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Pochettino Problems Mount as US Routed 4-0 by Switzerland
This is Beirut 11/06 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
United States Pochettino World Cup Football
An experimental United States line-up crashed to a 4-0 friendly home defeat to Switzerland on Tuesday, deepening the gloom around Mauricio Pochettino's squad one year out from hosting the World Cup. A game intended as a morale-boosting send-off before the USA takes part in the CONCACAF Gold Cup unraveled in a disastrous first half that saw ...
Wagner Replaced by Russia's Africa Corp in Mali
This is Beirut 08/06 18:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has left Mali and its units there have been taken over by the Moscow-run Africa Corps, diplomatic and security sources told AFP on Sunday. "Officially, Wagner is no longer present in Mali. But the Africa Corps is stepping up," one diplomatic source in the Sahel region said. A Telegram account ...
Israel Strikes Suspected Hezbollah Drone Production Facilities in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs
This is Beirut 05/06 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Israeli army carried out at least three airstrikes on suspected Hezbollah drone production facilities in the heart of the densely-populated southern suburbs of Beirut on Thursday evening. There was no immediate reports of possible casualties and the extent of the damage inflicted by the strikes. An hour earlier the residents of ...
Taylor Swift Finally Reclaims Full Rights to Her Music
This is Beirut 03/06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Pop sensation Taylor Swift, who was locked in a feud with record executives since 2019 over ownership of her music, has bought back the rights to her entire back catalog, she said Friday. "All of the music I've ever made ... now belongs ... to me," she wrote on her website, after years of disputes over her first six albums, a number of which she ...
Aoun Urges Israeli Withdrawal Before French Parliamentary Delegation
This is Beirut 03/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday that the deployment of the Lebanese Army in South Lebanon remains hindered by the continued Israeli occupation of five strategic border hills, the detention of Lebanese prisoners and ongoing Israeli attacks. During a meeting at Baabda Palace with a delegation from the French Parliament, attended by French ...
In Search of Lebanon’s Financial and Economic Taif Agreement
Johnny Kortbawi 03/06 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s economic crisis cannot be measured solely by the six years since its visible eruption in September 2019. Its roots extend much further back—to 1992 and the first government formed after the Taif Agreement. This period marked the beginning of Lebanon’s modern economic policies, shaped by the country’s financial establishment with ...
Man City sign Cherki in time for Club World Cup
This is Beirut 11/06 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Manchester City completed the signing of French international Rayan Cherki from Lyon on Tuesday, in time to beat the deadline to register new players for the start of the Club World Cup. Cherki, 21, joins a new-look City, seeking to bounce back after a dismal trophyless season for Pep Guardiola's men, for a fee of 36.5 million euros ($41 million, ...
Setbacks Undermine Palestinian Camp Disarmament Ahead of June 15 Deadline
Bassam Abou Zeid 11/06 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese and Palestinian officials face a looming deadline to implement the first phase of a long-delayed plan to disarm Palestinian refugee camps, set for June 15. However, sources suggest the process is unlikely to unfold as Lebanese authorities had hoped, with several key details still unresolved. Palestinian representatives say they are still ...
Jbeil's Municipality Clarifies Its Summer Beach Rules
This is Beirut 06/06 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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At the start of the summer season, the Municipality of Jbeil (Byblos) has announced a series of measures aimed at ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and comfort of its beachgoers. Elise Merhej, a member of the Jbeil Municipal Council, issued a clarification that explained that these decisions stem from the municipality’s responsibility to ...
UNIFIL Dismisses Termination Rumors, Reaffirms Commitment to South Lebanon
This is Beirut 12/06 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti on Thursday denied rumors about an alleged agreement to end the peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon. In an interview with Al-Jadeed TV, Tenenti said, “There is no agreement between the United States and Israel to end UNIFIL’s mission in southern Lebanon – what is being said on the matter is merely ...
Zelensky Slams Russia After Three Generations Killed in Drone Strike
This is Beirut 05/06 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A Russian drone slammed into a residential house in central Ukraine overnight Thursday, killing three members of one family, including a one-year-old baby, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. He accused Moscow of trying to "buy time for itself to continue killing" and called for the West to put "maximum sanctions" and ...
‘Un autre monde’: A New Exhibition by Artists of Beirut
This is Beirut 05/06 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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From June 19 to 29, 2025, Un autre monde will take over Arthaus Beirut in the heart of Gemmayzeh for the sixth curated edition by Artists of Beirut. Known for spotlighting women artists from Lebanon, the platform returns with a powerful new theme: rebirth through art. The exhibition brings together emerging and established talents to reflect on ...
Madrid to Host Grand Prix as Formula One Announces 2026 Calendar
This is Beirut 10/06 16:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Spain will host two Formula One grands prix in 2026, with the new race in Madrid joining Barcelona, after organizers on Tuesday announced the calendar for a season that could bring big changes on the grid. The 2026 campaign will open for the second successive season in Australia at Melbourne's Albert Park street circuit on March 6-8. The race in ...
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Strike ‘Every Target of the Ayatollah Regime’ in Iran
This is Beirut 14/06 19:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened on Saturday to strike "every target of the ayatollah regime" in Iran, adding that Israeli strikes had dealt a "real blow" to Tehran's nuclear program. "We will hit every site, every target of the ayatollah regime," Netanyahu said in a video statement on the ...
From Birmingham to the World: Black Sabbath’s Last Gig Streams Live
This is Beirut 07/06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Ozzy Osbourne's final ever gig as Black Sabbath's frontman will be streamed worldwide after fans snapped up tickets for the hometown show, starring the original line-up, in just 16 minutes, the band said Friday. Osbourne, who revealed in 2020 that he has Parkinson's disease, will join Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the all-day "Back ...
