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Over 220 British MPs Call for Palestinian Statehood Recognition
This is Beirut 25/07 20:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Keir Starmer United Kingdom Palestine
More than 220 British MPs, including dozens from the ruling Labour party, demanded Friday that the UK government formally recognize a Palestinian state, further increasing pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The call, in a letter signed by lawmakers from nine UK political parties, came less than 24 hours after French President Emmanuel ...
Piastri Edges Norris as McLaren Dominate Hungarian GP Final Practice
This is Beirut 02/08 15:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Formula One F1 Lando Norris Ferrari
Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri beat team-mate and title rival Lando Norris by just three-hundredths of a second as McLaren dominated Saturday's third and final practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The two McLaren men clocked times of 1min 14.916 sec and 1:14.948 respectively to finish 0.399 clear of third-placed Charles ...
Ray Bassil: Thunderclap in the Sky of Lebanese Shooting
Makram Haddad 01/08 21:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Friday, the news broke, confirmed by several sources close to the Lebanese Olympic Committee (LOC), who preferred to remain anonymous. “It’s a purely personal choice, everything was done by mutual agreement, without conflict,” said an LOC official. Behind the scenes, the process moved at breakneck speed: Ray Bassil submitted an official ...
Ryan Gosling Takes Comic-Con to Space with 'Project Hail Mary'
This is Beirut 27/07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Ryan Gosling brought the house down at Comic-Con on Saturday, offering fans a vertigo-inducing sneak peek at his new space thriller Project Hail Mary. In the film, Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a mild-mannered science teacher unexpectedly recruited for a desperate interstellar mission to save Earth from a solar catastrophe. “He’s an ordinary ...
Vaccine Against Cavities? Researchers Reach a Milestone
Bélinda Ibrahim 23/07 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Vaccine Cavities Dentists Science Research Health
What if, in the near future, simply applying a product to your teeth could protect you from cavities? A scenario that once seemed like science fiction is becoming increasingly plausible as research advances. For years, scientists have been working on a vaccine against dental cavities, the world’s most common chronic infectious disease. Now, ...
Artists, scientists breathe life into prehistoric woman
This is Beirut 28/07 14:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Palaeontology Art Belgium Netherlands Culture
With her clear blue eyes and slightly nervous gaze, the reconstructed bust of Mos'anne - a woman who lived around 10,500 years ago - is uncannily lifelike. Reborn via a close partnership between science and art, Mos'anne's bust was created at Belgium's Ghent University as part of a project to explore how the region's last ...
Work, Pensions and Wages on the Agenda of the Price Index Commission
This is Beirut 28/07 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Salaries, social security, pensions and educational cooperation were the focus of Monday's meeting of the Price Index Commission, chaired by Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar. The goal: to move beyond symbolic discussions and take action. At the end of the meeting, Minister Haidar told the press that these meetings will continue until December in ...
Honkytonk Kenya: Africa’s Home of Country Music
This is Beirut 28/07 16:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The party is in Kenya, but the vibe is distinctly Americana: a sea of cowboy hats and boots with a soundtrack of whisky-soaked tales about heartbreak and good old boys. Kenya has become the unlikely home of a growing country music scene, possibly the biggest in Africa, as testified by the thousands line-dancing in a field in the capital Nairobi ...
La Loge Store: Thrift Store of On-Screen Costumes
Bélinda Ibrahim 27/07 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paris Movies Fashion Thrift Shop TV series
They’ve graced film sets, stood under spotlights, and sometimes even starred in iconic scenes… Today, these movie costumes hang from the racks of a Paris thrift shop. Welcome behind the scenes of a wardrobe like no other. La Loge Store is located in Paris’ 9th arrondissement at 17 rue Condorcet. It is a discreet boutique that draws fashion ...
Zelensky Defends Anti-Corruption Overhaul Amid Protests, EU Condemns "Serious Step Back"
This is Beirut 23/07 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Volodymyr Zelensky Ukraine European Union
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday defended legislative changes removing the independence of two key anti-corruption bodies, sparking the first major protests in Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion. "We all share a common enemy: the Russian occupiers," Zelensky said after meeting with top law enforcement and ...
