This is Beirut 15/04 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A sandstorm in central and southern Iraq sent more than 1,800 people to hospitals with respiratory problems on Monday, health officials said. Authorities temporarily shut the airports in the southern provinces of Najaf and Basra as the sandstorm - the biggest this year - obscured visibility in an eery orange cloud. Iraq, which endures ...
This is Beirut 14/04 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Competitors take part in the Iraqi Paragliding Championship, held on Zawa Mountain on the outskirts of Dohuk, in autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan. "Flying is everyone's dream. Ever since I was a child, I've dreamed of flying, and four years ago, that dream came true... In 2021, I joined the Dohuk club, I started training and paragliding, and ...
This is Beirut 14/04 12:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Hezbollah Israel Pope Francis South Lebanon
Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon Paolo Borgia joined a Palm Sunday procession in the southern village of Qlayaa and later visited the border town of Khiam to assess the damage and destruction caused by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Hala Abdallah 14/04 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute
FIBA WASL Lebanon La Sagesse Riyadi Basket-ball
Al Riyadi makes history with a WASL three-peat, becoming the first club to do it in the pan-regional competition. Both Al Riyadi and Sagesse now turn their focus to the Final 8 next month.
Rayan Chami 13/04 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Maronite Christians gathered at Saint George Cathedral in downtown Beirut to celebrate Palm Sunday with traditional processions, marking the start of Holy Week and honoring the spiritual journey toward Easter.
Melissa Manouchakian 13/04 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Holiday Inn civil war April 13
The Holiday Inn in Beirut, once a symbol of modernity and luxury, now stands as a haunting reminder of Lebanon's civil war. Opened in 1974, the 26-story hotel was a beacon of Beirut's vibrant nightlife and international appeal. However, by 1975, it became a strategic battleground during the Lebanese Civil War. During the “Battle of the ...
Melissa Manouchakian 11/04 20:45 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut 10/04 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
The collapse of a discotheque in Santo Domingo has left 218 people dead, with little hope of finding survivors.
This is Beirut 10/04 12:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Three weeks after the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, thousands of people demonstrate at an opposition rally.
Hala Abdallah 10/04 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
WASL basketball sports FIBA WASL Riyadi Sagesse
Reigning champions Al Riyadi remained unbeaten with a dominant win over Sagesse in front of a packed crowd at Nouhad Naufal Stadium.
Rayan Chami 09/04 20:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Baalbeck Festival Hiba Tawaji Oussama Rahbani
Unveiled from the Ministry of Tourism, the 2025 Baalbeck Festival promises a magical August 8 with Hiba Tawaji and Oussama Rahbani in a unique tribute to Mansour Rahbani’s centenary. Organizers assure safety amid a fragile climate, as Lebanese artists stand tall—symbols of strength and unwavering spirit.
Lyne Sammouri 09/04 18:35 - Reading : less than a minute
US President Donald Trump revealed a massive 104% tariff increase on all Chinese imports, scheduled to take effect on Wednesday. How will this impact the Chinese import market in Lebanon?