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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 ...
Tight Timings, Rough Terrains: Welcome to ATCL’s Speed 4x4
Makram Haddad 11/06 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Held last weekend in the heights of Kfardebian, the 4x4 tires barely had time to cool down. Organized by Lebanon’s National Sporting Authority and the Automobile & Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL), the inaugural Speed 4x4 marked the launch of a bold new era for off-road racing in the country. Steep slopes, swirling dust, sharp turns and ...
The Mirage of Change: Lebanon's 'Change MPs' Exposed
Marc Saikali 05/06 08:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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They promised to change everything. They changed nothing—and worse still, they turned hope into bitterness and trust into betrayal. When Lebanon’s so-called “Change MPs” entered Parliament in 2022, they rode a wave of popular revolt against a corrupt, decaying system. For once, the Lebanese people believed. They were wrong. The illusion ...
U.S. Embassies Brace for Evacuations Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
This is Beirut 11/06 23:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States is taking urgent steps to reduce its diplomatic and military presence in parts of the Middle East region as tensions continue to mount, with officials citing increasing security risks. "Based on our latest analysis, we have decided to reduce the footprint of our mission in Iraq," an anonymous U.S. official told AFP. A ...
Russia Fired Record 479 Drones at Ukraine Overnight
This is Beirut 09/06 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Russia fired a record 479 drones at Ukraine in an overnight aerial barrage, Kyiv's air force said on Monday, the latest massive attack as Moscow rejects calls for a ceasefire. The attack caused damage in several Ukrainian regions, though there were no reports of people killed or mass casualties. "Enemy air strikes were recorded in 10 spots," the ...
French Schools to Screen Netflix’s "Adolescence" in Fight Against Online Violence
This is Beirut 09/06 16:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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British Netflix drama Adolescence - which has sparked widespread debate about the toxic and misogynistic influences to which young boys are exposed online, can now be shown in French secondary schools - a minister has said. The initiative follows a precedent set in the UK. The producer of the series broadcast on Netflix has "opened up the rights ...
Illegal Weapons: Geagea Slams State Inaction Amid Israeli Attacks
This is Beirut 06/06 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese Forces party leader Samir Geagea strongly criticized the state’s failure to resolve the issue of illegal weapons and to act amid ongoing Israeli attacks. He warned that Lebanon remains dangerously exposed due to the government's inability to assert exclusive control over military decision-making. In a statement issued Friday, Geagea ...
Trump Signals Iran Nuclear Talks Will Resume on Thursday After Netanyahu Talks
This is Beirut 09/06 22:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday about Iran, according to a White House official as reported by Reuters. The call occurred as Trump sought to expedite aid to Gaza and persuade Iran to abandon its nuclear program. Trump said he is actively engaged in efforts involving Iran, describing Tehran’s ...
Instructions from the Al-Sahhaf Playbook
Johnny Kortbawi 10/06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, Iraq’s former Minister of Information, became a global icon during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. His surreal press briefings - defiant, eloquent, and completely disconnected from reality - turned him into a legend of denial and spin. But Al-Sahhaf is no longer just a relic of Iraq’s past. He has become a mindset, a ...
Berlin’s Reichstag Glows in Tribute to Christo’s Iconic 1995 Installation
This is Beirut 11/06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Thirty years after Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped Berlin's Reichstag building in silver foil, the German capital is paying tribute to the spectacular art event with a light installation. Every night for the next two weeks, 24 projectors will recreate the mega-event that enthralled the city and the world in 1995, about six years after the fall ...
Syrian Authorities Announce Closure of Notorious Desert Camp
This is Beirut 07/06 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A notorious desert refugee camp in Syria has closed after the last remaining families returned to their areas of origin, Syrian authorities said on Saturday. The Rukban camp in Syria's desert was established in 2014, at the height of Syria's civil war, in a de-confliction zone controlled by the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group, ...
Who Is Amir Hatami, Iran’s Newly Appointed Army Chief?
Vanessa Kallas 13/06 22:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a defining moment for Iran’s military and regional posture, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed Major General Amir Hatami as the new Commander of the Iranian Army (Artesh) in an official decree on Friday. The decision comes amid Israel's large-scale aerial operation against Iran, aimed at what it described as a decisive blow to ...
Netanyahu Confirms Strike on Iran, Calls It a Regional Turning Point
This is Beirut 13/06 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Friday that Israel’s recent strike on Iran marks a major turning point in the region’s history, comparing it to the pagers attack in Lebanon, in reference to Israel’s past operations against Hezbollah. Israel remotely detonated the battery packs of devices carried by Hezbollah members in ...
Huawei Founder says Chips Still Lag 'One Generation' Behind US
This is Beirut 10/06 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Chinese tech giant Huawei's chips still "lag behind the United States by one generation", state media quoted its founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei as saying in a rare interview on Tuesday. Washington last month unveiled fresh guidelines warning firms that using Chinese-made high-tech AI semiconductors, specifically Huawei's Ascend chips, would put ...
