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Private Generators: Authorities Step Up Pressure on Violators in Beirut
This is Beirut 01/10 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Private Generators State Security Ministry of Economy Amer Bisat
In Beirut, Lebanese authorities are taking a tougher stance against private generator owners who continue to defy government regulations aimed at organizing the sector. Following the expiration last Saturday of a 45-day deadline granted to operators to comply, a campaign was launched to crack down on the most blatant violations. The operation was ...
'Timeless Dimensions:' The Pigments of Time of Gaby Maamary
Makram Haddad 29/09 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Timeless Dimensions Gaby Maamary Art Gemmayzé Gallery
Artist, art historian and restorer, Gaby Maamary has been teaching since 1990 and has led major conservation projects, from the Roman necropolis of Tyre (with the University of Nara) to scientific advising with the National Museum of Beirut, via his participation in the European program InfrArtSonic. A specialist in Renaissance techniques and ...
Turkey and Syria Highlight Security Concerns and Gaza Talks
This is Beirut 08/10 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a joint press conference on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of Turkey and Syria addressed a wide range of issues, from ongoing negotiations in Gaza to developments in southern Syria and the future of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Israel’s military operations in southern Syria pose a ...
Washington Targets Iraqi Firm and Olympic Chief With Sanctions Over Iran Links
This is Beirut 09/10 22:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The US Treasury on Thursday ramped up its Iran-related sanctions, targeting a firm with ties to Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and the president of Iraq's Olympic Committee. In a statement, the Treasury Department accused these militias of helping "the Iranian regime in evading U.S. sanctions, smuggling weapons, and engaging in widespread ...
Egypt's Sisi Praises Trump Gaza Plan Ahead of Indirect Hamas-Israel Talks
This is Beirut 06/10 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan on Monday, as negotiators from Hamas, Israel and the United States converged on Egypt to discuss a hostage-prisoner exchange and ceasefire. "I can only extend my praise and appreciation for US President Donald Trump for his initiative that seeks a ceasefire in ...
Iran Summons EU Envoys Over Bloc's 'Interventionist' Stance
This is Beirut 08/10 11:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran summoned envoys from European Union member states to protest the bloc's "interventionist" statements on contested islands in the Strait of Hormuz as well as the Islamic republic's nuclear program, local media reported Wednesday. Iran considers the islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, all near the strategic Strait of Hormuz in ...
Trump Renews Tariff Threat on Movies Made Abroad
This is Beirut 29/09 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat of imposing steep tariffs on films made outside the United States, claiming his country's industry has been "stolen" by others. Trump's remarks come shortly after he threatened a slew of new tariffs to be imposed this week on branded pharmaceutical products, furniture, as well as heavy trucks ...
Denmark PM Urges 'Very Strong Answer' to Russia's 'Hybrid War'
This is Beirut 01/10 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Denmark said Wednesday that Europe needs to step up its response to a "hybrid war" being waged by Russia, after mysterious drone flights and a spate of airspace violations rattled European Union members. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned the continent is facing the "most difficult and dangerous situation" since the ...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs gets 50-month prison sentence
This is Beirut 04/10 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sean Diddy Combs U.S. Justice Music Singer Culture
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Friday for his conviction on prostitution-related charges. Prosecutors had sought 11 years behind bars for Combs, but Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a 50-month sentence after an emotional daylong court hearing. Combs's lawyers had urged the judge to sentence the ...
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace Ahead of Trip to Turkey and Lebanon
This is Beirut 07/10 22:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Pope Leo XIV marked the second anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel by urging an end to hatred and renewed dialogue for peace in the Middle East. Speaking in Castel Gandolfo, he reflected on the toll of the ongoing conflict, noting that “around 67,000 Palestinians have been killed” since the 2023 assault that killed 1,200 ...
Farewell to John Lodge: 'The Moody Blues' Soul and Sound
This is Beirut 10/10 16:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Music Obituary John Lodge The Moody Blues Britain Culture
British singer and guitarist John Lodge, a longtime member of the band The Moody Blues, has died at the age of 82, his family announced on Friday. Lodge, a bass player, vocalist and songwriter who joined the English rock band two years after its 1964 formation, died "unexpectedly" surrounded by loved ones, relatives said. "It is ...
Basketball: Sagesse or the Runner-Up Curse
Makram Haddad 08/10 10:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sagesse knocked on the door of the title once again. And, once again, the lock held firm. Beaten 101-93 by Kuwait Club after a roller-coaster final at the Rashid bin Humaid hall, the Greens unwillingly extend the “runner-up curse.” But the underlying message tells another story: a team that’s getting tougher, that knows how to come back, and ...
Ukraine: Kyiv Accuses Moscow of Cutting Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Off Grid for Four Days
This is Beirut 27/09 17:52 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Ukraine Russia Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Ukraine on Saturday accused Russia of disconnecting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from the Ukrainian grid for four days in an attempt to “steal” it by linking it to the Russian-controlled network, despite safety risks. “We urge all nations concerned with nuclear safety and security to make it clear to Moscow that its ...
Lebanon under Scrutiny: Weapons and Army Moves!
Bassam Abou Zeid 03/10 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Countries concerned with the Lebanese situation are awaiting the army’s first report, expected in the coming days, on the implementation of the plan to ensure weapons are exclusively in the hands of the Lebanese state. The focus is both on timing: whether the report will be released before the 5th of this month or be delayed; and on content, ...
Who Is Michel Issa, the Businessman Turned Diplomat?
