This is Beirut 06/03 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Women's rights regressed last year in a quarter of countries around the world, according to a report published by UN Women on Thursday, due to factors ranging from climate change to democratic backsliding. "The weakening of democratic institutions has gone hand in hand with backlash on gender equality," the report said, adding that "anti-rights ...
This is Beirut 06/03 17:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Syria United Kingdom Central bank Sanctions
The UK government lifted sanctions imposed during the rule of the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad against 24 entities, including Syria's Central Bank, a statement said. The UK government said last month it planned to ease sanctions after the new Syrian government sought to persuade Western capitals that the rebels that toppled Assad after 14 ...
This is Beirut 06/03 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Russia said Thursday it would not accept a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, rejecting proposals of a one-month halt in fighting or a stop in aerial and naval attacks - ideas floated by Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron. Talk of a possible truce is at fever pitch with US President Donald Trump pushing for a rapid end ...
This is Beirut 06/03 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Gaza Hamas France Palestinian Authority
France welcomed an Arab plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority, adding Islamist militant group Hamas should be "entirely" excluded from running the territory. The proposal from Arab leaders "constitutes a serious and credible basis to respond to reconstruction, governance, and security needs ...
This is Beirut 06/03 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
United Nations Landmines Syria Children Save the Children
Landmines and unexploded ordnance in Syria have killed or injured at least 188 children since president Bashar al-Assad's overthrow in December, Save the Children charity said Thursday. Of that figure, more than 60 children were killed, the UK-based group said, warning the toll could rise as more families return to the war-ravaged country. Since ...
Maurice Matta 06/03 11:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Canada Mexico Tariffs Trade
In his longest-ever speech before Congress, US President Donald Trump addressed several domestic and foreign issues, calling for the beginning of the “America’s Golden Age” and the strengthening of its sovereignty and independence. He emphasized that the United States “will remain free and independent.” As he delivered his speech, Trump ...
This is Beirut 06/03 09:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday after spending a "peaceful night", as he nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old had used an oxygen mask overnight for a third time, the Holy See said. The pontiff was hospitalized on February 14 at Rome's Gemelli hospital with breathing ...
This is Beirut 06/03 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
European Union Volodymyr Zelensky Ukraine
European Union leaders will hold emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday, gathering as the Trump administration upends traditional alliances and retracts wartime backing of Ukraine. Thursday's summit brings all 27 EU leaders together for the first time since the explosive meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky last ...
This is Beirut 06/03 05:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Cartels war on drugs
Donald Trump's promised war on drug cartels will stop Mexico from becoming a "narco state," US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday, as he hinted that Washington remained ready to take military action against the gangs. Speaking at the US southern border, Vance said the administration's focus on stamping out illegal ...
This is Beirut 06/03 00:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Gaza Palestine Israel
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told the people of Gaza to give up hostages or face "HELL" and told the Hamas militant group's leadership to flee the territory. "To the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR ...
This is Beirut 05/03 22:59 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
France Emmanuel Macron Ukraine
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced he would discuss extending France's nuclear deterrent to European partners and raised the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine to enforce a peace deal, as Europe scrambles to respond to Donald Trump's upending of the transatlantic alliance. In an address to the nation, Macron ...
This is Beirut 05/03 22:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The United States on Wednesday confirmed unprecedented direct talks with Hamas on hostages, as Israel threatened to renew its military campaign in Gaza despite a fragile ceasefire. The White House said that President Donald Trump's envoy on hostage affairs, Adam Boehler, held the talks which focused on Americans among the remaining hostages ...