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Aoun Sends Well-Wishes to Al-Sharaa During Airspace Transit
This is Beirut 09/12 21:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Syrian state news agency SANA reported Tuesday that President Ahmad al-Sharaa received a diplomatic cable from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun as Aoun’s aircraft transited Syrian airspace on its way to the Sultanate of Oman. The gesture came as Damascus marked the first anniversary of its liberation from the former Assad regime. In his message, ...
Who Really Defeated ISIS in Syria?
Mario Chartouni 09/12 20:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In the narrative promoted by Moscow and Damascus, Russia and Bashar al-Assad’s regime are credited with delivering the decisive blow against ISIS in Syria. This account frames Russia’s military intervention, which began in September 2015, as the turning point in the fight against the terrorist group. Yet, a closer look at the data paints a ...
Shelling of Unknown Origin Hits Damascus Area
This is Beirut 09/12 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Syrian state media said shelling of unknown origin hit a Damascus area home to a military airport on Tuesday, without causing casualties. "The vicinity of the Mezzeh military airport in Damascus was targeted by three shells of unknown origin, without causing casualties or material damage," state news agency SANA quoted a military source as ...
The Damask Rose, Defiant Memory of a Wounded Syria
Bélinda Ibrahim 09/12 18:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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South of Damascus, each spring returns with a scent that war could not wipe away. In the fields of Al Marah, the same quiet wonder unfolds again. The Damask rose blooms with stubborn grace. As every year, the steady ritual of renewal stirs a sense of hope, and Roula Ali Adeeb walks the rose-a tad tweaked but close lined paths, gathering each ...
Lebanon Sees Push for Foreign Troops in South Litani Region
Bassam Abou Zeid 09/12 18:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Through Jean Yves Le Drian and the French military team in Lebanon, France has informed Lebanon’s political and military leadership that it is ready to take charge of an international force to be stationed south of the Litani River once UNIFIL pulls out at the end of 2026. The message added that Paris is working to rally backing for this ...
Could the IMF’s debt plan for Lebanon unintentionally bolster Hezbollah?
Ian Talley 09/12 17:50 - Reading : 10 minute(s)
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The International Monetary Fund risks unintentionally reviving a war-weakened Hezbollah by insisting Lebanon push heavier losses onto the banking sector than critics say is necessary — a move they argue would entrench the cash economy that Iran’s terror-designated proxy thrives on. At issue is how the IMF wants Lebanon’s government and ...
Syria: Three Wounded in Israeli Incursion
This is Beirut 09/12 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Three people were wounded on Tuesday by Israeli gunfire during an incursion in southern Syria, state television reported, while the Israeli army described the incident as a “clash” with “suspects.” According to state television, “three people were wounded by fire from the Israeli occupation forces” in the Quneitra region, on the Golan ...
What Pushed Marwan Khalil to Leave Central?
Hala Abdallah 09/12 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Marwan Khalil opens up about his sudden exit from #Central. What major signings is the club chasing? Watch the full interview in episode 25 of #ThisIsSports.
Lebanon of Tomorrow Brings Christmas Cheer to Sassine
Rayan Chami 09/12 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon of Tomorrow’s Christmas Market has opened in Sassine Square, featuring local artisans, small businesses, performances, and festive activities until December 28. Don’t miss the Christmas tree lighting on Friday, December 12, at 6 PM!
LAU Medical Center – Rizk Hospital: A Century of Medicine at the Heart of Beirut
Makram Haddad 09/12 15:10 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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A hundred years ago, a young surgeon just back from Paris put up a sign near the Nasra tram stop in Sodeco: “Dr. Toufic Rizk Clinic.” Twelve beds, three nurses, one passion: practicing modern surgery in a Lebanon still finding its way. At the time, no one could have imagined that this small beginning would grow into a full hospital in 1957 ...
Football – Liverpool: The Fall of King Salah at Anfield
Pierre Daccache 09/12 11:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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There are phrases that fall like bombs. When Mohamed Salah hints that he has been “thrown under the bus,” it is no longer just the frustration of an unhappy player. It is a signal of rupture. A message launched in the full glare of the media. And at that moment, at Liverpool, no one could pretend anymore that everything would still be settled ...
'One Battle After Another' Leads Golden Globes Noms With Nine
This is Beirut 09/12 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Golden Globes Movie Nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged "One Battle After Another" leads with nine nominations for the Golden Globes, organizers announced Monday, as the race to the Oscars kicked into high gear. Norwegian family dramedy "Sentimental Value" was second with eight, followed by period horror movie "Sinners" with seven and Shakespeare family drama ...
Hezbollah Training Compound Hit in Overnight Israeli Airstrikes
This is Beirut 09/12 09:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel launched a wave of intensive airstrikes on southern Lebanon overnight, targeting several Hezbollah facilities, including what the Israeli military described as a training and qualification compound used by the group’s elite Radwan Force. Training Compound and Military Sites Targeted In a statement, the Israeli army said the air ...
Yemen Leader Warns Separatists a 'Serious Threat' after Territorial Gains
This is Beirut 08/12 23:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The leader of Yemen's internationally recognized government criticized separatists who have made large territorial gains in a near bloodless takeover in recent days, calling them a threat to the country's stability. Last week, the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, which wants to revive an independent South Yemen, swept through large parts ...
Syria's Sharaa Vows to Promote Coexistence, Reconciliation One Year after Assad's Ousting
This is Beirut 08/12 20:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa vowed to usher in an era of justice and coexistence a year after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, with tens of thousands taking to the streets to mark the anniversary. Sharaa's Islamist-led alliance launched a lightning offensive in late November last year and took Damascus on December 8, bringing a sudden ...
Aoun Welcomes French Role in Mechanism Committee, Reaffirms Commitment to Diplomacy
This is Beirut 08/12 19:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun told French special envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian on Monday that Lebanon is open to an enhanced French role within the framework of the “Mechanism Committee,” stressing that any such involvement must support the committee’s core negotiation goals. During the meeting at Baabda Palace, Aoun outlined ...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar Sign High-Speed Rail Deal to Link Kingdoms
This is Beirut 08/12 19:01 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Monday signed a deal to construct a high-speed rail connecting the Gulf countries' capitals, marking the latest sign of improved ties between the two nations that were once deeply at odds. According to a statement in the official Saudi press, the "high-speed electric passenger railway" would connect Riyadh ...
Paramount Counters Netflix with Hostile Bid for Warner Bros
This is Beirut 08/12 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Paramount launched an all-cash tender offer Monday to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $30 per share, challenging a previously announced deal between WBD and Netflix. The hostile offer sets up a furious battle between Paramount, whose owner Larry Ellison is an ally of Donald Trump, and streaming behemoth Netflix to buy one of Hollywood's most ...
Farewell to Martin Parr, Britain’s Relentless Chronicler in Colour
This is Beirut 08/12 15:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Celebrated British documentary photographer Martin Parr has died at his home in the western English city Bristol, his foundation announced on Sunday. He was 73. Famous for his kitschy colour-saturated images capturing all aspects of life in Britain and beyond, Parr had a sharp eye for mundane oddities, whether it was the rich at play or ...
EU Weighs Boosting Lebanon’s ISF to Free Army for Hezbollah Disarmament
This is Beirut 08/12 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The European Union is examining ways to reinforce Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces (ISF) so the Lebanese army can focus on disarming Hezbollah, according to an EU diplomatic document seen by Reuters. The confidential paper, circulated among the 27 EU member states, outlines consultations with Lebanese authorities and a scoping mission ...
Teetering on the Edge: Escalation Along the Lebanon–Israel Border
Amal Chmouny 08/12 14:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
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The Israeli-Lebanese border is now one of the Middle East’s most volatile fronts, where a “low-intensity” conflict feels less like crisis management and more like a dress rehearsal for an imminent war. U.S. and Israeli officials are no longer debating whether fighting will erupt again, but how quickly and extensively it could escalate, ...
Financial Restructuring: Fadi Khalaf Cautions Against a “Partial” Approach
This is Beirut 08/12 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Secretary-General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL), Dr. Fadi Khalaf, has cautioned that any financial restructuring confined to the banking sector is likely to fail unless accompanied by comprehensive state reform. In his editorial for the ABL’s November report, published Monday, Khalaf emphasized that Lebanon’s ...
Washington Weighs New Visit by Lebanese Army Chief
This is Beirut 08/12 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, announced that discussions are underway for a new visit by the Lebanese army chief, Rodolphe Haykal, to Washington. The announcement follows his Monday meeting with Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi. The army commander’s visit had previously been canceled on November 18 due to a statement issued by the ...
Mona Zaki Takes on Iconic Role of Umm Kulthum in ‘El Sett’ at Marrakech Film Festival
This is Beirut 08/12 12:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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It took Egyptian actor Mona Zaki more than a year's preparation to take on the hardest role of her career, the iconic singer Umm Kulthum, a legend in the Arab world. Marwan Hamed's El Sett (The Lady) premiered this week at the Marrakech International Film Festival, where Zaki told AFP about the daunting task she faced. "I was very scared at the ...
Damascus Celebrates a New Era
This is Beirut 08/12 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, thousands gather in Umayyad Square in Damascus to celebrate a new chapter for Syria, as President Ahmad al-Sharaa calls for national unity amid ongoing tensions and the vast task of rebuilding the country.
Syria's Sharaa Calls for United Efforts to Rebuild a Year After Assad's Ouster
This is Beirut 08/12 11:49 - 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 mosques ...
Iran Says Dual National Arrested During 12-day War on Trial for Spying for Israel
This is Beirut 08/12 11:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran's judiciary said Monday that a dual national arrested during the recent 12-day war with Israel has been referred to trial on charges of spying for the enemy. The judiciary's Mizan Online news agency did not name the defendant, describing him only as a "dual national who lives in a European country" and was arrested in Iran during the June ...
The Compelling Challenge of Israel’s Diplomatic Opening to Lebanon
Charles Chartouni 08/12 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 08/12 09:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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 08/12 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 ...