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Italy’s Fast Fashion Hub Turns Into Chinese Mafia Crime Battleground
This is Beirut 04/08 13:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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When Zhang Dayong lay in a pool of blood on a sidewalk in Rome after being shot six times, few suspected a link to Italy's storied textile hub of Prato. But a "hanger war" is raging in the city near Florence — turning Europe's largest apparel manufacturing center and a pillar of Made in Italy production into a battleground for warring Chinese ...
UN, Media Groups Condemn Israel’s Deadly Strike on Al Jazeera Team in Gaza
This is Beirut 12/08 05:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Condemnations poured in from the United Nations, the EU and media rights groups Monday after an Israeli strike killed an Al Jazeera news team in Gaza, as Palestinians mourned the journalists and Israel accused one of them of being a Hamas militant. Dozens of Gazans stood amid bombed-out buildings in the courtyard of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City ...
'The Lord of the Rings:' Novel of the Century… Typed with Two Fingers
Bélinda Ibrahim 16/08 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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We tend to picture The Lord of the Rings as a towering monument of modern fantasy, which it is, unquestionably. But what we often forget is that this masterpiece is not only the product of an Oxford professor’s fertile imagination and passion for ancient languages. It was forged through relentless, profoundly manual work, carried out in solitude ...
Five Years On: Lebanon Marks Beirut Port Blast Anniversary with Calls for Justice and Remembrance
This is Beirut 04/08 14:52 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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On the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut Port explosion, which killed over 200 people and injured thousands, officials and institutions have renewed their calls for justice and remembrance, while tributes were held across the country. Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar visited the Beirut Fire Brigade headquarters, where he laid a wreath at ...
The Body as Legacy: Building Sexual Identity
David Sahyoun 06/08 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Human sexuality is a journey. It doesn’t suddenly surface at adolescence or with a first sexual experience. It develops from birth, woven over time through sensations, taboos, fantasies, emotional attachments and inner conflicts. The libido, understood as the energy of desire, begins to form in early childhood, gradually finding shape, ...
Iran’s GPS Jamming Hits Daily Life, Leaving Drivers Lost in Tehran
This is Beirut 17/08 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The streets of Tehran have become a confusing maze for driver Farshad Fooladi amid widespread GPS disruption, still ongoing nearly two months after the end of Iran and Israel's unprecedented 12-day war. "For weeks I have been unable to work," said Fooladi, who uses Iran's homegrown ride-hailing app Snapp to find customers. "Most of the time was ...
Southern Lebanon Defies the Odds as Summer Comes Alive Again
Katia Kahil 10/08 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In the villages of Marjayoun and Hasbaya, summer has quietly reclaimed its place, defying fear and hardship. Restaurants, swimming pools, vineyards, festivals, and village fairs have all come back to life, offering a tender yet powerful reminder that, even under the watchful presence of Israeli drones, the spirit of the South continues to beat ...
Mossad’s Reach: How Israel Penetrated Iran’s Inner Sanctum
Soumia Benmerzoug 11/08 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
In June 2025, Iran was struck by a wave of operations of an unusual kind: targeted sabotage, “accidental” explosions, digital disruption, targeted assassinations… The whole affair bears the hallmarks of a hybrid offensive, silent yet devastatingly effective. But beyond technological prowess, the structural collapse of a paranoid regime ...
Putin and Zelensky Set for Peace Summit After Trump Talks
This is Beirut 01:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv. Hopes of a breakthrough rose after Trump said he had spoken by phone with Russian counterpart Putin ...
Zelensky and European Leaders Arrive for High-Stakes White House Talks
This is Beirut 18/08 20:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders arrived at the White House Monday ahead of high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump aimed at bridging big differences over a peace deal with Russia. The leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Finland, as well as NATO chief Mark Rutte and European Commission chief Ursula ...
Hezbollah’s Threats: A Misreading of Lebanon’s Real Fabric
Michel Touma 18/08 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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In a country that truly upholds the rule of law, Hezbollah’s secretary-general, Sheikh Naim Qassem, would have faced prosecution for undermining national security, inciting sedition, and threatening civil peace. As the figurehead of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ outpost in Lebanon, he has reached new heights of recklessness, veering into ...
Kyiv Won't Give Up Land, Says Zelensky as US-Russia Summit Confirmed
This is Beirut 09/08 17:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Ukraine won't surrender land to Russia to buy peace, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday, after Washington and Moscow agreed to hold a summit in a bid to end the war. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet in the US state of Alaska on August 15, to try to resolve the three-year conflict, despite warnings from Ukraine and ...
Netanyahu Says Israel Must Complete Defeat of Hamas to Free Hostages
This is Beirut 05/08 23:21 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel must "complete" the defeat of Hamas in Gaza to secure the release of the remaining hostages, days ahead of a cabinet meeting to discuss an updated war plan. Israeli media have said the premier is considering ordering the total occupation of Gaza, even as international pressure ...
Saint-Gilles of Tripoli
Amine Jules Iskandar 09/08 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Christian rule over Tripoli came to an end with the death of Byzantine emperor Nicephorus II Phocas in 969. Some 130 years later, the Crusaders reached the city gates and found a fortified settlement where the Arabs had firmly consolidated their presence. Despite reinforcements from the Christian mountain regions, it took them a full decade to ...
Lebanon Reinforces Its Sovereignty as Hezbollah and Iranian Influence Decline
Amal Chmouny 16/08 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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In recent months, the geopolitical landscape in Lebanon has undergone a notable shift as Iran's influence, particularly through its support of Hezbollah, faces growing scrutiny and challenge. The once seemingly unassailable grip that Tehran had over Lebanese affairs is being tested, as internal tensions rise and the Lebanese government seeks to ...