Syria Monitor Says 13 Alawites Killed by Security Forces
This is Beirut 04/06 23:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Syrian forces shot dead eight members of the Alawite minority at a checkpoint on Wednesday, a war monitor said, after reporting that five men were found dead following their detention. Since the fall of longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, the Alawite community which the deposed president hails from has been the target of many attacks, ...
Israel’s Covert Drone Campaign in Iran Revealed – WSJ Report
This is Beirut 07:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) sheds light on the covert drone operation Israel launched inside Iran ahead of its Friday airstrikes, revealing how Israeli intelligence laid the groundwork for the assault on Tehran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. According to the WSJ, Israel spent months smuggling parts for explosive-laden ...
Lebanon’s Hospitality Sector Declares Full Readiness for Summer 2025
This is Beirut 06/06 10:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Nightclubs and Pastry Shops officially announced that Lebanon’s hospitality and nightlife sector is fully ready for Summer 2025. “The tourism sector is fully prepared and will offer the highest level of service,” said Syndicate President Tony Ramy during a ceremony held on Thursday at ...
US Expected to Block Gaza Ceasefire Vote at Security Council
This is Beirut 04/06 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The UN Security Council will vote Wednesday on a resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, a measure expected to fail due to a US veto. It is the 15-member body's first vote on the subject since November, when the United States -- a key Israeli ally -- also blocked a text calling for an end to fighting. The ...
Who Was Ali Shamkhani, Khamenei’s Former Close Advisor?
This is Beirut 14/06 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israel launched on Friday “Operation Rising Lion,” a series of airstrikes targeting military and nuclear facilities, as well as the residences of high-ranking Iranian officials in Tehran. Among the casualties was Ali Shamkhani, the former secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), who was seriously injured at his home in ...
Aoun Calls for Digital Leap: “Let’s Build the Digital Republic”
This is Beirut 03/06 10:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday delivered a powerful message in favor of full-scale digital transformation of Lebanon’s public administration, framing it as a strategic tool to curb corruption and restore trust in state institutions. Speaking at the “Smart Government: Diaspora Experts for Lebanon” conference at the Phoenicia Hotel in ...
Former Economy Minister Amin Salam and Brother Arrested on Corruption Charges – Sky News Arabia
This is Beirut 11/06 18:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Former Economy Minister Amin Salam and his brother, Karim Salam, were reportedly arrested on Wednesday at the request of Judge Jamal al-Hajjar, the chief public prosecutor at the Court of Cassation, according to Sky News Arabia. The arrests come just days after Amin Salam was summoned by the judiciary for questioning. The case stems from an ...
Iran says New Round of US Talks Planned for Sunday
This is Beirut 10/06 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran's foreign ministry has said a new round of nuclear talks with the United States is being planned for Sunday, after President Donald Trump said it was expected on Thursday. "The next round of Iran-US indirect talks is being planned for next Sunday in Muscat," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a statement Tuesday, adding ...
Putin Condemns Israeli Strikes on Iran, Says Ready to Mediate
This is Beirut 13/06 21:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned Israel's wave of strikes on Iran, the Kremlin said Friday, following separate phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Russia and Iran have deepened their military ties amid Moscow's offensive on Ukraine, threatening its efforts to ...
Salam Emphasizes Security and Sovereignty for Rebuilding Lebanon
This is Beirut 10/06 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam revealed that the government has successfully dismantled over 500 weapons depots in southern Lebanon, a significant step toward stabilizing the region. Additionally, security enhancements have been made at Beirut’s international airport to ensure safer conditions for citizens and international visitors alike. At the ...
Ice Hockey: Lebanese Women’s Team Wins Bronze at Dream Nations Cup
Makram Haddad 02/06 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Bronzed and Proud Lebanon now has its place on the global hockey map. At the 2025 Dream Nations Cup, held in New Jersey from May 28 to June 1, the Lebanese women made a powerful statement. A 4–2 victory over Puerto Rico in the placement match – powered by a blazing-hot Stephanie Sabaliauskas, who was named MVP of the game – sealed the ...
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 ...
Warner Brothers Discovery to Split into 2 Companies to Build Streaming
This is Beirut 09/06 17:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Warner Brothers Discovery announced Monday that it will split into two companies as it seeks to build up its streaming business while also maximizing value in legacy news and entertainment products. The entertainment giant will break itself into two publicly traded companies in "Streaming & Studios" and "Global Networks." The shift, designed to ...
Syria Decrees Full Body Swimwear for Women on Public Beaches
This is Beirut 10/06 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Syria's new Islamist authorities said on Tuesday that women going to public beaches must wear burkinis or other "decent" clothes that cover the body, giving some private venues an exemption. In the largely conservative country, few women wear swimsuits that reveal their bodies. Six months after Islamist-led forces toppled longtime Syrian ruler ...
Alcaraz Saves Three Match Points to Beat Sinner to French Open Title
This is Beirut 08/06 23:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points as he produced an astonishing fightback from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday. Reigning champion Alcaraz rallied from the brink of defeat to overcome world number one Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (10/2) to clinch his fifth Grand Slam ...