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Pope Leo XIV Welcomed with Fervor at Harissa

This is Beirut 2025-12-01 12:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Pope Francis

Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Basilica of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, warmly greeted by bishops, priests, religious men and women, and pastoral workers, as the faithful welcome him with great fervor.

Syria: One Year Without Assad

This is Beirut 2025-12-07 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa Washington Tel Aviv Riyadh Bashar el-Assad

December 2024 marks a historic turning point for Syria. After more than fifty years under the Assad regime, the country enters its first political transition, with Bachar Assad fleeing and Ahmed al-Sharaa emerging as interim president. With international diplomatic meetings, the reopening of the U.S. Embassy, and initial agreements with the ...

Nassib Ghobril: Lebanon’s Economic Crisis is Systemic.

Élie-Joe Kamel 2025-11-28 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon’s Economic Crisis Nassib Ghobril Union of Arab Banks Reconstruction

In an interview with This Is Beirut, Byblos Bank’s chief economist, Nassib Ghobril, emphasized that Lebanon’s economic crisis is the result of political abuse of power, mismanagement, and a lack of governance in the public sector. Ghobril made these remarks on the sidelines of the Union of Arab Banks conference held on Tuesday at the Phoenicia ...

The Crisis, the State, and the Banks

Liliane Mokbel 2025-11-27 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute

Banks Lebanon Crisis IMF

The State must acknowledge its main share of responsibility in the crisis. Yet nothing suggests it is ready to do so. The political class opposes it, and the plan supported by the IMF also seeks to absolve those responsible at the expense of depositors.  

Iran’s Female Bikers Push Limits

This is Beirut 2025-12-15 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute

Tehran Iran Women Motorcycles

Once riding at night to avoid scrutiny, Maryam Ghelich now teaches motorcycle riding to hundreds of Iranian women. Despite legal and social barriers, female motorcyclists are becoming increasingly visible on the streets of Tehran.

LAF Refutes Hezbollah Infiltration Claim

This is Beirut 2025-12-04 16:20 - Reading : less than a minute

Hezbollah Lebanese Army Iran Ali Khamenei Lebanon

The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) on Thursday firmly rejected claims published in Iranian media alleging that a substantial share of its personnel are affiliated with Hezbollah. In an official statement, LAF stressed that all its members operate “strictly under a unified military doctrine” and pledge loyalty solely to the army institution and ...

Hong Kong’s Worst Fire in Decades

This is Beirut 2025-11-28 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute

HongKongFire WangFukCourt Tragedy Security

A devastating fire tore through the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people. Dozens remain missing as firefighters uncover the full extent of the tragedy. Alarms in all eight buildings failed to activate, raising questions about negligence and safety violations. Authorities have launched major investigations ...

Perrier: Court Ruling Drops the Case

This is Beirut 2025-11-26 16:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Perrier Water

The French court rejected UFC-Que Choisir’s complaint, which called Perrier’s sale as “mineral water” misleading due to microfiltration. Senator Antoinette Guhl calls for better traceability to distinguish treated water from truly natural water, while Nestlé Waters praises a ruling confirming the “safety” of its waters.

Bkerké, When Youth Awaits the Pope

Yara Germany 2025-11-28 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Bkerké youth Pope Leo XIV faith hope

Day and night, Bkerké pulses with the energy of young people. Hundreds are preparing for a historic encounter. On December 1, 12,000 of them will gather on the esplanade to welcome the Pope. Between faith, commitment, and hope, these young voices explain why this moment goes beyond an event and speaks to their future.

Can Maristes Champville Beat Sagesse?

Hala Abdallah 2025-12-16 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Jean Marc Jarrouge and Marc Aby Khers open up about Champville’s issues and drop a bold message ahead of their Sagesse game.

Daraya Rises Again

This is Beirut 2025-12-04 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Syria Daraya Memory

Daraya, just seven kilometers from Damascus, was once the city of roses and workshops, a symbol of creativity and spirit. In 2011, its residents greeted soldiers from the Assad regime with flowers during peaceful demonstrations. The response was a massacre, followed by a four-year siege that emptied the city of its 250,000 inhabitants. Destroyed ...

Damascus Celebrates a New Era

This is Beirut 2025-12-08 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute

Damascus

One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, thousands gather in Umayyad Square in Damascus to celebrate a new chapter for Syria, as President Ahmad al-Sharaa calls for national unity amid ongoing tensions and the vast task of rebuilding the country.

Lebanon Awaits Pope Leo XIV

Hala Abdallah 2025-11-30 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Pope Francis

Lebanon is preparing to receive Pope Leo XIV in just a few hours. The “papamobile” has been driven to the presidential palace in Baabda.

Peace Be With You

This is Beirut 2025-12-01 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute

Pope Francis Nawaf Salam

Pope Leo XIV greets Lebanese youth in Bkerke with “As Salam Lakom”, Arabic for "Peace be with you."