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Ukraine's Wartime Reshuffle: What We Know
This is Beirut 2025-07-17 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Following weeks of rumours, President Volodymyr Zelensky this week unveiled a government reshuffle, replacing his prime minister and defence minister as he aims to inject fresh energy into his team, with no end in sight to the war. Here are the main points to know about the shake up, which comes as ceasefire talks with Russia stall and with the ...
Cabinet Appoints Regulatory Authorities for Civil Aviation and Medical Cannabis
This is Beirut 2025-07-17 19:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Council of Ministers held a session on Thursday at the Baabda Presidential Palace, chaired by President Joseph Aoun, to address several pressing national issues – including key regulatory appointments, escalating regional tensions and preparations for the upcoming fifth anniversary of the Beirut Port explosion. During the meeting, the ...
Basketball: Who Is Dedric Lawson, the New 'Lebanese?'
Makram Haddad 2025-07-18 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
New face, new ambitions. At 27, Dedric Lawson — once a dominant force on Korean courts and a recent hero of the Chinese league — will now wear the colors of Lebanon. His naturalization was officially announced on the Lebanese Basketball Federation’s social media, revealing a major reinforcement, in every sense of the word. A Long ...
Basketball: Lebanon Stays in Asia’s Division A, Akl and Archer Go Clutch
Makram Haddad 2025-07-18 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
They believed until the very end. The Indonesians clawed their way back from the brink, but it was the Cedars who had the last word. Led by a red-hot captain Rebecca Akl and the ever-present Jillian Archer, Lebanon pulled itself out of a tight trap to save its place among Asia’s elite. A victory wrenched out with guts, nerves, and ice-cold ...
Stéphanie Hobeika: Lebanon’s Pride on the British Track
Makram Haddad 2025-07-18 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The talented Lebanese driver is steadily writing her own story in the world of motorsports. Competing in the Radical Club Challenge 750, the 22-year-old rookie took part in the fourth round of the 2025 championship on the iconic Brands Hatch track in England. And even if the weekend was far from smooth, Hobeika once again showed glimpses of ...
Basketball: The Beirut Cup Opens Its Doors to the Regional Elite
Makram Haddad 2025-07-19 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
With just a few days to go before tip-off, the tone is set. The Beirut Cup, scheduled from July 21 to 27 on the court of Nouhad Naufal, will bring together five powerhouses from the Arab and continental basketball scene: Lebanon, Iran, Jordan, Egypt, and Syria. It’s the perfect warm-up before major events like the Asia Cup and Afrobasket. A ...
Ceasefire Order Fails to Halt Fighting in Syria's Druze Heartland
This is Beirut 2025-07-19 17:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Syrian Bedouin and their allies fought Druze fighters in the community's Sweida heartland for a seventh day Saturday despite a ceasefire ordered by the government following a US-brokered deal to avert further Israeli military intervention. AFP correspondents reported clashes in the west of the provincial capital as Druze fighters battled ...
Syria: Balancing State Authority and Plural Sensitivities
Michel Touma 2025-07-21 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In the wake of the Soviet Union’s collapse in the early 1990s, French author and political analyst Alain Minc published a book with a strikingly evocative title that captured the spirit of the moment: The Revenge of Nations. He argued that decades of highly centralized communist rule had failed to erase the national sentiments of populations ...
Al-Ansar Clinches 15th National Title and Enters the Legend of Lebanese Football
Makram Haddad 2025-07-21 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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No Fans, but Plenty of Goals Behind closed doors at Camille Chamoun Stadium, as requested by security authorities, Al-Ansar and Safa faced off one last time in the final round of the Championship. While Safa won 2-1, it was Al-Ansar who climbed the throne, claiming its 15th championship title—a historic record in Lebanese football. Safa ...
Syria Evacuates Bedouin from Druze-Majority Sweida as Ceasefire Holds
This is Beirut 2025-07-21 21:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Syrian authorities evacuated Bedouin families from the Druze-majority city of Sweida on Monday, after a ceasefire in the southern province halted a week of sectarian bloodshed that a monitor said killed more than 1,260 people. The violence, which followed massacres of Alawites in March and clashes involving the Druze in April and May, has shaken ...
For Visitors from Abroad: Don’t Bother Trying to Make Sense of Lebanon!
Marc Saikali 2025-07-22 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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For everyone planning to spend their vacation in Lebanon, here is your survival guide to a country where nothing works, yet somehow everything does. First of all, getting to Lebanon is no small feat. Plane tickets cost so much, you might as well be booking a business-class trip to Mars. Let’s say you sold your house in France or Canada and ...
Gaza: UN, EU Denounce Killing Civilians seeking Food Aid
This is Beirut 2025-07-22 16:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The United Nations and the European Union expressed outrage at the Israeli army’s daily targeting of civilians seeking food aid in Gaza, condemning the act as 'indefensible.' The UN on Tuesday said Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 Palestinians trying to get food aid in Gaza since the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ...
Defiant Iran Ramps up Attacks After Trump Warning
This is Beirut 06/04 09:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Iran launched fresh attacks across the Middle East on Monday and threatened "devastating" retaliation, after US President Donald Trump's expletive-laced warning that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reported a barrage of missile and drone strikes early Monday. The attacks came as Tehran ramped ...
The Country Is Full and So Is Mom’s Sofa
Christiane Tager 2025-07-22 23:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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At first glance, everything points to a booming summer season: the diaspora is back in large numbers, the airport is stretched to its limits with nearly 100 flights a day, and the highways resemble a Lebanese remake of the Paris ring road. But behind the scenes, the tourism picture tells a different story. Hotels are struggling, occupancy rates ...
Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanon Routs Jordan in Tournament Opener
Makram Haddad 2025-07-23 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 ...
Tennis Against Oblivion: In Hammana, a Match to Rise Again
Makram Haddad 2025-07-23 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A court, a cause, and a powerful message: on Thursday, July 24, the peaceful town of Hammana will host a match like no other. Backed by the Cedar Rehab Center, in partnership with the Lebanese Tennis Federation, this symbolic event will bring together tennis pros, media figures, and committed influencers with one clear mission: to send a strong ...
Trump Admin Unveils AI Strategy to Maintain US Dominance
This is Beirut 2025-07-23 19:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled an aggressive, low-regulation strategy boosting big tech's race to stay ahead of China on artificial intelligence and cement the United States' dominance in the fast-expanding field. The 25-page "America's AI Action Plan" outlines three aims: accelerating innovation, building infrastructure, and ...
Milan Wins Crash-Marred Sprint At Tour De France
This is Beirut 2025-07-23 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Italy's Jonathan Milan won a crash-marred finale to stage 17 of the Tour de France in lashing rain on Wednesday, extending his lead in the sprint points race. Overall leader Tadej Pogacar and his closest rival Jonas Vingegaard (4min 15sec behind) finished safely despite a mass fall 800m from the finish line at Valence at the foot of the Alps. On ...
Geagea and Joumblatt Deliberate Syria, Ceasefire and Electoral Reform
This is Beirut 2025-07-23 20:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Samir Geagea and Walid Joumblatt met for a candid discussion on Wednesday, united by a mutual commitment to Lebanon’s future. The discussion opened with an assessment of developments in neighboring Syria. Both leaders concurred that events in Damascus carry significant implications for Lebanon, and they affirmed that preserving the ...
Lebanese Army Raids in Bekaa and Baabda Lead to Clashes and Arrests
This is Beirut 2025-07-24 15:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese Army carried out a series of targeted operations on Thursday in different parts of the Bekaa region, resulting in clashes with wanted individuals. In a morning statement, the army command reported that a unit, supported by an intelligence patrol, raided several homes in Bir el-Abed, Baabda. During the operation, four individuals (A. ...
Gaza: UN Unable to Verify Number of Aid Shipments Awaiting Distribution Due to Lack of Access
This is Beirut 2025-07-24 17:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United Nations said Thursday it does not know how many aid consignments are currently in Gaza awaiting distribution, as it has not been authorized by Israel to be present at the crossing points. The Israeli military denied on Wednesday that it was blocking humanitarian aid and claimed that 950 trucks were in Gaza waiting for international ...
Caminos Lebanon: When Pilgrimage Routes Drive Economic Revival
Christiane Tager 2025-07-25 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The idea is bold: stimulate the economy by banking on pilgrimages. That is the goal of Caminos Lebanon, a sustainable religious tourism initiative backed by the Association for Pilgrimages in Lebanon (APL) and led by expert Nour Farra Haddad. The ambition is to turn Lebanon into a key destination for faith-based travel. But this goes far beyond ...
Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanese Firepower Blasts Through Iranian Defense
Makram Haddad 2025-07-25 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 ...
Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanon in Control, Syria Struggling
Makram Haddad 2025-07-26 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 ...
Verstappen Begins New Red Bull Era With Belgian Sprint Win
This is Beirut 2025-07-26 16:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Max Verstappen welcomed new Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies to the race team on Saturday with an immaculate gift-wrapped triumph in the sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix. The 27-year-old Dutchman, who started from second on the grid, seized the lead on the opening lap and then resisted all threats from series leader Oscar Piastri who had to ...
Syria Says Meeting with Israeli Officials Sought to 'Contain Escalation'
This is Beirut 2025-07-26 18:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A Syrian diplomatic source said Saturday that a US-mediated meeting with Israeli officials in Paris this week sought to "contain the escalation" after recent sectarian violence in southern Syria prompted Israeli intervention. Israel launched strikes this month on Damascus and the Druze-majority Sweida province, saying it was acting both ...
Israel Declares Gaza Fighting Pause Amid Deepening Hunger Crisis
This is Beirut 2025-07-27 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Israel declared a "tactical pause" in fighting in parts of Gaza on Sunday and said it would allow the UN and aid agencies to open secure land routes to tackle a deepening hunger crisis. The military also said it had begun air-dropping food into the territory and angrily rejected allegations it was using starvation as a weapon against Palestinian ...
Iran Rejects Immediate Ceasefire as Revolutionary Guard's Vow New 'Order' for Persian Gulf
This is Beirut 06/04 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they are completing preparations to enforce new operating conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all but shut since the war with the United States and Israel began. "The IRGC naval force is completing operational preparations for the Iranian authorities' #declared_plan for the new Persian ...
Ceasefire Efforts Collapse as Iran Rejects Talks: Report
This is Beirut 04/04 09:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Efforts to broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran have collapsed, as Tehran rejected direct engagement with Washington and regional mediation initiatives stalled, signaling a deepening deadlock as the war enters its sixth week. According to The Times of Israel, Iran has informed mediators it will not participate in proposed talks ...
Israeli Military Says It Air-Dropped Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
This is Beirut 2025-07-27 14:37 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Israel announced Saturday that it had air-dropped aid into the Gaza Strip and would open humanitarian corridors, amid growing international condemnation over the worsening hunger crisis in the Palestinian territory. Israel imposed a total blockade on Gaza on March 2 after ceasefire talks collapsed. In late May, it began allowing a small amount of ...