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Nintendo Bullish on Switch 2 Pre-Sales in Japan
This is Beirut 24/04 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nintendo shares surged Thursday after the gaming giant boasted of higher than expected demand in Japan for pre-orders of its hotly anticipated Switch 2 console. The successor to the Switch -- the third best-selling console ever behind Sony's PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS -- is set to hit shelves worldwide on June 5. And the stakes are high: ...
Lebanon’s Inflation Drops to Five-Year Low, but Food Prices Remain a Strain
This Is Beirut 24/04 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The annual inflation rate in Lebanon dropped to 14.2% in March 2025, marking the lowest level in five years, according to official figures released this week. The decline follows a 15.6% rate recorded in February and reflects a broader easing in price increases across several key sectors. The most notable slowdowns were seen in housing and ...
French FM Makes First Visit to Iraq
This is Beirut 23/04 10:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will meet officials in Baghdad on Wednesday as part of a regional tour to push for a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In a statement, the French foreign ministry said that Barrot, who will also visit Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, is on a tour to help "prepare for the ...
Lebanon Launches AGRILAB Project to Modernize and Green Agricultural Sector
This Is Beirut 24/04 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Under the patronage of Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani, Lebanon officially launched the AGRILAB project on Thursday at the Baakline station in the Shouf region. Developed in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation, the initiative seeks to modernize the country’s agricultural sector by equipping farmers with ...
Gaza Rescuers Say 25 Killed in Israeli Air Strikes
This is Beirut 22/04 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Gaza's civil defense agency said that a spate of Israeli air strikes since dawn on Tuesday killed at least 25 people across the Hamas-run territory. Israel resumed an intense air and ground offensive on Gaza on March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire that had largely halted the fighting in the besieged Palestinian territory. "The total number of ...
Luxury Chocolate, Pistachio Crisis: When Dubai Drives Up World Prices
This is Beirut 21/04 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The global pistachio market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, fueled by a glaring imbalance between supply and demand — boosted, notably, by the famous “Dubai chocolate”. According to the Financial Times, this ultra-popular delicacy has contributed to a worldwide shortage, driving up prices from $7.65 to $10.30 per pound in the space ...
Oscar Voters Must Watch All Nominated Films First
This is Beirut 22/04 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Oscar voters will be required to demonstrate that they have watched all the films in each category before they cast their final ballots, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday. The new rule, which addresses a longstanding concern that voters are skipping some films, will apply for the next Oscars ceremony in March 2026, ...
Gunfire Exchange at Lebanese-Syrian Border Triggers Army Crackdown on Smuggling Network
This is Beirut 25/04 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tensions flared along the Lebanese-Syrian border near Hermel on April 24 after gunfire erupted between armed individuals and Syrian forces, reportedly triggered by disputes over smuggling activities. According to a Lebanese Army post on its X account, shots were first fired from the Lebanese side toward Syrian territory, prompting a swift ...
Yemen’s Huthis Say US Strikes on Sanaa Kill at Least 12
This is Beirut 21/04 05:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Huthi rebels' health ministry said early Monday that new US air strikes on the Yemeni capital Sanaa killed at least 12 people and wounded 30. The Huthi-run Saba news agency cited the ministry as saying the dead and injured had come from overnight strikes "by the American enemy" on a market and a residential zone in Sanaa's ...
In Easter Message, Patriarch Rai Calls for Peace and Educational Reform in Lebanon
This Is Beirut 19/04 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute
In his message for the Easter holiday, Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai called for an end to wars and advocated for comprehensive educational reform in Lebanon. The Patriarch made a heartfelt appeal for peace, stating, “Enough wars, arms manufacturing and weapons trade. The world needs bread, not guns. It is time to put an end to abortions and ...
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Says Syria Detaining Two Group Officials
This is Beirut 22/04 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Palestinian group Islamic Jihad's armed wing said Tuesday that Syria's new authorities had detained two of the group's officials and called for their release. A statement from the Al-Quds Brigades said Islamic Jihad's Syria official Khaled Khaled and organising committee member Yasser al-Zafri had been detained in Syria for five days "without ...
Israeli Strikes Kill Hezbollah Commander and Islamist Group Leader
This is Beirut 22/04 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border intensified on Tuesday following a series of Israeli drone and artillery strikes that killed two high-ranking militants, including a Hezbollah commander and a senior figure in the Islamist group Jamaa Islamiya. Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army’s Arabic-speaking spokesperson, confirmed that the strike ...
Trump Blocked Israeli Plan to Strike Iran Nuclear Sites
This is Beirut 17/04 11:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump scuppered an Israeli plan to strike Iranian nuclear sites, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, as Washington attempts to reach a deal to curb Tehran's weapons program. The United States and Iran, which have not had diplomatic relations for more than 40 years, are seeking a new nuclear deal after Trump pulled out of ...
Remains Of 5,000-Year-Old Noblewoman Found In Peru Dig
This is Beirut 25/04 15:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Archaeologists in Peru said Thursday they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, revealing the important role played by women in the oldest center of civilization in the Americas. "What has been discovered corresponds to a woman who apparently had elevated status, an elite woman," archaeologist David ...
Lebanon: Army Retirees Demand Pension Hike, Threaten Protests
This is Beirut 22/04 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a press conference held Tuesday, retired Lebanese army personnel intensified their demands for immediate salary adjustments and improved living conditions, citing years of neglect and financial marginalization. They called on the government to act swiftly, warning of continued protests if their grievances remain unaddressed. The retirees ...
