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Louvre Director Faces Senate Over Heist as Museum Reopens

Louvre Director Faces Senate Over Heist as Museum Reopens

Gold Falls Again as Rally Comes to Halt, Asian Markets Drop

Gold Falls Again as Rally Comes to Halt, Asian Markets Drop

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Israeli Military Says Remains of Two More Hostages Returned from Gaza Identified

Israeli Military Says Remains of Two More Hostages Returned from Gaza Identified

Basketball: Sagesse Dominates, Batroun Steps Into the Elite

Basketball: Sagesse Dominates, Batroun Steps Into the Elite

Sundance to Honor Robert Redford with Tributes and Final Utah Farewell

Sundance to Honor Robert Redford with Tributes and Final Utah Farewell

From Protection to Precaution: Reassessing Pandemic-Era Chemicals

From Protection to Precaution: Reassessing Pandemic-Era Chemicals

  • 12:21 Syria govt forces say surrounding French jihadist camp in northwest
  • 12:15 Zelensky to visit Brussels, London this week: senior Ukrainian official to AFP
  • 12:14 US Vice President Vance says 'tough task' ahead in disarming Hamas
  • 12:07 Russia says preparation for Putin-Trump summit still ongoing: state media
  • 11:49 Zelensky in Oslo for talks with Norwegian PM: Norway govt
  • 11:45 Greek police make arrests in EU farm scandal: police
  • 11:04 Spain to publish next month list of Franco-era symbols to be removed from public spaces: PM
  • 10:59 Gabon ex-leader's wife, son will not return to Libreville for trial
  • 10:32 Clashes in Syria between govt forces, jihadists: monitor, French jihadist to AFP
  • 10:04 Louvre reopens for first time after jewel heist: museum to AFP
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Why Did Trump Pick Hungary for His Next Summit with Putin?

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The Lebanese Demand Peace with Israel

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A Subretinal Chip Brings New Hope for AMD Patients

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Hezbollah’s Rapid Rearmament Could Trigger Israeli Strikes if Lebanon Delays Action
  • 22/10/2025
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Hezbollah’s accelerated rebuilding efforts risk provoking an Israeli response if Lebanon does not act swiftly, according to Western intelligence sources cited by The Jerusalem Post. In a report published Tuesday, the Israeli daily highlighted the group’s ongoing efforts to rearm and reconstruct, even as the Lebanese government has officially ...

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Lebanon

Lebanon 2019: Behind a Programmed Revolution (2/2)
Lebanon 2019: Behind a Programmed Revolution (2/2)

Natasha Metni Torbey 12:30

The Lebanese Demand Peace with Israel
The Lebanese Demand Peace with Israel

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 21/10 15:30

Direct vs. Indirect Negotiations: Lebanon’s Diplomatic Playbook Reexamined
Direct vs. Indirect Negotiations: Lebanon’s Diplomatic Playbook Reexamined

Mario Chartouni 21/10 14:00

Berri Convenes Parliament for Opening of Autumn Session
Berri Convenes Parliament for Opening of Autumn Session

This is Beirut 21/10 13:30

Grade Tampering Scandal at the Lebanese University: Investigation Underway
Grade Tampering Scandal at the Lebanese University: Investigation Underway

This is Beirut 21/10 13:10

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World

Syria Launches Operation Against Jihadists
Syria Launches Operation Against Jihadists

This is Beirut 12:02

Paramilitary Drones Target Khartoum Airport
Paramilitary Drones Target Khartoum Airport

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As Russia Looms, NATO Showcases Nuclear Drill
As Russia Looms, NATO Showcases Nuclear Drill

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Why Did Trump Pick Hungary for His Next Summit with Putin?
Why Did Trump Pick Hungary for His Next Summit with Putin?

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JD Vance Voices ‘Great Optimism' for Gaza Truce on Israel Visit
JD Vance Voices ‘Great Optimism' for Gaza Truce on Israel Visit

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October 7, 2023: Two Years Later
October 7, 2023: Two Years Later
A Year After Nasrallah's Death: The End of Hezbollah?
A Year After Nasrallah's Death: The End of Hezbollah?
Motherhood in the 21st Century
Motherhood in the 21st Century
Sunken Treasures, Submerged Laws: Inside Lebanon’s Hidden Maritime Heritage
Sunken Treasures, Submerged Laws: Inside Lebanon’s Hidden Maritime Heritage
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
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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

Lebanon’s Women’s Volleyball Team Dominates West Asia — But at What Cost?
Lebanon’s Women’s Volleyball Team Dominates West Asia — But at What Cost?

