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White House Says ‘Substantial’ Shutdown Layoffs Have Begun

This is Beirut, 11/10 05:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as President Donald Trump sought to amp up pressure on opposition Democrats to end a government shutdown that has crippled public services. With the crisis set to go into a third week and no off-ramp in sight, Trump's budget chief Russ Vought announced on social media ...

Tesla Strikes Back at BYD with More Affordable Models

This is Beirut, 10/10 20:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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After being overtaken in 2025 by Chinese giant BYD, now the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla is moving to regain lost ground. According to Reuters, Elon Musk’s company has launched new “Standard” versions of its flagship models in the United States: the Model 3 starting at $36,990 and the Model Y at $39,990. The ...

Trump Says No Reason to Meet Xi, Threatens 'Massive' China Tariffs

This is Beirut, 10/10 18:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said Friday he no longer feels a summit is necessary with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping this month, slamming Beijing for hostile trade practices and threatening "massive" tariffs. "Some very strange things are happening in China! They are becoming very hostile," Trump said in a long post on Truth Social that railed ...

China says to Impose 'Special Port Fees' on US-Linked Ships

This is Beirut, 10/10 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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China said on Friday it would impose "special port fees" on ships operated by and built in the United States after Washington announced charges for Chinese-linked ships in April. Incremental fees on American ships will be collected at Chinese ports from October 14, Beijing's transport ministry said in a statement. The US shipbuilding industry ...

'Massive Attack' Cuts Power in Ukrainian Capital

This is Beirut, 10/10 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Ukrainian capital was plunged into darkness early Friday by what the air force called a "massive attack", as Russia pummeled Kyiv's infrastructure, cutting off water and energy supplies. The Kremlin has escalated aerial attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities and rail systems over recent weeks, mirroring similar campaigns launched over the ...

Washington Targets Iraqi Firm and Olympic Chief With Sanctions Over Iran Links

This is Beirut, 09/10 22:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The US Treasury on Thursday ramped up its Iran-related sanctions, targeting a firm with ties to Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and the president of Iraq's Olympic Committee. In a statement, the Treasury Department accused these militias of helping "the Iranian regime in evading U.S. sanctions, smuggling weapons, and engaging in widespread ...

US Sanctions Over 50 Entities Linked to Iran’s Oil Exports

This is Beirut, 09/10 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The US Treasury announced sanctions on more than 50 people, companies, and ships tied to Iran's oil sector on Thursday, stepping up its campaign against a key revenue source for Tehran. The actions were aimed at people who help to facilitate Iran's shipments of liquified petroleum gas and include a Chinese port and a China-based "teapot" oil ...

China Bolsters Export Controls on Rare-Earth Industry

This is Beirut, 09/10 09:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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China announced further controls Thursday on the export of rare-earth technologies and items, adding to existing regulations on the critical industry. Rare earths have represented a major sticking point in recent trade negotiations between China and the United States, with Washington accusing Beijing of slow-walking export license ...

Trump Says May go to Middle East at End of Week

This is Beirut, 08/10 23:39 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East later this week, as negotiators in Egypt reported "encouraging" progress toward a deal to end the Gaza war. Trump, whose 20-point peace proposal forms the basis of the talks in the resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh, said a peace deal between Israel and Palestinian ...

Gaza, Hamas, Israel and Hezbollah on This is America!

Tylia El Helou, 08/10 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover the ongoing negotiations in Cairo over Gaza and the US government shutdown. We also feature an exclusive interview with Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), who shares his insights on the Gaza conflict and the prospects for peace in the region.

This Week on This is America: Gaza, Israel and Hamas

Tylia El Helou, 08/10 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover the Cairo talks and the war in Gaza. We also feature an interview with Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), to discuss Trump’s plan for Gaza and a potential peace deal.

Insurrection Act: Trump’s Ultimate Card

Moncef Ait-Kaci, 08/10 18:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Enacted in 1807 during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency, the Insurrection Act allows the president to call on the armed forces to restore order when a state is overwhelmed or when federal laws can no longer be enforced through normal means. But its roots go back even further. The first similar laws date from 1792, following uprisings in the ...

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