This is Beirut 25/07 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Three years after the fire that ravaged its spire, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has regained its 16 iconic statues. The last one, that of Saint Thomas the Apostle, has just been reinstalled at the top.
Lyne Sammouri 25/07 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
No more guessing the taxi fare at Beirut International Airport? The Ministry of Transport has introduced fixed rates for airport taxis. Travelers welcome the move, but on the ground, things are still far from clear.
Rayan Chami 24/07 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
In Lebanon, most streets have no names, and buildings aren’t registered. Here is why the address system fails, and what was done to fix it.
Lyne Sammouri 24/07 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
lebanon maritime borders oil and gas
Despite vast undersea potential, Lebanon’s oil and gas progress has stalled amid political paralysis and regional tension. With licensing rounds faltering and seismic surveys proposed, hopes now hinge on maritime deals with Cyprus and an awaited decision from Syria.
Chelsea Al Arif 24/07 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Over 2 million people in Gaza are suffering from severe food shortages, with children dying from malnutrition while humanitarian access remains heavily restricted amid the ongoing war.
This is Beirut 24/07 12:20 - Reading : less than a minute
A dramatic wildfire is currently tearing through Limassol, Cyprus, driven by strong winds and soaring temperatures. The blaze poses a serious threat to residential areas, forests, and the safety of local communities.
This is Beirut 24/07 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Foreign aid cuts, jihadist violence, and food inflation are pushing millions toward hunger in northeastern Nigeria. The World Food Programme warns: their warehouses are empty.
Chelsea Al Arif 23/07 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Washington Tom Barrack Lebanon
In the span of two weeks, Barrack first arrived promoting dialogue, then returned with warnings. This explainer breaks down what changed and why it matters for Lebanon.
Élie-Joe Kamel 23/07 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute
August 4 Beirut Port Explosion Commémoration Justice
Nearly five years after the Beirut port explosion, the pain knows no borders: gatherings will take place in Beirut, as well as in France, Belgium, Italy, Brazil… United in mourning, the victims’ families and the Lebanese diaspora are still demanding justice.
This is Beirut 23/07 12:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Cook Islands Fight Starfish Coral
In the Cook Islands, divers are taking on a coral-eating threat: the crown-of-thorns starfish. Armed only with wooden spears, they defend fragile reefs already strained by climate change. As the invasive species spreads rapidly, their hands-on fight has become vital to saving what remains.
Élie-Joe Kamel 23/07 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Ordre of Malta Health Crisis Mobile Medical Units Marwan Sehnawi
In response to Lebanon’s ongoing health crisis, the Order of Malta has stepped up its humanitarian efforts by launching four mobile medical units. The initiative aims to provide equitable access to healthcare services, particularly in the country’s most remote and underserved areas.
Lyne Sammouri 22/07 19:05 - Reading : less than a minute
He ruled from behind bars, escaped without a trace, and turned Ecuador into a cocaine corridor. Now, “Fito” faces justice in the US. From taxi driver to narco kingpin, what’s the story behind Ecuador’s most feared criminal?