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Pope Francis's Death : The World Salutes a Paladin of Peace
This is Beirut 21/04 21:38 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
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Pope Francis died Monday morning in the Vatican at the age of 88, following a stroke, as announced by the Vatican. His death sparked a wave of emotion and reactions across the globe. Political leaders, religious figures, and faithful from around the world paid tribute to the Argentine pontiff, who left a mark on the Catholic Church through his ...
Shia Clans in the Upcoming Municipal Elections
Kaline Antoun 24/04 12:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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After nine years of waiting, municipal elections will be held starting early next month. This vote carries strategic importance, as it precedes the parliamentary elections by a year and serves as a political barometer, particularly in the Shia regions of Lebanon, which have been affected by the repercussions of the war between Hezbollah and ...
Servant of the World: The Heavy Mantle Facing the Next Pope
Marie de La Roche Saint-André 24/04 21:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a conclave is set to convene in early May to elect his successor as the leader of the Catholic Church. The 267th pope will face formidable challenges in continuing the mission of this 2,000-year-old institution and spreading the message of Jesus. This responsibility is particularly daunting in a ...
Games of Desire: Seduction and Its Pitfalls
David Sahyoun 23/04 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Culture Desire Seduction
Seduction is intimately tied to the development of the self. Present from the earliest stages of life, it weaves through every domain—from the personal to the social and political, from the economy to daily interactions, to the great works of art. It can be understood as a form of connection with others, one that reveals unconscious desire. In ...
When AI Meets Therapy: The Promise and Pitfalls of Digital Healing
David Sahyoun 16/04 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Therapy Artificial Intelligence AI Culture
AI (artificial intelligence) is a computer system designed to replicate human thought and behavior. It can reason, process information, and search for answers across vast pools of relevant content available online. A chatbot, by contrast, is a conversational tool designed to simulate human interaction. It runs on pre-scripted responses, ...
Saint George’s Day in Klayaa: A Heritage of Tradition and Faith
Katia Kahil 23/04 13:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
In South Lebanon, a land once graced by the footsteps of Christ, hope quietly persists. Among the ruins of buildings, the scars of damaged roads and the remnants of once-vibrant villages, the echoes of the horrors from the last war still resonate, bearing witness to a painful history that refuses to fade. Yet, in Klayaa and Marjayoun, the streets ...
How Washington Dismantled Its Rivals and Reclaimed Global Leverage in 100 Days
Baker Halawi 14/04 14:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
It took the United States less than one hundred days to begin redrawing the global strategic map—on its own terms. In just over three months, President Donald Trump’s returning administration—resurrected not through elections, but through political maneuvering and ideological momentum—reignited an assertive and ...
15 Potential Successors to Pope Francis
This is Beirut 21/04 18:20 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
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The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor. Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favorites to become the next pope, known as the "papabili", divided by region. This list ...
Why Are Some of the Pope’s Jewels Destroyed After His Death?
Bélinda Ibrahim 24/04 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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When a pope dies, it’s not only the prayers of the Catholic world that accompany his passing. Behind the scenes, a ritual—codified, discreet, and often unknown—takes place, such as the destruction of certain jewels. Among them, the most well-known is the Ring of the Fisherman, ritually broken in public. Other items—seals, pectoral crosses, ...
Huda al-Khamis-Kanoo: Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Heartbeat (1/2)
Bélinda Ibrahim 22/04 17:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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This is a house that speaks. Every object is a poem, every piece of furniture a memory. In Kanoo's home, one does not merely enter a dwelling, one steps into an intimate museum where arts, civilizations and stories from across the world converge in conversation. Amid Abu Dhabi's cityscape of architectural marvels and sharp lines, this house is a ...
American and European Rivalry Serves China and Its Axis
Pierre Nahas 20/04 11:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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It is in no way simplistic to say that the 20th century has been the American century. Our modern world was and is still being shaped by innovations made in America. The nuclear bomb, the Apollo mission to the moon and the internet. Indeed, America can draw from a long list, but one overlooked American achievement is Europe. It would not be an ...
Abu Dhabi Festival: Kuniko Kato Plays Bach and Miyoshi
Bélinda Ibrahim 15/04 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Abu Dhabi, Blue Hall, The Arts Center, April 14, 2025 Beneath the sleek arches of this hall nestled in the heart of the NYU Abu Dhabi campus, the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival offered more than just a concert that evening. The event opened on a deeply cultural and symbolic note, where music became a bridge between civilizations—echoing ...
Tens of Thousands Bid Farewell to Pope Francis Lying in State
This is Beirut 23/04 17:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Tens of thousands of mourners began saying their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, as the body of the late Argentine pontiff began three days of lying in state. By mid-afternoon, the wait to enter St Peter's Basilica was about three hours, as the long line of pilgrims and tourists wishing to pass by the pontiff's ...
From Taif to Oman: The Long Road to State Sovereignty in Lebanon
Philippe Abi-Akl 15/04 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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For the past 34 years, Hezbollah’s weapons have remained a central point of contention both domestically and internationally. On September 30, 1989, Lebanon’s political factions convened in Taif, Saudi Arabia, and signed the National Accord, known as the Taif agreement, to end the devastating 15-year civil war. One of the key provisions ...
Lebanon’s Increased IMF Subscription: A Prerequisite for Future Funding?
This is Beirut 16/04 18:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, has tentatively approved an increase in Lebanon's contribution to the International Monetary Fund, requesting Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber to provide a study on the feasibility of raising Lebanon’s contribution by $423 million. According to Kanaan, the increase in ...
