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New York Times
3 days ago
- Health
- New York Times
Haiti Reels as Trump Severs a Lifeline
Born in northeast Haiti with a heart defect, Brad Mertens Joseph is 6, has difficulty walking and is still in diapers. His parents, accustomed to a dangerous 11-hour overnight bus ride to see cardiologists in the country's violent capital, had finally found a solution to their son's medical ailment, caused by a hole in his heart. It involved open-heart surgery in Akron, Ohio, arranged by a nonprofit. Those plans collapsed this week when President Trump issued an order banning people from a dozen countries, including Haiti, who don't already have valid travel visas, from entering the United States 'When I heard that, I was really upset, and I wondered, 'What are we going to do?'' the boy's father, Dieudonné Joseph, said. 'I was panicking, and I'm still panicking.' The Josephs are among the many Haitians who are caught in the middle of Mr. Trump's sweeping travel ban. From young professionals to medical residents to longtime visitors whose visas had lapsed, Haitians are bracing for the consequences of having a lifeline abruptly cut. With its proximity to Florida, a long (often difficult) history with the United States, and grave political and social upheaval, Haiti has strong family and economic ties with its northern neighbor. People have businesses in both countries, and most middle-class Haitians have close relatives in South Florida or New York. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Fox News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Could A Very Public Spat Blow Up The Big, Beautiful Bill?
President Donald Trump has been pushing the 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' which could add an estimated two trillion dollars to our national debt. However, former 'Godfather' of DOGE, Elon Musk, went on X on Thursday, slamming the legislation. FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream joins to discuss the drama surrounding the budget bill, as well as President Trump's proposed travel ban and the war in Ukraine. Artificial intelligence has become a popular and valuable tool for many students. However, many teachers say the technology is being abused, allowing them to cheat and have models do their work for them. Steven Cicciarelli, a Lecturer of English at Saint Peter's University, joins The Rundown to share his firsthand experiences in the classroom and discuss how students are using AI to cheat, as well as what educators are doing to combat it. Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst, Gregg Jarrett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Arab News
07-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
World Central Kitchen halts work in Gaza as supplies run out
Lebanon welcomes return of Emirati tourists with pledges to ensure their safety BEIRUT: Three UAE planes arriving at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport on Wednesday are scheduled to carry Emirati nationals for the first time since a travel ban was imposed in 2024 due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced that the security services 'are ready to ensure the safety and security of our Arab brothers during the summer.' Salam welcomed the UAE's decision to lift the ban on its citizens traveling to Lebanon. During a meeting on Tuesday with the ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Salam expressed hope that 'this will extend to other Arab countries in the coming weeks.' The meeting was attended by the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, as well as the charge d'affaires of the UAE and Kuwait. On the Lebanese side, the meeting was attended by the ministers of defense, interior, tourism, and public works. Salam said he listened to the concerns of the ambassadors and assured them that 'we will work to address them. I informed them of the security changes taking place at Beirut airport and its surroundings.' President Salam's adviser, Mounir Rabie, told Arab News: 'The Gulf diplomats raised their concerns regarding the return of their nationals to Lebanon, including the need to improve and develop airport procedures, as well as security and economic concerns.' Rabie described the atmosphere as 'positive.' He said Lebanon has proposed a plan that will include the formation of a tourism operations room to monitor all security and tourism issues. According to Salam's office, the diplomats were briefed on the measures taken by the Lebanese authorities at Beirut airport and its surroundings, including on the roads leading to it, to reassure these countries before they decide to lift the ban on the return of their nationals to Lebanon. Emirati airlines resumed flights to Beirut last December, but without allowing Emirati citizens to come to Beirut. The announcement comes after Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun met his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, after which it was announced that the ban would be lifted. A special reception is scheduled for the UAE passengers at the airport, with Information Minister Paul Morcos participating. Lebanese officials and the public are counting on this step to revitalize tourism and investment activity in the country, especially in light of the stifling economic crisis it is experiencing. A ministerial source said: 'Efforts are focused on sending reassuring messages domestically and abroad that Lebanon is capable of attracting its Arab brothers once again, given the climate of stability it is keen to maintain through the security and political measures being implemented.' The lifting of the ban on the return of Emiratis was accompanied by a series of conditions and procedures they must follow, most notably 'mandatory registration in the Tawajudi service before traveling to Beirut to ensure their safety and the smooth running of the travel process, whether from the UAE or any other country. This is aimed at ensuring effective communication with citizens while abroad and avoiding the suspension of travel procedures or exposure to legal accountability.' Emirati citizens must also 'fill in the required information, including their place of residence in Lebanon, emergency numbers, and reasons for the visit, with the necessity of updating this information in the event of any change.'
LBCI
07-05-2025
- Business
- LBCI
First UAE plane lands at Beirut Airport after flight ban lifted
The first Emirati aircraft landed at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport on Wednesday, marking the resumption of flights between the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon following the lifting of the travel ban. A post shared by LBCI Lebanon News (@lbcilebanonnews)
