Glaser: Qard al-Hassan Is Funded by Illicit and Illegitimate Activities Led by Terrorist Regimes

In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, former Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing at the US Department of the Treasury, Daniel Glaser, explains how Hezbollah plays a role in Lebanon's economy beyond Qard al-Hassan, particularly concerning illicit activities or alternative financing. He also discusses how the US and international ...

Live from Washington D.C.: Key Updates on the Historic US Presidential Election

    Reporting live from Washington D.C., our special correspondent Tylia Helou brings you the latest figures and percentages from this historic election. Americans are set to make a pivotal choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, determining the country’s direction for the next four years. Stay tuned for updates on this ...

D-Day: The Presidential Race Will Make History

The latest polls show extremely close scores on D-Day. So, for the moment, it's not possible to determine one trend or another. Democrate candidate Kamala Harris is holding an election night party at her former college, Howard University, in Washington, while her rival and Republican candidate Donald Trump will be in Palm Beach, Florida, his home ...

The Role of Social Media in the American Presidential Election

Social media has profoundly reshaped the American presidential election landscape, influencing campaign strategies, candidate-voter interactions and the direction of public debate. These platforms have become indispensable tools for capturing voters' attention, mobilizing support bases and shaping public opinion. However, they also present ...

D-3: Tension Grows Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

With less than three days to the election, former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump and vice-president and Democrat candidate Kamala Harris have clashed fiercely during their rallies. Today, the two candidates continue to make the rounds of the key states still undecided in an attempt to win, on Tuesday, a presidential election that ...

D-6: Harris and Trump Neck-and-Neck in the Polls

Today, the Democratic candidate returns to Pennsylvania, for a rally in the town of Harrisburg, while the Republican candidate holds two political rallies: the first in the early afternoon in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and the second in the evening in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Arab-American Community Torn Between Harris and Trump

"This presidential election is unlike any other that has come before it, at least for Michigan," confided Abdallah, a Lebanese taxi driver residing in Dearborn, near Detroit, a city known for its predominantly Arab and North African demographic. "In the last elections, I voted for Joe Biden, but this time I won’t be voting for the Democrats! ...

D-8: Harris and Trump Redirect Their Focus to Swing States

Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are redoubling their efforts with voters in the “swing states” eight days before the eagerly awaited election. Following Trump's visit to Michigan on Saturday, it's Harris' turn to head there in a bid to win over Arab-American voters. As for the former president, he's off to Georgia to ...

War Diary: Day 340

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 10th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 338

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 8th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 336

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 6, 2024.

War Diary: Day 335

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 5th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 327

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 August 28, 2024.

War Diary: Day 309

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 August 10th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 305

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 August 6th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 303

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 August 4th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 296

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 July 28, 2024.

Ed Gabriel to TIB: Lebanon Must Elect a President

President and CEO of the American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) and former Ambassador Ed Gabriel talked to “Political Pulse” about his meetings in Beirut with several political leaders and officials. He stressed the importance of electing a president and finding a diplomatic solution to the confrontations taking place on the Lebanese-Israeli ...

War Diary: Day 281

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 July 13th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 276

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 July 8th, 2024.