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Iran Denies Involvement in Alleged Plot Against Israeli Embassy in London

This is Beirut, 08/05 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected on Thursday allegations his government was involved in a plot to target the Israeli embassy in London, following the arrest of seven Iranian nationals. British police said seven Iranian nationals were arrested on suspicion of "terrorism offenses" in separate operations -- three on Saturday and four ...

Lebanon Among World’s Most Expensive Destinations for Remittances

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 ...

Shocking Interview: Prince Harry Opens Up, the Crown Grows Irritated

Ali A. Hamadé, 06/05 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a somber interview with the BBC, Prince Harry expressed his desire for “reconciliation” with the British royal family, while acknowledging the depth of the rifts between them. His statement comes shortly after the rejection of his legal appeal against the removal of his police protection in the UK—an issue he claims makes contact with his ...

Seven Iranians Among Eight Arrested in UK Counterterrorism Probes

This is Beirut, 04/05 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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British police on Sunday said eight people, including seven Iranian nationals, were arrested in two separate counterterrorism probes. In one operation, five men -- four of them Iranian -- were arrested on suspicion of "preparation of a terrorist act", London's Metropolitan police said in a statement. The arrests were carried out in London, ...

Syria: Drone Strike Kills Four Druze Fighters in Sweida

This is Beirut, 02/05 21:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Four Druze fighters were killed on Friday in a drone strike targeting Syria’s southern province of Sweida, a stronghold of the Druze minority, according to a rights group, which did not specify who carried out the attack. “Four Druze fighters were killed on a farm in Kanaker in an explosion that coincided with the overflight of a drone,” ...

UK Local Elections Test Big Two Parties

This is Beirut, 01/05 10:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Polls opened in local elections Thursday tipped to inflict losses on the UK's two main parties and confirm the rise of hard-right populists, portending the splintering of a century-long political duopoly. The polls in England are the first since Keir Starmer became Labour prime minister and Kemi Badenoch took over at the helm of the struggling ...

Saint George's Day: A Celebration of a Thousand Frontiers

Ali A. Hamadé, 23/04 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Traditionally celebrated on April 23, St. George’s Day holds a special place in the English calendar. In 2025, however, the Church of England decided to postpone its liturgical celebration to Monday, April 28. This postponement follows an ancient liturgical rule: when a saint’s feast day falls during the Easter Octave, it is moved so as not to ...

New Round of Ukraine Talks in UK "Postponed"

This is Beirut, 23/04 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Ukraine peace talks involving international foreign ministers scheduled to take place in London on Wednesday have been postponed, the UK government said, but a meeting of lower level officials will still take place. "The Ukraine Peace Talks meeting with Foreign Ministers today is being postponed. Official level talks will continue," the ...

Stocks Fall as US Restricts Nvidia Chip Exports to China

This is Beirut, 16/04 21:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Wall Street shares fell but European stocks diverged Wednesday after the US government imposed restrictions on exports of a key Nvidia chip to China, the latest trade war salvo between the world's biggest economies. After a relatively peaceful couple of days on markets following tariff-related volatility last week, investors were once again on ...

UK Sanctions Iran-Backed 'Criminal Network' and Its Leader

This is Beirut, 14/04 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Kingdom on Monday accused Iran of helping criminal gangs to stage attacks in Europe as it sanctioned the Swedish-based Foxtrot criminal network and its leader, Rawa Majid. The sanctions were ordered over the network's role in attacks across Europe, the Foreign Office said, and would include travel bans and asset freezes. "Today, the ...

Le Figaro: Network Supplying Hezbollah With Drone Manufacturing Equipment Dismantled

This Is Beirut, 12/04 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A European network that has been supplying Hezbollah with equipment needed to manufacture hundreds of drones has been dismantled, French daily Le Figaro said in a report published Friday evening. The newspaper noted that "the most significant event between the summer of 2024 and last week was the dismantling of Hezbollah's logistical support ...

Dollar Plunges, Stocks Wobble Over Trade War Turmoil

This is Beirut, 11/04 19:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Investors dumped US government bonds, the dollar tumbled and stocks seesawed Friday, capping a volatile week as President Donald Trump's unpredictable tariff policy rattled market confidence. Trump triggered a massive market sell-off last week by announcing universal tariffs, and this week he sparked a huge but short-lived rally by pausing higher ...

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