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Donald Trump Attends Unusual Gathering of Hundreds of US Generals and Admirals Near Washington
This is Beirut 30/09 06:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Donald Trump will attend a meeting on Tuesday bringing together hundreds of American generals and admirals from around the world, unusually summoned to a military base near Washington. No official has explained the purpose of this meeting, which comes amid a political tightening of control over the U.S. military, marked by troop deployments in ...
Denmark Bans All Civilian Drone Flights this Week due to EU Summit
This is Beirut 28/09 15:49 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Denmark will ban all civilian drone flights across the country this week to ensure security as Copenhagen hosts an EU summit gathering heads of government, the transport ministry said Sunday. Mysterious drone sightings across Denmark since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports, with Denmark hinting at possible Russian ...
Collectible Cars: Where Culture, Passion and Investment Meet
Christiane Tager 30/09 17:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In a world where traditional investments fluctuate with economic and geopolitical crises, collectible cars seem to hold steady. They do more than captivate enthusiasts; they also attract investors. In the United States and Europe, auction prices are soaring, and museums compete for rare models. What about Lebanon? Between roaring American muscle ...
What Does the US 21-Point Plan for Gaza Include?
This is Beirut 28/09 17:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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At the UN General Assembly, the United States shared a 21-point proposal with a small group of Arab and Muslim countries aimed at ending the war in Gaza. According to Axios, the US proposals draw on various ideas discussed over the past six months, as well as concepts developed by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and former British Prime ...
Milan Fashion Week Wraps with Bold Trends and Timeless Glamour
This is Beirut 29/09 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The main shows at Milan Fashion Week wrapped up Sunday after another season of standout dresses, flawless tailoring, statement leather coats, and luxurious handbags. Here are some of the key looks from the Spring/Summer 2026 women's collections: 1920s Chic Ferragamo designer Maximilian Davis revisited the roaring twenties with a lively ...
Four Killed in Attack on Northern US Mormon Church
This is Beirut 29/09 05:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
United States Michigan Shooting
At least four people were killed and several others wounded Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, authorities said, in the latest deadly tragedy that US President Donald Trump called part of a national "epidemic of violence." Police in the northern US state said the shooter first rammed the church with his vehicle ...
Kane Could Extend Bayern Stay as Interest in Premier League Cools
This is Beirut 07/10 17:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Harry Kane is considering extending his stay at Bayern Munich after the England captain claimed his interest in returning to the Premier League has cooled. Kane has made a fast start to the season at Bayern, scoring 18 goals in 10 games to fuel the German champions' Bundesliga title defence. The 32-year-old, who has netted 103 goals in 106 ...
Trump Administration Brands US Cities War Zones
This is Beirut 06/10 09:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump Washington Immigration Protest
The Trump administration branded Chicago a "war zone" Sunday as a justification for deploying soldiers against the will of local Democratic officials, while a judge blocked the White House from sending troops to another Democrat-run city. An escalating political crisis across the country pits President Donald Trump's anti-crime and ...
Europe’s First Alzheimer’s Treatment: Will Leqembi Live Up to Expectations?
Bélinda Ibrahim 02/10 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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After decades of research and broken promises, the arrival of Leqembi (lecanemab) marks a symbolic milestone in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Developed by Eisai and Biogen, this monoclonal antibody has just been approved in the European Union for the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer’s. For the first time, a drug aims to slow the progression ...
Miracle Gel for Fractures: Medical Revolution or Media Hype?
Bélinda Ibrahim 01/10 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fractures Gel Bones Science China
In recent weeks, international media and social networks have been buzzing about a “miracle gel” developed by Chinese researchers. Known as Bone 02, this biomaterial reportedly repairs fractures in as little as three minutes without traditional surgery or metal implants. The concept sounds like science fiction: apply the gel to a broken bone, ...
