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Trump Blames 'Insurrectionists' for Los Angeles Unrest

This is Beirut 09/06 20:22 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump on Monday blamed "insurrectionists" for unrest in Los Angeles after he sent in National Guard troops to quell protests against immigration raids. "The people that are causing the problems are professional agitators and insurrectionists," Trump told reporters at the White House. "They're bad people; they should be in ...

US and China Begin Key Trade Talks in London

This is Beirut 09/06 18:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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China and the United States began a new round of trade talks in London on Monday, Beijing's state media reported, as the world's two biggest economies seek to shore up a shaky truce after bruising tit-for-tat tariffs. The two sides are meeting in the historic Lancaster House, run by the UK Foreign Office, following a first round of talks ...

Le Pen and Orban Lambast EU at Far-Right Rally in France

This is Beirut 09/06 18:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday launched scathing attacks on the EU at a rally in France aimed at flaunting the unity and strength of the anti-immigration wing of European politics. Aimed at marking one year since Le Pen's National Rally (RN) crushed opponents to win their best-ever vote ...

Iran Says to Submit Own Nuclear Proposal to US Soon

This is Beirut 09/06 18:16 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran said on Monday it will soon present a counter-proposal on a nuclear deal with the United States after it had described Washington's offer as containing "ambiguities." Tehran and Washington have held five rounds of talks since April to thrash out a new nuclear accord to replace the deal with major powers that US President Donald ...

Warner Brothers Discovery to Split into 2 Companies to Build Streaming

This is Beirut 09/06 17:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Warner Brothers Discovery announced Monday that it will split into two companies as it seeks to build up its streaming business while also maximizing value in legacy news and entertainment products. The entertainment giant will break itself into two publicly traded companies in "Streaming & Studios" and "Global Networks." The shift, designed to ...

National Guard in LA: A Clash of Power and Politics

Rayan Chami 09/06 17:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As tensions in Los Angeles spiked during the weekend following anti Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests, the California National Guard found itself at the center of a heated clash over authority, law and optics. This time, under a federal deployment that bypasses state approval. What Is the National Guard? The National Guard ...

Israel Ultra-Orthodox Party Threatens Government Over Draft Law

This is Beirut 09/06 15:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel's ultra-Orthodox Shas party on Monday threatened to bring down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government by backing a motion for early elections amid a row over military service. Netanyahu's coalition, one of the most right-wing in Israel's history, is at risk of collapsing over a bill that could reverse the long-standing exemption ...

Tunisia Activists Launch Gaza-Bound Convoy in 'Symbolic Act'

This is Beirut 09/06 15:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hundreds of people, mainly Tunisians, launched on Monday a land convoy bound for Gaza, seeking to "break the siege" on the Palestinian territory, activists said. Organisers said the nine-bus convoy was not bringing aid into Gaza, but rather aimed at carrying out a "symbolic act" by breaking the blockade on the territory ...

Global Cybercrime Losses Hit $9.5 Trillion in 2024

This is Beirut 09/06 15:15 - Reading : less than a minute

Artificial Intelligence Cost of Data Breaches SoSafe

The global cost of cyberattacks soared to an estimated $9.5 trillion in 2024, underscoring an alarming rise in digital threats facing businesses, governments and critical infrastructure, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm BD Emerson. IBM’s annual Cost of Data Breaches report revealed that the average data breach cost surged to ...

VideosDrought and Extreme Climate: Indian Farmers at Breaking Point

This is Beirut 09/06 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Between 2022 and 2024, around three farmers took their own lives each day in India, according to the local Minister of Agriculture. This staggering figure reflects a deepening agricultural crisis driven by climate change, crushing debt, lack of institutional support and increasingly barren land caused by extreme weather conditions.

ExplainerHow Can Your Phone Be Compromised in Seconds?

Chelsea Al Arif 09/06 14:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A recent investigative video aired by the Israeli Broadcasting Authority offers a look at just how easily a phone can be hacked, revealing the capacities of Unit 81, Israel’s military tech unit. In a controlled demonstration, a cybersecurity expert shows how quickly and discreetly a phone can be taken over: camera, microphone and location, all ...

Israel Diverts Gaza-Bound aid Boat Carrying Greta Thunberg

This is Beirut 09/06 14:08 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat on Monday, preventing the activists on board -- including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg -- from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory. The Madleen set sail from Italy on June 1 to raise awareness of food shortages in Gaza, which the United Nations has called the "hungriest place on ...