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Al-Qard al-Hassan’s Gold: Hezbollah’s New Financial Scheme

Al-Qard al-Hassan’s Gold: Hezbollah’s New Financial Scheme

Israel’s Power Vacuum Dilemma

Israel’s Power Vacuum Dilemma

Bulgaria Court Refuses to Extradite Beirut Blast Shipowner

Bulgaria Court Refuses to Extradite Beirut Blast Shipowner

Real-Life Horror to TV Drama: Feared Syria Sites Become Sets for series

Real-Life Horror to TV Drama: Feared Syria Sites Become Sets for series

US Ambassador: Israel Differentiates Between Lebanon Talks and Hezbollah Conflict

US Ambassador: Israel Differentiates Between Lebanon Talks and Hezbollah Conflict

The Future of AI… Is Rising in the Middle of the Desert
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The Future of AI… Is Rising in the Middle of the Desert

Raggi Declines Tehran Visit, Proposes Meeting in Neutral Country

Raggi Declines Tehran Visit, Proposes Meeting in Neutral Country

Could the IMF’s debt plan for Lebanon unintentionally bolster Hezbollah?

Could the IMF’s debt plan for Lebanon unintentionally bolster Hezbollah?

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  • 21:55 US Fed chair says rate cut a 'close call' given state of economy
  • 21:44 US Fed chair says 'well-positioned' to wait on further rate cuts
  • 21:18 Nobel Peace laureate Machado to speak to the media Thursday at 0915 GMT: Norway govt
  • 21:01 Two Fed officials voted to hold rates steady, one backed bigger cut 
  • 21:01 US Fed lifts 2026 growth forecast, pencils in at least one more cut
  • 21:00 Divided US Fed makes third straight rate cut on jobs risk
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Barrack's Glaring Error on Syria and Lebanon

Hussain Abdul-Hussain

Who Really Defeated ISIS in Syria?

Mario Chartouni

Lebanon Sees Push for Foreign Troops in South Litani Region

Bassam Abou Zeid

Lebanon

Barrack's Glaring Error on Syria and Lebanon
Barrack's Glaring Error on Syria and Lebanon

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 16:15

Lebanon and Oman Reaffirm Strategic Partnership During Presidential Visit
Lebanon and Oman Reaffirm Strategic Partnership During Presidential Visit

This is Beirut 11:45

Israeli Airstrikes on December 8 Expose Hezbollah’s Extensive Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon
Israeli Airstrikes on December 8 Expose Hezbollah’s Extensive Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 11:30

Aoun Sends Well-Wishes to Al-Sharaa During Airspace Transit
Aoun Sends Well-Wishes to Al-Sharaa During Airspace Transit

This is Beirut 09/12 21:35

Lebanon Sees Push for Foreign Troops in South Litani Region
Lebanon Sees Push for Foreign Troops in South Litani Region

Bassam Abou Zeid 09/12 18:05

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Arab World

Who Really Defeated ISIS in Syria?
Who Really Defeated ISIS in Syria?

Mario Chartouni 09/12 20:30

Shelling of Unknown Origin Hits Damascus Area
Shelling of Unknown Origin Hits Damascus Area

This is Beirut 09/12 19:55

Syria: Three Wounded in Israeli Incursion
Syria: Three Wounded in Israeli Incursion

This is Beirut 09/12 17:10

Yemen Leader Warns Separatists a 'Serious Threat' after Territorial Gains
Yemen Leader Warns Separatists a 'Serious Threat' after Territorial Gains

This is Beirut 08/12 23:10

Syria's Sharaa Vows to Promote Coexistence, Reconciliation One Year after Assad's Ousting
Syria's Sharaa Vows to Promote Coexistence, Reconciliation One Year after Assad's Ousting

This is Beirut 08/12 20:50

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Pope Leo XIV: A Mission For Peace
Pope Leo XIV: A Mission For Peace
The Muslim Brotherhood: The Rise of an Invisible Power
The Muslim Brotherhood: The Rise of an Invisible Power
October 7, 2023: Two Years Later
October 7, 2023: Two Years Later
A Year After Nasrallah's Death: The End of Hezbollah?
A Year After Nasrallah's Death: The End of Hezbollah?
Motherhood in the 21st Century
Motherhood in the 21st Century
Confidential
Municipal Elections in Beirut: Will “Change MPs” Be Punished by Voters?
Municipal Elections in Beirut: Will “Change MPs” Be Punished by Voters?

15 May 2025

Multimedia

Drought in Iraq: A Disappearing Lake
Drought in Iraq: A Disappearing Lake

This is Beirut 14:15

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What Pushed Marwan Khalil to Leave Central?
What Pushed Marwan Khalil to Leave Central?

