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The Compelling Challenge of Israel’s Diplomatic Opening to Lebanon
Charles Chartouni 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter’s diplomatic opening to Lebanon is a major turning point amid the encumbered political horizons, uncertainties, and doomsaying enveloping the country. Coming at the heels of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s peace offer, the benevolence and the moral density of this statement cannot be overlooked ...
Hollywood Awards Race Heats up With Golden Globes Nominations
This is Beirut 09:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Wicked Hamnet Sinners Golden Globes
Hollywood's awards season shifts into high gear Monday when nominations for the Golden Globes are unveiled, with hit musical "Wicked: For Good," Shakespeare family tragedy "Hamnet" and period horror movie "Sinners" leading the charge. Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and ...
Football – U14: Lebanese girls dominate Bahrain 4–0 in their opening match
Makram Haddad 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From Jeddah to Beirut, the message is clear: the future of Lebanese women’s football is well and truly here. Making their debut in the third edition of the WAFF U14 Girls Championship, Sary Chehayeb’s young squad swept past Bahrain with authority, claiming a convincing 4–0 victory at the King Abdulaziz University Stadium. A dominant ...
From Jihadist to President: Who is Ahmad al-Sharaa?
This is Beirut 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Ahmad al-Sharaa Syria Transition
One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Ahmad al-Sharaa has become the central figure guiding Syria’s transition. His swift ascent to power, the advance that reshaped the country, and the decisions made over the past year continue to define Syria’s uncertain path forward.
Syria's Sharaa Calls for United Efforts to Rebuild a Year After Assad's Ouster
This is Beirut 11:44 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday urged Syrians to work together to rebuild their country, still marred by insecurity and divisions, as they marked a year since the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. The atmosphere in Damascus was jubilant as thousands of people took to the streets of the capital, AFP correspondents said, after ...
Israel, Qatar and US Hold Trilateral Meeting in New York
This is Beirut 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States, Israel, and Qatar held a trilateral meeting in New York Sunday, a senior White House official told AFP, months after Israeli jets conducted an airstrike in Doha, targeting Hamas leadership. The White House official confirmed that the meeting had taken place but did not provide any further details. Two sources told US news ...
Lebanese MP Yacoubian Files Complaint Against Antoun Sehnaoui Over “Illicit Relations with Israel”
This is Beirut 07/12 21:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese parliamentarian Paula Yacoubian has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Economy and Trade, specifically with the Office for the Boycott of Israel, against Antoun Sehnaoui, chairman of the board of Société Générale, accusing him of maintaining “illicit relations with the enemy Israeli entity,” according to Lebanon 24. The media ...
The Hermes Kelly: Elegance Inspired by Grace Kelly
Bélinda Ibrahim 07/12 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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In the exacting world of luxury leather goods, few pieces have left as profound a mark on collective memory as the Hermes Kelly. No other bag so effortlessly unites French equestrian heritage with international glamour. Originally created in the late 19th century as a “Haut à Courroies” for carrying saddles, it evolved in 1935 into the ...
Israel Says It Destroyed a Hezbollah Tunnel and Weapons Depot in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 07/12 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Israeli army announced Sunday that it destroyed “a tunnel opening” and “a weapons storage site” attributed to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, according to a statement posted on X by its Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee. According to Adraee, forces from the 601st Battalion, under the command of the 769th ...
Syria: One Year Without Assad
This is Beirut 07/12 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa Washington Tel Aviv Riyadh Bashar el-Assad
December 2024 marks a historic turning point for Syria. After more than fifty years under the Assad regime, the country enters its first political transition, with Bachar Assad fleeing and Ahmed al-Sharaa emerging as interim president. With international diplomatic meetings, the reopening of the U.S. Embassy, and initial agreements with the ...
Amine Hachem: Bringing Arabic Opera to the World
Lea Mehanna 07/12 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
On this episode of ‘’This Is Arts’’, Lebanese-American opera and crossover tenor Amine Hachem shares the story behind his latest music video, ‘’Ghannaki Al Qalb’’, which reached #1 on YouTube Music in Lebanon, and his ambitious vision for ‘’Antar & Abla’’. Bringing together talent from across the globe, he’s shaping an ...
Netanyahu Says Expects to Move to Second Phase of Gaza Truce 'Shortly'
This is Beirut 07/12 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he expected to move into the second phase of the US-sponsored ceasefire plan for Gaza "very shortly." Speaking during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after a meeting between the two leaders, Netanyahu said, "We discussed how to bring an end ...
“Hope:” The Last Lifeline
Sana Richa Choucair 07/12 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
“Young people of Lebanon, grow strong like the cedars and let the world blossom with hope!” With these words, Pope Leon XIV concluded his address to the 15,000 Lebanese youths gathered around him on December 1 at the patriarchal siege in Bkerke. “Hope”, a word charged with meaning and symbolism, invites us to revisit both its spiritual ...
A Visit of Peace: Pope Leo XIV’s Journey Through a Wounded Lebanon
Maria Chami 07/12 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon marked a powerful moment for a country longing for stability. Over three days, the Holy Father met with political leaders, religious communities, and thousands of faithful, delivering a message of hope, unity, and peace. Through prayers, calls for dialogue, and symbolic gestures, his presence rekindled the sense ...
Mediators Qatar and Egypt Call for Next Steps in Gaza Truce
This is Beirut 06/12 19:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Qatar and Egypt, guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, called on Saturday for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of an international stabilization force as the necessary next steps in fully implementing the fragile agreement. The measures were spelt out in the US- and UN-backed peace plan that has largely halted fighting, though the ...
