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Notre-Dame Gets Back St Thomas Statue Adorning Spire Base
This is Beirut 25/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Heritage Notre-Dame Cathedral Restoration Paris Culture
A statue of the apostle Saint Thomas was on Thursday returned to Notre-Dame in Paris, which has now recovered all 16 statues that adorned the base of its spire before a 2019 devastating fire. The statue, three meters tall and weighing 100 kilograms, was unaffected by the blaze, having been removed from the cathedral just days before for routine ...
Iran Sets up New Defense Council After War With Israel
This is Beirut 03/08 21:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iran's top security body has approved the creation of a new defence council, state media reported on Sunday, more than a month after a ceasefire ended a 12-day war with Israel. "The Supreme National Security Council approved the establishment of the National Defence Council," state television said. The new body -- which will be ...
Ziad Rahbani, Fairuz’s Son and Cultural Icon, Has Died
This is Beirut 26/07 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Ziad Rahbani Music Culture Lebanon Art Heritage
Lebanon is mourning one of its most influential cultural figures. Ziad Rahbani, composer, pianist, playwright, and outspoken political commentator, has died at the age of 69. Born in 1956 to the legendary singer Fairuz and pioneering composer Assi Rahbani, Ziad grew up surrounded by music. Yet, he forged his own path, blending art, satire, and ...
Reluctant Settlements with No Preconditions
Johnny Kortbawi 25/07 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon is in a position few would envy in the current round of settlements. This situation does not stem from a government crisis, but from the dominance of a single party. Had the state itself been responsible for the decisions that brought us here, the outcome—though difficult—might have been more acceptable. Unfortunately, Lebanon is now ...
Monfils Says Toronto Loss Marks His Final Toronto Visit
This is Beirut 28/07 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Gael Monfils said he has played for the last time in Toronto after crashing out of the Masters in Sunday's opening round of the ATP Masters to a Chilean qualifier. The 38-year-old French tennis icon missed out on four match points to exit 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3) to number 142 Tomas Barrios Vera, who won the first Masters match of his career and ended ...
Yemen's Houthis Release Footage of Missing Crew from Sunken Eternity C Ship
This is Beirut 28/07 20:47 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis released video footage Monday of missing crew members from the Eternity C cargo ship, which the Yemeni militants sank earlier this month, claiming in an accompanying statement to have "rescued" the mariners. Earlier this month, the Houthis struck the Magic Seas and Eternity C cargo ships in the Red Sea, ...
Greece battles major wildfires amid persistent heatwave
This is Beirut 26/07 21:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Greek emergency services were battling many wildfires on Saturday afternoon as a week-long heatwave peaked with temperatures surpassing 45C degrees. According to firefighters, one of the most difficult fronts was around Drosopigi in northern Attica, just 30 kilometers north of Athens. Authorities called for an evacuation of the village, while ...
Russia, Syria to Bolster Ties, Review Assad-Era Agreements
This is Beirut 31/07 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Russia and Syria signalled Thursday they would bolster ties and review agreements made under the previous pro-Moscow government of Bashar al-Assad amid uncertainty over the future of two Russian military bases in the country. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani appealed for Russia's support at talks in Moscow, where Assad had ...
Lebanese Army Raids in Bekaa and Baabda Lead to Clashes and Arrests
This is Beirut 24/07 15:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese Army carried out a series of targeted operations on Thursday in different parts of the Bekaa region, resulting in clashes with wanted individuals. In a morning statement, the army command reported that a unit, supported by an intelligence patrol, raided several homes in Bir el-Abed, Baabda. During the operation, four individuals (A. ...
Germany Says Israel 'Increasingly in The Minority' on Palestinian Issue
This is Beirut 31/07 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Germany's foreign minister said Thursday that Israel was increasingly isolated diplomatically over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the push by some countries to recognize a Palestinian state. Johann Wadephul said in a statement before heading to Israel that the recent UN conference on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ...
Lebanon’s Regulatory Authorities: User’s Guide
Yara Germany 21/07 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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For weeks now, regulatory authorities have been at the center of Lebanon’s political debate. The government has begun delivering its ministerial statement commitment to establish regulatory bodies for key sectors and strengthen oversight institutions. Officials have been appointed to head medical cannabis and civil aviation authorities. ...
Lebanon Sees Modest Summer Travel Rebound
This is Beirut 25/07 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon's travel industry is experiencing a cautious recovery this summer, with Beirut International Airport (BIA) showing signs of revived activity since early July, according to Jean Abboud, president of the Lebanese Travel Agencies Association. Speaking on Friday, Abboud noted a noticeable uptick in both flight numbers and passenger traffic. ...
Ferrari’s Leclerc on Pole for Hungarian GP
This is Beirut 02/08 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Charles Leclerc grabbed the first pole position of the season for Ferrari on Saturday for the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Monegasque driver will share the front row on Sunday with McLaren's Oscar Piastri. McLaren's Lando Norris will start from the second row alongside fellow Briton George Russell who was fourth for Mercedes. "I honestly have no ...
US To Refuse Visas to Palestinian Authority Officials
This is Beirut 31/07 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States said Thursday it would deny visas to Palestinian Authority officials, accusing the body, which governs parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, of seeking to "internationalize" the situation. The organization is "taking actions to internationalize its conflict with Israel, such as through the International Criminal Court (ICC) ...
Messi-Less Miami Held by Cincinnati in MLS
This is Beirut 27/07 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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An Inter Miami team missing the suspended Lionel Messi missed the chance to gain ground on Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati after being held to a 0-0 draw in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi and team-mate Jordi Alba were both barred from playing the home game against Cincinnati after controversially withdrawing from this week's MLS ...
