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Israel Reveals Identity of Hezbollah Operative Killed in Nabatiyeh
This is Beirut 15/09 11:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Israeli army Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced Monday that the Hezbollah member killed in Sunday’s Israeli airstrike in the Nabatiyeh area of southern Lebanon was Mohammed Ali Yassine. In a post on X, Adraee said Yassine had been involved in weapons production and development during the war. He added that the operative’s ...
Sweden Commits Long-Term Support to Ukraine With $8.6 Billion Aid Plan
This is Beirut 11/09 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
The Swedish government on Thursday announced a military aid package for Ukraine amounting to $8.6 billion over 2026 and 2027, as Kyiv seeks more backing from its allies to fend off Russia's invasion. "This highlights the sustainable nature of our support" for Kyiv, Defense Minister Pal Jonson said at a press conference. "In the event of a ...
New York Marks 9/11 Attacks
This is Beirut 11/09 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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New York prepares to mark the devastating attacks of September 11, 2001 on Thursday, 24 years after the deadly plane hijackings that claimed almost 3,000 lives and forever changed the United States. Vice President JD Vance was expected to attend memorial events at Ground Zero in Manhattan where the World Trade Center's twin towers were destroyed ...
Hezbollah, the LAF, and U.S. Policy in Lebanon on This is America!
Tylia El Helou 17/09 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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The debut of This is America is here. From Charlie Kirk’s murder to the 24th 9/11 commemoration, U.S. aid to the Lebanese Army, and an exclusive with Hanin Ghaddar on disarming Hezbollah and the road to peace with Israel—don’t miss the first episode tonight at 10:00 PM (3:00 PM EST) on This is Beirut.
The Guardianship Syndrome
Johnny Kortbawi 05/09 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s modern history has been shaped by successive forms of foreign tutelage, beginning with the proclamation of Greater Lebanon 105 years ago. Over the course of half a century, the country experienced various mandates and occupations: 23 years under the French Mandate, 30 years under Syrian domination, alongside repeated Israeli invasions ...
Lebanese Army Raises Readiness Level to 75% Ahead of Cabinet Meeting
This is Beirut 05/09 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Hours ahead of Friday afternoon’s Cabinet meeting, the Lebanese Army has increased its readiness level to 75%, focusing its forces on monitoring sensitive points. The Lebanese Army is reported to be stepping up its deployment in Beirut, the suburbs and on key roads to prevent any clashes. Local broadcaster LBCI reported that strict directives ...
France Welcomes Lebanon’s Endorsement of Army Plan on Weapons
This is Beirut 06/09 15:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed on Saturday the Lebanese government’s plan proposed by the army to restore the state’s monopoly on arms across all of its territory. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot held talks a day earlier with his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Raggi, to reaffirm France’s support for the disarmament ...
Winners of Emmy Awards Shine on Television’s Biggest Night
This is Beirut 15/09 10:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Television’s brightest talents came together in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, where memorable performances and remarkable series were honored. The ceremony captured the wide range of stories captivating audiences today, from suspenseful dramas to sharp, witty comedies. Outstanding drama series: The Pitt Outstanding ...
Aoun Welcomes Convening of Arab Media Forum in Beirut
This is Beirut 16/09 11:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday welcomed the decision to hold the Arab Media Forum in Beirut, during a meeting with the forum’s Secretary-General Madi al-Khamis, in the presence of Information Minister Paul Morcos. Aoun affirmed that “Lebanon has been, and will remain, a leading Arab and international media hub, a platform that upholds ...
Israeli PM Tells Gaza City Residents to 'Leave Now' as Assault Intensifies
This is Beirut 08/09 20:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday told residents of Gaza City to evacuate, saying troops were being assembled to enter the Palestinian territory's main urban center. "In two days we brought down 50 terror towers, and this is only the opening stage of the intensified ground maneuver in Gaza City. I say to the residents: you have ...
Drone Strike Near Syria's Aleppo Airport Kills Two: Security Official
This is Beirut 04/09 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A Syrian security official said a drone strike near Aleppo airport on Thursday killed two people, with state media reporting the attack but without saying who may be behind it. An AFP correspondent saw a vaporized car near the airport in Syria's north, with shrapnel scattered around it. Official news agency SANA reported that "a drone targeted a ...
Saudi Launches Damascus Area Reconstruction Project
This is Beirut 07/09 15:04 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday humanitarian projects for Syria, including the removal of wartime rubble around Damascus, weeks after inking investment deals worth billions to help rebuild the country's infrastructure. The oil-rich Gulf kingdom has been a major backer of the new Syrian government, which came to power after an Islamist-led ...
Moscow Warns Poland Over “Destructive” Belarus Border Closure
This is Beirut 11/09 21:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Russia on Thursday urged Poland to reopen its border with Belarus, Moscow's close ally, calling the closure "destructive" and warning of consequences. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Tuesday the closure of the border with Belarus from 12:00 on September 12 (22:00 GMT on September 11), in response to the upcoming joint ...
U.S. and Qatar Close to Strengthening Defense Ties Following Israeli Strike
This is Beirut 16/09 16:31 - Reading : less than a minute
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington and Doha are close to finalizing an enhanced defense cooperation agreement, following last week’s Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar. Qatari officials confirmed that Emir Sheikh Tamim met with Rubio, with spokesman Majed Al Ansari stating the attack “sped up the need for a ...
Qassem Signals Defiance as Lebanon Faces Political and Security Challenges
This is Beirut 10/09 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem used his Wednesday speech to reiterate the group’s role in Lebanon, framing its organization as an indispensable “shield” against Israel while sidestepping calls for disarmament. In complete denial of ground reality, Qassem described Hezbollah as an “impenetrable barrier” against Israel, claiming ...
