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Iran Warns of 'Destructive' Influence on Diplomacy Ahead of Netanyahu's U.S. Trip
This is Beirut 10/02 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran warned Tuesday of "destructive" influence on diplomacy ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington for talks expected to focus on U.S. negotiations with Tehran. "Our negotiating party is America. It is up to America to decide to act independently of the pressures and destructive influences that are detrimental to ...
UNIFIL to Withdraw Majority of Troops in Lebanon by Mid 2027
This is Beirut 10/02 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is preparing to withdraw most of its troops from Lebanon by mid-2027, following the expiration of its mandate, spokesperson Kandice Ardiel told AFP on Tuesday. UNIFIL, which has served for decades as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, has recently been supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces ...
Lebanese Forces Party Delegation Meets Syrian Officials in Damascus
This is Beirut 10/02 16:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A delegation from the Lebanese Forces, one of Lebanon’s main Christian political parties, held talks in Damascus on Tuesday with Syria’s Information Minister Hamza Mustafa, Lebanese media reported. According to MTV, the delegation included Lebanese MP Melhem Riachi, a former information minister, and the party’s head of foreign relations, ...
U.S. Rep. LaHood to This Is Beirut: “No Progress, No Support,” Lebanon Must Act Now
Amal Chmouny 10/02 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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When Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal arrived in the U.S. capital during the first week of February, he entered a fundamentally transformed strategic landscape. The meetings that unfolded—from tense political exchanges to a dramatic walkout by Sen. Lindsey Graham—crystallized a stark reality: Lebanon’s decades-long balancing act ...
LAF Commander General Rodolphe Haykal Meets with Officials in Saudi Arabia
This is Beirut 10/02 21:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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General Rodolphe Haykal, commander of the LAF, met with officials in Saudi Arabia on Sunday and Monday during the World Defense Show. The meeting occurred in preparation for the upcoming March 5 French-Saudi-led conference in Paris to garner support for the LAF. Haykal’s dialogue with Saudi officials was carried out to discuss avenues for ...
Israel President Says Hopes U.S.-Israel Talks Can Undermine Iran's 'Empire of Evil'
This is Beirut 11/02 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israel's President Isaac Herzog said Wednesday he hoped talks between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump in Washington later in the day would help fight Iran's "empire of evil". Netanyahu, making his sixth visit to the United States since Trump took office, has said he will urge the US leader to take a harder line on ...
Iranian Diplomats Allegedly Smuggled Millions in Cash to Hezbollah via Beirut
This is Beirut 11/02 15:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Iranian diplomats used diplomatic passports to ferry large sums of U.S. dollars to Lebanon in recent months, allegedly channeling cash directly to Hezbollah as the group struggles to recover from heavy military and financial losses, according to an investigation published by Iran International. The outlet reported that at least six senior Iranian ...
Trump Hosts Netanyahu at White House, Says U.S. to Continue Iran Nuclear Talks
This is Beirut 11/02 16:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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U.S. President Donald Trump said, following his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, that he did not reach any agreement with Netanyahu, but insisted on negotiations and told him that negotiating with Iran is currently the preferred option. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with ...
Syria Defense Ministry Says Army Has Taken Control of Al-Tanf Base After U.S. Pullout
This is Beirut 12/02 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Syria's defence ministry said on Thursday that the army had taken control of the Al-Tanf base after the withdrawal of US forces deployed there as part of the coalition against the Islamic State group. "Through coordination between the Syrian and American sides," army units have taken control of the base "and have begun ...
Lebanese Forces Delegation Goes to Damascus to Meet with Syrian Officials
This is Beirut 13/02 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A delegation from the Lebanese Forces party visited Damascus to meet with Syrian officials on Tuesday, Lebanese officials confirmed. The LF leader Samir Geagea and the Minister of Telecommunications Charles al-Hajj briefed President Joseph Aoun on the visit, wanting to emphasize that Syria and Lebanon have entered a new chapter in their ...
