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The Vatican’s Finances: A (Nearly) Divine Mission for Leo XIV?
Christiane Tager 10/05 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amid ongoing spiritual and social transformation, the Vatican is facing a more down-to-earth reality—its accounts are in the red. The Holy See’s financial management appears more akin to that of a debt-ridden state than a model of virtue. As head of the Catholic Church, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV inherits not only a spiritual mission but ...
Leverkusen Draw Hands Kane’s Bayern Bundesliga Title
This is Beirut 04/05 21:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Bayern Munich were crowned German champions for the 34th time on Sunday, giving striker Harry Kane his first major trophy, after second-placed Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 at Freiburg. Bayern's 3-3 draw at RB Leipzig on Saturday, when the Bavarians came from two goals down to take the lead before conceding a stoppage-time equaliser, meant defending ...
First Unofficial Results Announced as Vote Counting Continues
This is Beirut 04/05 20:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The first phase of Lebanon’s municipal and mukhtar elections, the first to be held in nine years, concluded on Sunday evening in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, marked by moderate turnout, a few isolated incidents, and an overall smooth process, according to authorities. According to unofficial preliminary results, the “Haret Hreik Family ...
Stocks Rise as US-UK Unveil Trade Deal
This is Beirut 08/05 19:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Stock markets mostly rose Thursday as US President Donald Trump unveiled a trade deal with Britain, boosting hopes for other countries' tariff negotiations. After the turbulence sparked by Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs on April 2, markets have settled in recent weeks on optimism that countries will reach agreements with Washington to avoid his ...
Reactions to the election of Pope Leo XIV
This is Beirut 08/05 22:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Worldwide reaction to the election of the new pope, the American Leo XIV, has been swift. President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the election of new Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, as a "great honor" for the country. "Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It ...
Gaza Humanitarian Work on 'Verge of Total Collapse': Red Cross
This is Beirut 02/05 10:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Red Cross warned Friday that the humanitarian response in Gaza was on the "verge of total collapse" after two months of Israel blocking aid to the war-torn Palestinian territory. "Without an immediate resumption of aid deliveries, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will not have access to the food, medicines, and life-saving ...
Frattesi Shoots Inter Into Champions League Final After Barcelona Epic
This is Beirut 07/05 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Davide Frattesi fired Inter Milan into the Champions League final on Tuesday with an extra-time winner which gave the Italians a stunning 4-3 triumph over Barcelona, 7-6 on aggregate. Italy midfielder Frattesi won a tie for the ages under a downpour in Milan when he lashed home in the 99th minute, sending a packed and rocking San Siro wild with ...
India-Pakistan Clashes: What We Know
This is Beirut 07/05 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
India and Pakistan have exchanged missile and artillery strikes in a major escalation of hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours after a deadly attack in disputed Kashmir. New Delhi blames Islamabad for the militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir two weeks ago that left 26 civilians dead. The two sides exchanged threats and ...
Bou Saab: Parliamentary Session to Be Scheduled Soon, Municipal Elections to Proceed on Time
This is Beirut 08/05 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Ahead of an upcoming parliamentary session, set to be scheduled soon, Speaker Nabih Berri chaired a meeting of Parliament’s Bureau on Thursday to review an agenda packed with long-delayed expedited law proposals. Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab announced that Berri intends to call for a legislative session once lawmakers have had around five ...
‘Jumbo’ Smashes Records: Indonesian Animation Hits Box Office Milestone
This is Beirut 08/05 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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An Indonesian animated movie is smashing regional box-office records and could be set for wider success as it prepares to open beyond the Southeast Asian archipelago's silver screens. Jumbo - a film based on the adventures of main character Don, a large orphaned Indonesian boy facing bullying at school - last month became the highest-grossing ...
President Aoun’s Official Visit to the UAE Yields Strong Bilateral Commitments and a Travel-Ban Lift
This is Beirut 01/05 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun's official visit to the United Arab Emirates concluded positively on Thursday, marked by key bilateral agreements and a pledge of increased support from Abu Dhabi to Beirut. During his visit, President Aoun was received at the Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi by Emirati President Mohammad bin Zayed Al ...
Indian PM Vows to Stop Waters Key to Rival Pakistan
This is Beirut 06/05 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that water from India that once flowed across borders will be stopped, days after suspending a key water treaty with archrival Pakistan. "India's water used to go outside; now it will flow for India," Modi said in a speech in New Delhi. "India's water will be stopped for India's interests, and it will be ...
Defending Rome Champion Zverev Blames Burn out on Run of Form
This is Beirut 06/05 22:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Defending Rome Open champion Alexander Zverev said he is now on a "good path", putting a poor run of form following his defeat in the Australian Open final down to burn-out. The 28-year-old world number two put an end to the dry run -- which included opening round defeats in Indian Wells and Monte Carlo -- by winning the ATP title in Munich in ...
A Preliminary Reconciliation Agreement Reached Between Syrian Authorities and Jaramana Residents
This is Beirut 02/05 00:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A preliminary agreement was reached on Thursday between the Syrian government and Druze leaders from the towns of Suwayda and Jaramana. The two parties are set to engage in further discussions to establish peaceful measures aimed at resolving the tensions between them. The announcement was made on Thursday evening by the Progressive Socialist ...
South Korean Ex-Leader Yoon Indicted for Abuse of Power: Prosecutors
This is Beirut 01/05 09:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted Thursday for abuse of power over his martial law declaration, prosecutors said, adding to the impeached ex-leader's legal jeopardy. The new indictment without detention comes as Yoon stands trial for orchestrating an insurrection with his December 3 martial law attempt, which sought to ...
