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Japanese local authorities approved Friday the restart of the world's biggest nuclear plant, a key step in the process to get it back online after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Hideyo Hanazumi, governor of Niigata province, where the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant is located, told a news conference he "would approve" the resumption, which will need ...
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A powerful earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday outside the crowded capital Dhaka, killing at least three people, health officials said. The 5.5-magnitude quake struck at 10:38 am (0438 GMT) near the city of Narsingdi, about 33 kilometres (16 miles) from Dhaka, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The Friday morning earthquake sparked ...
Amal Chmouny 20/11 23:55 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Washington's abrupt cancellation of Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) chief General Rodolphe Haykal's planned visit earlier this week signals deepening U.S. dissatisfaction with both Lebanon's approach to Hezbollah's disarmament and the LAF’s public stances on ongoing Israeli border incursions. Haykal, appointed to his post in March, was poised for ...
This is Beirut 20/11 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Gaza health authorities said fresh Israeli air strikes killed five people on Thursday, as ceasefire mediator Qatar warned the renewed attacks threatened to undermine the fragile weeks-long truce between Israel and Hamas. The new strikes came the morning after one of the deadliest days in the Gaza Strip since the truce began on October 10. Qatar, ...
This is Beirut 20/11 21:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the threat posed by Hezbollah has “completely changed” since 7 October, noting that the security situation had “significantly shifted” in recent weeks. He warned that the Lebanese group now represents a “more complex and more dangerous” challenge for Israel. Netanyahu said Israel no ...
This is Beirut 20/11 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the UN's nuclear watchdog would not be given access to Iranian nuclear sites attacked during its recent war with Israel without a concrete deal being agreed. "The facilities that were attacked have their own story, and until a decision is made and a conclusion is reached between us, the IAEA and ...
This is Beirut 20/11 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States reportedly sent Ukraine a new peace proposal with Russia on Wednesday, according to Axios, the Financial Times, and the New York Times. A senior Ukrainian official told AFP that the 28-point plan appears to incorporate several of Russia’s demands. While the proposal may be acceptable to Moscow, Ukrainian authorities view it as ...
Paul Guillot 20/11 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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On November 17, 2025, just ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's visit to Washington, the United States announced the imminent sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a pivotal moment in their strategic alliance. But what is the F-35, and what makes it one of the most sought-after combat aircraft in the ...
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The International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday adopted a resolution that called on Iran to provide it with access and information regarding its nuclear program, as required under UN resolutions. The vote came a day after the head of IAEA renewed his call for Tehran to allow inspections at key nuclear sites attacked by Israel and the United ...
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Somalia Tourisme Tension Beaches
In Mogadishu, turquoise waters create a postcard illusion, but reality is more complex. Somalia wants to change its image and revive tourism, despite frequent attacks outside the capital. With renovated roads, an e-visa system, and guided tours under armed escort, a few travelers venture onto the white sands. A bold gamble for a country trying to ...
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Saudi Arabia's state-backed artificial intelligence firm Humain has announced a new partnership with Nvidia, as US officials cleared the way for the sale of advanced microchips to the Gulf kingdom. The announcement came as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington this week, where the heir to the Saudi throne secured a deal to purchase ...
This is Beirut 20/11 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Kurdish forces killed two Syrian soldiers in overnight clashes in the country's northeast, the defense ministry said Thursday, with the Kurds saying they were targeting positions used by the Islamic State group. The ministry said in a statement carried by SANA state news agency, that clashes took place after the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ...