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In front of tens of thousands of faithful gathered at the Vatican, Leo XIV, the first American pope, delivers his first speech, centered on peace, charity, and compassion to the most vulnerable, affirming his vision of a Church in motion.
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Donald Trump Gulf Palestine Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump will begin his Gulf tour in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, where he is set to receive a grand welcome in Riyadh. The visit will focus on boosting investments in defense, energy and artificial intelligence. However, rising tensions with Iran and the ongoing crisis in Gaza loom large over the trip.
Chelsea Al Arif 11/05 20:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Tannourine Batroun Municipal Elections Lebanon
A large number of the electorate in several Batroun villages reject the interference of political parties in the management of local affairs.
Rayan Chami 11/05 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
In al-Mina, Christian minorities headed to the polls with cautious determination, aware of their limited numbers but eager to assert their role in municipal life. Turnout was modest yet higher than in Tripoli, as voters balanced frustration with past failures against calls for representation and transparency.
This is Beirut 11/05 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute
With just days to go before the highly anticipated 78th Cannes Film Festival, the official poster has been unveiled in dramatic fashion.
Rayan Chami 11/05 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
As North Lebanon heads to the polls, Tripoli faces a decisive test: 359 candidates, fragmented alliances, and calls for change after nine years of political stagnation. With major leaders absent from the race, local coalitions, Islamists, and independents are vying to reshape the city’s fragile political balance — and restore fair ...
Vanessa Kallas 10/05 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Mieh Mieh Municipality Elections 2025 Municipal Council Lebanon
More than 100 municipalities across Lebanon remain hollow structures—lacking elected councils to carry out essential functions and implement reforms. Mieh Mieh, the second-largest town east of Saida, is a prime example. Administrative issues have kept the municipality inactive for the last four years. Will this election finally break the ...
This is Beirut 09/05 14:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Pope Francis Washington Vatican Washington
From Peru to Paris, from Manila to Washington, Catholics around the world are celebrating the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, welcomed with devotion, pride and hope.
Rayan Chami 09/05 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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This is Beirut 08/05 19:30 - Reading : less than a minute
White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that cardinals locked inside have elected a new leader for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
This is Beirut 08/05 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute
In Kyiv, Russia’s announcement of a three-day ceasefire is met with deep skepticism, despite the absence of missile strikes on the capital on the first day.