European Leaders Urge More ‘Pressure’ on Russia Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
This is Beirut 10/08 05:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
European leaders urged more "pressure" on Russia overnight Saturday, after the announcement of a Trump-Putin summit to end the war in Ukraine raised concern that an agreement would require Kyiv to cede swathes of territory. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet in the US state of Alaska this Friday to try to resolve the ...
PSG Get Ligue 1 Title Defense Off to Winning Start
This is Beirut 18/08 10:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Paris Saint-Germain got their defense of the Ligue 1 title off to a winning start on Sunday as Vitinha's deflected strike proved enough to earn the European champions a 1-0 victory away to Nantes. The Portuguese midfielder's effort midway through the second half beat goalkeeper Anthony Lopes with the aid of a wicked deflection off Nantes defender ...
Zelensky Warns Against 'Rewarding' Russia After Trump Urges Concessions
This is Beirut 18/08 15:39 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said ahead of talks with Donald Trump on Monday that Russia should not be "rewarded" for its invasion, after the US leader pressed Ukraine to make concessions in exchange for peace. The talks, in which European leaders will also take part, follows a Friday summit between Trump and Russian President ...
Lebanon’s Moment of Truth: Disarm or Disintegrate
Salam El Zaatari 07/08 10:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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There’s a phrase I’ve heard a lot in Beirut lately. It's whispered between sips of Turkish coffee, murmured across newsrooms and tossed around military circles like a live grenade: “Either we get our country back, or we become a geography with a flag.” And this week, for the first time in nearly two decades, the Lebanese government ...
Israel PM Says New Plan for Gaza 'Best Way to End The War'
This is Beirut 11/08 07:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his plan to take control of Gaza City and target the remaining Hamas strongholds, saying Sunday it was "the best way to end the war", despite growing calls to stop the fighting. More than 22 months into the war, sparked by Hamas's unprecedented attack on Israel, the country is ...
Liverpool Strike Late to Beat Bournemouth as Jota Remembered in Premier League Opener
This is Beirut 16/08 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Liverpool struck twice in the final minutes through Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah to overcome a battling Bournemouth 4-2 in a thrilling start to the Premier League season on Friday. Antoine Semenyo looked to have rescued a point for the Cherries by scoring twice, after he had reported an incident of racial abuse from a fan, to cancel out Hugo ...
Games Industry in Search of New Winning Combo at Gamescom 2025
This is Beirut 18/08 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The global games industry gathers for the vast Gamescom trade fair in Cologne this week, with hopes that upcoming heavy-hitters like "GTA VI" can help the industry escape its doldrums. Tuesday's opening night event will show off major releases slated for the months ahead, with the starring role going to "Black Ops 7" -- the new installment in the ...
US Summit in Alaska a 'Personal Victory' for Putin and Zelensky
This is Beirut 12/08 22:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, had scored a "personal victory" by getting invited to talks with Donald Trump on US soil and that the meeting further delayed sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky also ruled out withdrawing troops from Ukraine's eastern Donbas region as part ...
PSG Beat Tottenham on Penalties to win UEFA Super Cup After Late Comeback
This is Beirut 14/08 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2. Spurs looked set to get their hands on the trophy in their first competitive match under new coach Thomas Frank as they led ...
Higher US Tariffs Kick in for Dozens of Trading Partners
This is Beirut 07/08 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The United States began charging higher tariffs on dozens of trading partners Thursday, in a major escalation of President Donald Trump's drive to reshape global commerce in America's favor. Shortly before the new levies kicked in, the United States separately announced it would double tariffs on India to 50 percent and hit many semiconductor ...
Hezbollah: A Legacy of Lies, Manipulation and Deception
Michel Touma 11/08 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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For many years, Hezbollah has faced a cascade of criticism and direct attacks. However, one must acknowledge the party’s remarkable feat—an important factor that could be listed among its “assets” (forgive the figure of speech…). The pro-Iranian group has indeed mastered the art of deception and the manipulation of well-established ...
Israel Approves Plan to Seize Gaza, Citing Push to ‘Defeat’ Hamas
This is Beirut 08/08 12:09 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Israel's military will "take control" of Gaza City under a plan proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and approved by his security cabinet, his office said in a statement Friday. Nearly two years into the war in Gaza, Netanyahu faces mounting pressure at home and abroad for a truce to pull the territory's more than two ...
Sudan Refugees Face Cholera Outbreak with Nothing But Lemons for Medicine
This is Beirut 12/08 11:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In the cholera-stricken refugee camps of western Sudan, every second is infected by fear. Faster than a person can boil water over an open flame, the flies descend and everything is contaminated once more. Cholera is ripping through the camps of Tawila in Darfur, where hundreds of thousands of people have been left with nothing but the water they ...
Liverpool Spend Big To Hold Off Arsenal, City In Premier League Title Fight
This is Beirut 11/08 13:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Liverpool have splashed out to defend their Premier League title as champions but face stiff competition from an Arsenal side desperate to shake off their tag as nearly men and a rejuvenated Manchester City. After storming to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title in Arne Slot's first season in charge, Liverpool have looked to build ...
Trump Heads to Alaska to Meet With Putin Over Ukraine
This is Beirut 15/08 08:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump departed Washington en route to Alaska Friday for a high-risk summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that could prove decisive for the future of Ukraine. "HIGH STAKES," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform shortly before boarding Air Force One and taking off for the near seven-hour ...