This is Beirut 27/03 19:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Muslim worshipers pray at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca to mark Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, one of the holiest nights during the fasting month of Ramadan.
This is Beirut 27/03 18:55 - Reading : less than a minute
South Korea is experiencing the most devastating wildfires in its history. Thousands of hectares have been destroyed, villages are at risk, and firefighters are working around the clock to contain the flames.
This is Beirut 27/03 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Council of Ministers Central Bank Governor Karim Souhaid
The Council of Ministers appointed a new governor for Lebanon’s Central Bank on Thursday, more than a year and a half after the former governor, Riad Salameh, had retired. Karim Souhaid became the new head of the central bank, or BDL, following a vote in which he secured the support of 17 ministers out of 24. The Cabinet resorted to voting ...
Hala Abdallah 26/03 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute
cinema culture Lebanon Nouhad Al-Shami faith miracles
A story of faith and miracles, Nouhad Al-Shami: A Sign of Faith will be in cinemas across Lebanon starting March 27.
Chelsea Al Arif 26/03 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Jacques Marescaux IRCAD Hôpital Français du Levant
Dr. Jacques Marescaux, founder of IRCAD, a leader in robotic surgery, answers This is Beirut’s questions about the significance of IRCAD’s expansion to Hôpital Français du Levant, with Dr. Antoine Maalouf playing a key role in bringing this innovation to Lebanon.
Maroun Chahine 26/03 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Afghanistan Kabul Taliban hair
In Kabul, Afghanistan, after every shower, Fatima carefully collects the hair that has fallen into the bathtub plug and keeps it preciously. When she reaches a few hundred grams, she discreetly sells it, like many Afghan women, to earn a modest income, despite the ban imposed by the Taliban authorities. Before the Taliban returned to power in ...
Moncef Ait-Kaci 25/03 20:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In Jal al-Dib, the Sisters of the Cross welcomed us to their psychiatric hospital, “Deir al-Salib,” on the Feast of the Annunciation. A rare visit to meet those who, in the shadows, heal the unspoken, support the deepest suffering, and tirelessly carry a message of faith, hope and solidarity. A telethon in support of their mission will air on ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 24/03 16:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Middle East Tuberculosis Infection Virus
How is tuberculosis transmitted? What are its symptoms and possible treatments? Why is it spreading in the Middle East? On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, and to answer these questions, This is Beirut offers an interview with Jacques Choucair, head of the Infectious Diseases Department at Hôtel-Dieu de France in Beirut.
Chelsea Al Arif 22/03 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Students from the Lycée Français International Marcel Pagnol got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Ici Beyrouth–This Is Beirut’s newsroom and studio, learning about the media industry.
Yara Germany 20/03 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Mother postpartum depression baby blues birth
Baby blues, despair, guilt… After giving birth, Geoana finds herself overwhelmed by postpartum depression, feeling as though she’s reached her breaking point. But rather than allowing her pain to consume her, she transforms it into a powerful force and makes it her mission to help other mothers in distress. In honor of Mother’s Day, This is ...
Paul Guillot 20/03 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Ceasefire Hezbollah South Lebanon United Nations UNIFIL
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked on Wednesday the 47th anniversary of its establishment, amidst a fragile truce in southern Lebanon. Since its inception in 1978, UNIFIL's mandate has included overseeing the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the South and aiding the Lebanese government in restoring its authority in the ...
Lea Mehanna 19/03 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
From India’s majestic tigers to the Arctic’s polar bears, wildlife photographer Michel Zoghzoghi captures the beauty of endangered species, while actor Elie Choufani uses theater to promote self-expression and emotional well-being.