This is Beirut 15/01 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, MP Elias Hankach discussed his vision for the new government and emphasized the importance of including new faces.
Vanessa Kallas 15/01 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was launched from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost and iSpace’s Hakuto-R lunar landers, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
Chelsea Al Arif 15/01 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
In an interview with This is Beirut, MP Waddah Sadek clarified his stance and vision on the upcoming government, advocating for increased inclusivity and the integration of women.
Chelsea Al Arif 15/01 11:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Designated Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrived at the Parliament this morning at 10 AM. However, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who was scheduled to meet with him, boycotted the non-binding consultations. Meanwhile, the Shiite duo Amal and Hezbollah had been considering boycotting the parliamentary consultations since Tuesday evening, a decision ...
This is Beirut 14/01 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are now in their “final stages,” according to Qatar’s Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. However, Doha warned against getting “over-excited” until an agreement is signed.
This is Beirut 14/01 15:15 - Reading : less than a minute
January 14, 2025, marks the 14th anniversary of Tunisia’s 2011 revolution that sparked the Arab Spring.
Hala Abdallah 13/01 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, arrived in Beirut on Monday to congratulate President General Joseph Aoun and hold meetings with Lebanese leaders.
Cian Ward 10/01 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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The presidential palace in Baabda was bustling on Friday, as state work resumed on President Joseph Aoun’s first day in office.
Vanessa Kallas 10/01 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Syria Bachar el-Assad Damascus
On Friday, the National Museum of Damascus opened its doors for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Vanessa Kallas 09/01 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
General Joseph Aoun was elected president of the Republic on Thursday, at the end of a parliamentary session marked by numerous twists and turns.
Yara Germany 09/01 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun Baabda Palace President
Baabda Palace has just welcomed the 14th President of the Lebanese Republic, General Joseph Aoun, elected by 99 votes out of 128. The presidential welcome with our reporters.
This is Beirut 09/01 15:25 - Reading : less than a minute
After more than two years of presidential vacancy, the Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Army, General Joseph Aoun, has been elected President of the Lebanese Republic. He was immediately sworn in at Parliament.