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Press Syndicate Urges Media Reform and Justice on Press Freedom Day
This is Beirut 02/05 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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On Friday, the Syndicate of Lebanese Press Editors marked World Press Freedom Day by honoring journalists killed or injured in the line of duty. In a statement, the Syndicate called for justice, media reform and renewed commitment to journalistic ethics and independence. Moreover, the Syndicate condemned the ongoing impunity for crimes against ...
Lebanon’s Inflation Drops to Five-Year Low, but Food Prices Remain a Strain
This Is Beirut 24/04 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The annual inflation rate in Lebanon dropped to 14.2% in March 2025, marking the lowest level in five years, according to official figures released this week. The decline follows a 15.6% rate recorded in February and reflects a broader easing in price increases across several key sectors. The most notable slowdowns were seen in housing and ...
Infant’s Death at Keserwan Nursery Sparks Official Closure and Investigation
This is Beirut 30/04 21:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Ministry of Public Health announced on Tuesday the immediate closure of a nursery in the Keserwan region following the tragic death of a four-month-old infant. In an official statement, the ministry said that a delegation from its Mother and Child Department, along with the Keserwan District Medical Clinic, visited the nursery, shortly after ...
Ministerial Delegation Heads to Baghdad for Fuel Talks
This is Beirut 02/05 16:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In light of the ongoing challenges facing Lebanon’s energy sector, a Lebanese ministerial delegation will travel to Baghdad to strengthen cooperation with Iraq. Finance Minister Yassine Jaber and Energy Minister Joe Saddi will be in Baghdad on Monday to revive discussions with Iraqi authorities regarding the supply of fuel to Lebanon’s ...
French FM Makes First Visit to Iraq
This is Beirut 23/04 10:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will meet officials in Baghdad on Wednesday as part of a regional tour to push for a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In a statement, the French foreign ministry said that Barrot, who will also visit Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, is on a tour to help "prepare for the ...
Lebanon Launches AGRILAB Project to Modernize and Green Agricultural Sector
This Is Beirut 24/04 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Under the patronage of Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani, Lebanon officially launched the AGRILAB project on Thursday at the Baakline station in the Shouf region. Developed in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation, the initiative seeks to modernize the country’s agricultural sector by equipping farmers with ...
Gaza Rescuers Say 25 Killed in Israeli Air Strikes
This is Beirut 22/04 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Gaza's civil defense agency said that a spate of Israeli air strikes since dawn on Tuesday killed at least 25 people across the Hamas-run territory. Israel resumed an intense air and ground offensive on Gaza on March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire that had largely halted the fighting in the besieged Palestinian territory. "The total number of ...
Luxury Chocolate, Pistachio Crisis: When Dubai Drives Up World Prices
This is Beirut 21/04 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The global pistachio market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, fueled by a glaring imbalance between supply and demand — boosted, notably, by the famous “Dubai chocolate”. According to the Financial Times, this ultra-popular delicacy has contributed to a worldwide shortage, driving up prices from $7.65 to $10.30 per pound in the space ...
Oscar Voters Must Watch All Nominated Films First
This is Beirut 22/04 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Oscar voters will be required to demonstrate that they have watched all the films in each category before they cast their final ballots, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday. The new rule, which addresses a longstanding concern that voters are skipping some films, will apply for the next Oscars ceremony in March 2026, ...
Gunfire Exchange at Lebanese-Syrian Border Triggers Army Crackdown on Smuggling Network
This is Beirut 25/04 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tensions flared along the Lebanese-Syrian border near Hermel on April 24 after gunfire erupted between armed individuals and Syrian forces, reportedly triggered by disputes over smuggling activities. According to a Lebanese Army post on its X account, shots were first fired from the Lebanese side toward Syrian territory, prompting a swift ...
Municipal Elections in Mount Lebanon: 68 Wins by Acclamation on Election Eve
This is Beirut 03/05 21:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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The number of municipalities won by acclamation in Mount Lebanon now stands at 68 out of a total of 333, according to information obtained by al-Jadeed on Saturday. In these localities, only one list of candidates was submitted per municipality, making voting unnecessary and automatically guaranteeing their election. The last official figure, ...
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Says Syria Detaining Two Group Officials
This is Beirut 22/04 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Palestinian group Islamic Jihad's armed wing said Tuesday that Syria's new authorities had detained two of the group's officials and called for their release. A statement from the Al-Quds Brigades said Islamic Jihad's Syria official Khaled Khaled and organising committee member Yasser al-Zafri had been detained in Syria for five days "without ...
Israeli Strikes Kill Hezbollah Commander and Islamist Group Leader
This is Beirut 22/04 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border intensified on Tuesday following a series of Israeli drone and artillery strikes that killed two high-ranking militants, including a Hezbollah commander and a senior figure in the Islamist group Jamaa Islamiya. Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army’s Arabic-speaking spokesperson, confirmed that the strike ...
Trump Says Canada's Carney to Visit 'in Next Week'
This is Beirut 30/04 21:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney would visit Washington in the coming week, hailing him as "very nice" despite tensions over Trump's tariffs and annexation threats. "He's a very nice gentleman, and he's going to come to the White House very shortly, within the next week or less," Trump said after ...
Civil Defense on Maximum Alert Ahead of Municipal Elections
This is Beirut 02/05 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Directorate General of Civil Defense announced on Friday that it has raised its operational readiness to 100% ahead of the first phase of Lebanon’s municipal elections, set to kick off this weekend in the Mount Lebanon Governorate. The heightened alert will be in effect from 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 3, through 8:00 AM on Monday, May 5. In ...
