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Five Years After the August 4 Explosion: Memory, Trauma and Demands for Justice
Lyne Sammouri 04/08 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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For the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, residents reflect on the day that reshaped their lives and a memory that still demands justice.
Lebanon Tackles Traffic Woes with Urgent Measures
This is Beirut 06/08 17:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese officials agreed on Wednesday on a series of urgent actions aimed at alleviating the escalating traffic congestion in Beirut and nationwide. Key measures include repairing malfunctioning traffic lights at critical intersections and upgrading road infrastructure ahead of winter and the schools’ reopening. Expanding public transportation ...
Ministries of Tourism and Technology Launch “Smart Tourism App”
This is Beirut 12/08 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tourism Minister Laura Lahoud and Minister of Technology and Artificial Intelligence Kamal Shehadeh on Tuesday launched a free smart tourism application during a press conference at the Tourism Ministry. Designed and developed by Rodolphe Khalat and Hanna Daoud, the app serves as a personal assistant powered by artificial intelligence, offering ...
Iraqi Kurdish Police Arrest Opposition Leader
This is Beirut 13/08 11:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Police in the Kurdish autonomous region in northern Iraq said they had arrested the leader of the main opposition party who would appear in court for a hearing on Wednesday. Businessman turned politician Shaswar Abdulwahid leads the New Generation party, which holds 15 of the 100 seats in the region's parliament and provides the main opposition ...
EDL: Gradual Return of Electricity Following Major Outage
This is Beirut 12/08 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The major outage that caused a nationwide blackout in Lebanon has been repaired. Lebanon’s electricity company, EDL, confirmed that the malfunction — caused by a faulty high-voltage transformer at the Zouk thermal power plant due to humidity and extreme heat — has been resolved. The gas and steam units at the Deir Ammar power plant have ...
Dozens of Opposition Arrested in Turkey: Media Reports
This is Beirut 15/08 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Turkish police arrested 40 people Friday in the opposition stronghold of Istanbul, including the mayor of the central district of Beyoglu and several of his close advisers, Turkish media reported. The latest wave of arrests over "corruption" allegations is part of a months-long crackdown targeting the main opposition Republican People's Party ...
Syria State Media Reports Car Blast in Damascus, No Casualties
This is Beirut 16/08 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Syrian state media said a car bomb exploded in Damascus on Saturday evening without causing casualties. "An explosion was heard in the Mazzeh area," state news agency SANA said, referring to an upscale area of Damascus also home to embassies and United Nations offices. State television said the blast was caused by "an explosive device planted ...
LAF Denounces Leaks of Officer Reshuffle Details
This is Beirut 12/08 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Army (LAF) addressed circulating reports following Monday’s announcement of a major reshuffle affecting 107 military positions. In a statement released Tuesday, LAF indicated that some media outlets, news websites, and social media platforms shared a leaked memo detailing the transfers and dismissals of officers, accompanied by ...
Jordan Sees Tourism Slump over Gaza War
This is Beirut 04/08 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Jordan has seen a decrease in the number of tourists visiting its famed ancient city of Petra and other sites since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to officials. Although Jordan does not border the Gaza Strip, it has been among several countries across the region impacted by the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group ...
Five Arrested in Lebanon’s Vehicle Registration Scandal
This is Beirut 15/08 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities announced on Friday the arrest of two employees and three transaction brokers on charges of bribery and forgery at the Vehicle and Motor Registration Department. The case began after the department’s administration received information that an employee, identified by his initials (A.M.), was allegedly ...
Army Arrests Drug and Arms Smugglers in East Lebanon
This is Beirut 11/08 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Lebanese Army announced on Monday that it conducted a series of security operations, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of illicit materials, including drugs and arms. In a raid in the town of Brital in Baalbeck, an army unit, supported by a Directorate of Intelligence patrol, arrested a Lebanese national and a Syrian for ...
Nearly 200 Killed in Pakistan Monsoon Rains in 24 Hours
This is Beirut 15/08 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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The death toll from heavy monsoon rains that have triggered landslides and flash floods across northern Pakistan has risen to at least 194 people in the past 24 hours, the disaster authority said on Friday. Of those, 180 were reported in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the National Disaster Management Authority said. Another nine ...
Micro-influencer: Trust Over Fame
Sana Richa Choucair 03/08 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, a new type of influencer has emerged: not the celebrity with millions of followers, but the relatable figure with a smaller, more engaged audience: the “micro-influencer.” The rise of this term says a lot about how influence is being redefined in the digital age. What Does “Micro-influencer” ...
NBA to Open Season with Blockbuster Showdowns
This is Beirut 09/08 13:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Opening night of the upcoming NBA season will feature the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting Houston and a star-studded clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State, ESPN reported Friday. The season will tip off on October 21 and the opening night games will be aired by NBC, marking the league's return to the broadcaster ...
Welcome Back!
Johnny Kortbawi 02/08 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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As soon as press leaks emerged suggesting that the Lebanese file was being taken away from US envoy Tom Barrack and handed back to former envoy Morgan Ortagus, a certain optimism resurfaced among the Lebanese. This might be explained by the fact that Ortagus is seen as more than just a US envoy; she has indeed become some kind of celebrity in ...
