SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches US and Japanese Landers to the Moon
Vanessa Kallas 15/01 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was launched from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost and iSpace’s Hakuto-R lunar landers, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
Damascus National Museum Opens Its Doors Again
Vanessa Kallas 10/01 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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On Friday, the National Museum of Damascus opened its doors for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Joseph Aoun Elected President During an Eventful Day in Parliament
Vanessa Kallas 09/01 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
General Joseph Aoun was elected president of the Republic on Thursday, at the end of a parliamentary session marked by numerous twists and turns.
Deadly Attacks Shake New Orleans and Las Vegas
Vanessa Kallas 02/01 20:05 - Reading : less than a minute
The New Year in the United States began tragically, with at least 15 people killed in a truck attack in New Orleans on Wednesday and one person dead in a Tesla explosion in Las Vegas later that day.
First Official Visit of Syria's New Leaders to Saudi Arabia
Vanessa Kallas 02/01 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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A Syrian delegation made a historic visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking the first since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8, 2024.
This Is Holidays: Day 12
Vanessa Kallas 2024-12-27 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Thursday, December 26th. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe; try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!
This is Holidays: Day 9
Vanessa Kallas 2024-12-24 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Tuesday, December 24. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe; try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!
The Fall of the Captagon Empire: Assad’s Regime and the Drug Trade
Vanessa Kallas 2024-12-16 11:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Assad regime has fallen, leaving behind the largest Captagon empire in the world. For years, the regime relied on the multibillion-dollar Captagon market to finance its war efforts, support allied militias like Hezbollah and circumvent international sanctions. Recent seizures of Captagon factories and pills in former regime strongholds ...
Mariam’s Kitchen Launches a Mobile Truck to Fight Food Scarcity
Vanessa Kallas 2024-12-13 21:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Mariam’s Kitchen, in partnership with the CMA CGM Foundation, launched on Friday a fully equipped mobile kitchen capable of serving up to 1,000 meals daily.
RECAP: Rebel Offensive Overthrows Assad Regime, Marking Syria's New Era
Vanessa Kallas 2024-12-08 11:55 - Reading : less than a minute
The Assad regime, which ruled Syria for over five decades, has fallen. Here’s a Recap of the events that led to the fall of Assad's government and the beginning of Syria’s uncertain future.
Rebels Capture Hama Days After Seizing Aleppo
Vanessa Kallas 2024-12-05 20:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Rebel forces, led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, captured Hama on Thursday, overrunning government troops and taking key sites, including the central prison. This follows the opposition’s capture of most of Aleppo last Saturday, the first major assault on the city since 2016.
Forbes ME's 30 Under 30: The Minds Behind Tick'It
Vanessa Kallas 2024-12-03 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Three young visionaries – Cedric, Marc and Ralph – are reshaping Lebanon's event industry. As the driving force behind Tick’it, they are featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, demonstrating that innovation can thrive even in the toughest times.
Rebels Seize Most of Aleppo, Advance on Hama in Surprise Assault
Vanessa Kallas 2024-11-30 21:04 - Reading : less than a minute
Syrian opposition forces captured the majority of Aleppo on Saturday and advanced on Hama, marking the first major assault on the city since 2016.
Post-Ceasefire, Displaced in Beirut Prepare to Return Home
Vanessa Kallas 2024-11-27 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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A calm atmosphere prevailed in Beirut on Wednesday, just hours after the ceasefire came into effect at dawn. Meanwhile, displaced individuals are preparing to return to their towns and villages.
Renewed Israeli Airstrikes Devastate Lebanese Regions
Vanessa Kallas 2024-11-25 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, targeting Beirut's southern suburb, Tyre and the Beqaa region, left dozens dead and injured as Israel and Hezbollah approach a ceasefire deal.
Taxis Stuck Between Bomb Craters on Lebanon-Syria Border
Vanessa Kallas 2024-11-22 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Trapped in no man's land on the war-torn Lebanon-Syria border, taxi drivers risk their lives to earn a living by transporting passengers between two deep craters created by Israeli airstrikes.
Gasping for Air: Respiratory Issues Soar Amid Relentless Beirut Raids
Vanessa Kallas 2024-11-14 10:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Generator WHO Pollution Air Electricity
Since September, Israeli raids have targeted Lebanese territory almost daily, leaving behind a dense cloud of smoke for people to inhale. Combined with existing pollution from Lebanon’s overreliance on generators, the smoke is slowly endangering the health of the Lebanese population. Breathless in Beirut Manal lives in Ain El Remmaneh, a ...
War Diary: Day 393
Vanessa Kallas 2024-11-02 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute
- This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 2, 2024.
Naim Qassem in Nasrallah's Shoes
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-29 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hezbollah announced in a press release on Tuesday that it had elected Naim Qassem to head the pro-Iranian group. Qassem succeeds Hassan Nasrallah, killed on September 27 by an Israeli strikeon Beirut's southern suburbs. Just after Nasrallah’s death was confirmed, the group announced that the Deputy Secretary General Naim Qassem would ...
Lebanon Ablaze: Wildfires Ravage Many Regions Across the Country
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-28 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
War Diary: Day 385
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-25 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 25, 2024.
War Diary: Day 380
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-20 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 20, 2024.
War Diary: Day 379
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-19 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 19, 2024.
Toxic Chemicals and Gases From Israeli Strikes Threaten Respiratory Health
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-16 11:35 - Reading : less than a minute
The health consequences of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese areas are beginning to surface. Residents of the targeted areas were urgently transferred to hospitals in Beirut after experiencing severe respiratory complications caused by gases released from missiles.
Recent Developments in Israeli Ground Operations in South Lebanon
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-16 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
The Israeli army's attempts to infiltrate southern Lebanon have faced fierce close-quarter retaliation, raising questions about the advancement of their ground operations.
War Diary: Day 375
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-15 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 15, 2024.
War Diary: Day 370
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-10 21:32 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 10, 2024.
Thousands of Syrian Refugees Flee Israeli Bombings in Lebanon
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-10 21:27 - Reading : less than a minute
In just two weeks, nearly 400,000 Syrian refugees have fled Lebanon to escape heavy Israeli airstrikes. Many are making an exhausting journey to rebel-controlled northern Syria, marking a return to a war-torn country they fled in 2011.
Netanyahu Warns Lebanon Could Become the Next Gaza
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-09 22:18 - Reading : less than a minute
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Lebanon could face devastation similar to Gaza’s, leaving the Lebanese divided in their opinions about the war.
War Diary: Day 367
Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-07 21:40 - Reading : less than a minute
#ThisIsBeirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 7, 2024.