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Wildfires Rage in Akkar as Flames Threaten Homes
This is Beirut 15/08 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Firefighting teams in Lebanon’s northern Akkar governorate have been battling relentless wildfires for more than 48 hours, as blazes spread across multiple towns and draw dangerously close to residential areas. The fires, which broke out in the Qammoua, Kobayat and Bireh regions, have consumed large swathes of forest as well as olive, almond ...
Ukrainian Strike Kills One, Wounds 10 in Russia: Governor
This is Beirut 15/08 05:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A Ukrainian drone strike on an apartment block killed one person and wounded 10 others in southwestern Russia, the region's acting governor said early Friday. Governor Alexander Khinshtein said he went to the apartment building damaged in the strike in Kursk. "Unfortunately, a 45-year-old woman died on the spot," he said on ...
Differences Between Paris and Washington Over UNIFIL’s Mandate
This is Beirut 16/08 21:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Al-Jadeed TV revealed on Saturday differences between the United States and France over the renewal of the mandate of the UNIFIL force operating in southern Lebanon. Washington wants a one-year renewal, which would be the last, while Paris wants a renewal without specifying a duration. Political sources told the channel that meetings held in ...
Beirut Officials Unite to Tackle Port Truck Traffic Crisis
This is Beirut 14/08 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Beirut’s port and traffic authorities are joining forces to untangle the gridlock choking the city’s streets. On Thursday, a joint meeting at the Port of Beirut, called by Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny and Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar, brought together top officials, port managers, customs ...
Cabinet Session Wednesday on Energy, Technology, and Beirut Port Recovery
This is Beirut 12/08 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Cabinet will convene on Wednesday at the Grand Serail to debate a set of high-impact national issues, with a major focus on securing international financing and advancing critical infrastructure projects. At the forefront is a $250 million loan agreement with the World Bank to fund the Renewable Energy and Power System Enhancement Project. ...
Armenia to Meet with Azerbaijan, US in New Peace Bid
This is Beirut 06/08 10:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the United States will meet for a peace summit in Washington on August 7-8, the Armenian government's press office said Wednesday. Baku and Yerevan, sworn enemies for decades, went to war twice over the disputed Karabakh region, which Azerbaijan recaptured from Armenian forces in a lightning 2023 offensive, ...
Teachers’ Syndicate Protests Delay in Retiree Funding
This is Beirut 15/08 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Teachers’ Syndicate expressed strong dismay over the Cabinet’s failure to approve a financial allocation for the Compensation Fund of retired educators in private schools, despite a clear agreement reached nearly two months ago with Finance Minister Yassine Jaber. In a statement on Friday, the syndicate said it was “surprised” that the ...
Indian PM Modi Says Had 'Good' Conversation with Putin
This is Beirut 08/08 16:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had "a very good" conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, during which they discussed Ukraine and ways to strengthen bilateral ties. "Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine," Modi posted ...
Israeli Strikes Target West Beqaa and South Lebanon
This is Beirut 14/08 19:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli aviation struck Zalaya in Western Bekaa late Thursday, according to local media. According to the Arabic-speaking spokesperson of the Israeli army, Avichay Adraee, the strikes targeted “Hezbollah underground tunnels.” Continuous low-altitude drone flights were reported over villages in Western Bekaa. The Israeli ...
Lebanese-American Appointed to Top Federal Judicial Post in Washington
This is Beirut 03/08 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The US Senate confirmed the appointment of Lebanese-American Jeanine Ferris Pirro as the federal Attorney General, the highest judicial position. The nomination, put forward by President Donald Trump in May 2025, was approved by a 50-to-45 vote after a direct appeal from the White House to Republican senators to expedite the process. Born in 1951 ...
Lebanese Army Denies Syrian Airspace Violations Amid Cross-Border Threats
This is Beirut 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese Army has denied recent media claims that its Air Force breached Syrian airspace to monitor military activity along the border. Some news sources had suggested that the patrols were in response to threats from armed Syrian groups intending to enter Lebanon and carry out security operations. In an official statement, the Army ...
Kuwait Grants $1.5 Million for Lebanon Grain Silos Studies
This is Beirut 13/08 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Bisat announced on Wednesday that Lebanon has received a $1.5 million grant from the State of Kuwait to fund detailed feasibility studies for the construction of new grain silos across the country. Provided through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the grant marks the first step toward rebuilding ...
Putin Meets India's Security Chief Amid US Tariffs Row
This is Beirut 07/08 19:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin met India's national security advisor on Thursday, a day after Washington hiked tariffs on New Dehli over its purchases of Moscow's oil. US President Donald Trump imposed the additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, coming into place in three weeks, as part of a campaign to pressure Russia into ending its ...
Audi Pays Tribute to August 4 Victims and Demands Justice
This is Beirut 03/08 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
During the Sunday Mass at Saint George Cathedral in Beirut, Metropolitan Elias Audi presided over a service in memory of the victims of the August 4, 2020, explosion. In his homily, Metropolitan Audi described the port tragedy as an “open wound in the body of Beirut.” He condemned what he called the “explosion of dead consciences” and ...
Ex-Presidents, Premiers, Back Government Position On Weapons Control
This is Beirut 15/08 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Two former Lebanese presidents, Amin Gemayel and Michel Sleiman, along with three former prime ministers, Najib Mikati, Fouad Siniora and Tammam Salam, issued a joint statement on Friday backing the government’s position over the state’s exclusive control of weapons. The leaders praised the government’s efforts to restore full state ...
