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Pro Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dead At 71
This is Beirut 24/07 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hulk Hogan, the iconic face of professional wrestling in the 1980s who parlayed his prowess in the ring into an acting career, has died at the age of 71, US media reported Thursday. Hogan -- a Hall of Fame talent known for his towering 6'7" (two-meter) physique, bandana and distinctive blond handlebar mustache -- died at his home in Florida, NBC ...
Bayern Munich Sign Luis Diaz From Liverpool
This is Beirut 30/07 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Bayern Munich on Wednesday completed the signing of forward Luis Diaz from Premier League champions Liverpool for a reported fee that could rise to 75 million euros ($86.5 million). The Colombian winger, who won the Premier League, FA Cup and two League Cups during his time at Anfield, has signed a contract with the Bundesliga champions until ...
Allegri Vows to Restore AC Milan, Bets on Modric
This is Beirut 21/07 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Massimiliano Allegri vowed Monday to rekindle AC Milan's former glory as he returned as manager to the faltering Italian giants for a second spell. The Rossoneri had turned to serial winner Allegri after the club slumped to its worst league finish in a decade -- leading to Sergio Conceicao's axing after five miserable months in charge. "The goal ...
Israeli Far Right Discusses Gaza 'Riviera' Plans
This is Beirut 22/07 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Some Israeli far-right leaders held a public meeting on Tuesday to discuss redeveloping the Gaza Strip into a tourist-friendly "riviera", as Palestinians face a worsening humanitarian crisis in the devastated territory. The meeting, titled "The Riviera in Gaza: From Vision to Reality", was held in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, under the ...
US Imposes Sanctions on Shipping Empire Tied to Iranian Leaders
This is Beirut 30/07 22:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on a shipping empire controlled by the son of a top political advisor to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Treasury Department said sanctions were being imposed on companies and vessels operated by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani, who has been subject to US ...
Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanon in Control, Syria Struggling
Makram Haddad 26/07 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Three out of three for Lebanon! Gearing up for the Asia Cup in Jeddah, Miodrag Perisic’s squad keeps sending strong signals. After beating Jordan and then Iran, it was Syria’s turn to face Lebanon’s depth and efficiency. A clear victory, calmly secured in a packed Nouhad Nawfal Arena: 79–69 at the final buzzer, with an overall impression ...
Superman Flies High Again, Soars Past $400 Million Worldwide
This is Beirut 21/07 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Man of Steel has staying power: Superman topped the North American box office for a second week running and surpassed the $400 million mark worldwide, industry estimates showed Sunday. Riding largely positive reviews, the latest big-budget action film featuring the iconic superhero from Warner Bros. and DC Studios earned $57.3 million in the ...
Van Gogh Immersion: At the Heart of Light
Marie-Christine Tayah 31/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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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 ...
UAE Begins Pipeline Project to Ease Gaza Water Shortage
This is Beirut 30/07 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United Arab Emirates has begun construction on a major pipeline to carry desalinated water from Egypt to southern Gaza, according to multiple sources. Technical teams sent by the UAE have started transporting equipment needed for the project, the Emirati state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday. The nearly seven-kilometer (4.5-mile) ...
11 Injured at Walmart Store Stabbing in Us State of Michigan
This is Beirut 27/07 05:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
At least 11 people were injured in a stabbing at a Walmart store in the Midwestern state of Michigan on Saturday, with police saying it appeared to be a random attack. A 42-year-old male suspect was in custody, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea told a press conference. "Based on the information that we have at this time, it appears ...
Syria Sets Date for Selection of New Transitional Parliament
This is Beirut 27/07 21:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Syrian authorities announced on Sunday that a new transitional parliament would be selected in September, with local electoral bodies picking two-thirds of the lawmakers and the country's interim president naming the rest. After toppling longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December after nearly 14 years of civil war, Syria's new authorities -- led ...
Syrian, Israeli Ministers to Attend US-Brokered Meeting in Paris
This is Beirut 24/07 22:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Damascus's top diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani is set to meet an Israeli minister on Thursday in Paris to discuss recent sectarian violence in Syria's south that had drawn in Israel's military, a senior diplomat told AFP. The US-brokered talks would be the first ministerial meeting between the new Syrian authorities and Israel. The two ...
At Least 28 Killed in Israeli Strikes Across Gaza, Civil Defense Says
This is Beirut 25/07 21:57 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli military operations killed at least 23 people on Friday across the Palestinian territory, with another five killed in an overnight air strike. Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that five people were killed in a strike on Gaza City that hit a school building sheltering Palestinians ...
Barrack to Lebanon: Address Your Internal Issues!
Johnny Kortbawi 22/07 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Tom Barrack’s third visit to Lebanon warrants a careful reading between the lines—coming, as it does, after Beirut conveyed its message to Washington and received a US response. On his first trip, the US emissary was notably diplomatic and optimistic, speaking at length about Lebanon’s prospects. But that optimism was tempered ...
At Least 12 Dead, Over 100 Injured in Explosions at Weapons Depot in Northwestern Syria
This is Beirut 24/07 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A series of explosions killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 100 at a weapons depot in northwestern Syria on Thursday, a monitor said. "Multiple blasts at a weapons and ammunition warehouse belonging to the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP) killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 100 in Maaret Misrin, in northern Idlib province," ...
