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Macron Urges Washington to Quickly Lift Sanctions against Syria

This is Beirut 07/05 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Emmanuel Macron called on Wednesday for the United States to "rush to lift sanctions" against Syria, "with conditions," and to "maintain" its military operations against the Islamic State in the country. "The interest of everyone, including the Americans, is today (...) to act in support of lifting sanctions against the Syrian people," and "to ...

Trump Tells India and Pakistan to 'Stop' Clashes

This is Beirut 07/05 21:28 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump called Wednesday for India and Pakistan to halt their fighting, the worst violence between the nuclear-armed countries in two decades. "I want to see them stop," Trump said at the White House, adding: "We get along with both countries very well, good relationships with both, and I want to see it stop. And ...

Rescuers Say Death Toll from Israeli Strike on Gaza City Rises to 33

This is Beirut 07/05 20:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Gaza's civil defense agency said the toll from an Israeli strike on Gaza City on Wednesday had risen to at least 33 killed and more than 80 injured, many of them children. The agency's spokesman, Mahmoud Bassal, told AFP that "civil defense crews, paramedics, and volunteers transported at least 33 martyrs and more than 80 injured, about half of ...

Syrian Leader Meets Macron in First European Visit

This is Beirut 07/05 20:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday met French leader Emmanuel Macron on his first visit to Europe since overthrowing longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, despite alarm over deadly clashes that have overshadowed the new authorities' first months in power. Ahead of the high-profile talks at the Elysee Palace, Sharaa and his foreign minister ...

Google Agrees to Fund Three US Nuclear Plants

This is Beirut 07/05 19:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Tech giant Google and nuclear developer Elementl Power have signed an agreement to develop three advanced nuclear power plants in the United States, according to a statement released Wednesday. The partnership comes as technology companies seek new power sources to meet the growing energy demands of the generative AI revolution. Under the ...

US VP Declares Iran Nuclear Talks on 'Right Pathway'

This is Beirut 07/05 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that talks on Iran's nuclear program are heading in the right direction, saying Tehran can have civil nuclear power but not enrichment that can lead to atomic weapons. "We're on the right pathway," Vance told the Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington. "We don't care if people want nuclear power. We're ...

Hamas Insists on 'Comprehensive' Deal to End Gaza War

This is Beirut 07/05 16:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hamas insisted Wednesday on a "comprehensive" agreement to end its war with Israel, as rescuers said Israeli bombardment of Gaza killed at least 26 people amid a growing humanitarian catastrophe. A two-month ceasefire in the war collapsed in March, with Israel resuming intense strikes and imposing a total aid blockade on the Palestinian ...

France, Germany Say to Cooperate More Closely on Defense

This is Beirut 07/05 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to ramp up security cooperation, as the new German leader visited Paris on his first trip abroad. Europe is seeking to boost its defenses amid Russia's war against Ukraine and doubts over US security commitments to Europe under President Donald ...

Secret Talks Between Israel and Syria via the UAE

This is Beirut 07/05 15:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a discreet channel to facilitate indirect discussions between Israel and Syria, aiming to manage the tense relationship between the two countries, according to Reuters. This initiative comes as Syria's new leadership seeks regional support to address escalating tensions with Israel. The previously ...

Syrian Leader to Meet Macron in First European Visit

This is Beirut 07/05 14:32 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Syrian president, Ahmad al-Chareh, arrived in Paris this Wednesday and was received by French president Emmanuel Macron for a first and controversial visit to the West. On this occasion, he is expected to call on Macron to punish those responsible for the "abuses" that have tarnished the image of the Islamist coalition in power since ...

Sudan: Drones Target Main Naval Base in Port Sudan

This is Beirut 07/05 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A drone strike targeted Sudan's biggest naval base Wednesday, an army source told AFP, marking the fourth straight day the seat of the army-backed government has come under attack. "They (the drones) were met with anti-aircraft missiles," the source said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media. An AFP ...

VideosRome: Cardinals Gather to Elect Pope Francis' Successor

This is Beirut 07/05 14:23 - Reading : less than a minute

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This morning at 10 AM in Rome, cardinals from around the world gathered for the opening Mass of the conclave. Next: the Sistine Chapel, where they will begin the process of electing Pope Francis’ successor.