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ALES Reveals Lebanon's Largest Sinkhole
ALES Reveals Lebanon's Largest Sinkhole

The Lebanese Association for Speleological Studies (ALES) has revealed that the Qattine Azar sinkhole, discovered in Aintoura al-Metn, is the most developed underground system in Lebanon and the Levant. ALES announced, during a press conference held on Friday at the French Cultural Mission in Beirut, that this sinkhole, with a depth of 507 ...

Cultural Diplomacy: China's Soft Power in the Land of the Cedars (2/3)
Cultural Diplomacy: China's Soft Power in the Land of the Cedars (2/3)

"The art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." This simplified version of the words of Chinese thinker Sun Tzu in his eleventh-century essay, The Art of War, resonates today as Beijing challenges American leadership on the global stage. Central to this strategy is a soft power extending beyond Chinese borders, particularly in the ...

LAU's Annual Graduate Fashion Show
LAU's Annual Graduate Fashion Show

Hosted by the Charles Corm Foundation, the LAU School of Architecture and Design organized its annual graduate fashion show titled 'In Sight' in collaboration with Elie Saab.

The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report
The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report

Good evening and welcome to The Intelligent Recap. It is Friday, June 7 and the 245th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s edition, we dive into a particularly violent week in South Lebanon, an attack on the US Embassy, a parliamentary initiative to break the presidential deadlock and the Samir Kassir Award honoring press freedom. In ...

War Diary: Day 244
War Diary: Day 244

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for June 6, 2024.

'Shou Ya Ashta' Lights Up Le Monnot Theatre
'Shou Ya Ashta' Lights Up Le Monnot Theatre

"Shou Ya Ashta" by Wafa'a Halawi, Michele Fenianos and Riad Chirazi sheds light on critical social issues using humor. The play will be showing at Le Monnot Theatre until June 23.

Beit Tamanna: The Philanthropic Guesthouse
Beit Tamanna: The Philanthropic Guesthouse

Entirely designed by Lebanese architects and artists, the Beit Tamanna guest house donates all its revenues to the Tamanna NGO, which has been making dreams come true for sick children since 2005.

War Diary: Day 243
War Diary: Day 243

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for June 5, 2024.

US Embassy Shooting: What We Know So Far
US Embassy Shooting: What We Know So Far

More information unfolding regarding the shooting at the US Embassy in Awkar. The Lebanese Army is still conducting an investigation for more information.

KDSHA, Contemporary Art in the Heart of Kadisha
KDSHA, Contemporary Art in the Heart of Kadisha

The Kadisha Valley welcomes the 3rd edition of KDSHA, a summer event blending contemporary art and heritage in the enchanting setting of Villa Chamoun in Hasroun, northern Lebanon. Nestled in the heart of the majestic Kadisha Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Villa Chamoun in Hasroun serves as the backdrop for the 3rd edition of KDSHA, an ...

19th Edition of Samir Kassir Award: Honoring Press Freedom
19th Edition of Samir Kassir Award: Honoring Press Freedom

The 19th edition of the Samir Kassir Awards took place on Tuesday, June 4. The award recognized journalists in three categories: Best Opinion Article, Best Investigative Article and Best Audiovisual News Report.