From Sport to Crime: Lebanon’s Hunting Freeze
Michael al-Andary 06/10 15:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Hunting, long regarded worldwide as the “sport of kings,” has become an illegal pastime in Lebanon following recent government decisions aimed at protecting wildlife. On September 22, 2025, the Ministries of Environment, Agriculture and Interior and Municipalities issued a joint circular banning all wild bird hunting nationwide, citing the ...
Lebanon's Half Measures Lead to Growing US Skepticism
Amal Chmouny 01/10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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As Lebanese leaders continue to implement half measures that fail to address pressing issues decisively, voices in Washington are increasingly questioning the US's support for Beirut. The context is troubling. From across the Atlantic, it is clear that Lebanese officials have yet to confront their fear of a "weak and defeated" Hezbollah, while the ...
Stage Chemistry and Shared Vision: Yara Zakhour and Adon Khoury’s 'Radio Transistor'
Marie-Christine Tayah 06/10 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Radio Transistor is a play by Yara Zakhour and Adon Khoury, staged at Le Monnot Theater from October 9 until November 2. Blending comedy with the sharp edges of dark humor, the piece explores human relationships and the fine line between laughter and unsettling truth. Working as a creative duo on stage and in life, Yara and Adon bring a rare ...
Gaza: Turkey Takes the Lead, Leveraging Its Ties with Hamas
This is Beirut 08/10 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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By backing the ongoing indirect negotiations in Egypt between Israel and Hamas, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Turkey is drawing on its long-standing ties with the Palestinian Islamist movement. Erdogan said Wednesday that he had been “explicitly” asked by Donald Trump to convince Hamas to engage in peace talks with Israel. The ...
Commercial Leases: Pharmacists Call for Amendments to Prevent Chaos
Liliane Mokbel 09/10 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The recently enacted commercial lease law in Lebanon is far from being universally welcomed, particularly among pharmacists, who have voiced strong opposition to its provisions. In late October, the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists submitted a proposal to the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and Justice, seeking amendments to what they view ...
US Gas: Washington Secures Its Place in Europe’s Energy Market
Christiane Tager 10/10 21:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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For more than two years, Europe has sought to reduce its reliance on Russian gas, an effort accelerated by the war in Ukraine and rising geopolitical tensions. According to RFI, European firms, long hesitant to commit to long-term deals, are now turning to US liquefied natural gas (LNG) to secure reliable supplies. This shift represents a ...
Tony Blair: Former UK Premier Central to Trump's Gaza Plan
This is Beirut 30/09 19:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Tony Blair, Britain's former Prime minister whose legacy was heavily tarnished by the 2003 war in Iraq, has long been a contentious figure in the Middle East and beyond. His potentially leading role in Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza will likely do little to change that. Blair, 72, who is set to sit on the board of a proposed international ...
Vinicius Double Helps Real Beat Villareal
This is Beirut 05/10 12:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Vinicius Junior fired Real Madrid to the top of La Liga with a brace in a 3-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday, while Kylian Mbappe was also on target. Los Blancos moved two points clear of champions Barcelona, who visit Sevilla on Sunday, as they bounced back from last week's derby drubbing. Having returned from their long midweek trip to ...
In the Face of State Sabotage, Firmness Is the Only Imperative
Michel Touma 06/10 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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It relentlessly edges toward the peak of destructive behavior, pushing ever closer to its darkest extremes. Hezbollah’s leadership—loyal to directives from its Iranian patron—offers daily, tangible proof of the malicious strategy it pursues without any regard for law or principle in Lebanon: a strategy aimed at dismantling the state and ...
Hamas Says 'Optimism Prevails' in Gaza Talks With Israel
This is Beirut 08/10 15:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Hamas said Wednesday that "optimism" was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the militant group submitting a list of prisoners it wants released in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages under a deal. The talks aim to thrash out a plan to implement a 20-point peace proposal put forward last month by US ...
