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The Power Cartel: Inside, a State Run on Generators

The Power Cartel: Inside, a State Run on Generators

Lebanon Shaken by 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Originating from Cyprus

Lebanon Shaken by 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Originating from Cyprus

House Vote on Ending US Government Shutdown

House Vote on Ending US Government Shutdown

42 Feared Dead in Migrant Shipwreck Off Libya: UN

42 Feared Dead in Migrant Shipwreck Off Libya: UN

Iraq's Sudani Secures 'Major Victory' in General Election: Sources Close to PM

Iraq's Sudani Secures 'Major Victory' in General Election: Sources Close to PM

Syria and Israel in Direct Talks, Sharaa Says Damascus Ready for ‘New Chapter’ With U.S.

Syria and Israel in Direct Talks, Sharaa Says Damascus Ready for ‘New Chapter’ With U.S.

The Muslim Brotherhood: The Rise of an Invisible Power
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The Muslim Brotherhood: The Rise of an Invisible Power

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Sharaa in Washington: A Turning Point for Syria

Seth J. Frantzman

The Origins of the Muslim Brotherhood: Hassan al-Banna and the Birth of Political Islam

Malo Pinatel

The Flood that Sunk the Palestinian State

Hussain Abdul-Hussain

'Intersections': The Uk Film Festival in Lebanon Launches its First Edition in Beirut
  • 12/11/2025
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Beirut welcomes a new landmark cultural event this November: Intersections – The UK Film Festival in Lebanon, a major collaboration between the British Council, the British Embassy in Beirut, and the Metropolis Cinema Association, supported by the UK Government’s Great Britain and Northern Ireland Campaign. Running from 13 to 19 November 2025 ...

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Lebanon

Qassem: “We Will Not Surrender our Arms”
Qassem: “We Will Not Surrender our Arms”

This is Beirut 11/11 18:35

Civil Defense Contains Widespread Fires Across Lebanon Within 24 Hours
Civil Defense Contains Widespread Fires Across Lebanon Within 24 Hours

Élie-Joe Kamel 11/11 18:25

Rasamny Unveils Fast Track Service as MEA Launches Low Cost Fly Beirut
Rasamny Unveils Fast Track Service as MEA Launches Low Cost Fly Beirut

This is Beirut 11/11 15:30

Aoun Strengthens Lebanese–Bulgarian Relations During Official Visit
Aoun Strengthens Lebanese–Bulgarian Relations During Official Visit

This is Beirut 11/11 11:55

Hakim Calls for Urgent Reforms to Restore Trust and Protect Depositors
Hakim Calls for Urgent Reforms to Restore Trust and Protect Depositors

This is Beirut 11/11 10:40

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World

Ukraine Ministers Resign in Outcry over Major Graft Scandal
Ukraine Ministers Resign in Outcry over Major Graft Scandal

This is Beirut 18:25

Sharaa in Washington: A Turning Point for Syria
Sharaa in Washington: A Turning Point for Syria

Seth J. Frantzman 16:00

Israel Says Key Crossing to North Gaza Opens for Humanitarian Aid
Israel Says Key Crossing to North Gaza Opens for Humanitarian Aid

This is Beirut 11:20

Israel Negotiator Dermer Resigns from Ministerial Post
Israel Negotiator Dermer Resigns from Ministerial Post

This is Beirut 09:55

House Vote Likely Wednesday on Ending US Government Shutdown
House Vote Likely Wednesday on Ending US Government Shutdown

This is Beirut 09:25

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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
Sunken Treasures, Submerged Laws: Inside Lebanon’s Hidden Maritime Heritage
Sunken Treasures, Submerged Laws: Inside Lebanon’s Hidden Maritime Heritage
Maaloula, Words on the Edge
Maaloula, Words on the Edge
A Nation in the Dark: EDL and the Fractured State
A Nation in the Dark: EDL and the Fractured State
Municipal Election 2025
Municipal Election 2025
Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Saudi Arabia Under MBS: From Vision 2030 to Geopolitical Leadership
Saudi Arabia Under MBS: From Vision 2030 to Geopolitical Leadership
Yemen: A Land of Conflict at the Crossroads of Powers
Yemen: A Land of Conflict at the Crossroads of Powers
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

Tehran Fights for Its Political Survival in Iraq
Tehran Fights for Its Political Survival in Iraq

Paul Guillot 11/11 19:11

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Salem on Not Being Selected for the National Team
Salem on Not Being Selected for the National Team

Hala Abdallah 11/11 17:00

Damascus: When Electricity Becomes a Luxury
Damascus: When Electricity Becomes a Luxury

This is Beirut 10/11 15:45

Elections in Iraq: Youth Divided
Elections in Iraq: Youth Divided

This is Beirut 10/11 12:50


Economy

World Wine Output Set for Modest 2025 Recovery: Industry Body
World Wine Output Set for Modest 2025 Recovery: Industry Body