Tablecoin: When Human Intelligence Becomes a Currency
Christiane Tager 22/07 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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As technological advances accelerate, Washington has just passed two landmark pieces of legislation: the country’s first national framework for stablecoins and the ambitious Genius Act. The aim? To regulate digital assets while safeguarding human intellectual contribution in an increasingly automated world. What Is the Genius Act? Recently ...
U.N. Conference Backs Two-State Solution, Urges Immediate End to Gaza War
This is Beirut 29/07 23:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a sweeping and urgent declaration, world leaders attending the United Nations Two-State Solution Conference issued a unified statement calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and outlining a detailed roadmap for peace and reconstruction. The statement, issued within the past hour, emphasizes a collective commitment to ending the ...
'Fantastic Four' Soars Past 'Superman' in Heroic Box-office Clash
This is Beirut 28/07 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Disney's hotly anticipated reboot of the Marvel Comics superhero franchise, conquered the North American weekend box office, earning $118 million and sidelining Superman, industry estimates showed Sunday. Fantastic Four — starring actor-of-the-moment Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Emmy winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach ...
Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Christian Village
This is Beirut 28/07 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank overnight, torching cars and spray-painting threatening graffiti, a witness and the Palestinian Authority said Monday. Jeries Azar, a Taybeh resident and journalist for Palestine TV, told AFP his house and car were targeted in the pre-dawn assault. "I ...
Batroun Rally: Roger Feghali on Top… Once Again
Makram Haddad 28/07 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The scene was set: scorching sun, burning asphalt, tight corners, and motorsport fans lining the roads of the Batroun district. For this debut edition, organized by the ATCL in partnership with the municipality, the show lived up to expectations… and Roger Feghali once again delivered a masterclass. Accompanied by his loyal co-driver Joseph ...
Pope Leo Says Praying for Victims of Islamist DR Congo Church Attack
This is Beirut 28/07 16:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Pope Leo XIV expressed his "profound grief" Monday over a deadly Islamist attack on a church in the DR Congo's northeast, saying he was praying for the victims and their families. Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) fighters raided a Catholic church in the town of Komanda, killing 43 people who had gathered for prayer, the United Nations and the ...
WHO Chief Says Continuous Medical Aid Into Gaza 'Critical'
This is Beirut 30/07 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The World Health Organization's chief said getting a continuous flow of medical supplies into Gaza was "critical", as WHO trucks carrying aid headed for the border on Wednesday. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the UN health agency had moved 10 trucks from El-Arish in Egypt to Israel's Kerem Shalom border crossing into the Gaza Strip. The trucks ...
Lebanon, France Advance Budget Reform to Restore State Credibility
This is Beirut 30/07 22:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Finance Minister Yassine Jaber announced on Wednesday tangible progress in Lebanon’s public finance reform efforts, during a joint press conference with French Ambassador Hervé Magro and representatives from the French Development Agency (FDA) and Expertise France. The conference focused on the ongoing project “Strengthening Budget ...
Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanese Firepower Blasts Through Iranian Defense
Makram Haddad 25/07 16:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In front of a packed and fiery crowd at Nohad Nawfal Arena, Lebanon delivered a top-class performance, defeating Iran 105-89 on Thursday evening, during the third day of the Beirut Cup. This win gives Miodrag Perisic’s squad a second straight victory in this warm-up tournament organized by Global Active Sports under the patronage of the Lebanese ...
Trump Media Bets on Bitcoin: $2 Billion Invested in Cryptocurrency
This is Beirut 21/07 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of the Truth Social platform, the upcoming streaming service Truth+ and the FinTech project Truth.Fi, announced that it has invested nearly $2 billion in bitcoin and bitcoin-related financial products. This initiative is part of the cryptocurrency treasury strategy previously outlined by ...
Paret-Peintre Delivers Tour De France Home Win In Mont Ventoux Thriller
This is Beirut 22/07 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Valentin Paret-Peintre bagged a first home win on an enthralling stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday pipping Ireland's Ben Healy atop the 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux finish line. Behind them Jonas Vingegaard attacked overall leader Tadej Pogacar relentlessly but the defending champion tracked the Dane all the way up the 15km ascent to ...
Haykal Marks Army Day with Border Pledge and Tribute to Troops
This is Beirut 01/08 10:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander General Rodolphe Haykal reaffirmed on Friday the army’s firm commitment to national security, announcing a “large-scale and important deployment” in the southern Litani region, conducted in close coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), as Israel continues to occupy several ...
Salam Inaugurates the "August 4 Victims Street"
This is Beirut 03/08 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Sunday evening, on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam inaugurated the "August 4 Victims Street" near the entrance to the port. “Take your hands off the judiciary,” he declared from this symbolic location, emphasizing that there would be no compromise when it comes to justice. “Truth ...
Russian Space Chief Says Agreed With NASA on ISS Cooperation Until 2028
This is Beirut 31/07 21:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The head of Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, said Thursday that he had agreed with his NASA counterpart during talks in the United States to extend the International Space Station's (ISS) operation until 2028. Space is one of the final areas of US-Russia cooperation amid an almost complete breakdown in relations between Moscow and ...
Will Stablecoins Become Everyday Money?
This is Beirut 30/07 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Stablecoins might not make people into surprise millionaires the way bitcoin did, but these cryptocurrencies are designed to be more useful when it comes to daily life. The GENIUS Act, a regulatory framework recently signed into law by US President Donald Trump, may boost stablecoins, digital currencies with values pegged to a country's ...