This is Beirut 29/10 20:12 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jamaica Cuba Hurricane Melissa
Cubans waded through flooded houses Wednesday, and authorities in Haiti reported 20 dead as Hurricane Melissa blasted across the Caribbean after devastating swaths of Jamaica. The storm made landfall in Cuba overnight, with the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) describing it as "extremely dangerous" even as it started to ...
This is Beirut 28/10 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Jamaica Climate Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa, classified as a Category 5 storm, the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson scale, is threatening Jamaica. With sustained winds of 225 km/h, torrential rainfall, and a high risk of flooding and landslides. The island is under red alert, with parts of the capital, Kingston, already submerged and mass evacuations underway. This ...
Hala Abdallah 28/10 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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In his first interview since joining Central, Sabah Khoury speaks out on the club’s sudden shake-ups and the pressure on Jihad El Khatib. Local or international coaches? Who’s really better for Lebanese basketball? Watch the full episode of This is Sports on our website via the link in bio.
This is Beirut 28/10 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon has approved the exploration of Block 8 and ratified its maritime border agreement with Cyprus. The goal is to revive a long-stalled energy sector. After years of paralysis, the Lebanese government is seeking to prove it can overcome institutional deadlock, secure its maritime borders, and attract investors. The question now is whether ...
This is Beirut 27/10 11:45 - Reading : less than a minute
In Mexico, death is not an end but a continuation. The Catrina Parade turns the streets into a living poem, painted skulls, bright flowers, and smiles honoring those who came before. Here, memory becomes celebration, and life becomes a colorful tribute to eternity.
This is Beirut 26/10 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute
The US president, Donald Trump, co-signed a historic ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, following deadly clashes earlier this summer. After Kuala Lumpur, Donald Trump continues his tour of Asia. Next stop, Japan, then South Korea, where he hopes to conclude a trade agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Rayan Chami 25/10 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon ends daylight saving time at midnight, marking the start of wintertime. Clocks move back one hour, bringing shorter days, longer nights, and one extra hour of sleep.
Lea Mehanna 25/10 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
From international campaigns to award-winning films, Joseph Hanna shows how authenticity transforms stories into art. Discover how Tripoli became a runway, how Yeprem inspired him, and why he believes there are truly no limits.
This is Beirut 24/10 19:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Technology takes another leap in Abu Dhabi. At the Gitex tech exhibition, one innovation is stealing the spotlight: a virtual agent that can marry couples entirely online. Through the government app TAMM, couples can now get married in Abu Dhabi without traveling, even from abroad. A milestone that reflects the UAE’s ambition to become an ...
This is Beirut 23/10 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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Charles III, accompanied by Queen Camilla, met Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace before the two joined in a 45-minute ecumenical prayer focused on nature, blending Catholic and Anglican chants – a historic step for Anglican-Catholic dialogue.
Tylia El Helou 22/10 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover the Gaza ceasefire and the disarming of Hezbollah. We also feature an exclusive interview with Matthew Levitt, Fromer-Wexler Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute, who shares his insights on the situation in Gaza and the prospects for peace in the region.
Tylia El Helou 22/10 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover the ceasefire in Gaza and the disarming of Hezbollah. We also feature an interview with Matthew Levitt, Fromer-Wexler Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute, to discuss the latest events in the region and the potential path to peace between Lebanon and Israel.