This Is Beirut, 2024-01-23 21:04 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The EU's Trade Commissioner reported on Tuesday that maritime traffic along the Red Sea shipping route has decreased by 22 percent within a month, attributing the decline to attacks on international vessels carried out by Yemen's Houthis. Maritime traffic through the Red Sea shipping route has fallen by 22 percent in a month due to attacks on ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-22 22:57 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Amid intense fighting in southern Gaza, Palestinians sought refuge while facing disrupted communications again on Monday. The mounting pressure on Israel is for a resolution that includes the long-sought goal of Palestinian statehood. Palestinians sheltered from intense fighting in southern Gaza where communications were cut again on Monday, as ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-22 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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European Union foreign ministers in Brussels emphasized the importance of achieving a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians on Monday, following the conflict in Gaza. They held discussions with top diplomats from both sides and key Arab states. EU foreign ministers on Monday pressed Israel for an eventual two-state solution with ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-19 21:04 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said on Friday that Israel financed the creation of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas with the aim of weakening the Palestinian Authority. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied these accusations made by his opponents in Israel ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-18 21:08 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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France announced on Thursday, that the European Union is set to impose sanctions on Hamas on Monday in retaliation for the Palestinian group's lethal attack on Israel on October 7. The European Union will adopt sanctions on Monday against Hamas in response to the Palestinian group's deadly October 7 attack on Israel, France said ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-16 18:02 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The European Union placed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, on its terrorist sanctions blacklist on Tuesday. This decision was taken in response to the Hamas' attacks on Israel on October 7. The European Union on Tuesday added Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar to its "terrorist" sanctions blacklist over the October 7 attacks on Israel. The move means that ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-13 19:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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China has warned Taiwan against any inclination towards independence following the election of pro-independence candidate Lai Ching-te on Saturday, January 13. However, both the European Union and the United States have congratulated the new president. The United States on Saturday congratulated Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te, but ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-12 18:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
EU countries are considering a European naval force to help protect ships in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, diplomatic sources revealed on Friday, January 12. Spain has already made it clear that it will not take part in such a move. EU countries will discuss a plan next week to set up a naval mission to help protect Red Sea shipping following ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-07 11:36 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, met with the army’s Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, in Yarzeh on Sunday, the second day of his diplomatic mission to Lebanon. Discussions revolved around the situation in Lebanon and the ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-05 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, is set to embark on a significant two-day diplomatic mission to Lebanon from January 5 to 7. Borrell's agenda includes meetings with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-22 12:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The European Union announced that it has allocated 205.5 million Euros to Lebanon, in response to the prevailing high regional instability and uncertainty, and in support for the country’s economic recovery and stability. “More than ever before, sound governance and strong State institutions that are effective, transparent and accountable to ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-15 18:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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European Union leaders voted to open accession negotiations with Ukraine on Thursday, December 15. However, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a prominent supporter of Moscow, has threatened to block the aid promised to Kiev. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban vetoed the European Union earmarking 50 billion euros ($54 billion) over four ...