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Russian Reservists Face Call-Ups as Ukraine Hits Refineries
This is Beirut 04/11 17:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a law that allows using reservists to guard oil refineries after Ukrainian drone strikes led to gasoline shortages in some regions. Kyiv has been targeting Russian refineries in retribution for Moscow's drone and missile strikes in Ukraine, and in an attempt to cut off energy revenues that ...
How Spotify Shapes Global Music Culture Amid Record Growth
This is Beirut 04/11 17:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Music streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday that it had 713 million active users at the end of the third quarter, while paying subscribers rose 12 percent to reach 281 million. Revenue rose by seven percent to 4.3 billion euros ($4.9 billion), beating the company's guidance of 4.2 billion euros. The increase was driven by the growth of its paying ...
Public Administration Begins Major Downsizing
Liliane Mokbel 22/11 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Civil Service Council has proposed an unprecedented plan: cutting 5,600 positions from the 28,000 currently in the public administration. This 20 percent reduction is described as essential to modernize a state apparatus that has become heavy, costly, and ill-suited to current needs. Most of the positions targeted are already vacant or ...
New U.S. Sanctions Target Hezbollah Financial Intermediaries
This is Beirut 07/11 09:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Thursday new sanctions against several individuals accused of transferring tens of millions of dollars from Iran to Hezbollah in 2025 through Lebanese money exchange houses. According to the Treasury, these networks exploit Lebanon’s largely cash-based and informal financial system to fund the ...
Washington Cancels General Rodolphe Haykal's Visit
This is Beirut 18/11 17:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal’s planned visit to the United States on Tuesday was cancelled at the last minute, after Washington notified Beirut that the program would not be maintained. The cancellation of the visit was reportedly due to the Lebanese army's statement regarding the Israeli army's shooting of two UNIFIL soldiers, in ...
UAE 'Probably' Won't Join Gaza Stabilisation Force
This is Beirut 10/11 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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The United Arab Emirates is not planning to join the international stabilization force for Gaza because it lacks a clear framework, a senior official said on Monday. "The UAE does not yet see a clear framework for the stability force, and under such circumstances will probably not participate in such a force," Emirati presidential advisor Anwar ...
BDL Launches Judicial Audit of Payments Since 2019
This is Beirut 04/11 18:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Karim Souhaid, Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL), announced Tuesday that the BDL, in coordination with the Ministers of Finance and Justice, will draw up terms of reference for an external financial and judicial audit of all beneficiaries of the basic goods support program since October 17, 2019. The initiative will be launched through ...
Belly Dancing: A Quiet Act of Freedom in Riyadh
This is Beirut 10/11 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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Riyadh: In a women-only gym, the beat of drums fills the air. Barefoot and with scarves tied around their hips, Saudi women practice belly dancing away from prying eyes. Once taboo, the dance has become a way for them to reclaim their bodies, boost their confidence, and assert their strength. In a transforming Saudi Arabia, they dance for ...
Iyam Loulou: A Journey into the Eternal World of Sabah
Yara Germany 15/11 14:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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A show that revives the magic of the Shahroura: music, emotion, glamour and nostalgia come together to celebrate the incomparable Sabah. Blending tributes, reinterpretations and modernity, “Iyam Loulou” carries the audience back to the good days… the days when everything felt right.
Man Rams Car Into Pedestrians in France, Wounding 10
This is Beirut 05/11 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A 35-year-old man Wednesday rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists on the French Atlantic island of Oleron, wounding 10 people, including four seriously, a prosecutor said. The Oleron resident "deliberately hit several pedestrians and cyclists" along a main road on the scenic island off the western city of La Rochelle, prosecutor Arnaud ...
U.S. Treasury Delegation in Beirut, Sanctions Top of the Agenda
This is Beirut 08/11 20:14 - Reading : less than a minute
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This is Beirut has learned that President Joseph Aoun will meet tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Baabda Palace with a delegation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, headed by Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John Hurley, and accompanied by officials from the White House. Talks are expected to focus on counterterrorism ...
Israel Army Says Red Cross has Received Body of Gaza Hostage
This is Beirut 07/11 22:05 - Reading : less than a minute
The Israeli army announced on Friday that the Red Cross had received the remains of a hostage in the Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas. "According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF ...
Why Chivichyan Didn't Say 'Yes' to the National Team
Hala Abdallah 18/11 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Gary Chivichyan speaks out on This is Sports about Lebanon’s basketball federation reaching out to him and why he didn’t approve switching national teams. Will he return for the Final 4? Which teams have contacted him? And has he actually signed with #Homenetmen? Watch episode 23 of This is Sports on This is Beirut.
Salem on Not Being Selected for the National Team
Hala Abdallah 11/11 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Following a strong start to the season, Jimmy Salem says this is the first year he has felt fully recovered from past injuries. Why wasn’t he selected for the national team? Here’s what he had to say in episode 22 of This Is Sports. #basketball #ThisIsSports #sports #LebaneseNationalTeam
Washington Partially Suspends Caesar Act Sanctions
This is Beirut 10/11 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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The US Department of the Treasury announced the suspension of sanctions imposed on Syria under the Caesar Act, coinciding with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s visit to the White House, where he was received by US President Donald Trump. In a statement, the Treasury specified that the suspension does not include transactions involving Russia ...
