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VideosKing Charles III Cedar Trail Opens in Lebanon

Rayan Chami 28/11 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell and Minister of Environment Tamara El Zein inaugurated the King Charles III Cedar Trail in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve on Friday. The ceremony brought together the mayors and mokhtars of Ain Zahalta, Bmahray, and Mokhtara; the head of the reserve committee, Faisal Abu Ezzeddine; and the reserve ...

VideosPope Leo XIV in Turkey: A Historic Moment

This is Beirut 28/11 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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On the second day of his visit to Turkey, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Istanbul before joining Orthodox leaders for a historic prayer in Iznik. In a country where Christians make up only 0.1% of the population, his visit is seen by many as “a blessing.” The Pope emphasizes the importance of supporting refugees and the most ...

VideosBkerké, When Youth Awaits the Pope

Yara Germany 28/11 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Day and night, Bkerké pulses with the energy of young people. Hundreds are preparing for a historic encounter. On December 1, 12,000 of them will gather on the esplanade to welcome the Pope. Between faith, commitment, and hope, these young voices explain why this moment goes beyond an event and speaks to their future.

VideosNassib Ghobril: Lebanon’s Economic Crisis is Systemic.

Élie-Joe Kamel 28/11 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an interview with This Is Beirut, Byblos Bank’s chief economist, Nassib Ghobril, emphasized that Lebanon’s economic crisis is the result of political abuse of power, mismanagement, and a lack of governance in the public sector. Ghobril made these remarks on the sidelines of the Union of Arab Banks conference held on Tuesday at the Phoenicia ...

VideosHong Kong’s Worst Fire in Decades

This is Beirut 28/11 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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A devastating fire tore through the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people. Dozens remain missing as firefighters uncover the full extent of the tragedy. Alarms in all eight buildings failed to activate, raising questions about negligence and safety violations. Authorities have launched major investigations ...

VideosAhead of the Pope’s Visit, Lebanon Mobilizes

This is Beirut 28/11 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Preparations are intensifying nationwide, reflecting the significance of the long-anticipated visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon. He will arrive in Lebanon on November 28 and will tour the country until December 2. From new installations to renewed public spaces, the capital is reshaping itself ahead of the event. Teams are deployed across key ...

VideosFadi Khalaf: Lebanon Is on the Path to Economic Restructuring

This is Beirut 27/11 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, Fadi Khalaf, stated that the country is beginning to return to the path of economic recovery, considering the return of the Union of Arab Banks to Lebanon as a promising sign of hope. However, he warned that the Lebanese State’s failure to comply with the conditions set by Arab ...

VideosThe Crisis, the State, and the Banks

Liliane Mokbel 27/11 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The State must acknowledge its main share of responsibility in the crisis. Yet nothing suggests it is ready to do so. The political class opposes it, and the plan supported by the IMF also seeks to absolve those responsible at the expense of depositors.

VideosTwo National Guard Soldiers Critically Wounded in Downtown Washington Shooting

This is Beirut 27/11 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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A shooting in downtown Washington Wednesday night left two National Guard soldiers in critical condition. Authorities say the suspected gunman, a 29-year-old Afghan who came to the United States in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, was also injured and taken into custody.

VideosPerrier: Court Ruling Drops the Case

This is Beirut 26/11 16:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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The French court rejected UFC-Que Choisir’s complaint, which called Perrier’s sale as “mineral water” misleading due to microfiltration. Senator Antoinette Guhl calls for better traceability to distinguish treated water from truly natural water, while Nestlé Waters praises a ruling confirming the “safety” of its waters.

VideosLebanon and Cyprus Sign Maritime Border Deal

This is Beirut 26/11 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon and Cyprus formally signed a maritime border demarcation agreement on Wednesday, marking a major step in bilateral relations and paving the way for expanded energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signed the agreement at Lebanon's presidential ...

VideosThe Appeal of Saint Charbel’s Tomb to Pilgrims Worldwide

This is Beirut 26/11 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Countless pilgrims travel to Lebanon’s Annaya every year to visit Saint Charbel’s tomb, a symbol of faith and healing for visitors of different religions and backgrounds.