War Diary: Day 166

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 20th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 163

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 17th, 2024.

The Infinity Glove: Revolutionary Assistive Technology

The Infinity Glove, developed by Samir Elias and Wassim Omran, is a groundbreaking assistive device bridging communication barriers for individuals with hearing and speech impairments. It facilitates sign language translation to spoken words via a smartphone app, emphasizing inclusivity and envisioning a future of seamless integration of assistive ...

War Diary: Day 162

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 16th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 160

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 14th, 2024.

Ibrahim Najjar to This Is Beirut: A Defense Strategy Depends on Political Consensus

Professor Ibrahim Najjar, former Minister of Justice, said, "Our current government is supposed to be a caretaker government. But if we can have the cake and eat it too, it would be perfect. In other words, it would be great to reach a consensus over our defense strategy, which is an agreement that would do good to everyone, I think. However, it ...

Tarek Mitri to TIB: 1701 Is the Only Game in Town

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Tarek Mitri said to This is Beirut that "all parties involved are stopping the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1701." He also deplored the fact that the Lebanese Army hasn't been deployed yet on the border.

Nassif Hitti to TIB: 1701 Needs to Be Implemented Gradually

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nassif Hitti told This is Beirut that UN Resolution 1701 needs amendments, but the process of its implementation has to be gradual, as results cannot be attained all at once but rather through a pragmatic and gradual process.

Raghida Dergham to TIB: "1701 Has the Mechanism to Save Lebanon from War"

Founder and Executive Chairman of the Beirut Institute, Dr. Raghida Dergham, told This is Beirut that UN Resolution 1701 is the pillar to help save Lebanon from Israeli aggression and highlighted that the international community is working towards stopping the aggression between Hezbollah and Israel.

War Diary: Day 154

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 8th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 153

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 7th, 2024.

The Art of Living: Promoting Local Industries

The Art of Living Exhibition at the Forum de Beyrouth, running from March 6-10, highlights home appliances and furniture while advocating for local production to bolster Lebanon's industries. Diverse shops offer various furniture options, challenging foreign competitors.

War Diary: Day 141

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for February 24th, 2024.

The Intelligent Recap: This Week's Al News Report

Good evening and welcome to The Intelligent Recap. It is Friday, February 23rd and the 140th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight's edition, the main stories in Lebanon this week: the situation at the Lebanese southern front, TotalEnergies and Drilling in blocs 8 and 10, building collapse in Choueifat as well as other local news. In international ...

World Scout Day: In Lebanon, a Legacy of Over 90 Years

On the occasion of World Scout Day, celebrating the International Scouting Movement's founder Robert Baden Powell's birthday on the 22nd of February, our reporter Chelsea Al Arif met with the scouts of Jesus and Mary Group, SSCC Sioufi Group, and St. Jean Group to delve into what motivates the scouts of Lebanon to continue their founder's legacy.

War Diary: Day 138

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 21, 2024.

Aleph: 'From Lebanon, an Anthem to the Entire World'

Aleph’s concert, happening on February 23 at the Casino du Liban, heralds a symphonic convergence of music, blending the rhythmic essences of Morocco, Algeria, the Orient and Lebanon. Pianist and maestro composer, Aleph extends an invitation to be immersed in a night where dancing, singing and dreaming intertwine to create an enchanting journey.

War Diary: Day 129

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 12th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 128

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 11th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 127

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 10th, 2024.

The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report

Good evening and welcome to The Intelligent Recap. It is Friday, February 2nd and the 119th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s edition, the main stories in Lebanon this week: the situation at the Lebanese southern front, the civil servants’ strike, Bou Habib’s call for a border demarcation with Israel as well as other local news. In ...

War Diary: Day 117

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 31, 2024.

League of Civil Servants Prepares for Ten-Day Strike

The League of Civil Servants is leading a ten-day strike starting Tuesday until February 9 to protest the current government's decision to approve a 2024 budget lacking salary increases for civil servants.

War Diary: Day 114

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 28, 2024.

War Diary: Day 113

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 27, 2024.

Sadek to TIB: The Initial Budget Was Disastrous

Opposition MP Waddak Sadek affirmed that the initial budget was disastrous and that Parliament needed to make amendments, otherwise it would have led the country to bankruptcy.

Hasbani to TIB: The Budget Is Not Ideal

Lebanese Forces MP Ghassan Hasbani said on Friday that even if the budget in its current state is nowhere close to being perfect, some points are still being discussed within Parliament before proceeding with the vote. “We are halfway through the discussions, and the vote might happen later tonight or might require another half a day," he added.

War Diary: Day 108

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 22, 2024.