Hala Abdallah 09/12 17:00

Lebanon of Tomorrow Brings Christmas Cheer to Sassine
Lebanon of Tomorrow Brings Christmas Cheer to Sassine

Rayan Chami 09/12 16:05

Damascus Celebrates a New Era
Damascus Celebrates a New Era

This is Beirut 08/12 12:40


Economy

Paramount Counters Netflix with Hostile Bid for Warner Bros
Paramount Counters Netflix with Hostile Bid for Warner Bros

This is Beirut 08/12 18:00

Financial Restructuring: Fadi Khalaf Cautions Against a “Partial” Approach
Financial Restructuring: Fadi Khalaf Cautions Against a “Partial” Approach

This is Beirut 08/12 13:00

Kanaan Warns of “Constitutional Violation” in Unaudited State Accounts
Kanaan Warns of “Constitutional Violation” in Unaudited State Accounts

This is Beirut 03/12 15:15

Tech Firms Lead Stock Rout as AI Bubble Fears Linger
Tech Firms Lead Stock Rout as AI Bubble Fears Linger

This is Beirut 21/11 12:20

When the IMF’s Agenda Takes Over Decision-Making, Depositors Foot the Bill
When the IMF’s Agenda Takes Over Decision-Making, Depositors Foot the Bill

This is Beirut 19/11 15:15

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Culture

The Path Is Made by Walking: How Each Step Creates the Way
The Path Is Made by Walking: How Each Step Creates the Way

David Sahyoun 18:00

The Damask Rose, Defiant Memory of a Wounded Syria
The Damask Rose, Defiant Memory of a Wounded Syria

Bélinda Ibrahim 09/12 18:30

'One Battle After Another' Leads Golden Globes Noms With Nine
'One Battle After Another' Leads Golden Globes Noms With Nine

This is Beirut 09/12 09:50

Farewell to Martin Parr, Britain’s Relentless Chronicler in Colour
Farewell to Martin Parr, Britain’s Relentless Chronicler in Colour

This is Beirut 08/12 15:40

Mona Zaki Takes on Iconic Role of Umm Kulthum in ‘El Sett’ at Marrakech Film Festival
Mona Zaki Takes on Iconic Role of Umm Kulthum in ‘El Sett’ at Marrakech Film Festival

This is Beirut 08/12 12:40

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Sports

Football: At 38, Champion and Two-Time MVP, Messi Refuses to Slow Down
Football: At 38, Champion and Two-Time MVP, Messi Refuses to Slow Down

Makram Haddad 14:30

Football – Liverpool: The Fall of King Salah at Anfield
Football – Liverpool: The Fall of King Salah at Anfield

Pierre Daccache 09/12 11:45

Football – U14: Lebanese girls dominate Bahrain 4–0 in their opening match
Football – U14: Lebanese girls dominate Bahrain 4–0 in their opening match

Makram Haddad 08/12 09:30

2026 World Cup Draw - the 12 Groups
2026 World Cup Draw - the 12 Groups

This is Beirut 06/12 09:45

Taekwondo: A Precious Bronze for Jane Abboud at the Sarajevo Grand Prix
Taekwondo: A Precious Bronze for Jane Abboud at the Sarajevo Grand Prix

Makram Haddad 05/12 10:16

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Science

HIV and STIs: The Return of a Forgotten Threat Among 15–24-Year-Olds
HIV and STIs: The Return of a Forgotten Threat Among 15–24-Year-Olds

Bélinda Ibrahim 12:00

Long Covid: New Pathways to Repair the Brain
Long Covid: New Pathways to Repair the Brain

Bélinda Ibrahim 04/12 15:05

Luck: Randomness or Quantum Secret? Science Is Just Starting to Look
Luck: Randomness or Quantum Secret? Science Is Just Starting to Look

Bélinda Ibrahim 03/12 13:00

AIDS in Lebanon: A Chronic Disease, A Stubborn Taboo
AIDS in Lebanon: A Chronic Disease, A Stubborn Taboo

Makram Haddad 03/12 10:30

Over Half of Gen Z Already Shows Noise-Induced Hearing Damage
Over Half of Gen Z Already Shows Noise-Induced Hearing Damage

Bélinda Ibrahim 27/11 10:30

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Miscellaneous
USJ Hosts Grand Dinner Celebrating 150 Years of Educational Commitment
USJ Hosts Grand Dinner Celebrating 150 Years of Educational Commitment

27 Aug. 2025

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