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Lebanon-Syria: Update on Missing Persons and Detainees
Soumia Benmerzoug 11/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The two countries unveiled the creation of joint committees tasked with handling three key files: Lebanese citizens who went missing in Syria, Syrian prisoners currently held in Lebanon, and formal delineation of the common border. The announcement was made on September 1, 2025, during a visit to Beirut by a Syrian delegation composed of former ...
Iran says Enriched Nuclear Material 'Under Rubble' of Facilities Hit During Israel War
This is Beirut 12/09 09:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that enriched nuclear material remained "under the rubble" of facilities damaged during the recent war with Israel. "All of our material is... under the rubble of the bombed facilities," said Araghchi in a televised interview, adding that Iran's Atomic Energy ...
Run the City 2025: Beirut Runs Its Heart Out
Makram Haddad 08/09 18:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Last weekend, Beirut put on its running shoes. Two thousand six hundred runners took to the streets of the capital for the second edition of Run the City, organized by the Beirut Marathon Association. Between sporting achievements, a festive atmosphere and patriotic spirit, the city beat to the rhythm of the runners’ footsteps. A City on the ...
Budget 2026: 1,051 Pages, Zero Tax Reform, Spending on the Rise
Liliane Mokbel 06/09 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The 2026 draft budget spans 1,051 pages and 50 articles, yet still avoids any real tax reform. Distributed to ministers within the constitutional deadline, it relies almost entirely on indirect taxation, the most unfair burden for low- and middle-income households. In essence, it offers nothing new, repeating the same approach as the 2025 budget ...
Germany Lose Opening World Cup Qualifier As Spain Cruise
This is Beirut 05/09 17:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Germany went down to a shock 2-0 defeat in Slovakia in their opening World Cup qualifier on Thursday, while Spain kicked off their bid to reach next year's finals with a comfortable 3-0 victory in Bulgaria. Atletico Madrid's David Hancko burst untracked into the penalty box to fire Slovakia into the lead just before half-time against Germany in ...
Shrekking: When Modern Dating Gets Ugly
Sana Richa Choucair 14/09 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
What happens when fairytales meet the brutal realities of modern dating? Welcome to the world of shrekking, the latest Gen Z dating term making waves on TikTok and Instagram. On the surface, it sounds fanciful, even harmless. After all, who doesn’t love Shrek, the green ogre with a heart of gold? But in dating slang, shrekking has little to do ...
Diplomatic Maneuvering and Political Uncertainty: Lebanon Under International Pressure
This is Beirut 02/09 16:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanon is preparing to host two senior envoys in the coming days as its government readies a crucial Cabinet session on September 5. French special envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian and US diplomat Morgan Ortagus return to Beirut to revive talks on security, disarmament and reconstruction. Appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron, Le Drian is ...
Israel Army Says over 250,000 Residents Have Left Gaza City
This is Beirut 13/09 19:54 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Israeli military said Saturday that more than 250,000 people had fled Gaza City since it began intensifying operations there, as Palestinian officials reported many had been unable to evacuate south due to overcrowding. The United Nations estimated in late August that about one million Palestinians lived in and around Gaza's largest urban ...
Chloe Malle Steps into Anna Wintour’s Shoes at Vogue US
Marie-Christine Tayah 05/09 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The fashion world had been buzzing for months. From New York to Paris, insiders speculated endlessly about who would succeed Anna Wintour, the legendary figure who shaped Vogue for nearly four decades. On Tuesday, the mystery was finally solved: Chloe Malle, current editor of Vogue.com, has been named head of editorial content for the magazine’s ...
Putin tells Xi China-Russia Ties are at 'Unprecedented Level'
This is Beirut 02/09 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Tuesday that their countries' ties were at an "unprecedented level", during talks in Beijing ahead of a massive military parade. Wednesday's showcase of China's might has been seized by world leaders as an opportunity to hold rare face-to-face talks, ...
UN Nuclear Watchdog Says New Deal with Iran Covers 'All Facilities'
This is Beirut 10/09 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Iran's new cooperation framework with the UN nuclear watchdog includes "all facilities and installations" in the Islamic republic, the agency's head said Wednesday, though Iran said the agreement itself "does not create access." Iran agreed to a deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday, after ...
Man City Sign Goalkeeper Donnarumma from PSG as Ederson Departs
This is Beirut 02/09 16:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Manchester City confirmed the signing of Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday after selling the long-serving Ederson to Fenerbahce. Donnarumma, 26, has penned a five-year deal at the Etihad for a reported fee of £26 million ($35 million). Donnarumma, who will wear the 99 shirt, was an integral part of the ...
Romania Says Russian Drone Entry Poses New Security 'Challenge'
This is Beirut 14/09 18:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Romania on Sunday strongly condemned the entry of a Russian drone into its airspace during an attack on neighboring Ukraine, saying Moscow's actions pose a "new challenge" to Black Sea security. Romania's foreign minister said the Russian ambassador would be summoned over the second incident involving Russian drones in a ...
When AI Confronts Alzheimer’s: Bill Gates’ Million-Dollar Bet
Bélinda Ibrahim 04/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Is the fight against Alzheimer’s on the brink of a revolution? Driven by Gates, a new international science prize worth $1 million has just been unveiled to encourage the use of AI in tackling this neurodegenerative disease, which currently affects more than 55 million people worldwide. The announcement, made through the Alzheimer’s Disease ...
Barca Liga Homecoming Against Valencia Reduced to Tiny Stadium
This is Beirut 12/09 16:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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After three weeks on the road to start the La Liga season, champions Barcelona play their first home match on Sunday, although it won't be the glorious return to the rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou they had hoped for. The Catalan giants will host Valencia at their 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff training ground stadium as they bid to keep pace with leaders ...