When Luxury Faces Economic Headwinds
Christiane Tager 13/08 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Tourism has long been the lifeblood of luxury, injecting vitality and a steady flow of affluent clients into prestigious fashion houses. Each summer, cities like Paris, Milan and Tokyo transform into prime destinations for wealthy international shoppers eager to find unique pieces and limited editions. In 2024, the system worked smoothly: a ...
Harry and Meghan Renew Netflix Deal with Fewer Perks
This is Beirut 12/08 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will continue producing film and television content for Netflix, but under a more limited arrangement, the streaming giant announced Monday. Under the revised agreement, Netflix now has the right of first refusal—meaning the platform can accept or decline a project before the couple shops it to other ...
Finance Minister Yassin Jaber Faces Hezbollah's Wrath Over Disarmament Stance
This is Beirut 11/08 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Amal Jaber Weapons Sovereignty
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, who is affiliated with Speaker Nabih Berri’s Amal Movement, came under scathing attack by Hezbollah supporters on social media over his recent remarks in support of the state’s “exclusive control of weapons.” His position, which reflects Amal’s approach to disarming Hezbollah, is viewed as a departure ...
Iraq Electricity Gradually Back after Nationwide Outage
This is Beirut 12/08 16:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Electricity supply returned to all of Iraq's provinces on Tuesday, a government official told AFP, expecting the grid's full recovery within a day after a nationwide power outage. Electricity shortages are a frequent complaint in Iraq, which suffers from endemic corruption and dilapidated public infrastructure. Most households rely on private ...
Sudan's PM in Egypt on First Foreign Visit
This is Beirut 07/08 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris arrived in Cairo on Thursday morning for his first official foreign visit since assuming office in May, as his country's army remains gripped by a brutal war with paramilitaries. Idris, a career diplomat and former UN official, is expected to hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, according to ...
Israel Bars Jerusalem's Top Muslim Cleric from Al-Aqsa
This is Beirut 06/08 18:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli authorities have banned Jerusalem's top Muslim cleric from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for six months over a recent sermon, his attorney told AFP on Wednesday. Muhammad Ahmad Hussein, the grand mufti of Jerusalem, will be prevented from entering the holy site in the Israeli-annexed Old City until January 2026, according to lawyer ...
'Fantastic Four' Holds Box Office Lead for Second Weekend
This is Beirut 04/08 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Disney’s debut of the rebooted Marvel Comics franchise, continued to outperform the competition for a second straight weekend at the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday. Actor-of-the-moment Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Emmy-winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn star as the titular ...
Iraq Denies any Role in Sanctioned Iran Oil Smuggling
This is Beirut 08/08 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iraqi authorities denied on Friday that the country had played any part in Iranian efforts to evade US sanctions on oil exports after Washington last month linked a local businessman to the practice. In early July, the US State Department sanctioned six entities and identified four vessels as having "knowingly engaged in a significant transaction ...
Patriarch Rai Calls for Peace During Southern Lebanon Tour
This is Beirut 10/08 10:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai began a tour of south Lebanon on Sunday and visited towns along the border with Israel amid heightened tensions in the region. His first stop was at the Maronite Diocese of Tyre in the border village of Debel, in the Bint Jbeil district, where residents greeted him with ululations and showers of flower petals. ...
Nunez Leaves Liverpool to Join Saudi’s Al-Hilal
This is Beirut 10/08 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Liverpool sold striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi side Al-Hilal, both clubs confirmed on Saturday, in a move that could allow the Premier League champions to make a fresh bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak. Nunez joined the Reds for an initial 75 million euros ($87 million, £65 million) from Benfica three years ago but has failed to live up to that ...
Football – Asian Cup Qualifiers: Lebanon Goes Back-to-Back Against Syria
Makram Haddad 08/08 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Two matches, two victories: Lebanon continues its perfect run in the qualifiers for the U20 Women’s Asian Cup, scheduled for 2026 in Thailand. After defeating Cambodia, the players of the national team earned a valuable win against Syria (2-1) on Friday in Yinchuan (China), as part of the second matchday of Group E. Sherine Hasno opened the ...
Messi Out Indefinitely With 'Minor Muscle Injury'
This is Beirut 04/08 09:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will be sidelined indefinitely with what the MLS team described as a "minor muscle injury in his right leg" in a statement on Sunday. The 38-year-old Argentine legend suffered an upper right leg injury early in Miami's penalty-kicks home win over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match. Messi went out ...
Maronite Patriarch Calls for Truth in Beirut Port Explosion Probe
This is Beirut 03/08 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In his Sunday homily, on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion — which he described as “the greatest catastrophe after Hiroshima” — Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai called for prayers for the victims and support for their families. He urged Judge Tarek Bitar to fully exercise his powers “to uncover the truth and ...
Iraq Announces Nationwide Power Outage amid 'Record' Heat
This is Beirut 11/08 19:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Power was out on Monday across Iraq as scorching summer temperatures pushed demand on the electricity grid to unprecedented levels, authorities said. The electricity ministry said the grid suffered a "total outage" as heat reached 48-50°C in Baghdad and central and southern regions. It said two transmission lines were shut down "due to a record ...
Zelensky Says 'Concessions' Will Not Make Russia End War
This is Beirut 11/08 14:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday warned against capitulating to the demands of President Vladimir Putin ahead of talks Friday between the Russian leader and US President Donald Trump. The US-Russia summit -- so far planned without Zelensky -- will be the first between a sitting US and Russian president since 2021. Kyiv is ...