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New U.S. Sanctions Target Hezbollah Financial Intermediaries

New U.S. Sanctions Target Hezbollah Financial Intermediaries

Writing Off Banks’ Capital Wipes Out Deposits
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Writing Off Banks’ Capital Wipes Out Deposits

Israel Launches Series of Raids in South Lebanon Following Warnings

Israel Launches Series of Raids in South Lebanon Following Warnings

Closed Again: Jeita Grotto, a Victim of a Failing State

Closed Again: Jeita Grotto, a Victim of a Failing State

Hezbollah’s Obstinate Defiance: A State Within a State

Hezbollah’s Obstinate Defiance: A State Within a State

Lebanon Faces ‘Environmental Disaster’ From Syrian Refugee Camps
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Lebanon Faces ‘Environmental Disaster’ From Syrian Refugee Camps

Cabinet Approves Electoral Law Amendment and Praises Army Plan

Cabinet Approves Electoral Law Amendment and Praises Army Plan

  • 22:06 UN Security Council votes to lift sanctions on Syrian president
  • 21:59 Kazakhstan says joining Abraham Accords 'natural and logical'
  • 21:56 OpenAI boss calls on governments to build own AI infrastructure
  • 21:56 Tigray rejects 'baseless' attack claim by Ethiopia's Afar region
  • 21:16 Trump brands retiring Democrat Pelosi 'evil woman' 
  • 21:08 Choose 'science over ideology,' Macron urges climate summit
  • 20:52 Lebanese army says Israeli strikes prevent its ceasefire implementation in south
  • 20:35 Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords: US official
  • 20:05 US urges Sudan warring sides to finalize truce after paramilitaries back proposal
  • 20:03 5 killed in cross-border fire with Pakistan: Afghan health official
Latest News

The IMF and Lebanon: Debts? Which Debts?

Marc Saikali

Lebanon Faces ‘Environmental Disaster’ From Syrian Refugee Camps

Hala Abdallah

WASL: Gorgan Advances Again, Sagesse Falls Short

Makram Haddad

UN Lifts Sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Ahead of Historic White House Visit
  • 06/11/2025
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The United Nations Security Council voted in favor of a US resolution on Thursday to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his White House visit next week. "(The Council) decides that Ahmed al-Sharaa...and (Interior Minister) Anas Hasan Khattab are delisted from the ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions List," said the ...

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Lebanon

The IMF and Lebanon: Debts? Which Debts?
The IMF and Lebanon: Debts? Which Debts?

Marc Saikali 08:00

Lebanon Pressed Again to Hunt Down Assad Officials
Lebanon Pressed Again to Hunt Down Assad Officials

Natasha Metni Torbey 05/11 14:45

Cabinet Set to Discuss Arms Control, Electoral Law Amendments
Cabinet Set to Discuss Arms Control, Electoral Law Amendments

This is Beirut 05/11 11:40

Aoun’s Push for Talks with Israel Must Overcome Hezbollah’s Ploys
Aoun’s Push for Talks with Israel Must Overcome Hezbollah’s Ploys

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 04/11 18:30

South Lebanon: Hezbollah and Christian Villages in Quiet Coexistence
South Lebanon: Hezbollah and Christian Villages in Quiet Coexistence

Natasha Metni Torbey 04/11 16:10

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World

Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords in Symbolic Move, Says US Official
Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords in Symbolic Move, Says US Official

This is Beirut 21:35

UN Human Rights Council to Hold Emergency Session on Sudan’s El-Fasher Crisis
UN Human Rights Council to Hold Emergency Session on Sudan’s El-Fasher Crisis

This is Beirut 19:10

Nancy Pelosi to Retire from Politics in January 2027
Nancy Pelosi to Retire from Politics in January 2027

This is Beirut 16:35

The U.S. Urges the UN to Lift Sanctions on Syria’s President  
The U.S. Urges the UN to Lift Sanctions on Syria’s President  

Paul Guillot 16:10

'Vibe Coding' Named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary
'Vibe Coding' Named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary

This is Beirut 14:00

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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

Trump Comments on Zohran Mamdani’s Election as New York City Mayor
Trump Comments on Zohran Mamdani’s Election as New York City Mayor

This is Beirut 13:15

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The Louvre Heist Explained
The Louvre Heist Explained

Rayan Chami 05/11 16:10

From Baghdad to Russia: A Deadly Bet
From Baghdad to Russia: A Deadly Bet

This is Beirut 05/11 15:15

Yitzhak Rabin: Oslo Accords Architect Assassinated 30 Years Ago
Yitzhak Rabin: Oslo Accords Architect Assassinated 30 Years Ago

Élie-Joe Kamel 04/11 21:15


Economy

Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package to Face Tesla Shareholder Vote
Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package to Face Tesla Shareholder Vote

This is Beirut 10:15

Gold: Sell or Buy More?
Gold: Sell or Buy More?

