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VideosSuzanne El Hakim: The Sea as Refuge
Yara Germany 05/07 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Sea Diver Beirut community refuge
Close to the Beirut shoreline, Suzanne El Hakim has built a world of her own, a tight-knit community united by a love for the sea. For this professional diver, the sea isn’t a backdrop but a lifeline: a space for freedom, healing and renewal. In Suzanne’s eyes, the deep blue isn’t a passing escape, it’s a living refuge, open to anyone in ...
VideosThe Fight for August 4 Justice Isn’t Over
Chelsea Al Arif 04/07 18:15 - Reading : less than a minute
August 4 Explosion Port of Beirut Lebanon
4 years and 11 months have passed, but the fight for truth and justice continues. The families of the victims, holding the pictures of their loved ones, stand strong at the Statue of the Immigrant, demanding answers for the explosion that changed everything.
VideosIn Sudan, the War Cuts off Water and Kills Agriculture
This is Beirut 04/07 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
In northern Sudan, farmland is dying in silence. Since the beginning of the conflict in April 2023, electricity has been cut off. Without power, the pumps have stopped, and water from the Nile no longer reaches the crops. With AFP
VideosIvory Coast’s Abidjan Dreams of Becoming the Capital of African Cinema
Lyne Sammouri 04/07 11:25 - Reading : less than a minute
cinema ivory coast abidjan africa nollywood
Ivory Coast is ramping up film production in a bid to become a major player in African cinema. With growing investment, youthful talent and rising international interest, Abidjan is positioning itself as a future hub for the continent’s film industry despite challenges.
VideosThe Story Behind July 4: America’s Path to Independence
Rayan Chami 04/07 10:15 - Reading : less than a minute
United States July 4th Independence
Every July 4, the United States marks its independence with fireworks, parades and celebrations. But beyond the festivities lies a pivotal moment in history, when 13 colonies defied an empire and declared the birth of a free nation.
VideosCelebrating Despite Everything: The Lebanese Enigma
Yara Germany 03/07 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Partying Resilience denial trauma psychology
Partying while missiles cross the sky. Carrying on as if nothing were happening… In Lebanon, this way of living fascinates, raises questions, and sometimes unsettles. Resilience, denial, or a deep attachment to life? The full report has the answer.
VideosKobayat Forest Fire Contained After Multiple Reignitions
This is Beirut 02/07 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Fire Forests North Lebanon Qobayat
The fire that has been ravaging the hills of Kobayat, in northern Lebanon, has been brought under control as of Wednesday, according to local residents who spoke to This is Beirut. The blaze, which broke out on Sunday evening in the Maqal el-Baghel area, has already destroyed more than 20 hectares of forest. Thousands of trees have been lost, ...
VideosCanada Turns to Drones for Reforestation After Wildfires
This is Beirut 02/07 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
For the second year in a row, a pilot project in Canada is using drones to reforest hard-to-reach areas.
VideosSpain Wildfires Claim Two Lives Amid Record Heatwave
This is Beirut 02/07 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Europe Spain Wildfire Heatwave
Firefighters in northeastern Spain discovered two bodies following wildfires that broke out during a severe heatwave sweeping across Europe. The extreme temperatures shattered records, led to school closures and significantly increased the risk of fires. In Catalonia’s Lerida province, authorities confined nearly 14,000 residents to their ...
VideosWhat Is Canada Day?
Rayan Chami 01/07 17:20 - Reading : less than a minute
On July 1, Canadians everywhere celebrate the birth of their nation, marked by unity, joy and red-and-white pride. From fireworks to family gatherings, it’s a day to reflect on shared history. Happy Canada Day!
VideosThe Struggle of Displaced Families in Sudan: Trapped Between War and Hunger
This is Beirut 01/07 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
After two years of war in Sudan, entire families are fleeing the fighting, only to face another deadly threat: hunger.