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Israel’s Diplomatic “Bulldozer” Israel Katz Appointed as Minister of Defense

Malo Pinatel, 05/11 23:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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While the world’s attention is focused on the U.S. presidential election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant. He has promptly replaced him with his Foreign Minister, Israel Katz—a choice that appears deliberate, as Katz is known for his loyalty to the Prime Minister. The ...

Boukhari Delivers an Invitation to Mikati for the Riyadh Summit

This is Beirut, 05/11 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati received an invitation from the Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz, to participate in the joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will take place on November 11th in Riyadh. The invitation was delivered by the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Beirut, Walid Boukhari, during a visit on Tuesday to the Grand ...

Israel Notifies UN of Intention to Cut UNRWA Ties

This is Beirut, 04/11 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel said Monday it had formally notified the United Nations of its decision to sever ties with UNRWA, the agency supporting Palestinian refugees, after lawmakers voted to ban the organisation. "On the instruction of Foreign Minister Israel Katz, the ministry of foreign affairs notified the UN of the cancellation of the agreement between the ...

Turkey Seeks to Deepen Relations with Africa

This is Beirut, 03/11 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Turkey on Sunday said it was committed to deepening relations with Africa, which it and called on to back diplomatic support for Palestinians, as it held its latest African summit in Djibouti. Turkey has invested heavily across Africa in recent years, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan carrying out 50 visits to 31 countries during his two ...

Who are the US's Third Party Candidates?

This is Beirut, 03/11 10:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A scion of the famed Kennedy family. A Green Party activist. A self-proclaimed "armed and gay" libertarian. The US presidential election is toss-up between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. However, the two-party system still left room this year for three fringe players who could yet influence an ultra-tight election on ...

What Naim Qassem Still Hasn’t Grasped

Fady Noun, 02/11 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It is a fact: naivety, egocentrism and various underestimations are among the unpredictable elements that shape the course of history. A clear example of this can be seen in the speech delivered this week by the new Secretary General of Hezbollah. What Naim Qassem has yet to grasp is that he is not alone in Lebanon, and many Lebanese do not share ...

‘Nobody Cares About Us’: US Election Doubts in the West Bank

This is Beirut, 02/11 12:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As Palestinian-American entrepreneur Jamal Zaglul stood by his olive press at the end of harvest season in the occupied West Bank, his mind was far away on next week's US election. Like other US passport holders living in Turmus Aya -- where they form the majority -- he was sceptical the ballot would bring change to the region. "Here we have ...

Drones in the Spotlight at Euronaval Despite Geopolitical Tensions

This is Beirut, 02/11 11:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Combat drones, sea surveillance drones, seabed drones: used in current conflicts, they'll be all over the stands at next week's Euronaval international defense show near Paris. The biennial exhibition will host 500 exhibitors from November 4 to 7 in Villepinte, north of the French capital, amid a tense geopolitical climate where the industry is ...

Hamas Official Says Group Rejected New Gaza Truce Proposal

This is Beirut, 01/11 17:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A Hamas official said Friday the group received a proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar for a short-term truce in Gaza and rejected it for not including a lasting ceasefire. "The proposals do not include a permanent cessation of aggression, nor do they entail the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Gaza Strip or the return of displaced ...

Who Will Save the Restaurant Sector from the Cost of the 'Support Front'?

Antoine Saade , 01/11 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Since the southern Lebanese front was opened in support of Gaza in October 2023, the restaurant industry has experienced a dramatic decline. During lunchtime, restaurants are nearly empty in Downtown Beirut. Samir Yaacoub, a restaurant chain owner in Lebanon, told our sister company “Houna Loubnan” that business varies greatly from one area ...

Biden Administration Increases Pressure on Israel Ahead of Election

This is Beirut, 01/11 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Biden administration is increasing the pressure on the Netanyahu government to meet its demands over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. If Israel fails to meet the US’ demands by November 13th, Biden may suspend military assistance to Israel, reports Axios. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin presented ...

Shipping Giant Maersk Records Sixfold Profit Rise

This is Beirut, 31/10 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Danish shipping giant Maersk said Thursday that profits in the third quarter were six times higher than the same period last year as it maintains high prices to get trade through conflict zones. Net profits from trading from July to September rose to $3.049 billion, while turnover rose 30% to $15.76 billion. The world's number two shipping ...