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US Announces Leaving UN Cultural Body UNESCO

US Announces Leaving UN Cultural Body UNESCO

Syria Identifies 298 Suspects in Alawite Heartland Killings

Syria Identifies 298 Suspects in Alawite Heartland Killings

Why No States for the Druze or the Kurds?
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Why No States for the Druze or the Kurds?

Barrack: “America Will Not Abandon Lebanon”

Barrack: “America Will Not Abandon Lebanon”

Charbel’s Path, the Path of a People: The Lebanese Camino Is Launched

Charbel’s Path, the Path of a People: The Lebanese Camino Is Launched

Barrack to Lebanon: Address Your Internal Issues!
Op-ed

Barrack to Lebanon: Address Your Internal Issues!

  • 16:45 France's culture minister to be tried for corruption: judicial source to AFP
  • 15:24 UNESCO head says US withdrawal regrettable, but 'expected'
  • 15:21 US Treasury chief says no reason for Fed chair to step down now 
  • 15:06 US announces leaving UN cultural body UNESCO
  • 14:55 US Treasury chief says will meet China counterparts in Stockholm
  • 14:52 British and Irish Lions edge First Nations and Pasifika 24-19
  • 14:50 Ukrainian MPs vote to end independence of anti-corruption bodies
  • 14:37 UN says Israeli military killed over 1,000 Palestinians seeking Gaza aid since late May
  • 14:27 Syria probe into March sectarian violence says verified serious violations
  • 14:23 Gaza hospital says 21 children died from malnutrition and starvation in 72 hours
Latest News

Between the Dilemma of Disarming Hezbollah and the Challenge of Rising Israeli Tensions

Amal Chmouny

For Visitors from Abroad: Don’t Bother Trying to Make Sense of Lebanon!

Marc Saikali

Israel in Sweida: Motives and Ambitions

Philippe Abi Akl

Beirut Chants: El Sistema Ignites the Heart of Beirut
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Lebanon

President Aoun Visits Bahrain as Lebanon Seeks Reset in Bilateral Ties
President Aoun Visits Bahrain as Lebanon Seeks Reset in Bilateral Ties

This is Beirut 12:55

For Visitors from Abroad: Don’t Bother Trying to Make Sense of Lebanon!
For Visitors from Abroad: Don’t Bother Trying to Make Sense of Lebanon!

Marc Saikali 09:30

Tom Barrack Says US Supports Lebanon Without Any Demands
Tom Barrack Says US Supports Lebanon Without Any Demands

This is Beirut 21/07 22:35

Between the Dilemma of Disarming Hezbollah and the Challenge of Rising Israeli Tensions
Between the Dilemma of Disarming Hezbollah and the Challenge of Rising Israeli Tensions

Amal Chmouny 21/07 20:00

Lebanon’s Regulatory Authorities: User’s Guide
Lebanon’s Regulatory Authorities: User’s Guide

Yara Germany 21/07 16:45

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World

Gaza: UN, EU Denounce Killing Civilians seeking Food Aid
Gaza: UN, EU Denounce Killing Civilians seeking Food Aid

This is Beirut 16:05

Gaza Civil Defense says Israeli Strikes Kill 15 Amid Torrent of Criticism
Gaza Civil Defense says Israeli Strikes Kill 15 Amid Torrent of Criticism

This is Beirut 13:35

Trump Administration Releases Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Files
Trump Administration Releases Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Files

This is Beirut 12:50

Heatwave Hits Water, Electricity Supplies Across Much of Iran
Heatwave Hits Water, Electricity Supplies Across Much of Iran

This is Beirut 11:55

Israel says Intercepted Missile Fired From Yemen
Israel says Intercepted Missile Fired From Yemen

This is Beirut 09:40

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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

The Rebirth of the Kurdish Mountains
The Rebirth of the Kurdish Mountains

This is Beirut 11:50

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When a Camel Becomes a Symbol
When a Camel Becomes a Symbol

This is Beirut 21/07 11:55

Ferry Capsizes in Ha Long Bay, Killing at Least 38
Ferry Capsizes in Ha Long Bay, Killing at Least 38

Lyne Sammouri 20/07 16:45

Mourners Gather in Sweida Village After Days of Violence in Southern Syria
Mourners Gather in Sweida Village After Days of Violence in Southern Syria

This is Beirut 20/07 15:20


Economy

Tablecoin: When Human Intelligence Becomes a Currency
Tablecoin: When Human Intelligence Becomes a Currency