This is Beirut 08/10 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Donald Trump Banks United States Michel Issa Ambassador Lebanon
Michel Issa is set to take up his post in Beirut as the new US Ambassador to Lebanon, following the departure of Lisa A. Johnson, whose term ended on September 28, 2025. Appointed by President Donald Trump, Issa represents a notable departure from the traditional career diplomat, a businessman and former banker stepping into a sensitive ...
New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Federal Charges
This is Beirut 10/10 09:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Donald Trump New York US Congress Attorney General Letitia James
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on Thursday. James, 66, a Democrat, was indicted by a grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, on one count of bank fraud and a second one of making false statements to a financial institution. The charges against James were brought one day after former FBI director James Comey, pleaded not guilty ...
Russell Wins Singapore GP, McLaren Seal Constructors’ Title
This is Beirut 05/10 17:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Mercedes' George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, as McLaren clinched the Formula One constructors' championship. Oscar Piastri was fourth, which meant his lead over his McLaren teammate Norris in the drivers' standings was cut to 22 points. The 27 points scored by Piastri and Norris were ...
Asia 2027: Lebanon Beats Bhutan and Stays on Top
Makram Haddad 10/10 08:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon resets its continental clock. On the pitch of Hamad Al-Kabir Stadium, Miodrag Radulović’s men earned their second win in the third qualifying round for Asia 2027, confirming their strong form and leadership in the standings. The outcome rewarded the consistency of a team that stayed composed despite a goalless first half and Bhutan’s ...
Lebanon’s Auto Market Rebounds with Electric Vehicle Incentives
Liliane Mokbel 03/10 20:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon’s new car sales continue their recovery, supported by the reopening of vehicle inspection centers, simplified procedures through LibanPost and tax incentives for electric vehicles. Despite persistently high market risks, Fitch Solutions forecasts growth of 10% in 2025. From January to August 2025, new car registrations jumped 39.2% to ...
Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Appears in US Court
This is Beirut 30/09 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The man accused of killing right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk appeared in a US court Monday, where his lawyers asked for more time to deal with the mountains of evidence in the case. Kirk was shot dead on a Utah college campus this month, sparking a wave of grief among conservatives, and threats of a clampdown on the "radical ...
Trump and Sisi to Chair Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt
This is Beirut 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will on Monday chair a Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, also attended by world leaders including the UN chief. The gathering in the Red Sea resort town will bring together "leaders from more than 20 countries," Sisi's office said. It will aim "to end the war in the ...
Taliban Impose Communications Blackout Across Afghanistan
This is Beirut 30/09 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Tuesday, after Taliban authorities cut the fiber optic network. Taliban authorities began shutting down high speed internet connections to some provinces earlier in the month to prevent "vice". On Monday night, mobile phone signal and internet service gradually ...
Macron Urges Europe to ‘Increase Pressure’ on Russia’s Shadow Fleet
This is Beirut 02/10 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Thursday to take coordinated action against Russia's so-called shadow fleet and follow his country's lead in clamping down on vessels used to bust Western sanctions. France is currently investigating a Benin-flagged ship that is among hundreds of ageing tankers blacklisted by the European ...
What Lies Beyond, and Beyond Hamas
Johnny Kortbawi 10/10 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Both sides in Palestine can claim a form of victory from the negotiations that ended the war in Gaza. Palestinians may see their success in the delivery of humanitarian aid, the release of prisoners, the halt of attacks on the Strip and the prevention of plans mentioned in some statements to depopulate Gaza. Meanwhile, Israelis may view their main ...
Estevao Scores Twice As Five-Star Brazil Thrash South Korea
This is Beirut 10/10 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Eighteen-year-old Chelsea winger Estevao scored twice as an impressive Brazil thrashed fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea 5-0 away in a friendly on Friday. Home captain Son Heung-min made his 137th appearance for South Korea, a record for the country's men's team, in wet conditions in Seoul. But apart from that it was all about Carlo ...
Member of Hezbollah Air Defense Unit Killed in Israeli Strike in Nabatiyeh
This is Beirut 06/10 14:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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On Monday, an Israeli strike targeted a car on the road to Zebdine in the Nabatiyeh district of southern Lebanon, killing a couple and injuring another person, the Ministry of Health reported. Correspondents from This is Beirut indicated that the man, who had previously lost his sight during the pager explosion in September 2024, was in the ...
Spain, Inter Miami Star Alba Retiring At End Of Season
This is Beirut 10/10 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Inter Miami's former Spanish international defender Jordi Alba on Tuesday announced his decision to retire from football at the end of the ongoing Major League Soccer season. Alba, who won 93 caps for Spain between 2011 and 2023 and was also a key member of Barcelona's team over the same era, confirmed his decision in a post on Instagram. "The ...
Trump Meets Congressional Leaders Ahead of Potential Federal Shutdown
This is Beirut 29/09 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Congress shutdown
Donald Trump is meeting Monday at the White House with top Republican and Democratic congressional leaders as negotiations remain deadlocked ahead of a potential federal government shutdown Tuesday night. If no budget, even temporary, is passed by midnight Tuesday, the U.S. will face a shutdown, halting most federal services. Hundreds of ...
White House says Nobel Trump Snub was 'Politics Over Peace'
This is Beirut 10/10 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Donald Trump White House Peace
The White House lashed out at the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday after it awarded the peace prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and overlooked US President Donald Trump. "The Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace," White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung said on ...
The Secret Soundtrack of the Runways
Bélinda Ibrahim 30/09 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Music Culture Fashion Podiums Runways
Today, it is impossible to imagine a runway show without music. It is an integral part of the catwalk experience, shaping how the clothes are perceived and remembered. Whereas tracks once flowed without much cohesion, major fashion houses now rely on true soundtrack creators such as Michel Gaubert and Frédéric Sanchez, renowned for their ability ...