics, wealth, religion, and great-power rivalry have made the region uniquely vulnerable to rapid and often catastrophic upheavals. We can cite countless ...

The Trump Team Takes Shape: Part 2 – Nominations Not Subject to Senate Confirmation

Sana Richa Choucair, 20/01 12:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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In the United States, the Constitution mandates that certain presidential appointments receive Senate approval through a confirmation vote. A new president is tasked with filling over 1,200 positions within the Executive Branch, subject to the Senate’s advice and consent, according to the Center for Presidential Transition. These appointments ...

Cyprus tourist arrivals topped four million in 2024

This is Beirut, 20/01 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Cyprus tourist arrivals exceeded four million for the first time last year despite devastating wars in the nearby Middle East, official figures showed on Friday. Tourism Minister Costas Koumis called the figures a "historic achievement" with income expected to exceed three billion euros for the first time. But he warned that the island, which ...

The Trump Administration and the Challenge of Multiple US Presidential Envoys to the Middle East

Amal Chmouny, 20/01 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As the second Donald Trump administration begins its term, it is poised to tackle significant global challenges, particularly in the Middle East. The conflict dynamics are in constant flux between escalation and de-escalation, which brings ongoing concerns about the potential for costly US intervention. Recent surveys by the Council on Foreign ...

Trump Lays Wreath Ahead of Inauguration

This is Beirut, 19/01 22:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President-elect Donald Trump laid a wreath Sunday in a symbolic trip to the most hallowed place for America's war dead, before holding a huge victory rally on the eve of his return to power. Already involved in negotiations to restore the TikTok app at home and in peace efforts in the Middle East, Trump finds himself embroiled in world ...

Pikasso d’Or 2025 Celebrates Excellence in Outdoor Advertising

This is Beirut, 17/01 19:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The 29th edition of the Pikasso d’Or Awards has unveiled its 2025 winners, recognizing the most outstanding outdoor advertising campaigns from Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Algeria, Mali, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire. This year marked a significant evolution for the awards, with Dino Burbidge, a renowned expert in digital creativity and innovation, ...

World Bank Sees Slow and Steady Global Growth

This is Beirut, 17/01 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Global growth should remain stable this year and next, but at recent historic lows, the World Bank said Thursday, expressing particular concern about growth in developing countries. Growth should hit 2.7 percent in 2025 and 2026, in line with the level reached last year, the World Bank announced in a new report, adding that inflation and interest ...

Russia And Iran Expected To Sign a ‘Strategic Partnership'

This is Beirut, 17/01 09:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Massoud Pezeshkian are due to sign a ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ in Russia on Friday, presented as a new stage in the growing alliance between the two countries. Subject to international sanctions that restrict trade, Russia and Iran have become close allies in recent ...

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