Italy Coach Spalletti Says Moldova Match Will Be His Last
This is Beirut 09/06 15:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has said that Monday's World Cup qualifier against Moldova would be his last. Spalletti had come in for criticism after the Italian side lost 3-0 to Norway in their opening World Cup qualifying match last week. "We spoke with the president of the Italian federation on Saturday, and I was told that I would ...
The Israeli Army Crosses the Blue Line, Kills a Man in Beit Leif
This is Beirut 11/06 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Israel Airstrike Hezbollah Beirut southern suburbs
An Israeli drone strike targeted a parked car outside a residential home in the town of Beit Leif, in ssouthern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district, killing one person and injuring three others, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday. Also Wednesday, an Israeli infantry unit reportedly advanced into the outskirts of the southern Lebanese ...
Hitchcock’s Heroine Honored: Kim Novak Receives Lifetime Award in Venice
This is Beirut 09/06 15:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Hollywood actress Kim Novak, 92, best known for portraying the double life of Alfred Hitchcock's heroine in Vertigo, has been awarded Venice's lifetime achievement award, the film festival said on Monday. Despite a short-lived career, Novak became "a living legend, earning her rightful place in history, with the respect and esteem of the film ...
2027 Asian Cup: Lebanon Put to the Test by Yemen
Makram Haddad 10/06 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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It all comes down to this. On Tuesday at 8:30 PM (Beirut time), the Lebanese national team takes on Yemen at Jaber al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait City, in what is arguably the most important match of this third qualifying round for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. At stake: first place in Group B, which means a direct ticket to Saudi Arabia. Lebanon kicked ...
Asian Cup: Lebanon Held by Yemen but Stays on Top
Makram Haddad 11/06 10:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Scorching Heat On the sweltering pitch of Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait City, Lebanon and Yemen battled to a tense 0-0 draw—more about grit than flair. Backed by a strong Lebanese crowd, Miodrag Radulović’s men struggled to find the breakthrough despite a promising start. As early as the 9th minute, striker Sami Merhej, given a starting ...
Syria Says Israeli Overnight Incursion Killed One, Abducted Seven
This is Beirut 12/06 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Syria's interior ministry said an Israeli overnight incursion killed one civilian and abducted seven people on Thursday, with the Israeli army saying it seized members of Palestinian militant group Hamas. The Israeli army said on X that its soldiers seized several suspected members of Palestinian militant group Hamas in a "targeted" ...
Pizza Delivery Monitor Alerts to Secret Israel Attack
This is Beirut 13/06 19:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The timing of Israel's plan to attack Iran was top secret. But Washington pizza delivery trackers guessed something was up before the first bombs fell. About an hour before Iranian state TV first reported loud explosions in Tehran, pizza orders around the Pentagon went through the roof, according to a viral X account claiming to offer ...
Adha in Lebanon: Full Hotels, Bustling Streets and a Resilient Spirit
Christiane Tager 11/06 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Many expected the bombings to deter visitors. But in true Lebanese fashion, the country delivered a weekend of Eid al-Adha that rivaled its best tourism seasons. The numbers speak for themselves: nearly 300,000 travelers passed through Beirut Airport in May, which is the highest monthly total since 2019. The atmosphere was festive, the coast ...
Baghdad Asks Iran to Avoid Strikes on US Targets in Iraq
This is Beirut 14/06 17:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Baghdad has asked Tehran not to target US interests on Iraqi soil, a senior security official said Saturday, as Washington's ally Israel and Iran traded blows, heightening tensions across the region. The government in Baghdad is a close ally of Tehran but also a strategic partner of Iran's arch-foe, the United States, which has some 2,500 troops ...
Zelensky Says Russian Ceasefire Memorandum is an 'Ultimatum'
This is Beirut 04/06 17:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said that Russia was giving Ukraine an ultimatum for peace negotiations but said he was ready to hold direct talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump "any day." His comments came after Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul swapped terms for agreeing to a ...
Rights Group Says Israel Deporting Six Gaza Aid Boat Activists
This is Beirut 12/06 18:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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An Israeli NGO representing activists detained aboard a boat attempting to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza said Thursday that six were being deported, including two who were already on planes. "After more than 72 hours in Israeli custody following the unlawful interception of the Madleen Freedom Flotilla in international waters... six volunteers ...
South Lebanon: a Shepherd Kidnapped by Israel and Two Injured
This is Beirut 07/06 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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An Israeli patrol abducted a shepherd (Maher H.) on Saturday from the Ain al-Khokh area on the outskirts of Shebaa and transported him into the occupied territories, according to local sources. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported that two civilians were injured when an Israeli army drone dropped an explosive device near a group of ...
Spurs to Name Brentford Boss Frank as New Head Coach
This is Beirut 12/06 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Football Premier League Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham have reached an agreement with Premier League rivals Brentford to make Thomas Frank their head coach following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, it was widely reported on Thursday. Spurs set their sights on Frank after dismissing Postecoglou last week, just 16 days after he won the Europa League, and made an official approach to ...
MEA Resumes Flights, Rasamny Rules Out Airport Closure Unless Unforeseen Events Occur
This is Beirut 14/06 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rasamny, stated from Beirut’s International Airport on Saturday that "no decision to close Beirut Airport is being considered," except in the case of a "major and/or unforeseen event.” When asked about the congestion observed at the airport, he explained that "chaos is normal after the ...
President Aoun Stresses Sovereign Ties with Iran Based on Mutual Respect
This is Beirut 03/06 20:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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During a meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun stressed that Lebanon seeks to strengthen formal state-to-state relations with Iran based on mutual respect and non-interference in domestic affairs – marking a departure from decades of Tehran’s exclusive backing of Hezbollah. Aoun also ...