Telecom Coverage Restored in 80% of South Lebanon
This is Beirut 30/04 12:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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During a visit to Rmeish in South Lebanon, Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage announced that telecom coverage has been restored in 80% of the war-stricken region, thanks to swift and coordinated efforts. Speaking to Al Jadeed, the minister noted that 20% of the area still lacks coverage due to the continued Israeli occupation of ...
Lebanon: Army Retirees Demand Pension Hike, Threaten Protests
This is Beirut 22/04 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a press conference held Tuesday, retired Lebanese army personnel intensified their demands for immediate salary adjustments and improved living conditions, citing years of neglect and financial marginalization. They called on the government to act swiftly, warning of continued protests if their grievances remain unaddressed. The retirees ...
Remains Of 5,000-Year-Old Noblewoman Found In Peru Dig
This is Beirut 25/04 15:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Archaeologists in Peru said Thursday they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, revealing the important role played by women in the oldest center of civilization in the Americas. "What has been discovered corresponds to a woman who apparently had elevated status, an elite woman," archaeologist David ...
UAB Executive Committee Vows Support for Crisis-Hit Banking Sectors
This Is Beirut 24/04 15:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Executive Committee of the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) convened in Beirut on Thursday under the chairmanship of Dr. Joseph Torbey, with the participation of Secretary General Wissam Fattouh and representatives from seven Arab nations: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Morocco, Lebanon and Sudan. During the meeting, the committee reviewed a ...
Travel and Tourism Syndicate Discusses Sector Revival Amid Hopes for Political Stability
This is Beirut 25/04 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon The Syndicate of Owners of Travel and Tourism Offices
The Syndicate of Owners of Travel and Tourism Offices in Lebanon, headed by Jean Abboud, held its Annual General Assembly at the Middle East Airlines (MEA) conference center on Friday, gathering a large number of industry members. The session covered key agenda items, including the presentation and approval of the 2024 financial report, and ...
Putin Announces Upcoming Russia–Arab League Summit
This is Beirut 22/04 16:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday that a Russia–Arab League summit will be held later this year, amid unprecedented tensions with the West sparked by the war in Ukraine. Since launching its large-scale offensive against Ukraine in 2022 and facing sweeping Western sanctions that have heavily impacted its economy, Russia has ...
Aramco and BYD unveil car technology alliance
This is Beirut 22/04 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Saudi Aramco and the Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD announced Monday an agreement to work together on what they called new-energy vehicle technologies. The Saudi oil giant is already a partner with Renault of France and the Chinese automaker Geely in a joint venture to produce thermal engines. Its subsidiary, Saudi Aramco Technologies ...
Lebanon to Overhaul Groundwater Drilling Licensing System
This is Beirut 22/04 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon's Minister of Energy and Water, Joe Saddi, announced on Tuesday a major reform of the country's groundwater drilling licensing system, as part of an effort to improve water resource management. The reform is being developed in collaboration with experts from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and ...
Dutch Intelligence Accuses Iran of Staging "Assassination Attempt"
This is Beirut 24/04 22:54 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Dutch AIVD intelligence on Thursday accused Iran of staging an "assassination attempt" on an Iranian living in the country. An Iranian man residing in the northern city of Haarlem saw two men climb onto his balcony in the dead of the night in June last year, and police intervened to arrest two suspects, according to the AIVD. The pair were ...
Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz Star in The Bunker
This is Beirut 03/05 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Filmmaker Florian Zeller will reunite real-life couple Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz on screen in his upcoming film titled The Bunker, the production team announced Friday to AFP. Zeller, who comes from a background in writing and theater, gained international acclaim with his first film, The Father, which earned Anthony Hopkins an Academy ...
Indian PM Modi Visits Saudi Arabia to Bolster Ties
This is Beirut 22/04 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Tuesday for his third visit as premier to the oil-rich Gulf kingdom. The trip comes a day after Modi held high-level talks with US Vice President JD Vance in India, with New Delhi looking to seal a trade deal with Washington and stave off punishing tariffs. "India deeply ...
Iraqi Fuel: $1.4 Billion Debt to Be Settled
This is Beirut 03/05 21:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut-Baghdad, a partnership now under high tension! As Lebanon continues to face a chronic energy crisis, Finance and Energy Ministers Yassine Jaber and Joe Saddi embark on a joint visit to Iraq this Monday with the aim of salvaging the fuel oil supply agreement signed in 2021 – under which Baghdad supplies fuel to power Lebanese plants – ...
Aoun Receives Invitation to Visit Kuwait and Departs for the UAE
This is Beirut 30/04 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun departed from Rafic Hariri International Airport this afternoon, accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Raji, on a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in response to an invitation from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the visit, President ...
US Imposes Sanctions To Curb Iran Oil Despite Talks
This is Beirut 30/04 19:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United States said Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on seven companies involved in selling Iranian oil, tightening pressure despite new nuclear talks between the adversaries. The United States said it was targeting five trading companies—four based in the United Arab Emirates and one in Turkey—that sold Iranian-origin petrochemical ...
Lebanon Awaits Jordan Intelligence to Probe Foiled Sabotage Plot
This is Beirut 25/04 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s Chief Public Prosecutor, Judge Jamal Hajjar, announced that the Lebanese authorities are awaiting detailed intelligence from Jordanian agencies to begin a full-scale investigation into a recently uncovered sabotage plot targeting the Hashemite Kingdom. “We are waiting for the arrival of security information from Jordanian agencies ...