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Football: Andre Harriman-Annous, A Missed Opportunity For The Lebanese Federation?
Pierre Daccache 2025-10-30 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Arsenal Football Carabao Cup Andre Harriman-Annous
At just 17, Andre Harriman-Annous broke into Arsenal’s starting eleven in the Carabao Cup against Brighton & Hove Albion, marking a turning point in his career. A player with Lebanese roots, he is now under the spotlight, and, ironically, it seems the Lebanese Football Association may have missed the boat. The Next Generation is Already ...
Trump Urges Scrapping Key Vote Threshold to End Shutdown
This is Beirut 2025-10-31 09:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump on Thursday called for the "Nuclear Option" of scrapping the key 60-vote threshold required for the Senate to advance legislation, as Republicans face mounting pressure to end the US federal shutdown. The move would get rid of a longstanding rule that enables 41 of the 100 senators to block any bill from debate or vote -- a ...
NBA Champs Thunder Roll Past Wizards, Bucks and Spurs Win
This is Beirut 2025-10-31 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another dominant performance as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder remained perfect in the young NBA season with a 127-108 victory Thursday over the Washington Wizards. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player and Finals MVP, scored 31 points with three rebounds and seven assists before ...
Richard Linklater Says AI Can’t Capture Human Genius in Film
This is Beirut 2025-10-31 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Can great art be made without human genius and all its flaws? It's a vital question at a time when artificial intelligence threatens to subsume Hollywood. Through new movies Nouvelle Vague and Blue Moon, director Richard Linklater offers an answer—delving into the lives of two brilliant, volatile men whose films and plays shaped French New Wave ...
No-State Zones in Lebanon: Hezbollah’s Parallel State in Southern Lebanon and Beirut’s Southern Suburbs (3/3)
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-11-01 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Two flags still fly side by side on some hills in southern Lebanon: The Lebanese flag and Hezbollah’s yellow flag. The first symbolizes a weakened state, the second a parallel power that has filled the void left by the Republic. Here, official authority often ends where the Shia group’s control begins. A Fully Administered Territory From the ...
Selena Gomez: When Intimacy Becomes Performance
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-11-02 11:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Not long ago, Selena Gomez was, for many, simply Disney’s newest rising star. Classic recipe: a soft voice, a radiant smile, hits perfectly calibrated for global youth. But behind the pop persona, another figure slowly emerged, one that ran counter to celebrity convention: a woman who reveals her fragilities, shares her storms, and speaks to her ...
Saydet al-Jabal Urges Lebanon to Negotiate with Israel and Reclaim Control of Weapons
This is Beirut 2025-11-03 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Saydet al-Jabal Gathering called for direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, urging President Joseph Aoun to personally lead talks to address outstanding issues, including Israel’s withdrawal from five disputed points and the return of prisoners. The group said such a step could move Lebanon from war toward peace and allow it to ...
Through Parr’s Lens: Satire, Consumption, and the Modern World
This is Beirut 2025-11-03 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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British documentary photographer Martin Parr says the world has never been more in need of satire like that in his images because many people are too wealthy and their lifestyle is unsustainable. "The state we're all in is appalling," said the 73-year-old, known for his humorous snapshots of bronzed beachgoers and selfie-snapping ...
NBA Champs Thunder Roll Past Wizards, Bucks and Spurs Win
This is Beirut 2025-11-04 09:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another dominant performance as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder remained perfect in the young NBA season with a 127-108 victory Thursday over the Washington Wizards. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player and Finals MVP, scored 31 points with three rebounds and seven assists before ...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: “We Are Strangling the Regime”
This is Beirut 03/05 19:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Sunday that Washington has intensified its crackdown on all entities attempting to financially support Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He stressed that the United States is “strangling the Iranian regime” economically, claiming that Tehran is now struggling to pay its ...
Iran Military Official Says Renewed War with U.S. 'Likely'
This is Beirut 02/05 11:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting between the US and Iran was "likely", hours after President Donald Trump said he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal. Iran delivered the draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, state media reported without detailing its ...
Haykal’s U.S. Visit Signals Bid to Translate Military Gains into Political Trust
This is Beirut 02/02 10:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese Army (LAF) Commander General Rodolphe Haykal kicked off an official visit to the United States on Monday with a stop at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa, in a trip that goes beyond routine military protocol and carries clear political implications. At CENTCOM, Haykal met with Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, presenting detailed maps and ...
Japan PM Hangs on After Election Debacle
This is Beirut 2025-07-21 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was clinging on Monday even after his coalition disastrously lost its upper house majority, as painful new US tariffs loom. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has governed almost continuously since 1955, and its partner Komeito had to win 50 seats in Sunday's election, but they fell three short, ...
Cosmetic Counterfeits: Lebanon Grapples with the Surge of Fake Beauty Products (2/3)
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-07-15 21:16 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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On Instagram, just a few clicks on reseller accounts or sponsored stories plunge you into a sleek, alluring world where top brands — Lancôme, Estée Lauder, Guerlain, Dior, La Roche-Posay — are sold at slashed prices. Descriptions sound convincing: “imported from the US,” “end-of-line stock before ...
Iran Seizes Foreign Tanker Over Fuel Smuggling
This is Beirut 2025-07-16 09:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran has seized a foreign tanker in the Sea of Oman on charges of fuel smuggling, the judiciary said Wednesday. The vessel was intercepted "after legal documents related to its cargo were found to be incomplete," said Mojtaba Ghahremani, head of the judiciary in southern Hormozgan province, according to the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet. He ...
Why Are Airfares to Lebanon So High?
Christiane Tager 2025-07-17 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Since relative calm returned to Lebanon, one might have expected fares to drop. Not quite. Between high taxes, risk premiums, soaring operational costs, and a limited number of flights - not to mention the complete absence of low-cost carriers - travelers are still paying a steep price to fly into Beirut. “Demand hasn’t dipped, driven by ...
Why Silver Is Stealing the Spotlight from Gold
Christiane Tager 2025-07-17 21:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Since the start of the year, silver prices have soared nearly 30%, climbing from around $30.40 an ounce in January to nearly $37 in July – levels not seen since 2011. This is a rare surge for a metal that typically moves more cautiously than gold. Crossing the $35 per ounce threshold, silver has caught analysts off guard and stirred excitement ...
Historic 1931 Gandhi Oil Painting Fetches £152,800 at London Auction
This is Beirut 2025-07-18 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A rare painting of Mahatma Gandhi, believed to be the only oil portrait that the Indian independence leader ever sat for, has sold at auction in the UK for £152,800 ($205,000). The 1931 painting by British-American artist Clare Leighton fetched more than twice the estimated price when the auction closed on Tuesday in London, Bonhams auction ...
Netflix Profits Surge Off Ads, Higher Subscription Prices
This is Beirut 2025-07-18 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Netflix reported stronger than expected second-quarter results Thursday, with profit jumping 45 percent year-over-year as the streaming giant benefited from subscription price increases and a growing advertising business. Revenue climbed 16 percent to $11.1 billion in the quarter ended June 30, beating analyst estimates and the company's own ...
EU Agrees 18th Round of Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine War
This is Beirut 2025-07-18 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
European Union Sanctions Russia
EU countries on Friday signed off on a new package of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, including lowering a price cap on Moscow's oil exports. The 18th round of economic punishment against Russia since its 2022 invasion was approved after Slovakia dropped a weeks-long block following talks with Brussels over separate plans to phase ...
Fuel Prices Drop in Lebanon After Tax Removal Ruling
This is Beirut 2025-07-18 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Fuel prices in Lebanon dropped significantly on Friday following the removal of a previously imposed tax. The measure, recently announced by the authorities, comes amid a challenging economic climate marked by persistent currency fluctuations and mounting pressure on consumers’ purchasing power. The decision had an immediate effect, causing a ...
Sharaa's Pullout From Syria Druze Heartland Exposes Shaky Leadership
This is Beirut 2025-07-18 12:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Under Israeli bombardment and diplomatic pressure, Ahmed al-Sharaa pulled troops from Syria's Druze heartland -- a move that exposes the interim leader's weakness just as he sought to assert control. Since seizing office in December after ousting longtime autocrat Bashar al-Assad, Sharaa has worked to recast himself from jihadist to statesman, ...
Netflix Soars: Profits Up, Ads Booming, Subscribers Engaged
This is Beirut 2025-07-18 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Netflix reported stronger than expected second-quarter results Thursday, with profit jumping 45 percent year-over-year as the streaming giant benefited from subscription price increases and a growing advertising business. Revenue climbed 16 percent to $11.1 billion in the quarter ended June 30, beating analyst estimates and the company's own ...
UK Joins New EU Sanctions Targeting Russia Oil Exports
This is Beirut 2025-07-18 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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The UK on Friday joined the EU's sweeping new package of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, targeting its energy sector by lowering a price cap for Moscow's oil exports. "We're striking at the heart of the Russian energy sector alongside the EU. Together we will continue to apply relentless pressure on (Russian President Vladimir) Putin, ...
G20 Nations Agree Central Bank Independence 'Crucial'
This is Beirut 2025-07-18 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The G20 finance ministers stressed Friday that central banks must remain independent, after months of escalating attacks by US President Donald Trump on Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell. It was the first communique under South Africa's G20 presidency and marked a rare consensus reached by a bloc jolted by the drastic trade policies of its ...
France Museum Visitor Eats Million-Dollar Banana Artwork Again
This is Beirut 2025-07-19 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A visitor to a French museum bit into a fresh banana worth millions of dollars taped to a wall last week, exhibitors said on Friday, in the latest such consumption of the conceptual artwork. Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan — whose provocative creation entitled Comedian was bought for $6.2 million in New York last year — said he was ...
French Foreign Minister in Kyiv For Official Visit
Ici Beyrouth 2025-07-21 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Monday arrived in Kyiv for a two-day visit aimed at supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion, AFP journalists reported. Barrot is expected to meet counterpart Andriy Sybiga, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and newly-nominated Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. "In the wake of ...
Bitcoin Rallies Past Record $120,000 as Asian Markets Rise
This is Beirut 2025-07-14 08:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Bitcoin surged past the $120,000 mark for the first time on Monday, setting a new record as optimism grows around potential regulatory breakthroughs for the cryptocurrency industry this week. The digital asset peaked at $122,571.19 before easing slightly, trading 2.4% higher at $121,952.61. Most Asian markets rose Monday as investors digested ...
Kremlin Cautions 'Lots of Work' Ahead Before Ukraine Peace Deal
This is Beirut 2025-07-21 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Russia on Monday downplayed the chances of a breakthrough in peace talks with Ukraine, saying the two sides held "diametrically" opposed positions, hours after it launched a massive drone and missile barrage on Kyiv. Moscow said a date for talks was being worked on, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed holding fresh negotiations ...
UK Sanctions 135 Oil Tankers of Russia's Shadow Fleet
This is Beirut 2025-07-21 20:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Kingdom Russia Sanctions Oil Ukraine
Britain on Monday slapped sanctions on 135 oil tankers in Russia's shadow fleet, in a bid to disrupt the flow of money helping Moscow fund the war in Ukraine. A shipping services company and an oil trading firm were also sanctioned as part of the crackdown on a fleet "responsible for illicitly carrying $24 billion worth of cargo since ...