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Municipal Elections in Southern Lebanon: Clinging to Power

Municipal Elections in Southern Lebanon: Clinging to Power

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Iran - US: New Round of Nuclear Talks in Rome

Iran - US: New Round of Nuclear Talks in Rome

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Lebanese-Palestinian Joint Committee Meets to Address Weapons in Refugee Camps

Lebanese-Palestinian Joint Committee Meets to Address Weapons in Refugee Camps

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South Lebanon Municipal Elections: Final Preparations as Dozens of Councils Elected By Default

South Lebanon Municipal Elections: Final Preparations as Dozens of Councils Elected By Default

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Real-Time Coverage, All in One Place

Real-Time Coverage, All in One Place

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Israel Maintains Pressure on Hezbollah

Israel Maintains Pressure on Hezbollah

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Teachers’ Law Reissue or a Return to Street Protests

Teachers’ Law Reissue or a Return to Street Protests

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Nabatiyeh Heads to the Polls: Voting in the Shadow of War

Lyne Sammouri

At Last: Saida Votes

Chelsea Al Arif

Epilepsy in Lebanon: Journey to the Heart of the Crisis

Makram Haddad

Cannes 2025: ‘Mama’ Shines a Light on Migrant Maids
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Lebanon

At Last: Saida Votes
At Last: Saida Votes

Chelsea Al Arif 12:45

Sexual Harassment During School Outing: Minor Arrested, Park Sealed by Authorities
Sexual Harassment During School Outing: Minor Arrested, Park Sealed by Authorities

This is Beirut 12:00

Israeli Raids in South Lebanon on Eve of Municipal Elections
Israeli Raids in South Lebanon on Eve of Municipal Elections

This is Beirut 09:00

Nabatiyeh Heads to the Polls: Voting in the Shadow of War
Nabatiyeh Heads to the Polls: Voting in the Shadow of War

Lyne Sammouri 09:00

Constitutional Council Decision Reignites Debate: Landlords File Lawsuits Against Tenants!
Constitutional Council Decision Reignites Debate: Landlords File Lawsuits Against Tenants!

Maurice Matta 22/05 20:00

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World

UAE Records Historic May Temperature of 50.4°C
UAE Records Historic May Temperature of 50.4°C

This is Beirut 17:25

European Stocks Sink as Trump Puts EU in Tariff Crosshairs
European Stocks Sink as Trump Puts EU in Tariff Crosshairs

This is Beirut 15:55

'Safe, Stable': Sudanese Return to Former RSF Position as Army Advances
'Safe, Stable': Sudanese Return to Former RSF Position as Army Advances

This is Beirut 15:30

South Sudan Clashes Kill at Least 75 Since February
South Sudan Clashes Kill at Least 75 Since February

This is Beirut 15:20

Sudan Denies Using Chemical Weapons After US Imposes Sanctions
Sudan Denies Using Chemical Weapons After US Imposes Sanctions

This is Beirut 15:10

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Real-Time Coverage, All in One Place
Real-Time Coverage, All in One Place
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

Reports & Programs

Visitors to Damascus Art Show on Detained and Missing Hope for Justice
Visitors to Damascus Art Show on Detained and Missing Hope for Justice

This Is Beirut 22/05 17:50

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Mahmoud Abbas in Lebanon Amid Talks on Refugee Camp Disarmament
Mahmoud Abbas in Lebanon Amid Talks on Refugee Camp Disarmament

This is Beirut 21/05 16:50

French Town Breaks Smurf Number World Record
French Town Breaks Smurf Number World Record

This is Beirut 21/05 14:05

Trump Burger: Texans React to Trump’s First 100 Days
Trump Burger: Texans React to Trump’s First 100 Days

This is Beirut 21/05 13:10


Economy

Safe Drinking Water Access: Lebanon Lags Behind in the Arab World
Safe Drinking Water Access: Lebanon Lags Behind in the Arab World

This is Beirut 10:40

Japan Core Inflation Tops Forecasts as Rice Prices Almost Double
Japan Core Inflation Tops Forecasts as Rice Prices Almost Double

This is Beirut 10:00

BDL Issues Statement on Legal Measures and Financial Transparency
BDL Issues Statement on Legal Measures and Financial Transparency

