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Food Security: Economy Minister Launches Strategic Study With FAO and WFP
This is Beirut 02/05 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute
The Minister of Trade and Economy, Amer Bisat, held talks with representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP), in the presence of the Director General of Cereals and Sugar Beet and the Director of Grain Silos. Discussions focused on the development of a national food security strategy and the ...
Beirut Building Collapse Renews Fears Over Unsafe Structures
This is Beirut 23/04 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A residential building collapsed on Tuesday afternoon near the Tayouneh roundabout in southern Beirut, prompting urgent warnings from the Lebanese Real Estate Association about the country’s deteriorating infrastructure. According to Civil Defense officials, the building gave way due to structural cracks caused by repeated Israeli airstrikes ...
Rubio Tells Russian Counterpart Time to End 'Senseless War'
This is Beirut 28/04 22:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that the United States is committed to working to end the war in Ukraine, the State Department said Monday. "The United States is serious about facilitating an end to this senseless war," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said in a readout of Sunday's call, which ...
Iran Seizes Two Foreign Tankers for Smuggling Diesel in the Gulf
This is Beirut 22/04 20:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have seized two foreign vessels carrying "smuggled" fuel in the Gulf, local media said on Tuesday. "The Revolutionary Guards seized two Tanzanian-flagged vessels carrying 1.5 million liters of smuggled diesel fuel," said Iranian news agency Fars. Iranian forces regularly target tankers they say ...
Alcaraz Withdraws from Madrid Open With Injury
This is Beirut 24/04 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
World number three Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday with a thigh injury, in a blow for his French Open title defense preparations. The Spaniard, a four-time Grand Slam winner, sustained the problem during his Barcelona Open final defeat last Sunday by Holger Rune. "I did everything that was in my hands, but it didn't ...
Real Madrid's Ancelotti Agrees Brazil Deal
This is Beirut 29/04 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, several Spanish media outlets reported Monday. The veteran Italian has one more year on his contract with the Spanish giants, but after quarter-final Champions League elimination by Arsenal and Copa del Rey defeat by rivals Barcelona, he is poised to depart the ...
Salam: Municipal Elections, First Step Towards Decentralization
This is Beirut 28/04 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed on Monday that municipal elections will be held as scheduled, calling the vote a “democratic constitutional entitlement” and a promise the government is determined to fulfill. Speaking from the Ministry of Interior during the launch of the central operations room dedicated to overseeing the elections, ...
Israeli Military Says ‘Likely’ Intercepted Missile Launched From Yemen
This is Beirut 23/04 09:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel's military said Wednesday that a missile was "launched from Yemen", where the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have regularly targeted Israel. Shortly after 4:00 am local time (0100 GMT), the Israeli army announced that the missile triggered air raid sirens in Haifa and other communities in northern Israel. "An interceptor was launched toward ...
Municipal Elections in South Lebanon and Nabatiyeh Moved to Saturday, May 24
This is Beirut 23/04 13:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Ahmad el-Hajjar Ministry of Interior Lebanon Municipal Elections
Lebanon’s Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad al-Hajjar, officially signed on Wednesday the decrees calling on electoral bodies to vote for municipal councils, mokhtars and mokhtar councils in the governorates of South Lebanon and Nabatiyeh. The elections will now take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, instead of Sunday, as initially ...
Catholics Flock to St. Peter's Basilica to Pay Their Final Respects to the Pope
This Is Beirut 24/04 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Thousands of Catholic faithful have been flocking since Wednesday to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay their respects before the body of Pope Francis.
Iranian Ambassador Summoned: Lebanon Demands Respect for Sovereignty
This is Beirut 24/04 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) a day after being summoned by Minister Youssef Rajji on Tuesday. During the meeting, the Ministry's Secretary General, Hani Chmaytelli, reminded the ambassador of the need to respect the fundamental rules of international diplomacy, in particular the ...
Arab Judo: Lebanon, Master of Moves and Podiums
Makram Haddad 25/04 09:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
It was a fruitful outing for the Lebanese judo delegation, who returned from the Jordanian capital after participating in the prestigious Arab Judo Championship. Under the auspices of the Arab Judo Federation, the tatamis of Amman saw the Lebanese colors shine six times: three times atop the podium, and three more to claim bronze. Comprising ...
Thousands of Faithful Flock to St. Peter's Square to Pay Tribute to the Pope
This is Beirut 22/04 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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In St. Peter's Square, the faithful and tourists pay tribute to Pope Francis, some carrying flowers or candles, many deep in thought.
LAF Foils Sea Smuggling Attempt and Arrests 8 Suspects
This is Beirut 28/04 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A Lebanese Army (LAF) navy patrol successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 27 Syrians illegally across the sea, off the coast of Arida (northern Lebanon), the Army’s Directorate of Orientation announced on Monday. The statement also detailed a series of coordinated raids carried out by army units, supported by the Intelligence ...
Syria Signs 30-Year Port Deal with Shipping Giant CMA CGM
This is Beirut 01/05 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Syria signed a 30-year contract with French shipping giant CMA CGM to develop and run the port of Latakia, the port's director and a company official said on Thursday. Joseph Dakak, CMA CGM's regional director, told AFP at the signing ceremony the company was «pleased today to announce the signing of an investment and management contract for the ...
Lebanon Launches National Drive to Revive Agriculture
This is Beirut 28/04 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In a bid to revitalize Lebanon’s agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture held a large-scale volunteer day in Qana, south Lebanon, in collaboration with local associations, universities and scout groups. Under the patronage of Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani, hundreds of volunteers gathered to plant dozens of olive trees around the ...