Generation Z: Anger Spreads Across Continents
Moncef Ait-Kaci 01/10 21:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In Morocco, the protest movement has reached an unprecedented scale over the past four days. From Rabat to Casablanca, from Oujda to Tiznit, and also in Agadir, thousands of young people have mobilized around the Gen Z 212 collective, which had been largely unknown until now. Clashes have multiplied, including confrontations with security forces, ...
Is ChatGPT Doomed to Hallucinate in Order to Survive?
Bélinda Ibrahim 08/10 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
ChatGPT AI Artificial Intelligence Science World Hallucinate
Like other generative models, ChatGPT revolutionized our relationship with information while continuing to deliver confident factual errors. OpenAI, the company behind the famous chatbot, published a new study that doesn’t dispel doubts but instead reveals how deeply the problem is rooted in the system’s design. These so-called hallucinations ...
Trio Wins Physics Nobel for Quantum Mechanical Tunnelling
This is Beirut 07/10 13:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Briton John Clarke, Frenchman Michel Devoret and American John Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for work on quantum physics in action, the Nobel jury said. The trio was honoured "for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit," the jury said. Quantum mechanics ...
Basketball – Abu Dhabi 2025: Riyadi Takes Revenge and Claims the Title
Makram Haddad 06/10 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Riyadi Beirut tamed Sharjah 88-75 in the final of the Abu Dhabi International Basketball Championship at Al Jazira Club. This victory is the perfect ending after the setback of the first round, where the Yellows had squandered a 19-point lead. A champion’s response — clear and flawless. The Setting Sharjah came out firing and led ...
Gaza: Paris Meeting on Post-War Plans Sparks Israeli Anger
This is Beirut 08/10 21:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A meeting scheduled for Thursday in Paris, bringing together European and Arab foreign ministers to discuss “modalities for a collective post-war engagement” in the Gaza Strip, has already drawn Israel’s ire, which denounces it as “an attempt to internationalize the conflict.” “This meeting represents a new step in France’s ...
Exosomes: The Next Cellular Hype
Bélinda Ibrahim 09/10 10:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
From aesthetic clinics to Instagram feeds, exosomes are everywhere. Celebrated as the next breakthrough in cellular rejuvenation, these microscopic vesicles derived from stem cells are said to boost skin regeneration, refine texture, and restore firmness, all without surgery. But what exactly are exosomes? They are nanoparticles naturally ...
US Faces Travel Delays as Government Shutdown Wears On
This is Beirut 09/10 09:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
USA Air traffic controllers Shutdown
Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the US government shutdown escalated Wednesday, as senators rejected yet another bid to end the standoff. Democrats voted for a sixth time to block a Republican stopgap funding measure to reopen government departments, keeping much of the federal workforce home or working without pay. With ...
Teacher: A Profession That Shapes Lives
Sana Richa Choucair 05/10 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Unesco World Teachers’ Day AI Schools University
Who among us does not remember that one teacher who left a lasting mark, whether at school or university? Did you know that the word teacher goes back to Old English tæcan, meaning “to show, point out, mark”? This Sunday, October 5, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, established by UNESCO. It is an occasion to reflect on a word tied to an ...
Trump Offers Security Guarantees to Qatar After Israel Strikes
This is Beirut 01/10 23:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump has signed an order vowing to defend key ally Qatar against attacks, the White House said Wednesday, in an extraordinary move following Israeli strikes on the Gulf state last month. The Israeli strike angered Washington and spurred Trump to push Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into accepting a Gaza peace deal ...
Michel Zoghzoghi Unveils “Other Nations: A Journey Through Threatened Kingdoms” in Paris
This is Beirut 10/10 13:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In the heart of Parisian heritage, at the historic Maison Molière—the final residence of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known as Molière, and now a listed monument—photographer Michel Zoghzoghi unveils his first solo exhibition in Paris. For several weeks, this setting, steeped in history, transforms into the stage for a powerful ...