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.
This is Beirut 08/05 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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Israeli raids targeted the hills of Kfar Tebnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Panicked residents also reported frequent overflights by fighter jets.
This is Beirut 08/05 12:20 - Reading : less than a minute
In Rome, all eyes remain on the Sistine Chapel as cardinals begin their second day of voting in one of the most uncertain papal elections in recent history.
This is Beirut 07/05 14:23 - Reading : less than a minute
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This morning at 10 AM in Rome, cardinals from around the world gathered for the opening Mass of the conclave. Next: the Sistine Chapel, where they will begin the process of electing Pope Francis’ successor.
Lyne Sammouri 07/05 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Project Lebanon, the 26th International Trade Exhibition for Construction, Infrastructure and Renewable Energy, kicked off by bringing together global leaders in construction, energy and environmental solutions, fostering collaboration and innovation to help Lebanon rise across the sector.
This is Beirut 07/05 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Violent clashes between India and Pakistan: after Indian strikes in response to the Pahalgam attack, the two armies exchanged artillery fire in Kashmir, killing at least 38 people and wounding more than 80. The international community calls for restraint.
This is Beirut 06/05 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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Cardinals hold their 12th general congregation before entering the Sistine Chapel to elect Pope Francis’ successor.
This is Beirut 06/05 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
In Damascus, on May 5, 2025, Syrian state television resumed broadcasting after five months of silence. Although press freedom remains fragile, this is a symbolic step in a country undergoing transition.
This is Beirut 05/05 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Eighty years on, the UK honors the last of its WWII heroes with parades, remembrance, and royal tributes.
This is Beirut 05/05 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
On the Doha seashore, rows of wooden dhow boats line a pier, with scores of fish on display, as part of a festival seeking to revive Qatar's long seafaring tradition. Aboard the boats, men in customary sea gear–a white t-shirt and towel–reprise the age-old tradition of line-fishing in the energy-rich Gulf emirate for the 11th edition of the ...
Maria Chami 04/05 15:40 - Reading : less than a minute
President Aoun has been monitoring election day since the morning, visiting the Ministries of Interior and Defense, Baabda Serail and Télé Liban, and receiving citizen complaints. His involvement sends a strong message of confidence to the world: Lebanon is regaining its footing and rebuilding its institutions.