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Edan Alexander's Release: A Diplomatic Turning Point Between Washington and Hamas

Sana Richa Choucair, 12/05 17:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Edan Alexander, 21, is the only American national still held alive in Gaza. After moving from New Jersey to Israel in 2022, he joined an elite unit of the Israeli army and was taken by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack. In a statement released on Sunday, the spokesperson for Hamas’s military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, said: “The ...

Israel PM Says to Send Gaza Negotiators to Qatar Tuesday

This is Beirut, 12/05 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he would send mediators to Qatar on Tuesday to discuss the release of hostages held in Gaza after Hamas announced the release of US-Israeli Edan Alexander. Following a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff and ambassador Mike Huckabee, "the Prime Minister instructed to send a negotiation ...

India-Pakistan Ceasefire Holds after Early Violations

This is Beirut, 11/05 17:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A ceasefire appeared to hold on Sunday between India and Pakistan, hours after the nuclear-armed rivals accused each other of violating a truce that brought them back from the brink of all-out war. The ceasefire was agreed on Saturday after four days of missile, drone and artillery attacks that killed at least 60 people and sent thousands fleeing ...

Trump's Bold Agenda: A Call for Total Dismantlement of Iran's Nuclear Program

Amal Chmouny, 10/05 17:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Discussions are ongoing in Washington about how to address the potential consequences of a nuclear-capable Iran. President Donald Trump has taken a firm stance, advocating for the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear ambitions, asserting that this approach is vital for maintaining international security. In a recent "Meet the Press" interview, ...

The Houthis: Masters of Unassisted Suicide

Marc Saikali, 08/05 08:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Amid the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, patterns emerge that we pretend to understand, only for them to slip through our fingers. The latest example: repeated missile launches by Yemen’s Houthis targeting Israel. In this absurd drama, the Houthis have spent the past several months directing their attacks at Israel. Why? To support Gaza, ...

France Defends Cinema Model after Trump Threats

This is Beirut, 07/05 21:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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France's culture minister vowed Wednesday to defend the country's system of promoting domestic film production in the face of threats from US President Donald Trump. France has a complex mix of taxes, quotas and levies on film and TV distributors that helps funnel money into the national film sector, making it Europe's cinema powerhouse. "We ...

Disney to Open First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi

This is Beirut, 07/05 19:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Walt Disney Company announced plans Wednesday for a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the country's growing prominence as a global financial and entertainment hub. The waterfront resort will be located on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island and developed in partnership with local firm Miral. Disney stated that it aims to attract ...

Trump's Film Tariff Shocks Hollywood: 'Makes no Sense'

This is Beirut, 06/05 13:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Hollywood reacted with skepticism on Monday to US President Donald Trump's announcement of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films, with movie insiders calling it a policy made up on the fly by a president who fails to understand how the industry works. "It makes no sense," entertainment lawyer Jonathan Handel said of Trump's idea. Handel told AFP ...

'Thunderbolts' Opens Strong with Explosive Box Office Debut

This is Beirut, 05/05 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Marvel’s Thunderbolts stormed the North American box office with a spectacular debut, grossing $76 million in its first three days, according to data released Sunday by Exhibitor Relations. This team of unconventional and jaded anti-heroes falls into a dangerous trap, forcing them to join forces for a high-risk mission that will make them face ...

Iran Denies Aiding Yemen Huthis in Israel Airport Attack

This is Beirut, 05/05 10:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran on Monday denied supporting Yemen's Huthi attack on Israel's main international airport after the rebels claimed a missile strike the day. "The Yemeni action in support of the Palestinian people was an independent decision taken in solidarity" with them, said Iran's foreign ministry in a statement. A missile fired from Yemen on Sunday ...

Trump Says Ordering '100% Tariff' on All Movies Produced Abroad

This is Beirut, 05/05 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was ordering new tariffs on all films made outside the United States, claiming Hollywood was being "devastated" by a trend of US filmmakers and studios working abroad. The announcement comes as the White House is coming under mounting criticism over its aggressive trade policies that have seen Trump impose ...

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