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Trump: Saudi Normalization With Israel "Will Happen"
This is Beirut 25/04 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said he was confident Saudi Arabia will normalize ties with Israel, according to an interview published Friday by Time Magazine. "Saudi Arabia will go into the Abraham Accords," Trump said, referencing the historic agreement struck at the end of his first term in 2020, which saw Muslim-majority United Arab Emirates, ...
Zelensky Claims China Is Supplying Weapons to Russia
This is Beirut 17/04 20:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that he had "information" China was supplying weapons to Russia, amid an escalating row between Kyiv and Beijing over China's support for Moscow. Zelensky said last Wednesday that Kyiv knew of at least 155 Chinese nationals deployed to assist Moscow's invasion, a day after claiming the ...
Army Seizes Weapons Smuggled Between Syria and Lebanon
This is Beirut 18/04 22:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Control operations and security monitoring enabled a unit of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), supported by a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, to arrest “eight citizens” in the locality of Kfarzabad, in the Bekaa Valley, on Friday evening, accused of smuggling weapons from Syria. They are accused of having “formed a gang to smuggle ...
Lebanese Education Minister Extends School Year in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 17/04 12:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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Minister of Education and Higher Education Rima Karami announced on Thursday an extension of the school year for institutions in South Lebanon and Nabatieh. The academic year in these regions had been delayed due to the security crisis caused by the war between Hezbollah and Israel. The minister explained that the extension would help students ...
Georges Khabbaz Shoots Global Series in Canary Islands, Spain
This is Beirut 17/04 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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After starring in the acclaimed film Yunan by Ameer Fakher Eldin – which was selected for the official competition at the Berlin International Film Festival and won awards at the Bari and Milan film festivals in Italy – and after shooting Mille Secrets Mille Dangers last summer with Oscar-nominated director Philippe Falardeau, Georges Khabbaz ...
Frances Mayes Awarded Italian Citizenship for Literary Merit
This is Beirut 19/04 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Italian government announced Friday its decision to grant honorary citizenship to American author Frances Mayes, known globally for her best-selling memoir Under the Tuscan Sun. Officials cited “exceptional merit” as the reason behind the move. In an official statement, authorities confirmed that the Italian Council of Ministers had ...
US stocks fall amid lingering tariff uncertainty
This is Beirut 21/04 16:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Wall Street stocks opened lower Monday amid lingering uncertainty over President Trump's trade policy as markets looked ahead to major earnings later in the week. China on Monday hit out at other countries negotiating trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, vowing countermeasures against those who "appease" ...
UK Ends Sanctions on Syria Defense, Interior Ministries
This is Beirut 24/04 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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The UK government announced on Thursday it was lifting sanctions that were imposed on Syria's interior and defense ministries during the rule of the now-deposed Bashar al-Assad. "The following entries have been removed from the Consolidated List and are no longer subject to an asset freeze -- Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense," the Office ...
In Morocco, Volunteers Are on a Mission to Clean Up the Sahara
This is Beirut 22/04 13:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Morocco may be the gateway to the vast Sahara Desert, but that doesn't mean it's free from that modern environmental scourge: the waste mankind disposes of.
New Victory for Ralph Charbel at FIFA Football Tribunal
This Is Beirut 24/04 15:25 - Reading : less than a minute
The FIFA Football Tribunal rendered its decision in favor of the Palestinian football player Layth Kharoub, represented by the international sports lawyer Ralph Charbel, in the case opposing him to Kelantan United Football Club from Malaysia. The FIFA Football Tribunal decided that the Malaysian club has to pay the professional Palestinian player ...
NSSF Expands Coverage, Adds 1,067 Medications for Reimbursement
This is Beirut 17/04 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute
NSSF Lebanon Healthcare Medications Reimbursement Coverage
Lebanon’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has expanded its drug coverage in a major healthcare move, adding 1,067 previously excluded medications back to its reimbursement list. The update, announced Thursday by NSSF Director General Mohammad Karake, restores up to 80% reimbursement for these drugs—returning to pre-crisis coverage ...
Three Dead in Sweden Shooting
This is Beirut 29/04 21:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Three people were shot dead in a city north of the Swedish capital on Tuesday, police said, the latest shooting to rock the Nordic nation. Police said they received reports of shots fired in the center of Uppsala, some 60 kilometers (37 miles) north of the capital, Stockholm, and that "a certain number of people have been found with wounds ...
President Aoun Marks Armenian Genocide Anniversary
This is Beirut 24/04 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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As the world commemorates 110 years since the Armenian Genocide, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s unwavering solidarity with the Armenian people and praised the Lebanese-Armenian community as a pillar of national unity and contribution. In a statement marking the anniversary, Aoun stressed that the occasion is not merely a ...
Minister of Youth and Sports Deregisters Three Sports Disciplines
This is Beirut 22/04 16:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Secretary General of the Lebanese Olympic Committee, Jawdat Chaker, issued the following statement: The Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Nora Bayrakdarian, took three decisions on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, concerning the deregistration of the following disciplines: skateboarding, modern pentathlon and surfing. These disciplines have been ...
