The French Court of Cassation has canceled the asset seizures placed on former Lebanese Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh in France, Belgium, and the UK. The court found problems in the legal case and sent it back to a lower court for a full review. The court ruled that France has no power to seize […]
US Imposes New Tariffs on EU Imports The European Union is getting ready to respond to President Donald Trump’s decision to place 20% tariffs on imports from the bloc. The EU described this move as a major hit to the global economy and a setback for trade relations. EU’s Role in US Trade Ursula von […]
Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock– which is one of the world’s leading providers of investment, advisory and risk management solutions– has warned that the US dollar might lose its status as the world’s reserve currency. He pointed to the increasing economic problems in the United States as a major concern. Fink also highlighted the […]
Lebanon’s Digital Future and Reconstruction Plans Lebanon’s Minister of the Displaced and Minister of State for Technology and AI, Kamal Chahadeh, is a technology and telecom expert. He studied at Harvard and earned a PhD from Columbia, where he also taught, along with AUB. He held top positions at UAE’s Group &e and helped create […]
The court in Paris has found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling public money along with eight other European Parliament members from her party, the National Rally. Le Pen Banned from Elections The court announced that Le Pen is immediately banned from running for elections. This decision could stop her from competing in […]
The good news is that Lebanon tops the list of Arab countries with the highest IQ in 2025, with a score of 99.39 and placing 37th globally According to the International IQ Test Study. This figure is more than just a statistic—it stands as proof of a people are blessed with analytical thinking, logic, and […]
A month after securing a vote of confidence, Prime Minister Nawwaf Salam’s government appointed Karim Souaid as Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon. Souaid, backed by President Joseph Aoun, secured the position with the support of 17 ministers. However, during a conference following the appointment, Salam stated that Souaid was not his preferred candidate, […]
President Joseph Aoun departed Beirut on Friday morning, accompanied by Foreign Minister youssef rajji, for a swift working visit to Paris. During his stay, he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace for discussions on key issues concerning both countries and explore ways in which France can assist Lebanon in restoring […]
Sudan’s army leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, visited the presidential palace in Khartoum after the army regained control of the capital’s airport. Surrounded by cheering soldiers, he declared that Khartoum was now “free” from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Army Gains Control Over Key Areas Since retaking the presidential palace, the army has been advancing […]
South Korea is fighting massive wildfires that have doubled in size within a day, making them the worst natural fire disaster in the country’s history. At least 26 people have died, and hundreds of buildings have been destroyed in North Gyeongsang province. Officials say the fires highlight the growing impact of climate change, as dry […]
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