Barrack: Hezbollah Disarmament Is a Lebanese Internal Matter
This is Beirut 21/07 13:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US presidential envoy Tom Barrack arrived in Beirut on Sunday for his third official visit to Lebanon in recent weeks, signaling a ramp-up in diplomatic efforts to ease escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Barrack began his meetings on Monday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace, accompanied by US Ambassador Lisa ...
Russian Drone Strikes on Ukraine Hit All-Time Record in July: AFP Analysis
This is Beirut 01/08 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Russia fired more drones at Ukraine in July than in any month since it launched its 2022 invasion, intensifying its deadly bombardment of the country as peace talks stalled, an AFP analysis showed Friday. The analysis, which used data published by Ukraine's air force, showed Russia fired 6,297 long-range drones into Ukraine last month -- up ...
Syrian Government Rejects Kurdish Armed Autonomy Ahead of Integration Talks
This is Beirut 24/07 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A Syrian government source said Thursday that it rejected allowing the Kurds — who control vast territories in the north and east of the country — to keep their weapons, as a new round of negotiations on their integration into the Syrian state was scheduled, according to state media. The Kurds are engaged in negotiations with central ...
Lebanon Bids Farewell to Ziad Rahbani
This is Beirut 28/07 20:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanon bid farewell on Monday to Ziad Rahbani, one of its most revered and influential artists, in a solemn and emotional atmosphere during a public funeral held at the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary in Mhaidse, Bikfaya. The farewell drew thousands of grieving fans, officials, artists and loved ones, united in mourning the loss of a ...
Beirut Port: The Dormant Strategic Hub
Liliane Mokbel 02/08 12:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Levant’s maritime landscape is rapidly shifting. Since the easing of Western sanctions on Syria, investors have flocked to its shores. Emirati logistics giant DP World has launched an $800 million investment plan to modernize Tartus port. Meanwhile, CMA CGM is investing $262 million in Lattakia, and China is expanding its footprint in ...
Aoun Seeks Economic Partnership with Bahrain During Visit
This is Beirut 23/07 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday called for sustainable regional partnerships grounded in shared interests and long-term development, rather than temporary aid. His remarks came during a visit to Bahrain’s Economic Development Board on the second day of his official trip to the kingdom, at the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al ...
Toxic Algae Bloom Lingers off Australia, Killing Marine Life
This is Beirut 22/07 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Algae Australia Toxic Marine Life
A vast toxic algae bloom has sparked growing concern in Australia as it lingers off the south coast, killing hundreds of marine species and disrupting fisheries. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unlocked federal funds this week to cope with the Karenia mikimotoi algae as it persists four months after first appearing. South Australia's government ...
Humanitarian Aid to Gaza: Berlin Says Progress Remains “Highly Insufficient”
This is Beirut 02/08 16:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The German government said Saturday that the “limited initial progress” in delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip remains “highly insufficient,” though it has not proposed any sanctions against Israel despite increasingly stern rhetoric. Following a visit by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to the region on Thursday and Friday, ...
UN Peacekeeper Killed in 2022: Main Suspect Sentenced to Death in Absentia
This is Beirut 29/07 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The military court sentenced a man to death in absentia for killing an Irish United Nations peacekeeper, a judicial official said Tuesday, after Hezbollah members were accused of involvement in the 2022 incident. Private Sean Rooney, 23, was killed and three others were wounded after a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy came under fire ...
WHO Chief Says 'Large Proportion' of Gaza's People 'Starving'
This is Beirut 23/07 18:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The World Health Organization's chief warned Wednesday of widespread starvation in Gaza, saying food deliveries into the war-ravaged Palestinian territory were "far below what is needed for the survival of the population". "A large proportion of the population of Gaza is starving. I don't know what you would call it other than mass ...
Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanon Routs Jordan in Tournament Opener
Makram Haddad 23/07 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon didn't miss out on the first edition of the Beirut Cup. In a white-hot Nouhad Naufal hall, Miodrag Perisic's men dominated Jordan 89-79, in a game marked by enthusiasm, skill, and the rise to power of a team in full transformation. A new-look Lebanon Deprived of their usual key players - Wael Arakji, Sergio El Darwich, Ali Haidar, Hayk ...
Zelensky Urges 'Regime Change' in Russia
This is Beirut 31/07 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Volodymyr Zelensky Ukraine United States Russia Conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that the world should push for "regime change" in Russia, arguing that President Vladimir Putin otherwise would continue to destabilize Russia's neighbors. His remarks came at a conference hosted by Finland, marking 50 years since the signing of the "Helsinki Final Act," a document meant to ...
Calm Returns to Fuel Market After Tax Storm
Liliane Mokbel 23/07 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Following weeks of disruption caused by a flat-rate levy on gasoline and diesel, introduced to fund a military salary increase, the refined fuel market has returned to relative stability, with both products now widely available and no indication of shortages. The levy, set at LBP 100,000 and applied to domestic consumption under customs code 04H ...
QR Codes to Be Introduced on Medication Boxes for Enhanced Traceability
This is Beirut 29/07 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a bid to enhance transparency and combat counterfeit and smuggled medicines, a joint campaign with the Ministry of Public Health will soon be launched, according to Joe Salloum, president of the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists, who made the announcement on Tuesday. The campaign will notably include the introduction of a QR code on every box of ...
EU Prepares 93 Billion Euros in Tariffs as US Trade Talks Hang in Balance
This is Beirut 24/07 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
European Union Tariffs United States
EU states on Thursday approved a 93-billion-euro ($109-billion) package of counter-tariffs on US goods that would kick in from August 7 if talks with the United States fail, European diplomats said. US President Donald Trump blind sided the European Union this month when he threatened a 30-percent levy on EU goods unless the two sides reach a ...
Van Gogh Immersion: At the Heart of Light
Marie-Christine Tayah 31/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Painting Exhibition Van Gogh Paris Atelier des Lumières Culture
The immersive Van Gogh exhibition returns to the Atelier des Lumières in 2025 with a revamped edition that’s more powerful and emotionally engaging than ever. Through captivating 360° projections and an evocative soundscape, visitors rediscover the genius of Vincent van Gogh in a setting that feels almost sacred. This artistic and emotional ...
Trump Administration Releases Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Files
This is Beirut 22/07 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Donald Trump Martin Luther King Archives Assassination
The Trump administration released hundreds of thousands of pages of records on Monday about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. despite concerns from the civil rights leader's family. "The American people have waited nearly sixty years to see the full scope of the federal government's investigation into Dr King's assassination," Director ...
Israeli Flights Over South Lebanon and the Beqaa as Incendiary Bombs Spark Fires in Hamoul Valley, Naqoura
This is Beirut 27/07 15:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel Lebanon South Lebanon Bekaa
Israeli warplanes were reported flying at low altitude over the eastern sector of South Lebanon and the Nabatiyeh region, as well as over several villages in the Bint Jbeil district, particularly the towns of Tibnine, Baraachit, Safad el-Battikh and Beit Yahoun. Meanwhile, Israeli drones were also seen flying at medium altitude over the Beqaa ...
Guterres Denounces Gaza Starvation as a “Moral Crisis” and Urges Immediate Ceasefire
This is Beirut 25/07 17:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Gaza Israel Hamas Antonio Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday slammed the international community for turning a blind eye to the suffering of Palestinians starving in the Gaza Strip, calling it a "moral crisis that challenges the global conscience." "I cannot explain the level of indifference and inaction we see by too many in the international community – ...
LAU Rizk Hospital Revolutionizes Preventive Medicine in Lebanon
Makram Haddad 25/07 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital has taken a major step forward in preventive medicine with the official launch, on Thursday, of its Executive Health Preventive Program. This visionary initiative, designed for executives and health-conscious individuals seeking to optimize their long-term well-being, embraces a proactive approach to ...