This is Beirut 11:25

Sebastian Gorka’s Visit and Lebanon’s Financial Crossroads
Sebastian Gorka’s Visit and Lebanon’s Financial Crossroads

This is Beirut 10/11 19:35

Cutting Off Hezbollah’s Iranian Lifeline
Cutting Off Hezbollah’s Iranian Lifeline

Liliane Mokbel 10/11 16:50

The Association of Banks in Lebanon Warn of “Systemic Crisis”
The Association of Banks in Lebanon Warn of “Systemic Crisis”

This is Beirut 10/11 14:30

The AI Revolution Has a Power Problem
The AI Revolution Has a Power Problem

This is Beirut 10/11 09:20

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Culture

Rise of an AI Country Star Shakes the Music Charts
Rise of an AI Country Star Shakes the Music Charts

This is Beirut 10:30

Music Rights: GEMA Wins Copyright Case Against OpenAI in Germany
Music Rights: GEMA Wins Copyright Case Against OpenAI in Germany

This is Beirut 11/11 18:10

Thieves Steal Ancient Treasures From Syria’s National Museum
Thieves Steal Ancient Treasures From Syria’s National Museum

This is Beirut 11/11 14:30

Demon Slayer Surge Powers Sony’s Strong Profit Outlook
Demon Slayer Surge Powers Sony’s Strong Profit Outlook

This is Beirut 11/11 13:00

Iranian Actor Homayoun Ershadi,  Star of 'Taste of Cherry', Dies Following Cancer Struggle
Iranian Actor Homayoun Ershadi, Star of 'Taste of Cherry', Dies Following Cancer Struggle

This is Beirut 11/11 12:50

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Sports

Asia 2027: Lebanon Heads to Kuwait Camp Before Facing Brunei and Sudan
Asia 2027: Lebanon Heads to Kuwait Camp Before Facing Brunei and Sudan

Makram Haddad 15:00

World Cup Qualifiers: Lebanon–Qatar, a High-Tension Opener for an Undefeated Squad
World Cup Qualifiers: Lebanon–Qatar, a High-Tension Opener for an Undefeated Squad

Makram Haddad 10:00

ISG: Lebanon Moves Forward, Lynn el-Hajj Takes Bronze in the 200m
ISG: Lebanon Moves Forward, Lynn el-Hajj Takes Bronze in the 200m

Makram Haddad 11/11 12:00

Taekwondo: Habib Zarifeh Sets the Course, Kyo Suk Gyun Reaffirms Support
Taekwondo: Habib Zarifeh Sets the Course, Kyo Suk Gyun Reaffirms Support

Makram Haddad 11/11 09:15

ISG : Lynn El-Hajj Wins Bronze in the 100m Breaststroke as Lebanon Launches Its Campaign
ISG : Lynn El-Hajj Wins Bronze in the 100m Breaststroke as Lebanon Launches Its Campaign

Makram Haddad 10/11 14:20

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Science

Neural Nostalgia: The Calming Power of the Music of Our Youth
Neural Nostalgia: The Calming Power of the Music of Our Youth

Bélinda Ibrahim 10:30

'We're Already Living in Science Fiction': The Neurotech Revolution
'We're Already Living in Science Fiction': The Neurotech Revolution

This is Beirut 09:35

AI Agents Open Door to New Hacking Threats
AI Agents Open Door to New Hacking Threats

This is Beirut 11/11 09:30

US to Remove Warnings from Menopause Hormone Therapy
US to Remove Warnings from Menopause Hormone Therapy

This is Beirut 11/11 09:05

Can You Really Die of a Broken Heart?
Can You Really Die of a Broken Heart?

Bélinda Ibrahim 06/11 10:30

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Ici Beyrouth

«Intersections» célèbre la créativité du cinéma britannique à Beyrouth
«Intersections» célèbre la créativité du cinéma britannique à Beyrouth

par Ici Beyrouth, 18:00

Le prix Interallié attribué à Louis-Henri de La Rochefoucauld
Le prix Interallié attribué à Louis-Henri de La Rochefoucauld

par Ici Beyrouth, 17:30

Iron Maiden fêtera ses 50 ans sur la scène du Hellfest 2025
Iron Maiden fêtera ses 50 ans sur la scène du Hellfest 2025

par Ici Beyrouth, 16:30

L’écrivain Boualem Sansal gracié après un an de crise diplomatique
L’écrivain Boualem Sansal gracié après un an de crise diplomatique

par Ici Beyrouth, 15:50

Le Liban secoué par un séisme de magnitude 5,2 ressenti depuis Chypre
Le Liban secoué par un séisme de magnitude 5,2 ressenti depuis Chypre

par Michael al-Andary, 15:50


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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