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Trump: Nations Ready to Act on Hezbollah
This is Beirut 12/12 17:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that “some countries want to intervene and deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon” during informal remarks at the White House. “You are not obliged to do it. You might have to do it later, but we have countries ready to step in and fully manage this issue,” he added. According to U.S. sources cited by ...
Pope Leo XIV Bids Farewell to Lebanon at Official Ceremony
This is Beirut 02/12 14:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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After a three-day visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV bids farewell at an official ceremony at Beirut International Airport. He boards the plane back to Rome, leaving messages of peace, hope, and unity for the country.
Oliver Ojeil: London Fashion Film Festival Winner
Lea Mehanna 21/12 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On this episode of This Is Arts, film director and fashion photographer Oliver Ojeil talks about winning Best Story at the London Fashion Film Festival, storytelling through fashion photography, his work as a colorist on major productions like The Chosen, and his upcoming project starring L’Oréal ambassador Luma Grothe and Iacopo Ricciotti ...
Israel Says Killed Man Responsible for West Bank Ramming Attack
This is Beirut 25/11 09:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israel's armed forces announced late Monday that its personnel had killed a man they held responsible for a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank last year. "After a pursuit of a year and a half," the officers killed Ala Raouf Shetiyya, Israel's army, police, intelligence, and counterterrorism forces said in a joint statement. "The terrorist ...
Netanyahu Invited to White House in 'Near Future'
This is Beirut 01/12 20:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to visit the White House "in the near future" during a phone call on Monday, his office said. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening, spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump," the premier's office said in a statement. "Trump has invited Prime Minister ...
Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge, When Lebanese Youth Take Action
Yara Germany 06/12 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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They are students, driven and determined to make a difference. This Friday night in Beirut, Lebanese youth took center stage at the Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge award ceremony, hosted by the British Embassy. An initiative led by Becky’s Button, encouraging young people to stand up against gender-based violence and to propose concrete ...
Families of Beirut Blast Victims Pressure Authorities After Pope’s Visit
Hala Abdallah 04/12 20:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Beirut blast families held their monthly gathering on Thursday, renewing calls for action from the authorities. They said that Pope Leo XIV’s visit serves as a powerful reminder that the case cannot be forgotten.
Jal El Dib Awaits Pope Leo XIV's Visit
This is Beirut 02/12 08:20 - Reading : less than a minute
The air is filled with anticipation and emotion outside the Hôpital de la Croix in Jal El Dib. Faithful gather, eagerly awaiting the arrival of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff is expected to meet with medical staff and patients during a visit that symbolizes faith, solidarity, and blessings.
Day Two of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Lebanon
This is Beirut 01/12 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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On day two of his visit, Pope Leo XIV prayed in Annaya, greeted crowds in Harissa, affirmed Lebanon’s model of coexistence, led an interfaith prayer in Beirut, and encouraged the youth to “continue to hope” in the face of ongoing crises.
Faith and Hope at Sisters of the Cross Hospital
Moncef Ait-Kaci 02/12 09:25 - Reading : less than a minute
At Sisters of the Cross Hospital, students, parents, and teachers express their hopes ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit. “This visit will bless us and fill us with hope. The Pope keeps us in his prayers,” they say. A moving display of faith, underscoring the symbolic importance of the visit.
Israeli PM's Office Says 5 'Senior Hamas Terrorists' Killed in Gaza
This is Beirut 22/11 18:46 - Reading : less than a minute
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Saturday and said that in response, Israeli forces had killed five "senior Hamas terrorists." "Today, Hamas violated the ceasefire again, sending a terrorist into Israeli-held territory to attack Israeli soldiers. In ...
Lebanon and Cyprus Sign Maritime Border Deal
This is Beirut 26/11 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon and Cyprus formally signed a maritime border demarcation agreement on Wednesday, marking a major step in bilateral relations and paving the way for expanded energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signed the agreement at Lebanon's presidential ...
In Baabda, Crowds Gather Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Arrival
Hala Abdallah 30/11 15:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Many citizens are flocking to the road leading to the Baabda presidential palace to welcome Pope Leo XIV.
The Crowd Ready Along the Road to the Baabda Palace
Hala Abdallah 30/11 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Crowds are already gathered along the road leading to the Baabda presidential palace to welcome Pope Leo XIV.
Our Lady of Lebanon, a Symbolic Stop of Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Jenny Rahmeh 21/11 19:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV. The Our Lady of Lebanon sanctuary in Harissa will be one of the key stops of his visit.
