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Araghchi "Surprised" by Raggi’s Decision to Decline Tehran Visit
This is Beirut 11/12 22:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Tehran Abbas Araqchi Youssef Raggi Iran Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi voiced surpirse after his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Raggi, declined an official invitation to visit Tehran, citing “unsuitable conditions” at the present time. Araghchi noted that countries maintaining “brotherly relations and full diplomatic ties” should not require neutral ...
UAE Pledges $1 Billion Investment in Electricity for Government-Controlled Yemen
This is Beirut 26/11 21:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Arab Emirates Yemen Energy
The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday it would invest $1 billion in the electricity infrastructure of government-held Yemen, which has been devastated by civil war. On a visit to Aden, where the internationally recognized government is based, Emirati ambassador Mohammed Hamad al-Zaabi announced his country had "allocated $1 billion to build ...
Athletics: Six National Records Broken at the Jamhour Meeting
This is Beirut 25/11 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Athletics Sports Jamhour Records
As part of its development strategy aimed at raising the level of Lebanese athletics and preparing young athletes for upcoming national and international competitions, the Lebanese Athletics Federation continued its 2025 program by organizing a meeting on the track of Notre-Dame de Jamhour. Six New National Records The event was highlighted by ...
Iran Warns of Attempts to Target Supreme Leader Khamenei
This is Beirut 23/11 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran's intelligence ministry has warned of attempts by foreign adversaries, including the United States and Israel, to target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and destabilize the Islamic republic. The country's ISNA news agency reported on Saturday that Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib cautioned, "The enemy seeks to target the supreme ...
Israeli Army Fortifying Positions in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 26/11 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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One year after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the Israeli army still maintains five positions in south Lebanon, with fortifications and widened access routes. The November 27, 2024, truce, which sought to end more than a year of hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group, required Israel to fully withdraw troops from ...
A Visit of Peace: Pope Leo XIV’s Journey Through a Wounded Lebanon
Maria Chami 07/12 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon marked a powerful moment for a country longing for stability. Over three days, the Holy Father met with political leaders, religious communities, and thousands of faithful, delivering a message of hope, unity, and peace. Through prayers, calls for dialogue, and symbolic gestures, his presence rekindled the sense ...
"Iron Beam": Israel’s Laser Defense System Ready for Deployment
This is Beirut 01/12 14:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that the laser defense system “Iron Beam” will officially enter service on December 30. According to The Jerusalem Post, already tested in the field, the laser has demonstrated its ability to neutralize drones, and authorities now say it will also be able to intercept missiles, rockets, and ...
Syrians Mark One Year Since Offensive That Toppled Assad
This is Beirut 28/11 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Demonstrators across multiple Syrian cities condemned on Friday the deadly Israeli attacks on the south of the country during rallies to mark one year since the start of the offensive that toppled former ruler Bashar al-Assad. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa had called on Thursday for Syrians to "go down to the squares" to commemorate the ...
Israeli Military Says Detained Suspected IS Jihadist in Syria
This is Beirut 20/12 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Israeli military said on Saturday its forces had arrested a suspected Islamic State group jihadist in Syria earlier this week and taken him back to Israel. In a statement, the military said that on Wednesday "soldiers completed an operation in the area of Rafid in southern Syria to apprehend a suspected terrorist affiliated with ISIS." "The ...
Raggi Declines Tehran Visit, Proposes Meeting in Neutral Country
This is Beirut 10/12 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi has announced that he will not be able to accept an invitation from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to visit Tehran at this time. He clarified that this decision does not signal a refusal to engage in dialogue with Iran, but rather reflects the absence of a conducive environment for such a ...
Cabinet Appoints Members of the Election Supervisory Authority
This is Beirut 12/12 19:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, on Friday approved the appointment of members to the Election Supervisory Authority and adopted a draft law on forests and pastures, merging three existing texts and strengthening the protection of green spaces, combating climate change, desertification, and preserving biodiversity, Information ...
Lebanese Army Reports Progress Under Weapons Containment Plan
This is Beirut 28/11 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Army (LAF) announced Friday that it has uncovered 177 tunnels since the launch of the “Homeland Shield” plan, an initiative aimed at ensuring the exclusive control of weapons by the state. The army also reported that it had closed 11 crossings along the Litani River and seized 566 rocket launchers. During a media tour in the ...
Gaza: International Force Could Deploy Next Month
This is Beirut 12/12 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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International troops could be deployed in the Gaza Strip as early as next month to form a U.N.-authorized stabilization force, part of the second phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan, two U.S. officials told Reuters. According to the sources, the International Stabilization Force (ISF) will not be tasked with fighting Hamas. A U.S. ...
The Future of AI… Is Rising in the Middle of the Desert
Maria Chami 10/12 14:45 - Reading : less than a minute
What if the future of artificial intelligence was being built right in the heart of the desert? In the United Arab Emirates, a colossal 26 km² AI campus is taking shape, a project designed to become one of the largest data-center parks in the world, capable of serving up to 4 billion people.
Clashes Between the Lebanese Army and Syrian General Security at Border
This is Beirut 14/12 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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According to information reported by LBCI, clashes broke out between the Lebanese army and members of Syria’s General Security, lasting around 20 minutes in the Machrafa area between Hermel and Qaa on Sunday, as the army was attempting to cut off one of the smuggling routes in the region. Al-Jadeed also reported that the Lebanese army returned ...
