Navigating Lebanon’s Passport Challenges

The process of obtaining a passport in Lebanon remains a challenge for citizens. Increased demand, coupled with the effects of regional instability, has strained the system. However, efforts are being made to improve efficiency and address the growing needs.

War Diary: Day 398

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 7, 2024.

Portrait: Donald Trump’s Return to Power

After two impeachments, four indictments, and even assassination attempts, Donald Trump defies the odds again. Re-elected four years after his first term ended, the 78-year-old prepares to reclaim the White House, solidifying his legacy as a polarizing yet unyielding force in American politics.

Debunked: War in the Age of AI

In this episode of Debunked, we investigate the growing influence of AI-generated content in conflicts worldwide. From digitally fabricated war images to deepfakes of global leaders, we reveal how AI tools are reshaping narratives and spreading disinformation. Learn how to spot these visual manipulations and protect yourself from misleading media.

War Diary: Day 395

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 4, 2024.

War Diary: Day 389

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 29, 2024.

War Diary: Day 387

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 27, 2024.

War Diary: Day 386

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 26, 2024.

War Diary: Day 382

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 22, 2024.

Fake News in Wartime: Weaponized Lies

In this episode of Debunked, we expose how misinformation is weaponized during wartime. From false claims during the ongoing Lebanon war, to unverified stories in the Israel-Hamas war, and disinformation in the Ukraine-Russia war, fake news fuels fear and confusion.

War Diary: Day 378

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 18, 2024.

War Diary: Day 377

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 17, 2024.

Chamoun to TIB: Rebuilding Lebanon Is Necessary

In an interview with This Is Beirut, MP Camille Chamoun insisted on the election of a sovereign president that has the country’s best interest at heart and explained why it is important for political parties to unite in order to rebuild Lebanon.

High Tech Warfare: Israel’s New Tactics

Since October 8, 2023, Israel and Hezbollah have been locked in relentless clashes in southern Lebanon. As the situation intensifies, Israel has been deploying cutting-edge tactics, including crippling Hezbollah’s communication networks and using precision-guided munitions and drones. This new wave of warfare signals a dramatic shift in strategy.

War Diary: Day 365

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 5th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 364

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 4th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 362

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 2nd, 2024.

War Diary: Day 357

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 27, 2024.

War Diary: Day 353

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 23, 2024.

Mahsa Amini: Revisiting the Facts, Two Years Later

Following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurd, protests ignited across Iran and spread globally. Since then, these unprecedented demonstrations in the country have died down, and women's rights in Iran remain far from being respected.

Bourj Hammoud – Dora Landfill: Fire Almost Controlled

Beirut firefighters and civil defense teams were able to contain most of the fire that ignited late on Thursday evening at the Bourj Hammoud – Dora landfill. The situation is almost calm and the teams are moving into the next phase. The environmental and health risks remain uncertain.

War Diary: Day 342

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 12th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 339

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 9th, 2024.