"Le Marché Aux Puces": 20th Edition
Rayan Chami 06/12 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Le Marche Aux Puces Christmas Lebanon
Le Marché Aux Puces celebrates its 20th edition with a special Christmas edition, bringing together collectors, exhibitors, and families to explore five rooms of vintage treasures, festive finds, and one-of-a-kind pieces.
Sharaa Says Israeli Push for Buffer Zone Would Endanger Syria
This is Beirut 06/12 16:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Ahmed al-Sharaa warned Saturday that Israel's demand for a demilitarized zone in southern Syria would endanger his country, as Israeli forces continue to operate in the area. Israel sent troops into a UN-patrolled buffer zone, which has separated Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights since 1974. Sharaa's Islamist forces ...
Lebanese Army Arrests Six after Attack on UN Patrol
This is Beirut 06/12 13:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese army has arrested six people after gunmen attacked UN peacekeepers patrolling in the south of the country, the military said Saturday. The UN force, known as UNIFIL, had reported that six men riding on three mopeds opened fire on a patrol vehicle Thursday without hurting anyone. Saturday's statement said the army's intelligence ...
Hezbollah Challenges Security Council Visit, Army Acts on UNIFIL Attack
Bassam Abou Zeid 06/12 13:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The 15 UN Security Council ambassadors visiting Lebanon received reactions to Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s recent speech. In it, he opposed the appointment of Simon Karam as head of Lebanon’s negotiating delegation with Israel and reiterated the group’s refusal to disarm, saying that any impact would be limited to the ...
Lebanon Goes Solar: Stable Internet for Millions
Liliane Mokbel 06/12 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Today, 335 telecom sites in Lebanon run on solar energy, offering a lifeline to a network long weakened by power cuts. Switching to clean energy reduces reliance on diesel generators, cuts costs, and most importantly, ensures a more stable Internet for everyone. This transformation was made possible thanks to a donation from China, according to ...
Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge, When Lebanese Youth Take Action
Yara Germany 06/12 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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They are students, driven and determined to make a difference. This Friday night in Beirut, Lebanese youth took center stage at the Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge award ceremony, hosted by the British Embassy. An initiative led by Becky’s Button, encouraging young people to stand up against gender-based violence and to propose concrete ...
Hollywood Awards Season Kicks Off: 'Sinners' Tops Critics’ Choice Nominations
This is Beirut 06/12 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Film Critics Choice Nominations US Culture
Sinners topped the slate of nominees for the Critics’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, as the movie industry's awards season starts to take shape. The acclaimed period horror drama, written and directed by Ryan Coogler, received a whopping 17 nods, including one for best picture, giving it early momentum as Hollywood gears up for the ...
2026 World Cup Draw - the 12 Groups
This is Beirut 06/12 09:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
FIFA World Cup 2026 Football Draw
The 12 groups for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026 following Friday's draw in Washington: Group A Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, a qualifier Group B Canada, a qualifier, Qatar, Switzerland Group C Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland Group D United States, Paraguay, Australia, a ...
Syria Applauds Canada’s Decision to Remove Sanctions
This is Beirut 05/12 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Damascus Canada Sanctions Syria
Syria on Friday welcomed the Canadian government’s decision to lift sanctions on Damascus, calling it a positive step that acknowledges the humanitarian and economic toll such measures have had on the Syrian population and key sectors of the country’s economy. In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the ...
Mediators Egypt, Qatar, Others 'Concerned' About Israel Opening One-Way Gaza Exit
This is Beirut 05/12 21:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar and six other Muslim-majority countries said on Friday they were concerned about Israel stating it would open a one-way crossing for Palestinians to exit the Strip. The foreign ministers of Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates "expressed their deep concern ...
Exclusive - Israeli Ambassador to Washington Addresses a Message of Peace to Lebanon
Hanin Ghaddar 05/12 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Israeli Ambassador to Washington Yechiel (Michael) Leiter sends a message of peace to the people of Lebanon.
Iran Filmmaker Panahi to Return Home Despite Prison Sentence
This is Beirut 05/12 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Jafar Panahi Justice Iran Culture
Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has said he plans to return to Iran despite being sentenced to a year in prison and a travel ban earlier this week, a report said Thursday. The 65-year-old is currently touring to promote his latest Oscar-nominated film, It Was Just an Accident, which won top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this ...
Kassem Rejects Disarmament, Opposes the Appointment of a Civilian to the "Mechanism"
This is Beirut 05/12 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Israel United States
Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem reaffirmed his militia’s categorical refusal to hand over its weapons to the Lebanese state and criticized the appointment of a civilian—former ambassador Simon Karam—to the ceasefire supervision mechanism. He described the decision as “illegal,” “baseless,” and “another mistake,” ...
Spanish Star Rosalía Unveils 2026 World Tour for New Album Lux
This is Beirut 05/12 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Music Rosalia Tour 2026 France Spain Culture
Spanish star Rosalia on Thursday announced 2026 world tour dates for her critically acclaimed new album, Lux, with shows across Europe, the United States, and Latin America. The 33-year-old, hailed for her genre-defying versatility, revealed the news on Instagram. The trips will begin with a stop in the French city of Lyon on March 16 and finish ...
Taekwondo: A Precious Bronze for Jane Abboud at the Sarajevo Grand Prix
Makram Haddad 05/12 10:16 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Taekwondo Jane Abboud Sarajevo
Young Lebanese taekwondo athlete Jane Abboud (–37 kg category) claimed an impressive bronze medal at the Grand Prix Finals Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) in the 12–14 age division, marking yet another major achievement for Lebanese taekwondo on the international stage. At her age, reaching the podium at such a high-level competition is ...