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Pharmacists' Syndicate Warns Against Gap Law
This is Beirut 23/12 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
The Pharmacists’ Syndicate on Tuesday issued a statement warning that the draft gap law threatens the protection of union and pension fund deposits and infringes on long-established rights, representing decades of pharmacists’ labor. Speaking to Houna Loubnan, Pharmacists’ Union President Abdul Rahman Marqabawi stressed that the ...
Exclusive - Israeli Ambassador to Washington Addresses a Message of Peace to Lebanon
Hanin Ghaddar 05/12 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Israeli Ambassador to Washington Yechiel (Michael) Leiter sends a message of peace to the people of Lebanon.
Australia Lists Iran’s IRGC as State Sponsor of Terrorism
This is Beirut 27/11 09:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Australia on Thursday officially designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism, following the release of an intelligence assessment linking the group to attacks targeting Jewish communities throughout the country. The assessment by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) ...
Lebanon–Cyprus Agreement: Strategic Breakthrough or Maritime Concession?
This is Beirut 26/11 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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As the debate over border demarcation in Lebanon reopened widely following the maritime agreement with Israel and ongoing efforts to define both land and sea borders with Syria, Lebanon has reached a final agreement with Cyprus on the maritime boundary. The move comes after the government approved the draft agreement and referred it to the ...
Salam Government Signs Off on the Destruction of Deposits
Rayan Chami 26/12 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Gap Law Council of Ministers Depositors Financial Gap
Friday, December 26, 2025 – a day of shame. A majority in the Council of Ministers approved the controversial financial gap project, known as the Gap Law. A text rejected by depositors, condemned by unions and productive sectors, and yet… adopted.
Israeli Army Calls for Evacuation of an Area in the Village of Yanouh
This is Beirut 13/12 18:54 - Reading : less than a minute
German Hollywood Veteran Udo Kier Dead at 81
This is Beirut 24/11 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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German actor Udo Kier, whose offbeat charisma made him a cult figure in both arthouse and Hollywood cinema, has died at 81 in California, US magazine Variety reported. With a career spanning more than half a century, Kier appeared in hundreds of films, often stealing scenes with his unmistakable presence. Kier first rose to fame in the 1970s ...
The Journey for Peace Continues: Day Two of the Pope’s Visit
This is Beirut 01/12 12:09 - Reading : less than a minute
Monday, December 1st: a historic day in Lebanon. The Pope continues his visit, and This is Beirut takes you to the heart of every moment. Throughout the day, our teams will be live from our studios and on the ground at every stop of his visit. Exclusive reports, analyses, and instant reactions will make you feel as though you were there.
Washington Weighs New Visit by Lebanese Army Chief
This is Beirut 08/12 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, announced that discussions are underway for a new visit by the Lebanese army chief, Rodolphe Haykal, to Washington. The announcement follows his Monday meeting with Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi. The army commander’s visit had previously been canceled on November 18 due to a statement issued by the ...
Lebanese Red Cross Praises Support from ABC Group
This is Beirut 11/12 17:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) commended the ABC Group for its sustained commitment, welcoming the company’s CEO, Ron Fadel, to its headquarters in Spears. The visit falls under an initiative launched in November 2024 to provide long-term support for the LRC’s humanitarian missions. Entering its second year, the partnership was created to ...
UNIFIL Urges Lebanese Authorities to Protect Peacekeepers
This is Beirut 05/12 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday called on Lebanese authorities to uphold their responsibility to guarantee the safety of peacekeepers following an armed incident targeting a peacekeeping patrol in southern Lebanon. In a press release, UNIFIL condemned attacks on its personnel as “unacceptable” and ...
Maroon 5 to Headline Chambord Live in Only French Date of 2026
This is Beirut 26/11 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Maroon 5 will perform their one and only French show of 2026 on June 27 at the iconic Château de Chambord, organizers AZ Prod confirmed Tuesday to AFP. Known for their signature blend of pop, funk and R&B, and for global hits like Sugar, Memories and Girls Like You, the American band will take the stage in one of France’s most celebrated ...
Syrians Protest After Violence Against Alawite Minority
This is Beirut 25/11 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Syria Conflict Alawite Protest
Several hundred people protested on Tuesday in Syria's coastal city of Latakia in the country's Alawite heartland against recent attacks targeting the minority community, AFP correspondents said. Protesters in Latakia shouted slogans including "The Syrian people are one" and "To the whole world, listen to us, the Alawites ...
Iran's Foreign Minister to Hold Paris Talks Wednesday
This is Beirut 24/11 18:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will hold talks with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris this week, France's foreign ministry said Monday. Tehran is under pressure from Western powers to allow inspectors from the UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), into its ...
Lebanese of Different Confessions Express Happiness Over Pope Leo's Visit
This is Beirut 01/12 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
At Martyrs’ Square in downtown Beirut, where Pope Leo led an interreligious gathering, the Lebanese from different confessions expressed their happiness with the Pontiff’s historic visit to Lebanon.
Jordan Tells Russia to Stop Recruiting its Citizens After Two Killed
This is Beirut 27/11 20:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Jordan on Thursday asked Russia to stop recruiting its citizens for its armed forces after two of them were killed fighting for Moscow. In a statement, the foreign ministry called the recruitment "a violation of Jordanian law and international law" that "exposes citizens to serious danger". Spokesman for the ministry Fuad al-Majali called on ...