'Behind the Filter' Reveals Women Beyond a Framed World
Marie-Christine Tayah 24/04 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In an era defined by curated feeds and digital perfection, Behind the Filter comes as a sensitive yet straightforward lens into how women experience beauty, plastic surgery and identity in the age of social media. The film, screening on April 28 at 5:30 PM at ABC Dbayeh as part of the Women Film Festival, is the work of executive producer and ...
Pope Francis: "Providence Will Never Forsake Lebanon"
Fady Noun 21/04 16:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Pope Francis has always kept Lebanon close to his heart. According to those close to him and many of his visitors, the Holy Father has remained closely informed about developments in the country. While he has not visited Lebanon—due to both health concerns and the political vacuum created by the absence of a president and a fully functioning ...
Amendments to Banking Secrecy: The Danger of Retroactive Effect!
This is Beirut 16/04 12:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The joint parliamentary committees are currently discussing the draft law amending banking secrecy. The version approved by the government is under review and modification in Parliament. This amendment — referred from the government to Parliament by Decree No. 103 — is the second in just three years. In 2022, the banking secrecy law ...
HTS: From a Jihadist Group to a Military Power
Marie de La Roche Saint-André 18/04 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Over the years, Islamist group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has built a substantial military arsenal and established a force that is both professional and cohesive – an accomplishment that posed a significant challenge when the group was formed in 2017, following the merger of Jabhat Fatah al-Sham (formerly al-Nusra) with five other jihadist ...
How Global Policies of Convenience Have Quietly Undermined Our Freedoms
Philip Honein 21/04 11:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Over the past two decades, the world has undergone a quiet but profound transformation, not through war or revolution, but through regulatory control. What began as a post 9/11 response to global terrorism has evolved into a far-reaching system of surveillance, compliance and behavioral control. It has been packaged as safety, transparency and ...
The Wounds of Love on the Resurrected Body
Fady Noun 20/04 15:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Christ rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, leaving behind his boundless love and many mysteries yet to be understood. Unlike his resurrection, which happened with no witnesses, his ascension took place before the eyes of his stunned disciples. He defied gravity, and then a cloud took him from their sight—so much so that two angels had ...
Violence in Kashmir: A New Test of Strength for the Indian Government?
Mario Chartouni 23/04 17:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A rare and brutal attack struck the Indian region of Kashmir on Tuesday, when gunmen opened fire on a group of travelers near the popular tourist area of Pahalgam, killing at least 26 people. It marks one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in years, in a region gripped by a separatist insurgency since 1989. According to initial information ...
Lebanon Grieves Deeply After Shocking Death of Pope Francis
This is Beirut 21/04 13:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, sparking a wave of sorrow across the globe. In Lebanon, the news reverberated deeply, uniting both political and religious leaders in mourning the loss of a spiritual icon whose message of peace and inclusion touched millions. The Presidency of the Council of Ministers declared a ...
‘No One Else Will’: Sudan’s Journalists Risk All to Report the War
This is Beirut 23/04 10:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On a mountain near Sudan's border, journalists climb rugged slopes, phones held high, hoping to catch a faint signal from neighboring Chad to send stories amid the war's two-year communications blackout. Journalists say efforts like these are their only way to tell the world about the horrors unfolding in Darfur, where accounts of sexual ...
Breakthrough or Stalemate? US and Iran Resume High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Oman
This is Beirut 19/04 19:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The United States and Iran concluded a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear program on Saturday, agreeing to meet again in a week's time, according to Iran's foreign ministry. The Oman-mediated talks in Rome lasted about four hours, with Iranian state television describing the atmosphere as "constructive." "The two sides agreed ...
Sudan: What You Need to Know After Two Years of Hell
Mario Chartouni 15/04 20:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Since April 15, 2023, Sudan has been ravaged by a brutal civil war between the country’s two main armed forces: the regular army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary militia commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti. The conflict, which erupted in the heart of the ...
The World Prepares to Bid Farewell to Pope Francis
This is Beirut 25/04 21:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Some 250,000 people paid their respects to Pope Francis during a three-day lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican said on Friday, as public viewing ended and world leaders began gathering for his funeral. French President Emmanuel Macron was among the last to pay his respects, with the overall crowds exceeding the estimated 195,000 ...
Einstein, 70 Years On: The Man Who Redefined the Universe and Human Consciousness
Karl Hajj Moussa 18/04 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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In 1905, a young and relatively unknown physicist was quietly working in a patent office in Bern, unaware that he would forever alter the course of science. That year, Albert Einstein, born in 1879 in Ulm, Germany, without prestigious titles or academic acclaim, published a series of scientific papers that would gradually challenge everything ...
Zelensky Cuts Short South Africa Trip After Deadly Attack on Kyiv
This is Beirut 24/04 12:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cancelled part of his trip to South Africa on Thursday after Russia fired a barrage of missiles and drones at Kyiv, killing at least eight people and trapping others under rubble. Ukraine has been battered with aerial attacks throughout Russia's three-year invasion, but deadly strikes on Kyiv, which is ...
When Art Meets Faith: Antoni Gaudí on the Path to Sainthood
Bélinda Ibrahim 19/04 19:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Antoni Gaudi Barcelone Vatican Venerable Architecture
On April 13, 2025, by official decree, Pope Francis recognized the heroic virtues of Antoni Gaudí, bestowing upon the famous Catalan architect the title of “Venerable.” This recognition marks a major milestone on the path to beatification, which could ultimately lead to the canonization of the man often referred to as “God’s architect.” ...