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Ziad Rahbani, Fairuz’s Son and Cultural Icon, Has Died

Ziad Rahbani, Fairuz’s Son and Cultural Icon, Has Died

One Killed in Israeli Drone Strike on Vehicle in Srifa

One Killed in Israeli Drone Strike on Vehicle in Srifa

Tripoli in Mourning: Twin Toddlers Die in Apartment Fire

Tripoli in Mourning: Twin Toddlers Die in Apartment Fire

Syria, France, and US Agree to Relaunch Kurdish Integration Talks in Paris

Syria, France, and US Agree to Relaunch Kurdish Integration Talks in Paris

At Least 6 People, 3 Gunmen Killed in 'Terrorist' Attack in Southeast Iran

At Least 6 People, 3 Gunmen Killed in 'Terrorist' Attack in Southeast Iran

Qaraoun Water Crisis Triggers Hydropower Collapse in Lebanon
Figure of the week

Qaraoun Water Crisis Triggers Hydropower Collapse in Lebanon

  • 15:04 Britain 'taking forward' Gaza food airdrop plan: PM Starmer's office
  • 14:06 Two spectators die in France as car veers off road during auto rally: prefecture
  • 13:31 Max Verstappen wins Belgian Grand Prix sprint race
  • 12:31 Russia says seized new village in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region 
  • 10:45 At least 8 killed during 'terrorist' attack in southeast Iran: media 
  • 09:52 Israeli military says 'projectile' fired at Israel from Gaza Strip
  • 05:13 Balance between AI development, security 'urgently requires consensus': China PM 
  • 04:19 Cambodian death toll in Thai clashes rises to 13: defence ministry
  • 01:17 Bus crash in Peruvian Andes kills 15: hospital
  • 00:26 UK condemns Hong Kong's reward offers for suspects living in Britain
Latest News

Reluctant Settlements with No Preconditions

Johnny Kortbawi

TV Heroines: 10 Female Characters We Love to Hate

Bélinda Ibrahim

South Lebanon’s Risky Homecoming

Katia Kahil

The Final Curtain for Ziad Rahbani
  • 26/07/2025
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Lebanon

The Final Curtain for Ziad Rahbani
The Final Curtain for Ziad Rahbani

This is Beirut 14:25

Lebanon Mourns Ziad Rahbani
Lebanon Mourns Ziad Rahbani

This is Beirut 14:04

Hajjar Stresses Coordinated Security Efforts
Hajjar Stresses Coordinated Security Efforts

This is Beirut 25/07 18:40

Nassar Announces Completion of Judicial Independence Draft Law
Nassar Announces Completion of Judicial Independence Draft Law

This is Beirut 25/07 17:40

Reluctant Settlements with No Preconditions
Reluctant Settlements with No Preconditions

Johnny Kortbawi 25/07 15:30

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World

Top US Justice Official Questions Epstein Accomplice for 2nd Day
Top US Justice Official Questions Epstein Accomplice for 2nd Day

This is Beirut 05:30

Trump Arrives in Scotland for Trade Talks, Golf, and Controversy
Trump Arrives in Scotland for Trade Talks, Golf, and Controversy

This is Beirut 25/07 22:55

Trump Puts EU Trade Deal Odds at 50/50 Ahead of Von der Leyen Meeting
Trump Puts EU Trade Deal Odds at 50/50 Ahead of Von der Leyen Meeting

This is Beirut 25/07 22:15

At Least 28 Killed in Israeli Strikes Across Gaza, Civil Defense Says
At Least 28 Killed in Israeli Strikes Across Gaza, Civil Defense Says

This is Beirut 25/07 21:57

Over 220 British MPs Call for Palestinian Statehood Recognition
Over 220 British MPs Call for Palestinian Statehood Recognition

This is Beirut 25/07 20:50

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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

In Charente, a New Dinosaur Emerges from the Ground
In Charente, a New Dinosaur Emerges from the Ground

This is Beirut 25/07 17:30

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Beirut Airport Taxis: The End of Random Fares?
Beirut Airport Taxis: The End of Random Fares?

