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Gebran Tueni: Echo of a Fight For a Free Lebanon

Yara Germany 12/12 08:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Twenty years after his assassination, the voice of Gebran Tueni still resonates. A journalist on the front lines and a committed politician, defender of a free Lebanon, he left a mark that neither time nor fear could erase. This year, his memory is honored through music, revealing a more intimate side of the man he was. His oath still guides ...

2026 World Cup Draw - the 12 Groups

This is Beirut 06/12 09:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

FIFA World Cup 2026 Football Draw

The 12 groups for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026 following Friday's draw in Washington: Group A Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, a qualifier Group B Canada, a qualifier, Qatar, Switzerland Group C Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland Group D United States, Paraguay, Australia, a ...

The Sisters of the Cross Hospital at the Heart of the Papal Visit

Jenny Rahmeh 22/11 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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For the first time, a pope will visit the Sisters of the Cross Hospital in Jal el-Dib. Pope Leo XIV has chosen to include this center in his visit to Lebanon, scheduled from November 30 to December 2. It is a choice that highlights a unique institution – a hospital that welcomes, supports, and protects people suffering from mental and ...

Aoun Sends Well-Wishes to Al-Sharaa During Airspace Transit

This is Beirut 09/12 21:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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Syrian state news agency SANA reported Tuesday that President Ahmed al-Sharaa received a diplomatic cable from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun as Aoun’s aircraft transited Syrian airspace on its way to the Sultanate of Oman. The gesture came as Damascus marked the first anniversary of its liberation from the former Assad regime. In his ...

Syria: Israeli Forces Conduct Incursions, Set Up Checkpoints in Quneitra

This is Beirut 24/11 19:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israeli army carried out multiple incursions into Syrian villages in the Quneitra countryside on Monday evening, a SANA correspondent reported. A unit of three vehicles entered the village of Ruweihina, establishing a checkpoint near the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) post along the road connecting Ruweihina with the villages ...

Michel Issa: Negotiations Between Lebanon and Israel Are Necessary for Lasting Peace

This is Beirut 28/11 21:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa stressed that “negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are essential for lasting peace, and both sides are ready to engage in U.S.-mediated talks when the conditions are right.” In an interview with MTV, Issa stated that “the Lebanese Army has significantly expanded its deployment in the South and has already ...

Lindsey Graham Welcomes Pope Leon XIV’s Visit to Lebanon

This is Beirut 01/12 20:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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US Senator Lindsey Graham welcomed Pope Leon XIV’s visit to Lebanon, saying on X that it comes “at a critical moment.” He noted that the pontiff’s presence highlights “the strength and unity of the Christian community in Lebanon” and brings “a message of peace that offers hope to a people who have endured so ...

Syria Applauds Canada’s Decision to Remove Sanctions

This is Beirut 05/12 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Syria on Friday welcomed the Canadian government’s decision to lift sanctions on Damascus, calling it a positive step that acknowledges the humanitarian and economic toll such measures have had on the Syrian population and key sectors of the country’s economy. In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the ...

Trump: Nations Ready to Act on Hezbollah

This is Beirut 12/12 17:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that “some countries want to intervene and deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon” during informal remarks at the White House. “You are not obliged to do it. You might have to do it later, but we have countries ready to step in and fully manage this issue,” he added.  According to U.S. sources cited by ...

Oliver Ojeil: London Fashion Film Festival Winner

Lea Mehanna 21/12 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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On this episode of This Is Arts, film director and fashion photographer Oliver Ojeil talks about winning Best Story at the London Fashion Film Festival, storytelling through fashion photography, his work as a colorist on major productions like The Chosen, and his upcoming project starring L’Oréal ambassador Luma Grothe and Iacopo Ricciotti ...

Israel Says Killed Man Responsible for West Bank Ramming Attack

This is Beirut 25/11 09:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israel's armed forces announced late Monday that its personnel had killed a man they held responsible for a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank last year. "After a pursuit of a year and a half," the officers killed Ala Raouf Shetiyya, Israel's army, police, intelligence, and counterterrorism forces said in a joint statement. "The terrorist ...

Netanyahu Invited to White House in 'Near Future'

This is Beirut 01/12 20:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to visit the White House "in the near future" during a phone call on Monday, his office said. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening, spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump," the premier's office said in a statement. "Trump has invited Prime Minister ...

Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge, When Lebanese Youth Take Action

Yara Germany 06/12 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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They are students, driven and determined to make a difference. This Friday night in Beirut, Lebanese youth took center stage at the Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge award ceremony, hosted by the British Embassy. An initiative led by Becky’s Button, encouraging young people to stand up against gender-based violence and to propose concrete ...

Jal El Dib Awaits Pope Leo XIV's Visit

This is Beirut 02/12 08:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The air is filled with anticipation and emotion outside the Hôpital de la Croix in Jal El Dib. Faithful gather, eagerly awaiting the arrival of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff is expected to meet with medical staff and patients during a visit that symbolizes faith, solidarity, and blessings.

Faith and Hope at Sisters of the Cross Hospital

Moncef Ait-Kaci 02/12 09:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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At Sisters of the Cross Hospital, students, parents, and teachers express their hopes ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit. “This visit will bless us and fill us with hope. The Pope keeps us in his prayers,” they say. A moving display of faith, underscoring the symbolic importance of the visit.

Israeli PM's Office Says 5 'Senior Hamas Terrorists' Killed in Gaza

This is Beirut 22/11 18:46 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Saturday and said that in response, Israeli forces had killed five "senior Hamas terrorists." "Today, Hamas violated the ceasefire again, sending a terrorist into Israeli-held territory to attack Israeli soldiers. In ...

Lebanon and Cyprus Sign Maritime Border Deal

This is Beirut 26/11 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon and Cyprus formally signed a maritime border demarcation agreement on Wednesday, marking a major step in bilateral relations and paving the way for expanded energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signed the agreement at Lebanon's presidential ...

Pope Leo XIV Greets the Faithful Ahead of Mass

This is Beirut 02/12 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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In his Popemobile, Pope Leo XIV made his way along the esplanade leading to the waterfront, warmly greeting the faithful gathered for the Mass. A moment of closeness and emotion before the celebration.

Lebanon’s Restaurants Boom: Growth or Mirage?

Liliane Mokbel 13/12 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is the striking number of new restaurant brands registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Economy since the start of 2025. It’s a spectacular surge, but one that is less reassuring than it appears in a country with a limited population and modest tourist inflow. Behind this explosion of concepts lies a clear reality: most of these projects ...

Fadi Khalaf: Lebanon Is on the Path to Economic Restructuring

This is Beirut 27/11 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, Fadi Khalaf, stated that the country is beginning to return to the path of economic recovery, considering the return of the Union of Arab Banks to Lebanon as a promising sign of hope. However, he warned that the Lebanese State’s failure to comply with the conditions set by Arab ...