U.S. President Voices Frustration as Diplomatic Efforts Continue U.S. President Donald Trump has disclosed details of a recent phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, acknowledging that the discussion was marked by a firm tone amid his growing frustration over the continued conflict involving Lebanon. Speaking during a podcast interview aired on Wednesday, Trump […]
The United States has announced the seizure of approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrency assets allegedly linked to Iran, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s efforts to target financial channels connected to Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the confiscation formed part of broader sanctions enforcement and financial monitoring measures aimed at disrupting the movement […]
NVIDIA has become one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a market value exceeding $5 trillion, placing it in a league once reserved only for the largest national economies. According to IMF projections, the United States and China remain the world’s two largest economies, with GDP estimates of around $32.38 trillion and […]
New figures released by Banque du Liban indicate continued growth in electronic payment adoption across Lebanon, highlighting the country’s gradual but increasingly visible shift toward a more digital financial ecosystem. According to the latest data, the number of electronic payment cards increased by 0.41% during the first quarter of 2026, adding 7,083 new cards and […]
Growing reliance on artificial intelligence in education could soon enable university students to earn degrees without reading a single book, according to warnings from an academic at University of Oxford. Author and academic Katherine Rundell said AI tools are rapidly transforming education in ways that make it increasingly difficult for professors to determine whether student […]
Researchers in Germany have unveiled a new artificial intelligence-based system capable of identifying individuals through ordinary WiFi signals with extremely high accuracy, sparking major concerns over privacy and invisible digital surveillance. The study demonstrates how standard wireless networks can analyze radio wave movements to recognize people, even when they are not carrying smartphones or active […]
Dubai is accelerating its push to become a leading global cultural and technology destination with plans to launch a major new institution dedicated entirely to digital art. The upcoming Museum of Digital Art (MODA) reflects the intensifying race across the Gulf region to lead the rapidly expanding world of technology-driven culture and creative innovation. The […]
Chinese AI company DeepSeek is reportedly seeking a new funding round that could reach $10 billion, as the company shifts its strategic focus toward the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI), marking a major step in the rapidly evolving global AI race. According to reports, DeepSeek is currently engaged in advanced discussions with investors in […]
Iran announced on Monday that it has delivered its response to a new U.S. proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, signaling that diplomatic contacts between the two sides remain active despite reports describing Washington’s demands as excessive. Speaking at a press conference, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran had conveyed its concerns […]
Banque du Liban has reiterated its commitment to continuing payments to depositors under Circulars 158 and 166, emphasizing the importance of these measures in supporting depositors’ financial capacity and stabilizing the broader economy. In an official statement, the central bank highlighted that since the onset of the Lebanese banking crisis 2019, strict restrictions have been […]
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