Lyne Sammouri 25/07 11:00

Lebanon: The Art of Giving Directions Without Addresses
Lebanon: The Art of Giving Directions Without Addresses

Rayan Chami 24/07 16:05

Lebanon’s Offshore Energy Revival Stalls Amid Political and Regional Deadlock
Lebanon’s Offshore Energy Revival Stalls Amid Political and Regional Deadlock

Lyne Sammouri 24/07 15:50


Economy

Road Safety in Lebanon: Running on Empty
Road Safety in Lebanon: Running on Empty

Liliane Mokbel 25/07 21:30

Lebanon Sees Modest Summer Travel Rebound
Lebanon Sees Modest Summer Travel Rebound

This is Beirut 25/07 18:00

Caminos Lebanon: When Pilgrimage Routes Drive Economic Revival
Caminos Lebanon: When Pilgrimage Routes Drive Economic Revival

Christiane Tager 25/07 14:00

No Rental Car in Sight! Lebanon’s Cars Are Fully Booked
No Rental Car in Sight! Lebanon’s Cars Are Fully Booked

Christiane Tager 25/07 11:00

Commercial Leases: Government Caught in a Tight Spot
Commercial Leases: Government Caught in a Tight Spot

Liliane Mokbel 24/07 14:45

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Culture

Alien: Earth Wows Comic-Con Crowd With Bold Reboot
Alien: Earth Wows Comic-Con Crowd With Bold Reboot

This is Beirut 12:30

Sony Buys Stake in ‘Gundam’ Owner to Grow Anime Business
Sony Buys Stake in ‘Gundam’ Owner to Grow Anime Business

This is Beirut 10:00

TV Heroines: 10 Female Characters We Love to Hate
TV Heroines: 10 Female Characters We Love to Hate

Bélinda Ibrahim 25/07 19:00

What if Superman’s Power Was Humanity After All?
What if Superman’s Power Was Humanity After All?

Marie-Christine Tayah 25/07 14:30

'Star Wars' Creator, George Lucas, Makes Epic Comic-Con Debut in San Diego
'Star Wars' Creator, George Lucas, Makes Epic Comic-Con Debut in San Diego

This is Beirut 25/07 12:00

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Sports

 Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanon in Control, Syria Struggling
Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanon in Control, Syria Struggling

Makram Haddad 12:40

Hamilton Suffers Unprecedented Spinning Knockout in Belgian GP Sprint Qualifying
Hamilton Suffers Unprecedented Spinning Knockout in Belgian GP Sprint Qualifying

This is Beirut 00:40

 Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanese Firepower Blasts Through Iranian Defense
Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanese Firepower Blasts Through Iranian Defense

Makram Haddad 25/07 16:50

 Badminton – Lebanese Cup 2025: Shuttle Showers and Medal Sweep for Club 1875
Badminton – Lebanese Cup 2025: Shuttle Showers and Medal Sweep for Club 1875

Makram Haddad 25/07 12:35

Basketball – U16: Lebanon, Kings of West Asia
Basketball – U16: Lebanon, Kings of West Asia

Makram Haddad 25/07 09:30

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Science

 LAU Rizk Hospital Revolutionizes Preventive Medicine in Lebanon
LAU Rizk Hospital Revolutionizes Preventive Medicine in Lebanon

Makram Haddad 25/07 19:30

Elemind: The Smart Headband That Puts You to Sleep Without Pills
Elemind: The Smart Headband That Puts You to Sleep Without Pills

Bélinda Ibrahim 24/07 13:00

Vaccine Against Cavities? Researchers Reach a Milestone
Vaccine Against Cavities? Researchers Reach a Milestone

Bélinda Ibrahim 23/07 14:00

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

This is Beirut 22/07 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

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Ici Beyrouth

Le piano s'est tu, Ziad Rahbani est parti
Le piano s'est tu, Ziad Rahbani est parti

par Ici Beyrouth, 15:00

Crise de l’eau à Qaraoun: l’hydroélectricité au bord du gouffre
Crise de l’eau à Qaraoun: l’hydroélectricité au bord du gouffre

par Liliane Mokbel, 15:00

Iran: six morts dans une attaque contre un bâtiment de la justice, trois assaillants tués
Iran: six morts dans une attaque contre un bâtiment de la justice, trois assaillants tués

par Ici Beyrouth, 14:44

Le Liban pleure Ziad Rahbani
Le Liban pleure Ziad Rahbani

par Ici Beyrouth, 14:04

Un tué dans une attaque de drone israélien à Srifa
Un tué dans une attaque de drone israélien à Srifa

par Ici Beyrouth, 13:50


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09 July 2025

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