Israel to Partially Reopen Gaza Private Goods Trade
This is Beirut 05/08 09:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel will partially reopen private sector trade with Gaza to reduce its reliance on humanitarian aid, the defense ministry civil affairs agency for the Palestinian territories said Tuesday. "As part of formulating the mechanism, a limited number of local merchants were approved by the defense establishment, subject to several criteria and ...
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Child and Injures Father
This is Beirut 06/08 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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A child was killed and his father was seriously injured on Wednesday following an Israeli drone strike that targeted the courtyard of their home in the village of Touline, located in the Marjayoun district of southern Lebanon. Earlier on Wednesday, an Israeli drone dropped two sound bombs over the town of Khiam, while another launched a similar ...
Lebanon Rejects Iran’s Stance on Hezbollah Disarmament
This is Beirut 07/08 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned statements made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, describing them as “unacceptable” and a “direct violation of national sovereignty.” In an interview with Iranian television on Wednesday, Araghchi reaffirmed his country’s support for Hezbollah, while stating that Iran ...
Geagea: Naim Qassem’s Speech Is Unacceptable
This is Beirut 16/08 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea responded to Hezbollah’s leader and Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s latest speech, describing it as “unacceptable by all standards” and warning that it represents a direct threat to Lebanon’s government, parliament, and constitutional institutions. In a statement released on ...
Tourism: A Core Driver of Lebanon’s Economy
Liliane Mokbel 16/08 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute
In 2024, the travel and tourism sector contributed 19.8% of Lebanon’s GDP, more than double its share in 2023 (8.4%), according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). This marks a significant rebound from 2019, when the sector represented 18.9% of GDP, before Lebanon faced a series of overlapping crises. In terms of revenue, the sector ...
Beirut Port Silos Added to Historic Buildings List
This is Beirut 03/08 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh signed a decree this morning officially adding the Beirut port grain silos to Lebanon’s General Inventory of Historic Buildings. The decision comes in response to a formal request submitted by the families of the victims of the August 4, 2020, explosion. The classification follows repeated calls to preserve ...
UNIFIL Uncovers Tunnel Network and Weapons in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 07/08 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) forces have uncovered an extensive network of fortified tunnels near the towns of Tayr Harfa, Zebqine and Naqoura, UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti announced on Thursday. Tenenti said the network included “a number of bunkers, artillery pieces, multiple rocket launchers, as well as hundreds of ...
Israel Says It Killed Hezbollah Operative in Bekaa
This is Beirut 06/08 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Israeli army said Wednesday that it had killed a Hezbollah operative in the Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon, who it said was directing militant cells in Syria. "Yesterday evening (Tuesday), the Israeli Air Force... struck Hossam Qasem Ghorab, a Hezbollah operative who operated from Lebanese territory to direct terrorist cells in ...
LAF Arrest Suspect in Pascal Suleiman Kidnapping Case
This is Beirut 14/08 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Lebanese Army (LAF) Intelligence Directorate arrested B.J., a suspect implicated in the 2024 kidnapping and killing of Pascal Sleiman. In a press release issued Thursday, LAF described the operation as “precision-targeted,” noting that B.J. was among the most wanted individuals, with dozens of arrest warrants for kidnapping, theft, ...
Gaza: UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting Saturday
This is Beirut 08/08 22:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Gaza on Saturday at 19:00 GMT, following Israel’s announcement of a plan to take control of the city, several diplomatic sources told AFP on Friday. Earlier, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, through a spokesperson, warned Israel against “a dangerous escalation” that ...
Rodolphe Haykal in London: Military Cooperation and Regional Security
This is Beirut 06/08 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Rodolphe Haykal, took part for the first time in the annual meeting of the Dragon Group in the United Kingdom, at the invitation of his British counterpart, Admiral Tony Radakin. The Dragon Group is a strategic forum that brings together the chiefs of staff of the armed forces from several Gulf ...
Lebanon Rehabilitates Border Crossings Damaged in Israeli Strikes
This is Beirut 08/08 14:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced on Friday the commencement of rehabilitation efforts on three key border crossings with Syria that were damaged in recent Israeli airstrikes in the Akkar Governorate. The affected crossings include al-Arida, Sabaa Qmar (Kobayat-Wadi Khaled) and al-Aboudiyeh. According to the ministry, ...
Noun Assaulted After Port Blast Memorial
This is Beirut 04/08 21:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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William Noun, brother of firefighter and August 4 victim Joe Noun, was assaulted on Monday following a gathering commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion. A video circulating on social media showed an armed individual confronting and attacking Noun shortly after the memorial. The assailant was later arrested, along with ...
Arab and Muslim Nations Condemn Israel's Plan for Gaza City Takeover
This is Beirut 09/08 13:23 - Reading : less than a minute
Several Arab and Muslim countries on Saturday condemned as a "dangerous escalation" Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City. Some 20 countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, said the plan constituted "a flagrant violation of international law and an attempt to entrench the illegal occupation and impose a fait accompli... in ...
Nabih Berri Rules Out Any Possible Government Resignation
This is Beirut 12/08 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Since the government's decision to grant the state the monopoly on arms by withdrawing Hezbollah’s arsenal, Hezbollah has kept a firm stance on its refusal to disarm. However, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has taken a lighter approach. In an interview with the daily Al-Joumhouria on Tuesday, Berri affirmed that “the resignation of the ...