Christiane Tager 10:00

Trump Media Bets on Bitcoin: $2 Billion Invested in Cryptocurrency
Trump Media Bets on Bitcoin: $2 Billion Invested in Cryptocurrency

This is Beirut 21/07 19:15

NSSF Grants LL 65 Billion Advance to Hospitals
NSSF Grants LL 65 Billion Advance to Hospitals

This is Beirut 21/07 13:30

Fuel Distribution Resumes, Diesel Expected Tuesday
Fuel Distribution Resumes, Diesel Expected Tuesday

This is Beirut 21/07 13:25

Tripoli Port Sees Record Container Surge
Tripoli Port Sees Record Container Surge

This is Beirut 21/07 13:20

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Culture

Malcolm-Jamal Warner from 'The Cosby Show' Dies in Drowning Accident
Malcolm-Jamal Warner from 'The Cosby Show' Dies in Drowning Accident

This is Beirut 09:35

Superman Flies High Again, Soars Past $400 Million Worldwide
Superman Flies High Again, Soars Past $400 Million Worldwide

This is Beirut 21/07 15:00

Martin Solveig Ends Career With Rainy, Joyful Farewell Show
Martin Solveig Ends Career With Rainy, Joyful Farewell Show

This is Beirut 21/07 12:30

Errollyn Wallen: King’s Composer Breaking Barriers in Music
Errollyn Wallen: King’s Composer Breaking Barriers in Music

This is Beirut 21/07 10:30

Summer 2025: Second-Skin Swimsuits with a Spirit of Nature
Summer 2025: Second-Skin Swimsuits with a Spirit of Nature

Bélinda Ibrahim 20/07 18:00

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Sports

Atalanta's Retegui Joins Saudi Club Al-Qadsiah
Atalanta's Retegui Joins Saudi Club Al-Qadsiah

This is Beirut 13:45

NBA Clippers Reach One-Year Deal With Star Guard Paul
NBA Clippers Reach One-Year Deal With Star Guard Paul

This is Beirut 10:05

Pogacar 'Ready to Fight Vingegaard' For Tour de France Title
Pogacar 'Ready to Fight Vingegaard' For Tour de France Title

This is Beirut 21/07 20:50

Allegri Vows to Restore AC Milan, Bets on Modric
Allegri Vows to Restore AC Milan, Bets on Modric

This is Beirut 21/07 15:55

England Face Dark Horses Italy With Sights Set on Women's Euro Final
England Face Dark Horses Italy With Sights Set on Women's Euro Final

This is Beirut 21/07 12:40

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Science

Toxic Algae Bloom Lingers off Australia, Killing Marine Life
Toxic Algae Bloom Lingers off Australia, Killing Marine Life

This is Beirut 09:20

What If AI Could Let You Watch Your Dreams Like a Movie?
What If AI Could Let You Watch Your Dreams Like a Movie?

Bélinda Ibrahim 17/07 13:00

Does Your Cat Talk to You? An AI Claims It Can Understand
Does Your Cat Talk to You? An AI Claims It Can Understand

Bélinda Ibrahim 16/07 11:00

Should We Be Concerned About ChatGPT’s Impact on the Human Brain?
Should We Be Concerned About ChatGPT’s Impact on the Human Brain?

Bélinda Ibrahim 10/07 15:00

Raphaël Rodriguez: The French Chemist Challenging Cancer Cells’ Achilles’ Heel
Raphaël Rodriguez: The French Chemist Challenging Cancer Cells’ Achilles’ Heel

Bélinda Ibrahim 09/07 15:00

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Ici Beyrouth

Gaza: l'ONU accuse l'armée israélienne d'avoir tué plus de 1 000 personnes tentant d'obtenir de l'aide depuis fin mai
Gaza: l'ONU accuse l'armée israélienne d'avoir tué plus de 1 000 personnes tentant d'obtenir de l'aide depuis fin mai

par Ici Beyrouth, 16:05

Les États-Unis annonçent se retirer de l'Unesco
Les États-Unis annonçent se retirer de l'Unesco

par Ici Beyrouth, 16:00

Syrie: une enquête a permis d'identifier 298 suspects dans les violences en mars
Syrie: une enquête a permis d'identifier 298 suspects dans les violences en mars

par Ici Beyrouth, 15:36

Le garçon qui n'existe pas
Le garçon qui n'existe pas

par Ici Beyrouth, 14:20

Longchamp confie ses parfums à Interparfums jusqu’en 2036
Longchamp confie ses parfums à Interparfums jusqu’en 2036

par Ici Beyrouth, 14:00


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