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Saad Hariri: The Comeback!
VideosSaad Hariri: The Comeback!

Within hours, Saad Hariri is expected in Lebanon. And this time, it’s not just another annual visit. After years of silence, the son of Lebanon’s martyred Prime Minister Rafic Hariri will speak. Every February 14th, Hariri honors his father’s legacy. But this year, things are way different. His comeback couldn’t come at a more critical ...

Council of Ministers Kicks Off Its Work at Baabda Palace
VideosCouncil of Ministers Kicks Off Its Work at Baabda Palace

On February 11, 2025, the official photograph of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's government, the first under President Joseph Aoun's term, was taken at Baabda Palace. The Council of Ministers, gathered for the first time at the Presidential Palace, launched their 'Reform and Rescue' mission, with a committee led by Prime Minister Salam formed to ...

Lea Dahrouge: The First Lebanese Woman to Fly Indoors
Lea Dahrouge: The First Lebanese Woman to Fly Indoors

In an interview with This Is Beirut, indoor skydiver Lea Dahrouge opens up about her journey, the challenges of competing without an air sports federation, and why she’s calling for urgent support to put Lebanon on the map in this groundbreaking sport. Will Lebanon answer her call?" #SkyDiving #WindGames

Meeting Between President J. Aoun and Ortagus: Striving for Lasting Stability and a Hezbollah-Free Lebanon
VideosMeeting Between President J. Aoun and Ortagus: Striving for Lasting Stability and a Hezbollah-Free Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a meeting in Baabda with Morgan Ortagus, the US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, to discuss key issues of security, stability and cooperation between Lebanon and the United States. President Aoun stressed that stability in southern Lebanon is closely tied to the completion of Israel's withdrawal ...

Iraq’s Famed ‘Hunchback’ of Mosul Rebuilt Brick by Brick
VideosIraq’s Famed ‘Hunchback’ of Mosul Rebuilt Brick by Brick

The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, hailed the completion of the agency’s restoration work in Iraq’s Mosul during a visit to the country’s second-largest city, after the destruction inflicted by the Islamic State group. “What we have done here with the ...

Government Formation: Berri Blocks Progress
VideosGovernment Formation: Berri Blocks Progress

The trilateral meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam concluded this Thursday afternoon after an hour and a half of discussions. According to MTV, Berri's insistence on appointing a fifth Shiite minister hindered the government formation process. Diplomatic sources ...

How Will the New UEFA Champions League Phase Work?
VideosHow Will the New UEFA Champions League Phase Work?

Do you like the new #UEFA Champions League format? The matches are coming up soon, on February 11-12 and February 18-19. #ChampionsLeague

Beirut: Zero Security?
VideosBeirut: Zero Security?

Concerns over insecurity are mounting in several neighborhoods of the capital, where many residents and shop owners have fallen victim to snatch thefts and gunfire incidents. This is Beirut visited Achrafieh and Badaro to hear their stories.