Iran's Khamenei bemoans low oil production
This is Beirut 07/09 22:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday bemoaned his country's oil production levels and called for the diversification of its export markets as Tehran faces renewed pressure from the West. "Oil production in the country -- with the importance it has in the economy, which is obvious -- is low," Khamenei said in a ...
LF Rejects Claims of Election Delay
This is Beirut 16/09 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Forces (LF) party reiterated on Tuesday that it will not accept any delay in parliamentary elections and pledged to “actively push to bring all matters related to the parliamentary elections before the Parliament’s General Assembly for resolution.” In a press release issued on Tuesday, the LF emphasized that ...
Baghdad Clashes Kill Six, Including Four Police
This is Beirut 07/09 14:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Clashes between members of two local tribes in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, have killed at least six people, including four policemen who intervened in the violence, the interior ministry said on Sunday. Iraqi security officials, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said that the clashes late Saturday erupted over increased fees for a ...
Trump says will Speak with Putin Soon
This is Beirut 05/09 09:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would speak soon with Russia's Vladimir Putin, after his call earlier in the day with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders. "I will be, yeah," Trump told a reporter asking if he would speak with the Russian leader in the near future, on the sidelines of a dinner with prominent US ...
Emirates to Accept Bitcoin and Ethereum for Airline Tickets in 2026
This is Beirut 12/09 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Emirates announced it will begin accepting Bitcoin and Ethereum for ticket payments starting in 2026, following a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, Reuters reported. The move represents a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrencies into everyday transactions, moving them beyond purely speculative assets. Traditionally, airline ...
Ministry of Finance Announces Fiscal Stamps Available at Accredited Centers
This is Beirut 16/09 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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After months of chronic shortage that fueled frustration and a black market, the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that fiscal stamps of all categories are now available, but only at accredited centers. In a statement, the Ministry of Finance specified that their distribution will be expanded to a larger number of accredited centers as ...
Israeli Strike Hits Near Syrian City of Homs
This is Beirut 09/09 09:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israeli air strikes hit areas of the central and western Syrian cities of Homs and Latakia late Monday, state news agency SANA reported. Britain-based war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that "the Israeli strike near Homs targeted a military unit south of the city." Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes in ...
Politicians Remember Bachir Gemayel
This is Beirut 14/09 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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On the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Bachir Gemayel, several political leaders paid tribute to the president-elect, who was killed on September 14, 1982. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam wrote on X, “More than four decades have passed since the assassination of President Bachir Gemayel... his slogan remains: Lebanon on 10,452 ...
Gemayel Voices Support for Aoun’s Leadership and Policies
This is Beirut 16/09 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Kataeb party chief and MP Samy Gemayel expressed his support for President Joseph Aoun’s policies and public statements following a meeting with the president on Tuesday. Gemayel thanked Aoun for his speech marking the anniversary of former President Bashir Gemayel’s assassination, saying it “confirms that all Lebanese leaders are now ...
Football: Lebanon Joins Asia's Elite
Makram Haddad 10/09 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In the sweltering heat of the Thai capital, Lebanon gave a masterclass in efficiency and control. Facing a tenacious Mongolian side, Michel Sfeir's players held their nerve and quickly took control of the match at Thammasat Stadium. In the 8th minute, Danny Istambouli opened the scoring with an unstoppable cross-shot. Just before halftime (45+1), ...
One Person killed in an Israeli Targeted Strike in Aitaroun
This is Beirut 12/09 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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An Israeli drone strike targeted the Al-Dhuhur area in the town of Aitaroun, in Southern Lebanon on Friday evening, killing one person, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health confirmed. The ministry’s Emergency Health Operations Center said another drone strike targeted a car in the town of Aita al-Shaab, leaving two people ...
Massive Fire Ravages Midaneh–Kfar Reman Plain, Arabsalim
This is Beirut 07/09 14:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A massive fire erupted early Sunday in the area between the Midaneh-Kfar Reman plain and Arabsalim, in the Nabatiyeh district, rapidly spreading toward nearby forests and towns. The blaze coincided with intense flights of Israeli quadcopter drones over the region, raising concerns that these drones may have ignited the fire by dropping highly ...
Aoun Urges Unified Arab Stance and Calls for Common Market
This is Beirut 08/09 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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President Joseph Aoun on Monday underscored Lebanon’s call for a “unified Arab position on all Arab issues,” reaffirming the country’s commitment to the Arab Peace Initiative adopted at the Beirut Summit. Speaking before an Arab Parliament delegation led by its president, Mohammed bin Ahmed al-Yamahi, Aoun stressed the need for deeper ...
Israel Vows to Inflict Biblical Plagues on Yemen's Houthis
This is Beirut 04/09 09:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel's defense minister vowed Thursday to inflict the biblical 10 plagues of Egypt on Yemen's Houthi after they stepped up their missile attacks against Israel. "The Houthis are firing missiles at Israel again. A plague of darkness, a plague of the firstborn -- we will complete all 10 plagues," Israel Katz posted on X. He was ...
This Week on This is America: Charlie Kirk, 9/11, Hezbollah, Israel
Tylia El Helou 17/09 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover the murder of Charlie Kirk, the 24th commemoration of 9/11, and the U.S. $14.2 million aid package to the Lebanese Army. We also feature an exclusive interview with Hanin Ghaddar, Friedmann Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute, to discuss disarming Hezbollah and the path to peace with ...