Hezbollah Halts University Stipends for Children of Killed Fighters
This is Beirut 27/07 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Hezbollah has informed the families of its members who were killed in battles of a new decision to halt all university education stipends for their children. Exclusive information obtained by Al Arabiya/Al Hadath reveals that Hezbollah’s “Martyr Foundation,” responsible for supporting the families of the deceased, has begun systematically ...
UN Chief Urges AI Companies to Focus on Renewable Energy
This is Beirut 22/07 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The head of the United Nations called Tuesday on the surging artificial intelligence sector to prioritize sustainable energy for running power-hungry data centers. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said a typical AI data center—sites where data is processed—uses the same amount of electricity as 100,000 regular homes. With AI development ...
'Crisis:' A Word for Everything?
Sana Richa Choucair 27/07 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Debt crisis, economic crisis, crisis of confidence in currencies: these expressions now dominate official discourse. Crises seem to multiply endlessly, from climate to democracy, from housing to public health. “Crisis” has become the keyword of our times. But what are we really saying? If everything is a crisis, does anything truly stand ...
Washington "Strongly" Rejects France's Plan to Recognize a Palestinian State
This is Beirut 25/07 05:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United States "strongly" rejected on Thursday French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it a "reckless" decision that undermines peace. “This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace. It is a slap in the face to the victims of October 7th,” declared U.S. Secretary of ...
NBA Clippers Reach One-Year Deal With Star Guard Paul
This is Beirut 22/07 10:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Chris Paul, a 40-year-old guard and 12-time NBA All-Star, has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Monday. Paul returns to a club where he enjoyed some of his best campaigns from 2011-2017 for his 21st and possibly final season, ESPN and The Athletic reported. The deal, worth $3.6 ...
Syria’s Economy Reportedly Rebuilt in Shadows by President’s Brother
This is Beirut 24/07 16:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Syria Economy Sanctions Reconstruction
A Reuters investigation uncovered a covert campaign to restructure Syria’s shattered economy, led by the new president’s brother, Hazem al-Sharaa, and an Australian of Lebanese descent, Abraham Succarieh, who is under international sanctions for alleged terrorism financing. Operating through an unannounced “shadow committee,” the pair has ...
Israeli Raids Pound Hezb Sites in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 24/07 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli fighter jets launched a series of intense air raids on Thursday targeting the Rihan–Jarmaq region in southern Lebanon, with the sound of explosions echoing across Marjayoun and the western Beqaa Valley. Additional strikes were reported in the al-Mahmoudiya area. Shortly after the attacks, Israeli army Arabic-language spokesperson ...
US Approves $4.67 BN Sale of Air Defense System to Egypt
This is Beirut 25/07 09:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt. NASAMS -- the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System -- has seen recent use on the battlefield after being provided to Ukraine by Kyiv's supporters as part of efforts to bolster the country's air ...
Malcolm-Jamal Warner from 'The Cosby Show' Dies in Drowning Accident
This is Beirut 22/07 09:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his supporting role on The Cosby Show, has died after accidentally drowning in Costa Rica, local police announced Monday. The 54-year-old actor played Theo, the youngest son in the Huxtable family, on the iconic 1980s sitcom. He was nominated for an Emmy Award, the television equivalent of the ...
Sony Buys Stake in ‘Gundam’ Owner to Grow Anime Business
This is Beirut 26/07 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Sony has bought a strategic 2.5 percent stake in Japanese game franchise giant Bandai Namco, which owns "Gundam" and arcade classic "Pac-Man", with a view to growing its anime business. Booming global appetite for Japanese animation has become a money-spinner for Sony, which acquired online anime library Crunchyroll in 2021. "As two of the ...
Iran Rejects Western Accusations of Overseas Plots as 'Baseless'
This is Beirut 01/08 09:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran on Friday rejected accusations by the US and more than a dozen of its allies that Tehran had attempted to kill or kidnap dissidents, journalists and officials in Western countries. In a statement, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei described the claims as "baseless", calling them "an attempt to divert public attention from the ...
Iran Says Confronted US Destroyer in Gulf of Oman
This is Beirut 23/07 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iranian forces confronted a US destroyer in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, warning it to stay out of waters claimed by Tehran, state television reported. The latest reported confrontation between the two rivals comes a month after the United States struck the Islamic republic on June 22, hitting key Iranian nuclear sites during a 12-day war with ...
Beirut Port Scans 60 Containers per Hour with AI-Powered Technology
Liliane Mokbel 02/08 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Ministry of Finance is accelerating its efforts to modernize Lebanon’s customs operations. With a clear goal of enhancing public revenue collection, a large-scale digital transformation is underway, impacting both the Directorate of Revenues and the Customs Directorate. Key initiatives include the gradual rollout of electronic payment ...
CENTCOM Chief in Beirut: US Reaffirms Support for Lebanese Army
This is Beirut 31/07 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received US General Michael Kurilla, the Commander of CENTCOM (US Central Command), on Thursday in Baabda. The meeting was held in the presence of US Ambassador Lisa A. Johnson and a delegation of senior military officials, underscoring America’s continued commitment to Lebanon. According to the Lebanese ...
US Envoy to Discuss Finalizing Gaza Aid 'Corridor': State Dept
This is Beirut 22/07 22:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United States said Tuesday that it was sending an envoy to the Middle East for talks that aim to finalize a "corridor" for aid to war-ravaged Gaza, where authorities said people are dying of starvation. Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's globe-trotting negotiator, is traveling to the region for new talks, State Department spokeswoman ...