US Treasury Aims to Cut Hezbollah’s Funding
This is Beirut 09/11 13:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The US Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, John Hurley, said the United States wants to seize a “favorable moment” in Lebanon to cut Iranian funding to Hezbollah and push the group to disarm. “There is a moment now in Lebanon. If we can get Hezbollah to disarm, the Lebanese people could get their country back,” ...
Aleppo: Trial Over Massacres of the Alawite Minority
This is Beirut 18/11 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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The trial of fourteen people opened this Wednesday in Aleppo for their alleged role in the March 2025 massacres against the Alawite community. These attacks left more than 1,400 people dead, mostly civilians. Among the defendants: seven supporters of Bashar al-Assad and seven members of the new Islamist authorities.
The Muslim Brotherhood: From Faith to Global Influence
This is Beirut 11/11 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Who are the Muslim Brotherhood? How did this century-old Egyptian movement expand its reach from Cairo to Doha, Ankara, and across Europe? Explore the alliances, breakups, and enduring ideology shaping their global influence in a special series of articles by Malo Pinatel and Marie de la Roche Saint-André.
Generation Alpha: How Technology is Shaping Their Dreams
Rayan Chami 15/11 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Generation Alpha is growing up in a world where artificial intelligence and social media are part of everyday life. For many, these tools are no longer just entertainment. They shape ambitions and open doors to new career paths. Yet, despite the digital omnipresence, some say their dreams remain unchanged.
Harissa: Where Lebanon’s Spirit Comes Into View
Michael al-Andary 23/11 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Perched 650 meters above the Bay of Jounieh, Harissa stands as one of Lebanon’s most iconic landmarks. For over a century, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lebanon has welcomed pilgrims and visitors of all faiths, drawn by its towering statue and breathtaking panoramic view. Blending spirituality, history, and national identity, Harissa remains a ...
Hezbollah, Iran and Israel with Brian Katulis
Tylia El Helou 12/11 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover Ahmad Al-Sharaa’s visit to the White House and the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. We also feature an exclusive interview with Brian Katulis, who shares his insights on the disarming of Hezbollah and the prospects for peace in the region.
Delay in Port Blast Case Sparks New Protest by Victims’ Families
This is Beirut 04/11 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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As the hearing to question Judge Tarek Bitar is postponed again, families of the Beirut port blast victims held a sit-in, reaffirming their unwavering call for justice.
Dozens Injured in Czech Train Crash
This is Beirut 20/11 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Forty-two people were injured when an express train crashed with a passenger train in the southern Czech Republic on Thursday, rescuers said. The accident occurred near the city of Ceske Budejovice about 150 kilometers (100 miles) south of Prague. "There are 40 people with light injuries and two with serious injuries," ambulance service ...
Trump Comments on Zohran Mamdani’s Election as New York City Mayor
This is Beirut 06/11 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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Following the release of New York election results, President Trump reacted to Zohran Mamdani’s victory, expressing concerns about the Democratic Party’s policy direction.
Bombardments Continue in the South
This is Beirut 12/11 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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The National News Agency in Marjeyoun reported that Israeli shelling continued on the outskirts of Mays al-Jabal on Monday evening, where more than five artillery shells hit the western outskirts of the city. The agency also noted that Israeli artillery targeted the Wadi al-Jamal area, located between the towns of Houla and Mays al-Jabal, as well ...
Nancy Pelosi to Retire from Politics in January 2027
This is Beirut 06/11 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Nancy Pelosi, a towering figure in US politics and the first female speaker of the House of Representatives, announced on Thursday that she would be stepping down at the next election. "I will not be seeking reelection to Congress," the 85-year-old Democrat said in a video heavily targeted at her hometown constituents in San Francisco. "With a ...
The Beauval Pandas are Returning to China
This is Beirut 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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More than 200 people, some visibly emotional, braved the cold and rain to bid farewell to the ZooParc de Beauval’s famous panda pair. Their departure, due to the female’s kidney failure, is scheduled for Tuesday.
Where Were You, Samir Hammoud?
This is Beirut 05/11 16:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
High-level banking sources were surprised by comments made by the senior adviser to the Minister of Finance, Yassine Jaber, to the “Al-Markaziya” outlet regarding depositors’ accounts. According to Samir Hammoud’s statement, “If there are irregularities in depositors’ accounts, there are also irregularities in banks’ ...
Damascus: When Electricity Becomes a Luxury
This is Beirut 10/11 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute
In the suburbs of Damascus, hammering sounds still echo, but anger is rising. The new Syrian government has raised electricity prices up to sixty times, making power nearly unaffordable. Blackouts can last more than twenty hours, forcing many to depend on costly private generators. Street vendor Alaa Moussa says, “No one can pay. There’s no ...
In Iran, Girls Reveal Themselves Through Karate
This is Beirut 17/11 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute
In the gyms of Tehran, girls discover a new kind of strength. Karate gives them discipline, courage, and a space to exist. For them, each training session is a way to push beyond the limits imposed on them.