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Indians Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights
Indians Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights

This is Beirut 20/10 21:05

The Global Markets Rollercoaster
The Global Markets Rollercoaster

Rayan Chami 20/10 17:25

A Daring Daylight Heist Has Shaken the Louvre in Paris
A Daring Daylight Heist Has Shaken the Louvre in Paris

This is Beirut 20/10 17:15


Economy

Consumer Price Index Up 0.6% in September
Consumer Price Index Up 0.6% in September

This is Beirut 21/10 18:00

Pope Leo XIV’s Visit: Bookings Soar, Hotels Remain on Standby
Pope Leo XIV’s Visit: Bookings Soar, Hotels Remain on Standby

Christiane Tager 20/10 20:50

Cocoa: Has the Sweet Boom Come to an End?
Cocoa: Has the Sweet Boom Come to an End?

Christiane Tager 18/10 16:00

Global Markets 2025: From Soaring Peaks to Sudden Crashes
Global Markets 2025: From Soaring Peaks to Sudden Crashes

Christiane Tager 17/10 12:15

BDL Governor Holds Key Talks with IMF Officials in Washington
BDL Governor Holds Key Talks with IMF Officials in Washington

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Culture

Jane Birkin's Hermes “Birkin Voyageur” Handbag Up for Auction in Abu Dhabi
Jane Birkin's Hermes “Birkin Voyageur” Handbag Up for Auction in Abu Dhabi

This is Beirut 10:30

Healing Without Forgetting: Rony Mecattaf Connects with His Readers
Healing Without Forgetting: Rony Mecattaf Connects with His Readers

Bélinda Ibrahim 21/10 19:00

L’Oréal Eyes Armani Stake, Honoring a Designer’s Final Wish
L’Oréal Eyes Armani Stake, Honoring a Designer’s Final Wish

This is Beirut 21/10 15:45

American Pianist Eric Lu Triumphs at Prestigious Chopin Competition
American Pianist Eric Lu Triumphs at Prestigious Chopin Competition

This is Beirut 21/10 12:00

Chess World Grieves Loss of US Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky
Chess World Grieves Loss of US Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky

This is Beirut 21/10 10:15

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Sports

PSG Hit Seven, Barcelona, Arsenal Run Riot As Champions League Rains Goals
PSG Hit Seven, Barcelona, Arsenal Run Riot As Champions League Rains Goals

This is Beirut 11:10

Liverpool's Ekitike Returns to Face Floundering Frankfurt
Liverpool's Ekitike Returns to Face Floundering Frankfurt

This is Beirut 21/10 15:15

Tennis - U14: Maria Hachache, Princess of Dubai
Tennis - U14: Maria Hachache, Princess of Dubai

Makram Haddad 21/10 11:05

Basketball: Riyadi Gets Off to a Flying Start and Stifles Tadamon Hrajel
Basketball: Riyadi Gets Off to a Flying Start and Stifles Tadamon Hrajel

Makram Haddad 21/10 10:30

Dembele Set for PSG Return After Six Weeks Out
Dembele Set for PSG Return After Six Weeks Out

This is Beirut 20/10 15:50

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Science

A Subretinal Chip Brings New Hope for AMD Patients
A Subretinal Chip Brings New Hope for AMD Patients

Bélinda Ibrahim 11:00

EU Takes Aim at Plastic Pellets to Prevent their Nightmare Cleanup
EU Takes Aim at Plastic Pellets to Prevent their Nightmare Cleanup

This is Beirut 21/10 10:00

Didier Raoult, the Korean Study and the Lure of Oversimplification
Didier Raoult, the Korean Study and the Lure of Oversimplification

Makram Haddad 21/10 09:30

OpenAI Commits to Over $100 Billion in AI Chip Orders Amid Uncertain Financing Plans
OpenAI Commits to Over $100 Billion in AI Chip Orders Amid Uncertain Financing Plans

This is Beirut 20/10 09:40

Pink October at LAU-Rizk: Breaking the Silence on Breast Cancer
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Makram Haddad 17/10 13:50

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Ici Beyrouth

Liban 2019: les dessous d’une révolution programmée (2/2)
Liban 2019: les dessous d’une révolution programmée (2/2)

par Natasha Metni Torbey, 12:00

Le roi Charles III va prier avec le pape au Vatican, une première depuis cinq siècles
Le roi Charles III va prier avec le pape au Vatican, une première depuis cinq siècles

par Ici Beyrouth, 11:35

Syrie: assaut des forces gouvernementales contre un camp de jihadistes français
Syrie: assaut des forces gouvernementales contre un camp de jihadistes français

par Ici Beyrouth, 11:28

Hezbollah: la reconstitution plus rapide que le désarmement, selon les renseignements occidentaux
Hezbollah: la reconstitution plus rapide que le désarmement, selon les renseignements occidentaux

par Ici Beyrouth, 11:00

L’«icing» ou l’amour mis au congélateur
L’«icing» ou l’amour mis au congélateur

par David Sahyoun, 11:00


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USJ Hosts Grand Dinner Celebrating 150 Years of Educational Commitment
USJ Hosts Grand Dinner Celebrating 150 Years of Educational Commitment

27 Aug. 2025

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