Syrian ISF Arrest Members of a Dangerous ISIS-Affiliated Cell in Latakia
This is Beirut 24/11 23:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Syrian ISF command in Latakia announced on Monday that security units had apprehended members of one of the most dangerous ISIS-aligned cells during a precision operation in the al-Badrusiya area of northern Latakia countryside, as reported by SANA. Brigadier General Abdulaziz Hilal al-Ahmad, Commander of Internal Security in Latakia ...
Lebanon of Tomorrow: Raising Prayers for Peace This Christmas
Rayan Chami 20/12 00:18 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon of Tomorrow Christmas Gemmayzeh Prayers for Peace
For the fifth consecutive year, Lebanon of Tomorrow brings music, faith, and hope together in Gemmayzeh, raising prayers for peace as Lebanon marks the Christmas season amid ongoing challenges.
Key Hamas Rival, Yasser Abu Shabab, Killed in Gaza
This is Beirut 04/12 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of the Popular Forces and one of Hamas’s main rivals in Gaza, was killed on Thursday under unclear circumstances. Israeli media provided conflicting accounts: some reported the killing was carried out by Hamas members, while others claimed he died in family clashes in Gaza or from fire by members of his own group, ...
Who Was Haitham Tabatabai, the Hezbollah No. 2 Targeted by Israel?
This is Beirut 23/11 23:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Born in Lebanon in 1968, Haitham Ali Tabatabai, also known as Abu Ali, is believed to be of an Iranian father and a Lebanese mother. He reportedly grew up in southern Lebanon and joined Hezbollah at a young age. A former commander of the Radwan Force, Hezbollah’s elite unit, Tabatabai operated in both Syria and Yemen, where he provided ...
Islamic Jihad Says Found Body of One of Last Three Gaza Hostages
This is Beirut 24/11 21:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The armed wing of Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad said it had found the body of one of the last three hostages held in Gaza on Monday. "Today we found the body of one of the enemy prisoners during search operations in areas controlled by the Zionist (Israeli) army in the central Gaza Strip," the al-Quds Brigades said in a ...
Saida Designated 2027 Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue
This is Beirut 28/11 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has congratulated the city of Saida for its designation, alongside Córdoba (Spain), as the “Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue for 2027.” “Saida, the gateway to the South and a regional capital connected to all of Lebanon, reaffirms its historic role in culture, dialogue, and diversity,” the ...
Convicted French Rapist Dominique Pelicot Seeks Publisher For Prison Writings
This is Beirut 28/11 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Gisèle Pélicot Women rights Culture Publishing Justice
Frenchman Dominique Pelicot, convicted of organizing the rape of his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, by dozens of strangers, is seeking a publisher for writings he penned behind bars, his lawyer said Friday. Dominique Pelicot, 73, was jailed for 20 years after admitting to drugging her with sedatives and inviting dozens of strangers to rape and abuse ...
Iran Reportedly Transfers Hundreds of Millions to Hezbollah via Dubai
This is Beirut 27/11 22:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iran has reportedly transferred hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah over the past year via currency exchange offices and private companies in Dubai, raising concerns in the United States, according to a Wall Street Journal article published on Thursday. According to the report, disruptions through traditional smuggling routes in Syria ...
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Nabatieh, South Lebanon
This is Beirut 24/12 11:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Israel launched a wave of strikes Wednesday morning targeting Wadi al-Namiriyah, the Zafta Valley in the Nabatieh area, and the town of Tabna, north of the Litani River, hitting what it said were Hezbollah military buildings and infrastructure. The raid caused a loud explosion that was heard throughout the region. Shortly after, strikes ...
Zeinoun: Riyadi Is Still the Team Everyone Fears
Hala Abdallah 23/12 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Karim Zeinoun sets the record straight on the Lebanese national team and Riyadi’s dominance this season. Are close games a warning sign or proof that the league is stronger than ever? And is Lebanon losing its edge in the region, or is it only a matter of time? Watch Episode 27 of This Is Sports on This Is Beirut.
Barrack Warns Iraq of Imminent Escalation in Lebanon
This is Beirut 01/12 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack delivered a stark warning to the Iraqi government about a looming escalation in Lebanon, Saudi Television Al Hadath reported Monday, citing informed sources. Barrack reportedly told Iraqi officials that an Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah is imminent, cautioning that any ...
Turkey Detains 115 Alleged IS Members
This is Beirut 25/12 12:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Some 115 alleged members of the Islamic State group suspected of planning attacks during the end of year holidays have been arrested in Turkey, Istanbul's prosecutor general said Thursday. "Following intelligence indicating that the IS terrorist organization was planning attacks during Christmas and New Year celebrations," the prosecutor's office ...
Disarmament: Government Says It Is Monitoring the Army’s Plan
This is Beirut 27/11 19:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Following a Cabinet meeting on Monday, Information Minister Paul Morcos said that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam “is monitoring the implementation of the army’s plan on the issue of weapons through monthly reports.” At the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the distinction between apparent delays and a deliberate intention to ...
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican Music Icon, Passes Away
This is Beirut 24/11 15:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island's rhythmic music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday. He was 81. "It is with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia," his wife Latifa Chambers wrote on his official ...