UNIFIL Patrol Briefly Intercepted in Tayr Dabba
This is Beirut 25/04 20:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A UNIFIL patrol was briefly intercepted twice near the southern Lebanese town of Tayr Dabba. According to local media, a group of young men on motorcycles blocked the convoy, making hostile remarks toward the peacekeepers. UNIFIL deputy spokesperson Candice Ardell confirmed the incidents in a statement. She said that the soldiers were ...
Lebanon Resumes Repatriation of Syrian Refugees After Years-Long Pause
This is Beirut 25/04 16:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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General Security (GS) has resumed the repatriation of Syrian refugees from Lebanon, marking a significant shift after years of suspension, Al-Jadeed TV reported on Friday. According to the report, the renewed efforts came after a prolonged halt in the implementation of the so-called “voluntary return” process, which was previously organized ...
Pharmacists Secure Top Retirement Pension Among Liberal Professions
Liliane Mokbel 26/04 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Retired pharmacists in Lebanon now receive a monthly pension of $670 – the highest among all liberal professions in the country, according to Joe Salloum, the President of the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists. This milestone was achieved through a series of internal reforms, revised contribution structures, and the creation of a reserve fund in ...
Saudi Defense Minister Meets Iranian Officials in Tehran
This Is Beirut 17/04 20:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in Tehran on Thursday to meet Iranian officials. The visit comes ahead of weekend talks between Iran and the United States on Iran's nuclear program. He delivered a message from Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian state media reported, ...
Salam Vows Timely Municipal Elections
This is Beirut 24/04 20:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed on Thursday that municipal elections will go ahead as scheduled, with a firm government commitment to transparency and fairness. In a statement posted on X, Salam addressed growing speculation around the elections, stating unequivocally that “the government’s position is firm in its commitment to hold the ...
Pope Francis has died: Vatican
This is Beirut 21/04 21:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, following a stroke, as announced by the Vatican a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. "Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," said ...
Bint Jbeil Residents Intercept a UNIFIL Patrol
This is Beirut 29/04 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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A UNIFIL patrol was intercepted on Tuesday by residents of Bint Jbeil after entering the town without an escort from the Lebanese Army. https://x.com/ThisIsBeirut_/status/1917165941978202441 This marks the second such incident in southern Lebanon in less than a week. Last Friday, another UNIFIL convoy was briefly blocked twice near the town of ...
The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum Returns to Beirut!
This is Beirut 25/04 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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Title: The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum Returns to Beirut! Caption: The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum is back – and stronger than ever – with its second edition! This exceptional event brings together leading experts, influencers and innovators to celebrate mental, physical and aesthetic health. From April 24 to 27, 2025, Beirut’s Seaside ...
Renewed Lebanese-Syrian Border Clashes
This is Beirut 24/04 21:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tensions flared once again along the Syrian-Lebanese border Thursday night, as clashes reportedly resumed between unidentified fighters on both sides of the border, with Syrian officials accusing Hezbollah of initiating the escalation. A Syrian Ministry of Defense source told SANA that Hezbollah “fired five artillery shells from Lebanese ...
Jordan Bans Activities of Muslim Brotherhood, Closes Offices
This is Beirut 23/04 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Jordan has banned all activities of the Muslim Brotherhood and closed its offices in the kingdom, the interior minister announced on Wednesday. "It has been decided to ban all activities of the so-called Muslim Brotherhood and to consider any activity (carried out by it) a violation of the provisions of the law," said Interior ...
Pope Briefly Meets US Vice President JD Vance
This is Beirut 20/04 15:17 - Reading : less than a minute
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Pope Francis had a brief private meeting with US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday, the Vatican said, on the last day of the Republican's visit to Rome. "The meeting, which lasted a few minutes, gave the opportunity to exchange greetings on Easter Sunday," wrote the Vatican in a brief statement, saying the encounter took place at the pope's ...
President Aoun Files Appeals Over New Laws
This is Beirut 17/04 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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President Joseph Aoun has filed two appeals Thursday before the Constitutional Council challenging recently enacted laws that came into effect automatically. The first appeal concerns the law on the liberalization of non-residential rent contracts, while the second targets amendments to legislation regulating the organization of private schools ...
Armenians of Lebanon: Preserving Heritage and Culture Amid Challenges
Élie-Joe Kamel 24/04 10:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Every April, the Armenians of Lebanon commemorate the genocide during which approximately 1.5 million of their ancestors perished. Today, amid the crises facing the country, the community strives to preserve its identity and pass on its rich cultural heritage.
Pope Francis' Coffin Begins Procession Towards Saint Peter's Basilica
This is Beirut 23/04 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Pope Francis' coffin lies before the high altar in Saint Peter's Basilica, offering the faithful three days of tribute in an atmosphere of deep emotion.
Pope Francis' Body Arrives in St. Peter's Square
This is Beirut 23/04 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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The body of Pope Francis was transported from the residence of St. Martha to St. Peter's Square, escorted by a procession of cardinals, before being displayed in the basilica for a final tribute from the faithful, pending the funeral on April 26.
Syria: Hours of Waiting… for a Few Dollars
This is Beirut 18/04 19:08 - Reading : less than a minute
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In Damascus, lines stretch in front of ATMs. Amid a severe liquidity crisis, Syrians sometimes wait for hours to withdraw the equivalent of 20 dollars a day. This is daily life in a country where 90% of the population lives below the poverty line.