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SpotlightIsrael’s Diplomatic “Bulldozer” Israel Katz Appointed as Minister of Defense

Malo Pinatel 2024-11-05 23:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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While the world’s attention is focused on the U.S. presidential election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant. He has promptly replaced him with his Foreign Minister, Israel Katz—a choice that appears deliberate, as Katz is known for his loyalty to the Prime Minister. The ...

Israel's Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 21:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over a breakdown in trust during the Gaza war against Hamas, his office said. "Over the past few months that trust has eroded. In light of this, I decided today to end the term of the defence minister," Netanyahu said in a statement issued ...

VideosLive from Washington D.C.: Key Updates on the Historic US Presidential Election

Tylia El Helou 2024-11-05 21:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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Reporting live from Washington D.C., our special correspondent Tylia Helou brings you the latest figures and percentages from this historic election. Americans are set to make a pivotal choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, determining the country’s direction for the next four years. Stay tuned for updates on this ...

US Presidential Election: Why Results May Not Be Known Tonight

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 19:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Americans are currently casting their votes to decide whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will be the next occupant of the White House. However, it's unlikely that the results will be revealed immediately, given the unpredictability surrounding the election. Voting procedures and the high risk of contested results could extend the wait by ...

ExplainerD-Day: The Presidential Race Will Make History

Tylia El Helou 2024-11-05 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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The latest polls show extremely close scores on D-Day. So, for the moment, it's not possible to determine one trend or another. Democrate candidate Kamala Harris is holding an election night party at her former college, Howard University, in Washington, while her rival and Republican candidate Donald Trump will be in Palm Beach, Florida, his home ...

Harris or Trump? Long Lines of Voters in Tense US Election

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 18:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Millions of Americans headed to vote Tuesday in a presidential election defined by drama and uncertainty, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump left to await the outcome of a desperately close race after months of intense campaigning. The result, perhaps coming overnight, or not for several days, will either make Harris the first woman president in ...

Ireland Approves Palestinian Ambassador for First Time

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 17:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Ireland accepted the appointment of a full Palestinian ambassador for the first time on Tuesday, after Dublin formally recognized a Palestinian state earlier this year. Senior ministers confirmed that Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid would step up from her current position as Palestinian Head of Mission to Ireland. In May, Dublin said it was recognizing ...

AnalysisThe Persians... Lurking in the Shadows of the US Election

Marc Saikali 2024-11-05 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Will it retaliate, or will it hold back? It seems the die is cast… Iran finds itself with little option but to respond. After initially downplaying the Israeli strikes on October 26, Tehran's leaders have struggled to mask the significant blow dealt to them. A segment of their ballistic program was annihilated… leaving the Iranians stunned to ...

VideosStay Tuned for Live Updates: Who Will Be the Next US President?

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Join us on This is Beirut tomorrow morning, Wednesday, November 6, for special coverage of the American presidential election results! Our correspondents, Tylia Helou and Rémi Amalvy, will provide live updates from Washington, DC. Don't miss this special edition from our studios in Beirut, featuring insightful reports and live segments. Stay ...

ExplainerInside the Vote Count: 2024 US Election Methods Explained

Soumia Benmerzoug 2024-11-05 14:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In 2024, US voters have multiple ways to participate, each with its own distinct counting process: Early In-Person Voting Many Americans prefer to vote early at polling locations. Early voting is meant to reduce lines and help those with scheduling conflicts on Election Day. These ballots are usually processed ahead of time, meaning they’re ...

VideosDebunked: War in the Age of AI

Rayan Chami 2024-11-05 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Debunked Fact-Check War AI

In this episode of Debunked, we investigate the growing influence of AI-generated content in conflicts worldwide. From digitally fabricated war images to deepfakes of global leaders, we reveal how AI tools are reshaping narratives and spreading disinformation. Learn how to spot these visual manipulations and protect yourself from misleading media.

Qataris Vote in Referendum on Scrapping Legislative Elections

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Qataris went to the polls on Tuesday in a referendum on ending a brief and limited experiment with legislative elections in the wealthy emirate. Voters among the gas-rich peninsula's roughly 380,000 Qatari nationals cast their ballots on constitutional changes that would scrap the legislative council polls. In 2021, a year before Qatar held the ...