Pope Leo XIV Greets the Faithful Ahead of Mass
This is Beirut 02/12 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
In his Popemobile, Pope Leo XIV made his way along the esplanade leading to the waterfront, warmly greeting the faithful gathered for the Mass. A moment of closeness and emotion before the celebration.
Gunmen Kill 11 at Jewish Festival on Australia’s Bondi Beach
This is Beirut 14/12 16:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon’s Restaurants Boom: Growth or Mirage?
Liliane Mokbel 13/12 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This is the striking number of new restaurant brands registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Economy since the start of 2025. It’s a spectacular surge, but one that is less reassuring than it appears in a country with a limited population and modest tourist inflow. Behind this explosion of concepts lies a clear reality: most of these projects ...
Fadi Khalaf: Lebanon Is on the Path to Economic Restructuring
This is Beirut 27/11 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, Fadi Khalaf, stated that the country is beginning to return to the path of economic recovery, considering the return of the Union of Arab Banks to Lebanon as a promising sign of hope. However, he warned that the Lebanese State’s failure to comply with the conditions set by Arab ...
Pope Leo XIV Expected at Beirut Port Explosion Site
This is Beirut 02/12 09:45 - Reading : less than a minute
A crowd has gathered at the port, site of the explosion, to welcome His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. A moment charged with emotion and reflection.
Iran Condemns US 'Bullying Approach' Towards Venezuela
This is Beirut 26/11 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, slammed what he called the United States' "bullying approach" towards Venezuela, a statement said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela. The United States has deployed the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, accompanied by a flotilla of warships, officially for ...
Faith and Hope Unite as Lebanon Prepares for Pope Leo XIV’s Visit
Maria Chami 29/11 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Lebanon goes far beyond the scope of an official visit. For many, it resonates as a symbol of hope for all religious communities, a reminder that the country remains at the heart of spiritual and human concerns, and a breath of optimism that could revive the faith of a people in search of peace.
President Joseph Aoun Condemns Israel Airstrike on Beirut
This is Beirut 23/11 17:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned Israel’s airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, noting that the attack happened the day following Lebanon’s Independence Day. President Aoun described it as “further proof that Israel disregards repeated calls to halt its assaults on Lebanon, refuses to implement international ...
Crowds Lined the Motorway to Cheer Pope Leo
This is Beirut 01/12 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Crowds of faithful lined the motorway to cheer Pope Leo XIV as his motorcade passed by on his way to Martyr’s Square in downtown Beirut, where he will lead an interfaith dialogue.
Lebanon Goes Solar: Stable Internet for Millions
Liliane Mokbel 06/12 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Today, 335 telecom sites in Lebanon run on solar energy, offering a lifeline to a network long weakened by power cuts. Switching to clean energy reduces reliance on diesel generators, cuts costs, and most importantly, ensures a more stable Internet for everyone. This transformation was made possible thanks to a donation from China, according to ...
Shelling of Unknown Origin Hits Damascus Area
This is Beirut 09/12 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Syrian state media said shelling of unknown origin hit a Damascus area home to a military airport on Tuesday, without causing casualties. "The vicinity of the Mezzeh military airport in Damascus was targeted by three shells of unknown origin, without causing casualties or material damage," state news agency SANA quoted a military source as ...
Israeli Army Announces New Operation in Northern West Bank
This is Beirut 26/11 08:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Israeli military on Wednesday announced a new "counterterrorism" operation in the north of the occupied West Bank. The military and internal security service said in a joint statement that they "began operating as part of a broad counterterrorism operation in the area of northern Samaria", using the Israeli biblical term for part of the West ...
The Pope at the Port: Victims Speak
Yara Germany 02/12 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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For them, the Pope’s visit is not just another event. His stop at the port rekindles a powerful hope: that justice might finally return, and that the deep wounds of August 4 may begin to heal. That day, they lost a brother, a sister, an eye… a part of themselves. Today, through this visit, they are searching for a way to find it ...
Turkish Lawmakers Meet Kurdish Leader Öcalan
This is Beirut 24/11 20:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Turkish lawmakers who are members of a parliamentary commission overseeing the peace process with the Kurdish guerrilla visited Abdullah Öcalan, the historic leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), in prison for the first time on Monday. The meeting between the parliamentary delegation and the imprisoned Kurdish leader on Imrali Island, ...
Order of Malta Turns Crisis Relief into Stability
Rayan Chami 12/12 16:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Order of Malta Lebanon is scaling up its Programmed Food Assistance Project nationwide, from hot meals and school breakfasts to long-term agricultural support. In Kfar Falous, South Lebanon, farmers and families show how urgent aid is transforming into lasting resilience.