UAB Executive Committee Vows Support for Crisis-Hit Banking Sectors
This Is Beirut 24/04 15:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Executive Committee of the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) convened in Beirut on Thursday under the chairmanship of Dr. Joseph Torbey, with the participation of Secretary General Wissam Fattouh and representatives from seven Arab nations: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Morocco, Lebanon and Sudan. During the meeting, the committee reviewed a ...
Travel and Tourism Syndicate Discusses Sector Revival Amid Hopes for Political Stability
This is Beirut 25/04 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Syndicate of Owners of Travel and Tourism Offices in Lebanon, headed by Jean Abboud, held its Annual General Assembly at the Middle East Airlines (MEA) conference center on Friday, gathering a large number of industry members. The session covered key agenda items, including the presentation and approval of the 2024 financial report, and ...
Putin Announces Upcoming Russia–Arab League Summit
This is Beirut 22/04 16:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday that a Russia–Arab League summit will be held later this year, amid unprecedented tensions with the West sparked by the war in Ukraine. Since launching its large-scale offensive against Ukraine in 2022 and facing sweeping Western sanctions that have heavily impacted its economy, Russia has ...
Aramco and BYD unveil car technology alliance
This is Beirut 22/04 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Saudi Aramco and the Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD announced Monday an agreement to work together on what they called new-energy vehicle technologies. The Saudi oil giant is already a partner with Renault of France and the Chinese automaker Geely in a joint venture to produce thermal engines. Its subsidiary, Saudi Aramco Technologies ...
Lebanon to Overhaul Groundwater Drilling Licensing System
This is Beirut 22/04 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon's Minister of Energy and Water, Joe Saddi, announced on Tuesday a major reform of the country's groundwater drilling licensing system, as part of an effort to improve water resource management. The reform is being developed in collaboration with experts from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and ...
Dutch Intelligence Accuses Iran of Staging "Assassination Attempt"
This is Beirut 24/04 22:54 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Dutch AIVD intelligence on Thursday accused Iran of staging an "assassination attempt" on an Iranian living in the country. An Iranian man residing in the northern city of Haarlem saw two men climb onto his balcony in the dead of the night in June last year, and police intervened to arrest two suspects, according to the AIVD. The pair were ...
Snow White Banned from Lebanese Theaters
Marilyne Jallad 17/04 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Ninety years after Disney’s pioneering animated version, Snow White is returning to the big screen in a live-action remake—screening in cinemas around the world, or almost. Lebanon and Kuwait have decided to outright ban this timeless tale intended for audiences young and old, from ages seven to 77. Due to the presence of an Israeli ...
Indian PM Modi Visits Saudi Arabia to Bolster Ties
This is Beirut 22/04 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Tuesday for his third visit as premier to the oil-rich Gulf kingdom. The trip comes a day after Modi held high-level talks with US Vice President JD Vance in India, with New Delhi looking to seal a trade deal with Washington and stave off punishing tariffs. "India deeply ...
Macron Invites Foreign Researchers to "Choose France"
This is Beirut 18/04 20:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Emmanuel Macron on Friday invited foreign researchers to work in France, in an apparent effort to lure US scientists hit by federal research spending cuts under Donald Trump. "Researchers from the world over, choose France, choose Europe," Macron said on X. https://x.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/1913265914377633928 The ...
Rubio Tells Russian Counterpart Time to End 'Senseless War'
This is Beirut 28/04 22:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that the United States is committed to working to end the war in Ukraine, the State Department said Monday. "The United States is serious about facilitating an end to this senseless war," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said in a readout of Sunday's call, which ...
Basketball: The WASL Planet Stops Over in Lebanon
Makram Haddad 19/04 00:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
FIBA Asia officials confirmed it on Friday: Lebanon will be the host of the most anticipated tournament of the West Asian season. Another showcase moment for Nouhad Naufal Stadium, already the sacred ground of the 2017 Asia Cup and recently the scene of Al Riyadi’s historic triumph as three-time West Zone champions. The Yellow team will put ...
Lebanon Awaits Jordan Intelligence to Probe Foiled Sabotage Plot
This is Beirut 25/04 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s Chief Public Prosecutor, Judge Jamal Hajjar, announced that the Lebanese authorities are awaiting detailed intelligence from Jordanian agencies to begin a full-scale investigation into a recently uncovered sabotage plot targeting the Hashemite Kingdom. “We are waiting for the arrival of security information from Jordanian agencies ...
Real Madrid's Ancelotti Agrees Brazil Deal
This is Beirut 29/04 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, several Spanish media outlets reported Monday. The veteran Italian has one more year on his contract with the Spanish giants, but after quarter-final Champions League elimination by Arsenal and Copa del Rey defeat by rivals Barcelona, he is poised to depart the ...
Iran-U.S. Expert Discussions on Nuclear Program Postponed to Saturday
This is Beirut 22/04 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A technical, expert-level nuclear meeting between Iran and the United States will be held on Saturday, coinciding with the third round of indirect talks mediated by Oman, Tehran announced Tuesday. "The technical consultative meeting between the two countries, which was to be held as part of the indirect talks between the two sides on ...
Salam: Municipal Elections, First Step Towards Decentralization
This is Beirut 28/04 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed on Monday that municipal elections will be held as scheduled, calling the vote a “democratic constitutional entitlement” and a promise the government is determined to fulfill. Speaking from the Ministry of Interior during the launch of the central operations room dedicated to overseeing the elections, ...