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Israeli Strikes Continue in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 08/11 14:26 - Reading : less than a minute
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An Israeli drone targeted a car in Barashit, Bint Jbeil district, this afternoon. According to a statement from the Public Health Ministry's Emergency Operations Centre, the attack left one dead and four injured. An Israeli airstrike targeted a car in Rachaya al-Wadi, in Lebanon’s Western Bekaa region, this morning, killing two ...
Lebanon Hosts World Week of Italian Cuisine
Hala Abdallah 20/11 22:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon celebrated the 10th World Week of Italian Cuisine with masterclasses, tastings, and a celebration of shared Mediterranean flavors from 17 to 21 November. What’s your favorite Italian dish?
Michel Issa Presents His Credentials in Baabda
This is Beirut 17/11 16:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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Ambassador Michel Issa has officially begun his diplomatic mission in Lebanon, presenting his credentials to President Joseph Aoun and meeting with the country’s senior officials.
Riyadi Wins First Beirut Derby in WASL
Hala Abdallah 13/11 12:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Riyadi claimed their second straight win in the #FIBA #WASL West Asia League on Wednesday night, defeating #Sagesse 87–80. Perrin Buford top-scored for #Riyadi with 23 points, while Ali Mansour recorded an impressive double-double. Which player stood out the most in this derby?
Tokyo: The Humanoid Robot Race
This is Beirut 14/11 16:22 - Reading : less than a minute
The world is entering the era of “physical AI”: humanoid robots trained by teleoperation, tested in Tokyo, and backed by billions from tech giants. They can walk and dance, yet real-world tasks—from care work to house chores—remain challenging and costly. The humanoid revolution is underway, but the future still needs to prove it can ...
Parliamentary Elections: Iraq Set to Vote on November 11
This is Beirut 07/11 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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On November 11, Iraqis head to the polls amid a tense climate marked by boycotts, regional interference, and hopes for change.
Nayla Romanos Iliya Re-Imagines Heritage
Lea Mehanna 22/11 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Culture Arts Painting Sculpture
Discover how this architect-turned-artist brings new life to the Phoenician alphabet, turning letters into form and memory into sculpture, alongside her public project ‘’On the Other Side of Time’’. The installation draws on Dante’s‘’Divine Comedy’’ tracing Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, and reflecting on humanity’s journey ...
LAF, Hezbollah and Israel with David Hale
Tylia El Helou 07/11 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover the new OFAC sanctions and the tensions between the US and Venezuela. We also feature an exclusive interview with David Hale, who shares his insights on the disarming of Hezbollah and the prospects for peace in the region.
Iran: a Regime Trapped in Its Past
This is Beirut 04/11 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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On November 4, 1979, Islamist students stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking 52 American diplomats hostage for 444 days. 46 years later, Iran’s regime continues to commemorate this defining episode of the Islamic Republic, portraying it as a symbol of “resistance” against the West. Since then, the Islamic Republic has lived in ...
Elections in Iraq: Youth Divided
This is Beirut 10/11 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute
As Iraq heads to parliamentary elections on November 11, the nation’s youth is divided between boycotting and voting. Some heed Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr’s call to abstain, citing corruption and failing public services. Others see casting a ballot as a civic duty, fueled by hopes for change. Closely watched by Iran, the election could reshape ...
Ezzedine: Certain People in Basketball Should Be Punished
Hala Abdallah 04/11 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Karim Ezzedine opens up about his absence from the court in Japan, the problems he faced in Lebanon, and why he chose to continue his career with Yokohama Excellence in Japan’s B2 League in an exclusive interview on This is Sports.
Iraq PM Sudani Claims Election Win
This is Beirut 13/11 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani celebrates a lead in the general elections, as supporters take to Baghdad’s streets in celebrations. Final results and parliamentary negotiations are still to come.
The Symptoms of the Systemic Crisis
Liliane Mokbel 17/11 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Byblos Bank chief economist Nassib Ghobril answers This is Beirut’s questions about the consequences of the systemic crisis.
The Last Calligrapher
This is Beirut 23/11 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Arabic calligraphy is one of the oldest art forms in the Arab world, long regarded as a sacred discipline that blends beauty, spirituality, and knowledge. Today, this manual craft is gradually fading, overshadowed by technology and digital production. Mohieddine Sabra, one of the few artisans still preserving this precious art in Lebanon, shares ...
Blue Origin Makes History
This is Beirut 14/11 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute
A breakthrough for Blue Origin: after weather delays, New Glenn finally launches and achieves a perfect booster landing, an achievement previously mastered only by SpaceX. On board, NASA’s “Blue” and “Gold” probes begin their journey toward Mars, where they will study the planet’s climate in 2026. Blue Origin sends a clear message: ...
Somalia: Tourism Under Tension
This is Beirut 20/11 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Somalia Tourisme Tension Beaches
In Mogadishu, turquoise waters create a postcard illusion, but reality is more complex. Somalia wants to change its image and revive tourism, despite frequent attacks outside the capital. With renovated roads, an e-visa system, and guided tours under armed escort, a few travelers venture onto the white sands. A bold gamble for a country trying to ...
Israel Receives Gaza Hostage Body
This is Beirut 05/11 22:18 - Reading : less than a minute
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Israel has received the body of a hostage from the Red Cross in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement on Wednesday night. The captive's coffin, handed over to the military and internal security service, "will be transferred to Israel, where it will be received with a military ceremony" before being ...
Olives, the Green Gold of Kfarmeshkeh
Yara Germany 09/11 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Gold Kfarmeshkeh Olives agriculture village
A hundred kilometers from Beirut, a village lives to the rhythm of its olives. In wrinkled hands, through ancient presses and fertile lands, Kfarmeshkeh keeps alive a craft passed down through generations. Travel with us to the kingdom of olives.
The Louvre Heist Explained
Rayan Chami 05/11 16:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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Four thieves broke into the Louvre in under eight minutes and vanished with France’s imperial jewels. Here’s how one of the world’s most daring museum heists unfolded and how it remains unsolved.
Sudan’s Endless Nightmare
Rayan Chami 07/11 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Massacres, rape, and mass graves. A devastation so vast it’s visible from space. As El-Fasher falls after 18 months under siege, Sudan descends deeper into a war driven by power, profit, and foreign hands. Tens of thousands dead. Millions forced to flee. And as the world turns a blind eye, here’s what you need to know.