Palestinians Flee Gaza City Under Israeli Bombardment
This is Beirut 14/09 14:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Palestinian families streamed out of Gaza City on Sunday, some crammed into pickup trucks, others on foot, as Israeli forces pressed their assault on the territory's main urban center. Parents carried their children while the elderly hobbled along, an AFP journalist reported. A man in a wheelchair and another on crutches were among the long line ...
‘Downton Abbey’ Stars Tread Red Carpet for Finale
This is Beirut 04/09 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The stars of Downton Abbey walked the red carpet in London Wednesday for one last time as the hugely successful English country house saga finally comes to an end. Many of the original cast, including Hugh Bonneville, a pregnant Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter and Phyllis Logan, turned out for the world premiere of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale in ...
U.S. Congress Returns from Recess to Avoid Government Shutdown
This is Beirut 02/09 18:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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U.S. lawmakers returned to Washington on Tuesday after more than a month of recess, during which the prospect of a federal government shutdown has only grown closer. With a deadline set for September 30, Congress now has less than a month to act and pass a budget, even a temporary one. If no agreement is reached, large parts of the federal ...
Wildfires Producing 'Witches' Brew' of Air Pollution: UN
This is Beirut 05/09 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Wildfires are releasing a "witches' brew" of pollutants that can end up wrecking air quality a continent away from the blaze, the UN's weather and climate agency said Friday. The World Meteorological Organization said the quality of the air people breathe was interlinked with climate change, and the two issues needed to be tackled ...
Mobile Plans: When ‘Better Deals’ End Up Costing More
Christiane Tager 02/09 15:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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For years, Lebanon has struggled with failing essential services and soaring costs. This also applies to the mobile phone sector. With “adjusted” plans and unreliable networks, subscribers oscillate between resignation and frustration, all while waiting for a clear signal, both figuratively and literally. Here’s an example of a revision and ...
Trump ready to match EU tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin
This is Beirut 10/09 00:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States is ready to broaden tariffs targeting buyers of Russian oil -- if the EU takes similar moves -- to hit at revenue Moscow needs for the war in Ukraine, a US official told AFP Tuesday. Dialing in to talks between United States and European Union officials on Tuesday, President Donald Trump raised the possibility of tariffs between ...
Poland's Nawrocki Talks Drone Defence in Paris and Berlin
This is Beirut 16/09 09:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Poland's right-wing nationalist president Karol Nawrocki visits Paris and Berlin on Tuesday, seeking help to shore up his country's eastern defences in the wake of a major Russian drone incursion. Nawrocki has often been a fierce critic of Germany but Poland is seeking the support of its EU and NATO partners after last week's incident, when at ...
Rubio to Discuss Qatar Aftermath, Gaza with Netanyahu
This is Beirut 15/09 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to examine the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Qatar opposed by Washington and its effects on efforts for a Gaza truce. Rubio scheduled the solidarity visit a week before a French-led summit at the United Nations to recognize a Palestinian state, a ...
Judge Overturns Trump Funding Cuts to Harvard
This is Beirut 04/09 04:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A US judge ordered the Trump administration on Wednesday to overturn deep funding cuts to Harvard University that froze more than $2 billion over allegations of antisemitism and bias at the Ivy League institution. The administration insisted its move was legally justified over Harvard's alleged failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students ...
Lebanese Potatoes: Tubers, Challenges and Export Hopes
Christiane Tager 11/09 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In a country where even bread is becoming a luxury, one might think the potato – king of family meals and star of mezze – is guaranteed a smooth ride. Yet behind every plate of crispy “batata” lies the story of farmers digging the soil… and digging deeper into debt. The Roots of the Problem According to the Ministry of Agriculture, ...
Israel’s Doha Strike on Hamas Reshapes Diplomacy
Mario Chartouni 10/09 15:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Israel carried out on Tuesday a large-scale airstrike in the Qatari capital, Doha, targeting senior Hamas officials. The attack killed six people and immediately sparked international reactions, including a rare public criticism from US President Donald Trump of his ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A Symbolic Target Initial ...
Impact and Style Light Up Fashion at the Venice Film Festival
Marie-Christine Tayah 04/09 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In Venice, the magic of cinema meets the power of fashion. The 82nd Venice Film Festival reimagines its red carpet as a world stage where stars and designers join forces to celebrate glamour with a poetic twist. Over the decades, fashion has evolved far beyond personal expression, becoming a strategic tool and a symbolic language at the heart of ...
Beirut Blast Suspect Detained in Bulgaria on Interpol Notice
This is Beirut 16/09 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Igor Grechushkin was arrested on September 5 at Sofia Airport in Bulgaria, after arriving from Paphos, Cyprus, on the basis of an Interpol red notice. The news was reported by AFP, citing a Bulgarian judicial source on condition of anonymity. A 48-year-old Russian-Cypriot national, Grechushkin had been identified by the ship’s former ...
UN Slams Israel's Qatar Attack as Assault on 'Regional Peace and Stability'
This is Beirut 16/09 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United Nations rights chief warned on Tuesday that Israel's airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar last week threatened regional peace and stability and urged "accountability for unlawful killings". "Israel's strike on negotiators in Doha on September 9 was a shocking breach of international law," Volker Turk told the UN Human Rights ...
Dwayne Johnson’s Oscar Journey Begins at Toronto Premiere
This is Beirut 09/09 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's surprise Oscars campaign for his first arthouse role in The Smashing Machine barreled into the Toronto Film Festival Monday. Johnson, 53, who has earned rave reviews playing fighter Mark Kerr, sat down with an audience before the movie's North American premiere to reflect on a unique ...