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When the Giants of Chic Face Uncertainty
Christiane Tager 16/04 22:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The world of luxury may shine bright, but it’s not immune to economic storms. On Tuesday, the biggest names – Kering, Hermès and LVMH – saw their shares take a hit, with a stock market slump that was anything but glamorous. The biggest blow went to LVMH, whose first-quarter 2025 results showed a 2% drop in revenue. It’s the first slap in ...
Cannes Film Festival: 'Un homme et une femme' Honored with Dual Official Poster
This is Beirut 22/04 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Cannes Film Festival unveiled on Monday a special dual official poster for its 78th edition, celebrating the unforgettable scene from Claude Lelouch’s classic Un homme et une femme—a first in the festival’s history. This year’s posters, launched ahead of the event taking place from May 13 to 24, feature actors Anouk Aimée and ...
The Little Prince Returns, Glowing Through Parisian Walls
Marie-Christine Tayah 25/04 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Visiting the Atelier des Lumières until July 6 is like retracing the footsteps of The Little Prince, reliving a nostalgic voyage among the stars and quietly whispering that “what is essential is invisible to the eye.” Children, parents and dreamers alike are flocking to see the immersive The Little Prince experience, designed in the ...
Netanyahu Warns of "Expanded Israeli Response”, says "Lebanon Will Not Be Spared"
This is Beirut 21/04 23:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday issued a series of pointed threats against Iran and its regional allies, warning of an “expanded Israeli response” that could reach beyond the borders of Yemen. “Israel’s response will not be confined to Yemen,” Netanyahu declared. “It will extend to Lebanon and every other front.” ...
Massive Power Cut Stops Play for the Day at Madrid Open
This is Beirut 28/04 20:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Play has been cancelled at the Madrid Open for the rest of the day following a massive power cut in Spain and neighbouring Portugal, tournament organisers announced Monday. A power cut affecting "the whole of the Iberian peninsula and part of France", according to Portuguese electricity network operator REN, halted matches shortly after 10.30am ...
Brics Set to Meet Over Trump Trade Policies
This is Beirut 28/04 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Senior diplomats from BRICS countries will meet on Monday in Brazil to present a united front in the face of threats emerging from US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies. The meeting comes at a critical moment for the world economy after the International Monetary Fund this week slashed growth forecasts over the impact of the ...
Southern Lebanon: Israeli Strikes and Military Patrols
This is Beirut 24/04 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border continued to escalate Thursday following an Israeli drone strike on a prefabricated room in the southern town of Mays al-Jabal, which injured paramedic Osama Farhat, a member of the Islamic Mission Scouts. In a separate incident, remains of two individuals in the vicinity of Deir Saryan in the Nabatiyeh ...
Naim Qassem: Disarming the Hezb Is Off the Table
This is Beirut 18/04 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem declared Friday evening that any attempt to disarm the "resistance" is a direct service to Israel and will be firmly opposed. In his speech, Qassem said, “We will not allow anyone to strip Hezbollah or the resistance of its weapons. This idea should be removed from the Lebanese political ...
Rubio in Paris to Meet Macron on Ukraine War
This is Beirut 17/04 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Paris on Thursday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron about crafting an Ukraine ceasefire, as Washington and Europe seek common ground on ending the fighting. Top Ukrainian officials were also in the French capital on Thursday to meet EU and US delegations, President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of ...
Iran: Explosion at a Facility Affiliated with the Iranian National Security Council
This is Beirut 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
One person was killed and two others were injured in an explosion that occurred on Tuesday at the premises of a company located in Isfahan, Iran. The company operates under the supervision of Iran’s National Security Council and specializes in the manufacture of explosives, according to Iranian media reports. The incident comes just three days ...
Lebanon Condemns Israeli Airstrike on Beirut’s Southern Suburbs
This is Beirut 27/04 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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An Israeli airstrike targeted a Hezbollah warehouse in the southern suburbs of Beirut late Sunday afternoon. Thick smoke rose into the sky and was visible from various parts of the capital. The attack was preceded by three mock strikes, following an earlier evacuation call issued by the Israeli army's Arabic-speaking spokesperson, Avichai ...
Samy Gemayel: 'The Decentralization Law Is Almost Complete, Only Political Will Is Missing'
This is Beirut 27/04 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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After 76 sessions and nearly 200 hours of work, Kataeb Party leader Samy Gemayel announced that the draft law on decentralization is practically finalized and now only awaits political will for its adoption. Speaking at the third Tajaddod Lel Watan participatory conference, titled “Decentralization: The Time Has Come,” Gemayel urged ...
Syrian-American Jews Visit Damascus Synagogue
This is Beirut 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A group of Syrian-American Jews prayed in a synagogue in Damascus on Tuesday, an AFP photographer reported, the latest such visit following the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. The trip comes after local community leader Bakhour Chamntoub said unknown assailants broke into and desecrated the tomb of a 17th-century rabbi in Damascus last ...
Hezbollah Regrouping in Southern Lebanon Despite Heavy Losses, According to Israeli Report
This is Beirut 23/04 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Despite widespread speculation about a weakening of Hezbollah’s military presence, the group remains active in southern Lebanon and is working to rebuild its military infrastructure, according to a report published by the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth. Since the start of the ceasefire on November 27, 2024, Israeli operations in Lebanon have ...