Security Forces Given Free Rein to Pursue Hamas Military Wing
Bassam Abou Zeid 03/05 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese authorities—through the Higher Defense Council—have initiated a confrontation with the Palestinian movement Hamas, following the latter’s involvement in supporting Gaza from Lebanese territory under the full sponsorship of Hezbollah. While Lebanon has yet to address Hezbollah’s own weapons arsenal, it appears to be using the ...
Lebanon’s Municipal Elections Signal a Shift in Political Power
Michel Touma 05/05 08:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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These are no ordinary municipal elections. The first round, held on Sunday, May 4, in the strategically significant Mount Lebanon region, marks more than just a local vote. This election, and those to follow across the country in the coming weeks, could break with past patterns. What sets this moment apart is the broader context: a time of ...
Syria's Sharaa Confirms Indirect Talks with Israel to Ease Tensions
This is Beirut 07/05 22:31 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Wednesday that Syria was holding "indirect talks" with Israel to calm tensions between the two countries, following Israeli strikes and threats against Syria since Bashar al-Assad's ouster. "There are indirect talks (with Israel) taking place through mediators to calm the situation and try to ...
Drone Strike Hits Port Sudan Navy Base: Army Source
This is Beirut 07/05 09:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A drone strike targeted Sudan's biggest naval base Wednesday, an army source told AFP, marking the fourth straight day the seat of the army-backed government has come under attack. "They (the drones) were met with anti-aircraft missiles," the source said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. An AFP ...
Interior Ministry Publishes Official Results of Mount Lebanon Municipal and Mukhtar elections
This is Beirut 07/05 11:00 - Reading : 10 minute(s)
Mount Lebanon Results Municipal Elections Mokhtars
The Ministry of Interior has published the official results of the municipal and mukhtar elections held on May 4 in the Mount Lebanon governorate. On Wednesday, May 7, all results were posted on the Ministry of Interior's X account. This election marked the start of the first phase of the municipal and mukhtar elections in Lebanon, which will ...
ICJ to Rule on UAE/Sudan Darfur Genocide Case
This is Beirut 05/05 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The top United Nations court will on Monday rule in Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates, which Khartoum accuses of complicity in genocide due to alleged support for rebel forces. Sudan has dragged the UAE before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, arguing it is supplying weapons to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ...
Disarming Hezbollah: A Time-Sensitive Approach
Amal Chmouny 03/05 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's statement that Beirut will not forcibly disarm Hezbollah is reverberating through Washington, sparking debates about Lebanon's political future and the role of the heavily armed militia. Aoun aims for a dialogue-driven strategy, attempting to persuade Hezbollah to relinquish its arms instead of engaging in a ...
Disney to Open First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
This is Beirut 07/05 19:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Walt Disney Company announced plans Wednesday for a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the country's growing prominence as a global financial and entertainment hub. The waterfront resort will be located on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island and developed in partnership with local firm Miral. Disney stated that it aims to attract ...
Higher Defense Council: National Security and Electoral Integrity
This is Beirut 02/05 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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For the first time under President Joseph Aoun’s leadership, the Higher Defense Council convened on Friday at the Baabda Palace, where it issued a strong warning to Hamas following rocket launches from Lebanon toward Israel on March 22 and 28. At the conclusion of the session, the Council stated that any military use of Lebanese territory ...
The Unity Games: Diplomats and Companies on the Fields of Collège ND de Jamhour
Makram Haddad 09/05 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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At a time when geopolitical divisions and economic crises are weakening societies, an original initiative is betting on sport to create connection. Named The Unity Games, this unprecedented sporting encounter will bring together, over four days spread between the end of September and the beginning of October, teams composed of employees from local ...
UK Charity Under Scrutiny for Alleged Hezbollah Ties
This is Beirut 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Since Saturday, the names of Hussein Harake and Zeinab Basma have been at the center of a growing controversy in the United Kingdom. The pair—Harake, a former British Airways security employee at Heathrow Airport, and Basma, an NHS doctor—are accused of raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for Lebanon through a group alleged to have ties to ...
China Sales to US Slump Even as Exports Beat Forecasts
This is Beirut 09/05 08:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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China said Friday sales to the United States slumped last month while its total exports topped forecasts, as Beijing fought a gruelling trade war with its superpower rival. Trade between the world's two largest economies has nearly skidded to a halt since US President Donald Trump imposed various rounds of levies on China that began as ...
Trump Says “I Don’t Know” if He Must Uphold the U.S. Constitution
This is Beirut 04/05 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
US President Donald Trump said in a television interview airing Sunday that he does not know whether he must uphold the US Constitution. He also said he is not seriously considering running for a third White House term, after musing publicly over an idea clearly barred by the nation's founding legal document. "I don't know," Trump responded when ...
Brigitte Bardot Defends Depardieu and Slams Feminism
This is Beirut 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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“Feminism isn’t my thing. I like men,” said Brigitte Bardot in a televised interview with BFMTV on Monday — her first TV appearance in 11 years. During the interview, she voiced support for actors Nicolas Bedos and Gérard Depardieu, both facing allegations of sexual assault. The former French cinema icon, who retired from acting over ...
Rosy Daniel Unveils 'Echoes of Summer' in Solo Exhibition at Rebirth Beirut
This is Beirut 07/05 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese artist Rosy Daniel is set to present a captivating new collection in her solo exhibition Echoes of Summer, a deeply personal and evocative body of work. Opening on May 8, 2025, the exhibition will launch with an evening reception from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Hosted at Rebirth Beirut Space, located in the heart of Gemmayze, the show will ...