New US Sanctions List to Reportedly Target Lebanese Politicians
This is Beirut 29/04 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Free Patriotic Movement Gebran Bassil Hezbollah Washington Sanctions Lebanon
According to a Lebanese politician quoting an American official, “There is a new list of sanctions set to be announced soon, targeting political figures accused of corruption, others accused of financing Hezbollah, and a third group involved in money laundering and drug trafficking to fund the party.” The official reveals that Hezbollah is in ...
Food Importers Reassure Consumers About Price Stability
This is Beirut 28/04 15:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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As global trade tensions between the United States and China continue to disrupt international markets, the president of the Lebanese Food Importers’ Union, Hani Bohsali, sought on Monday to reassure Lebanese consumers about the stability of food prices. In a statement, Bohsali confirmed that food import prices to Lebanon remain stable despite ...
Lebanese Army Arrests 16 Individuals for Various Crimes
This is Beirut 21/04 13:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
LAF Lebanon Army Arrest Crime Syria
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) issued a statement on Monday detailing a series of arrests and security measures conducted by its Intelligence Directorate in different regions of Lebanon. In the Lailaki area, the LAF arrested a citizen (H.H.) implicated in numerous offenses, including kidnapping, theft, drug abuse, causing disturbances, shooting, ...
Ukraine: Putin Orders Surprise Three-Day Ceasefire in May
This is Beirut 28/04 14:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a surprise three-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10, coinciding with Moscow's World War II Victory Day commemorations, the Kremlin said Monday. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump urged Putin to "stop shooting" and "sign a deal" to end the three-year conflict, which the White ...
Israeli Strike Near Damour Kills Jamaa Islamiya Leader
This is Beirut 22/04 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Israel Damour Jamaa Islamiya Strike
An Israeli drone strike on Tuesday morning targeted a vehicle in the Baawarta area near Damour, resulting in the death of Hussein Izzat Atwi, a senior figure in the Islamist group Jamaa Islamiya. The vehicle, which was struck near a Lebanese army barracks, caught fire upon impact. Atwi, born in 1968 and originally from Hebbariyeh in the ...
ChatGPT Adds Shopping Help, Intensifying Google Rivalry
This is Beirut 29/04 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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OpenAI announced Monday that ChatGPT is now helping users find products online, enhancing its challenge to Google amid regulatory pressure on the search giant's market dominance. The new shopping capability further blurs the line between AI chatbots and search engines, signaling OpenAI's ambition to compete with Google in a market the ...
62 Municipal Councils Elected by Acclamation in Mount Lebanon
This is Beirut 25/04 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Chouf Baabda Mount Lebanon Lebanon municipal elections
Ahead of the long-awaited municipal elections set to start on Sunday, May 4, a total of 62 municipalities in Mount Lebanon have been elected by acclamation, out of 330 in the region. In these areas, only one list of candidates was submitted per municipality, eliminating the need for a vote and automatically securing their election. The breakdown ...
Putin Discusses Iran Nuclear Talks with Oman's Sultan in Moscow
This is Beirut 22/04 17:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Iran nuclear talks with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Moscow on Tuesday, the Kremlin said. "This topic was touched on... in the context of mediation efforts by Oman," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, including AFP, during a briefing at the Kremlin. Russia has ...
Roumieh on Adrenaline Rush for ATCL’s Speed Test
Makram Haddad 26/04 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The roar of engines will shake the heights of Roumieh this Sunday, April 27, for the very first Speed Test of the 2025 season, organized by the National Sporting Authority (ASN) under the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL). And to say the least, the speed championship is starting off with a bang! No fewer than 95 cars are expected at ...
Lebanese Security Agencies Target Terrorism Suspects Amid Regional Tensions
This is Beirut 25/04 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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A security official disclosed that Lebanese security agencies have been actively tracking and arresting terrorism suspects, dormant cells and fundamentalist elements allegedly working to destabilize the country in line with foreign agendas aimed at undermining the regional peace process. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, declined ...
Trump: Saudi Normalization With Israel "Will Happen"
This is Beirut 25/04 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said he was confident Saudi Arabia will normalize ties with Israel, according to an interview published Friday by Time Magazine. "Saudi Arabia will go into the Abraham Accords," Trump said, referencing the historic agreement struck at the end of his first term in 2020, which saw Muslim-majority United Arab Emirates, ...
Municipal Elections: Interior Minister Announces Electoral Silence Periods
This Is Beirut 01/05 16:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Ahmad Hajjar municipal elections silence period
The Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Hajjar, has announced the schedule for the electoral silence periods to be observed during the upcoming municipal and mokhtar elections. In accordance with current electoral legislation, electoral silence begins 24 hours before polling starts and ends at the closure of the polls. During this ...
Gold Rush for Nasrallah-Themed Memorabilia
This is Beirut 01/05 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah Gold Coin
Since the assassination of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, a gold rush of sorts has swept through Beirut’s southern suburb, with a surge in demand for items bearing his image. Books, medallions, and even gold coins and bars are flying off the shelves. According to information obtained by This is Beirut, local ...
US stocks fall amid lingering tariff uncertainty
This is Beirut 21/04 16:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Wall Street stocks opened lower Monday amid lingering uncertainty over President Trump's trade policy as markets looked ahead to major earnings later in the week. China on Monday hit out at other countries negotiating trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, vowing countermeasures against those who "appease" ...