UN Voices Concern Over Latest S.Sudan Clashes as Civilians Flee
This is Beirut 25/04 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United Nations said Friday it was "deeply concerned" by clashes between South Sudan's military and opposition forces in a southern state, where displaced civilians told AFP they had been left without food. The world's youngest nation, which is deeply impoverished, has long been troubled by insecurity and instability. But recent fighting ...
Himalayan Snow at 23-Year Low, Threatening 2 Billion People
This is Beirut 21/04 13:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Snowfall in Asia's Hindu Kush-Himalayan mountain range has reached a 23-year low, threatening nearly two billion people dependent on snowmelt for water, scientists warned in a report on Monday. The Hindu Kush-Himalayan range, which stretches from Afghanistan to Myanmar, holds the largest reserves of ice and snow outside the Arctic and ...
Signalgate: Trump to Be Interviewed by The Atlantic's Editor
This is Beirut 24/04 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will sit for an interview with the reporter who uncovered a major security lapse after being inadvertently added to a group chat in which top US officials shared secret military strike plans. The Atlantic magazine editor Jeffrey Goldberg was propelled to global fame -- and roundly attacked by Trump and ...
Iran FM Says has 'Serious Doubts' Over US Intentions Ahead of Talks
This is Beirut 18/04 15:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday cast doubt over the intentions of the United States, a day before a second round of nuclear talks with Washington. "Although we have serious doubts about the intentions and motivations of the American side, in any case we will participate in tomorrow's negotiations," Araghchi said ...
China's BYD posts strong quarterly profit on EV sales surge
This is Beirut 25/04 15:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD reported strong first-quarter profits on Friday, propelled by surging sales as US rival Tesla struggles to maintain pace. China's EV market is the largest in the world, and BYD has emerged in recent years as the clear leader of the highly competitive sector, outperforming Tesla in annual revenue last year. The ...
China Says Ready to Improve Canada Ties After Carney Win
This is Beirut 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
China said Tuesday it was open to improving ties with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney won the country's election to lead his Liberal Party to another term in power. "China is willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said. The results in ...
Netanyahu Vows to Bring Hostages Home Without Yielding to Hamas' Demands
This is Beirut 19/04 23:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Saturday to bring home the remaining hostages in Gaza without yielding to Hamas' demands, insisting the military campaign in the Palestinian territory had reached a "critical stage". "I believe we can bring our hostages home without surrendering to Hamas's dictates," Netanyahu said, in his first ...
China's BYD Reports Strong Q1 Profit Amid EV Sales Boom
This is Beirut 25/04 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD reported strong first-quarter profits on Friday, propelled by surging sales as US rival Tesla struggles to maintain pace. China's EV market is the largest in the world, and BYD has emerged in recent years as the clear leader of the highly competitive sector, outperforming Tesla in annual revenue last year. The ...
Two-Time Oscar Winner Alexander Payne to Preside Over Venice Jury
This is Beirut 28/04 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Venice Film Festival organizers announced on Monday that US film director Alexander Payne would be president of the competition's jury this year. Payne, 64, has won two Oscars and two Golden Globes for his screenplays and is best known for films such as Sideways, The Descendants and About Schmidt. "It's an enormous honor and joy to serve on the ...
Aoun Urges Strong Action Against Drugs and Cyber Addiction
This is Beirut 23/04 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun highlighted on Wednesday that drugs pose a greater danger than terrorism or corruption due to their deep penetration into families and societies, which, he warned, can ultimately lead to their disintegration. During a meeting with a delegation from Youth Against Drugs (JAD), led by Joseph Hawat, Aoun stressed the urgency of ...
Golf - Spring Open: Ghazzawi and Bakhour Strike Hard
Makram Haddad 22/04 13:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On Beirut’s legendary greens, the Spring International Championship crowned two champions—one from Lebanon and one from Syria—in a battle as elegant as it was hotly contested. The Golf Club of Lebanon, a jewel nestled in the heart of Beirut and founded in 1923, once again lived up to its reputation. Across its 400,000 m² of ...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Settle Syria’s World Bank Debt
This is Beirut 27/04 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced on Sunday that they would settle Syria's debt to the World Bank totalling roughly $15 million, according to a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency. Both Gulf states have played a key role in the diplomatic outreach to Syria's new rulers since the ouster of longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad in ...
Israel Security Chief Accuses PM of Demanding Personal Loyalty
This is Beirut 21/04 15:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israel's internal security chief, whom the government is trying to sack, on Monday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of demanding his personal loyalty and ordering him to spy on anti-government protesters. The accusations, made in a sworn statement to the Supreme Court, are the latest twist in a legal and political saga pitting ...
Syria Leader Hosts Republican US Congressman in Damascus
This is Beirut 19/04 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has met with a US congressman, the Syrian presidency said on Saturday, the first such visit by an American lawmaker since the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani was also present at the meeting with Republican Cory Mills at the presidential palace in Damascus, a presidency ...
In Jerusalem, Orthodox Christians Celebrate the Miracle of the Holy Fire Amid Tight Restrictions
This is Beirut 19/04 19:16 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Thousands of Orthodox Christian faithful gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to witness the ceremony of the Holy Fire, a central event in Orthodox Easter celebrations. According to tradition, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch enters the Edicule of the Holy Tomb, completely darkened, and emerges with candles lit by a flame ...
Pope Francis’s Quiet Farewell: Final Words and Last Moments Revealed
This is Beirut 22/04 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
According to the Vatican, Pope Francis thanked his personal nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. The Vatican reported these among his final words. The Argentine pontiff, aged 88, died on Monday morning following a stroke, less than a month after returning home from a five-week hospital stay to ...