Liliane Mokbel 10:00

Where Were You, Samir Hammoud?
Where Were You, Samir Hammoud?

This is Beirut 05/11 16:35

Trump Backs Cuomo in NYC: Experience Over Ideology
Trump Backs Cuomo in NYC: Experience Over Ideology

This is Beirut 04/11 19:20

BDL Launches Judicial Audit of Payments Since 2019
BDL Launches Judicial Audit of Payments Since 2019

This is Beirut 04/11 18:50

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Culture

Mayssa Karaa Returns with “Mata Betoud”: A Poetic Indie Arabic Love Song
Mayssa Karaa Returns with “Mata Betoud”: A Poetic Indie Arabic Love Song

This is Beirut 19:05

Hollywood Welcomes Back Meghan Markle in Upcoming Comedy Film
Hollywood Welcomes Back Meghan Markle in Upcoming Comedy Film

This is Beirut 17:30

Star Designer Rousteing Quits Fashion Group Balmain
Star Designer Rousteing Quits Fashion Group Balmain

This is Beirut 13:00

The Atelier des Lumières Lands on the Moon: An Immersive Odyssey by Tom Hanks
The Atelier des Lumières Lands on the Moon: An Immersive Odyssey by Tom Hanks

Marie-Christine Tayah 11:00

Juan Carlos Breaks His Silence in Reconciliation, the Memoirs of a Fallen King
Juan Carlos Breaks His Silence in Reconciliation, the Memoirs of a Fallen King

This is Beirut 05/11 19:05

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Sports

WASL: Gorgan Advances Again, Sagesse Falls Short
WASL: Gorgan Advances Again, Sagesse Falls Short

Makram Haddad 14:05

Paola Rizk, a New Lebanese Face at FIFA: Setting Course for “Grassroots”
Paola Rizk, a New Lebanese Face at FIFA: Setting Course for “Grassroots”

Makram Haddad 09:30

U17 – Asia: the Broken Dream, a Cruel Ending for Lebanon
U17 – Asia: the Broken Dream, a Cruel Ending for Lebanon

Makram Haddad 05/11 12:30

Marathon: Ehrabi Nael, the Fourth Lebanese to Join the Six Majors Club
Marathon: Ehrabi Nael, the Fourth Lebanese to Join the Six Majors Club

Makram Haddad 05/11 12:30

Arise and Bend it: Sir David, Knee to the Ground, England on its Feet
Arise and Bend it: Sir David, Knee to the Ground, England on its Feet

Makram Haddad 05/11 07:55

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Science

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

Bélinda Ibrahim 10:30

Why Time Seems to Speed Up as We Age
Why Time Seems to Speed Up as We Age

Bélinda Ibrahim 05/11 11:00

From Ribbons to Robots: Does AI Have a Role in Breast Cancer Screening
From Ribbons to Robots: Does AI Have a Role in Breast Cancer Screening

Alissar Boulos 31/10 11:00

Anxiety and Intelligence: Myth or Scientific Reality?
Anxiety and Intelligence: Myth or Scientific Reality?

Bélinda Ibrahim 30/10 11:00

Smart Cartilage: The New Frontier Against Arthritis?
Smart Cartilage: The New Frontier Against Arthritis?

Bélinda Ibrahim 29/10 11:00

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Ici Beyrouth

L’ONU lève les sanctions contre Ahmad el-Chareh avant sa visite à la Maison Blanche
L’ONU lève les sanctions contre Ahmad el-Chareh avant sa visite à la Maison Blanche

par Ici Beyrouth, 22:53

Le Kazakhstan rejoint les accords d’Abraham, selon Washington
Le Kazakhstan rejoint les accords d’Abraham, selon Washington

par Ici Beyrouth, 22:00

Le Cabinet vote l'amendement de la loi électorale et salue le plan de l’armée
Le Cabinet vote l'amendement de la loi électorale et salue le plan de l’armée

par Ici Beyrouth, 20:55

L’ONU convoque une session d’urgence sur les atrocités commises à El-Facher
L’ONU convoque une session d’urgence sur les atrocités commises à El-Facher

par Ici Beyrouth, 19:15

Catastrophe environnementale liée aux camps de déplacés syriens
Catastrophe environnementale liée aux camps de déplacés syriens

par Hala Abdallah, 18:55


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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