Israeli Strike in Saida District Kills Three
This is Beirut 22/12 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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Israel said Monday it launched a drone strike in Quneitra’s Saida district, targeting a car carrying what Israel said were Hezbollah operatives, killing three people. One of the deceased is reportedly a Lebanese Army soldier. Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in a post on X, “A short while ago, the Israel Defense ...
Kanaan Warns of “Constitutional Violation” in Unaudited State Accounts
This is Beirut 03/12 15:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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Following a Finance and Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, its chairman, MP Ibrahim Kanaan, issued sharp warnings over the state’s continued failure to produce audited financial accounts, describing this as a “clear constitutional violation” of Article 87. Kanaan stressed that Lebanese citizens are required to submit their accounts for ...
Day Two of the Pope’s Visit: Experience Every Moment Live
Serge Abi Ghanem 30/11 21:30 - 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. At 9:45 a.m., he will be in Annaya, following in the footsteps of Saint Charbel. Then he will visit the Harissa Basilica, overlooking the Bay of Jounieh, to witness the devotion of the faithful. Later in the ...
Syria: Three Wounded in Israeli Incursion
This is Beirut 09/12 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Three people were wounded on Tuesday by Israeli gunfire during an incursion in southern Syria, state television reported, while the Israeli army described the incident as a “clash” with “suspects.” According to state television, “three people were wounded by fire from the Israeli occupation forces” in the Quneitra region, on the Golan ...
PM Hands Over the Drafting of the Gap Law to Kulluna Irada
This is Beirut 25/11 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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This Is Beirut has learned that the legal committee tasked by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam—in coordination with Finance Minister Yassine Jaber—with drafting the financial gap law is composed of a three-member team operating within the orbit of the Kulluna Irada organization. The committee includes attorney Ali Zbib, Judge Rana Al-Akkoum, ...
Crowds Pack Martyrs Square Ahead of the Pope's Arrival for Interfaith Gathering
This is Beirut 01/12 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Crowds gather at Martyrs’ Square in Beirut’s downtown, where Pope Leo XIV is set to lead an interfaith gathering with representatives of several of Lebanon’s 18 recognized religious communities
Faithful and Clergy Gather in Harissa Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Arrival
This is Beirut 01/12 10:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Bishops, priests, religious members, and representatives from pastoral ministries are assembling at the Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral in Harissa to welcome Pope Leo XIV, creating an atmosphere of devotion and anticipation as the pope prepares to address the community and share his message of peace and faith.
The Pope’s Final Day in Lebanon: Don’t Miss a Moment
Serge Abi Ghanem 01/12 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Tuesday, December 2nd: the final day of the Pope’s state visit to Lebanon. The Pope concludes his stay, and This is Beirut brings you every key moment, live. Starting at 8:30 a.m., we will be at Jal El Dib, located at the Sisters of the Cross Hospital. At 10:30 a.m., follow the mass on the waterfront, a unique moment of reflection and unity. At ...
Kim Jong Un Unveils Luxury Mountain Resort in Samjiyon
This is Beirut 23/12 19:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Kim Jong Un Samjiyon North Korea
Kim Jong Un, alongside his daughter and likely heir, inaugurated a luxury mountain resort in Samjiyon, featuring leisure spaces, hot tubs, and barbecue restaurants. Analysts say the project targets foreign tourists, as state media hailed it as proof of North Korea’s development ambitions.
Egyptian Initiative Stalls: Token Disarmament and Sharm El-Sheikh Talks
Bassam Abou Zeid 26/11 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty is once again visiting Beirut to push forward the Egyptian initiative aimed at resolving the crisis between Lebanon and Israel. He cautions that the failure of this or any alternative proposal could push Lebanon toward further escalation and a potential military confrontation with Israel. According to ...
Pope Leo XIV Wraps Up Lebanon Visit with Prayer and Peace Call
This is Beirut 02/12 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute
On his final day in Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV left a lasting mark with emotional meetings, a moment of prayer at the Beirut port explosion site, and an open-air Mass attended by 150,000 faithful, highlighted by a strong call for unity and peace.
The Journey for Peace Continues: Day Two of the Pope’s Visit
This is Beirut 01/12 16:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Follow Pope Leo to Martyrs’ Square and to Bkerke, alongside the youth at the heart of the Maronite Patriarchate. 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.
Israel Says Islamic Jihad's Delay of Hostage Body Handover a Ceasefire 'Violation'
This is Beirut 25/11 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israel said on Tuesday that a delay by the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad in handing over a hostage body, which the group said it had located on Monday during search operations in central Gaza, constituted a "violation" of the fragile ceasefire. A source in Islamic Jihad, who requested anonymity, confirmed the body belonged to one of ...
Lebanon Files UN Complaint Over Israeli Concrete Wall
This is Beirut 28/11 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Foreign Ministry filed a formal complaint through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York on Friday, protesting against Israel’s construction of two T-shaped concrete barrier walls inside internationally recognized Lebanese territory near the southern town of Yaroun. In a press release, the Foreign Ministry described ...
Live : Pope Leo in Beirut ... A Message of Peace
This is Beirut 30/11 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Live on This is Beirut, following Pope Leo’s arrival in Lebanon. From the airport to Baabda Palace, witness his meetings with officials and his speech. Our reporters on the ground will bring you every moment of the first day of the Holy Father’s state visit.