This Is Beirut 22/05 15:20

Homeownership Rates Reveal Inequalities Among Arab Countries
Homeownership Rates Reveal Inequalities Among Arab Countries

This is Beirut 22/05 11:15

Stocks Track Wall St Sell-Off as US Deficit Fears Grow
Stocks Track Wall St Sell-Off as US Deficit Fears Grow

This is Beirut 22/05 10:50

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Culture

Cannes 2025: Films as Living Paintings
Cannes 2025: Films as Living Paintings

Bélinda Ibrahim 17:00

Saeed Roustaee at Cannes: Filming for Iran, Despite the Cost
Saeed Roustaee at Cannes: Filming for Iran, Despite the Cost

This is Beirut 13:30

Cannes Hotel Legend Retires After Decades of Star Encounters
Cannes Hotel Legend Retires After Decades of Star Encounters

This is Beirut 10:30

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"Humans": The Poetry of Knowledge at Le Monnot Theater

Marie-Christine Tayah 22/05 14:00

Norway Film Starring Elle Fanning Gets 19-Minute Ovation at Cannes
Norway Film Starring Elle Fanning Gets 19-Minute Ovation at Cannes

This is Beirut 22/05 12:35

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Sports

Women’s Football: Lebanon Steps Into the Game with Hope and Strategy
Women’s Football: Lebanon Steps Into the Game with Hope and Strategy

Makram Haddad 15:25

Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium Rises from the Ashes, Ansar–Nejmeh Reignites the Flame
Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium Rises from the Ashes, Ansar–Nejmeh Reignites the Flame

Makram Haddad 11:00

Rudiger and Musiala Absent But Ter Stegen Returns for Germany Nations League
Rudiger and Musiala Absent But Ter Stegen Returns for Germany Nations League

This is Beirut 22/05 18:00

Pacers Roar Back to Stun Knicks in Eastern Conference Finals Opener
Pacers Roar Back to Stun Knicks in Eastern Conference Finals Opener

This is Beirut 22/05 13:00

Spurs Edge Man Utd to Win Europa League and End Trophy Drought
Spurs Edge Man Utd to Win Europa League and End Trophy Drought

This is Beirut 22/05 09:10

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Science

Fears for Crops as Drought Hits Northern Europe
Fears for Crops as Drought Hits Northern Europe

This is Beirut 13:00

Epilepsy in Lebanon: Journey to the Heart of the Crisis
Epilepsy in Lebanon: Journey to the Heart of the Crisis

Makram Haddad 09:30

'Red Alert': Fires Drive Tropical Forest Loss to Record High
'Red Alert': Fires Drive Tropical Forest Loss to Record High

This is Beirut 21/05 10:35

World Bee Day: A Vital Call to Safeguard Our Pollinators
World Bee Day: A Vital Call to Safeguard Our Pollinators

Alexandre Baz 20/05 16:30

Explained: The WHO’s New Global Pandemic Treaty
Explained: The WHO’s New Global Pandemic Treaty

This is Beirut 20/05 11:05

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Ici Beyrouth

Le Pakistan prolonge d’un mois l’interdiction de survol de son espace aérien aux avions indiens
Le Pakistan prolonge d’un mois l’interdiction de survol de son espace aérien aux avions indiens

par Ici Beyrouth, 17:35

Les Émirats battent un record de température en mai avec 50,4 °C
Les Émirats battent un record de température en mai avec 50,4 °C

par Ici Beyrouth, 17:25

Nucléaire: Iran et Etats-Unis se retrouvent à Rome sur fond de désaccord autour de l'enrichissement
Nucléaire: Iran et Etats-Unis se retrouvent à Rome sur fond de désaccord autour de l'enrichissement

par Ici Beyrouth, 16:14

Des chefs palestiniens pro-iraniens quittent la Syrie sous pression des autorités
Des chefs palestiniens pro-iraniens quittent la Syrie sous pression des autorités

par Ici Beyrouth, 16:00

Palme d’or 2025: vingt-deux films entre colère, mémoire et cran
Palme d’or 2025: vingt-deux films entre colère, mémoire et cran

par Ici Beyrouth, 16:00


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They Have the Oil, We Have Human Energy

18 Dec. 2024

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