IMF Delegation Meets Lebanese Leaders to Advance Banking Sector Reforms
This is Beirut 13/02 22:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
An International Monetary Fund delegation visited Lebanon, including a meeting with U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa on Friday. The visit comes as Lebanon seeks to advance financial restructuring measures required for an IMF-backed program. Since the U.S. has significant leverage within the IMF, Ambassador Issa’s presence to discuss economic ...
Son of Last Shah Calls on Trump to 'Help' Iranian People
This is Beirut 14/02 14:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The exiled son of Iran's last shah called on U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to help the Iranian people, a day after the American leader said a change of power would be the "best thing". U.S.-based Reza Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the monarchy, added it was "time to end the ...
Rubio: U.S. Satisfied With Overall 'Trajectory' in Syria
This is Beirut 16/02 11:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Washington is pleased with the "trajectory" in Syria, which has launched talks with Kurdish minority groups, despite troubles. "There's been some days that have been very concerning, but we like the trajectory," Rubio said on a brief visit to Bratislava. "We have to keep it on that trajectory. ...
If Boycotting Israel Requires a Law, Is It Truly Popular?
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 27/04 11:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hezbollah and its global Intifada allies claim that the overwhelming majority of Lebanese, Arabs, and people of conscience view Israel as pure evil, a cancer to be eradicated. Yet if this hatred is truly so deep and universal, why does Lebanon still need to enforce its heavy-handed law boycotting Israel? The statute criminalizes any contact with ...
Trump’s Deal of the Century for Lebanon
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 04/05 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas do not end wars; they only pause them. They make limited concessions to secure a ceasefire, only to exploit the fragile status quo to rearm and prepare for the next round. This is why they shun direct negotiations, whether between Lebanon and Israel or the U.S. and Iran, preferring instead to haggle over irrelevant ...
Saint Laurent, Vuitton Light Up Paris Men's Fashion Week
This is Beirut 2025-06-25 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Saint Laurent and Vuitton opened Paris Men's Fashion Week on Tuesday with collections tinged with retro influences, as the industry reels from the revolving door of creative directors and a diminished appetite for luxury goods. Saint Laurent Returns with Playful Retro Style Saint Laurent kicked things off with a playful spring-summer 2026 ...
Europe to Offer Iran 'Diplomatic Solution' to War with Israel
This is Beirut 2025-06-20 15:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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European powers hope to offer a "diplomatic solution" to end the Iran-Israel war at talks in Geneva with Iran's foreign minister, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. It comes as US President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of entering a war now in its second week. Israel, saying Iran was on the verge of developing nuclear weapons, ...
Israel, Iran: Day 4 of Strikes
This is Beirut 2025-06-16 07:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The conflict between Iran and Israel entered its fourth day on Monday, with continued missile exchanges, mounting civilian casualties, and growing international concern as G7 leaders convene in Canada to address the crisis. In the early hours of Monday morning, a new wave of Iranian missiles targeted multiple locations across Israel, triggering ...
Israel Defense Minister Warns 'Residents of Tehran will Pay Price' for Strikes on Civilians
This is Beirut 2025-06-16 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday warned that Tehran's residents would "pay the price" for Iranian strikes on Israeli civilians, after overnight missile attacks killed several. "The boastful dictator from Tehran has turned into a cowardly murderer, deliberately firing at Israel's civilian home front in an attempt to deter the ...
Oil Prices fall Even as Israel-Iran Strikes Extend into Fourth Day
This is Beirut 2025-06-16 12:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Oil prices retreated on Monday as fears of a wider Middle East conflict eased even as Israel and Iran pounded each other with missiles for a fourth day and threatened further attacks. Gold prices rose back towards a record high thanks to a rush into safe havens but equities were mixed amid hopes that the conflict does not spread. Investors were ...
Israel-Iran Conflict: Latest Developments
This is Beirut 2025-06-16 18:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Israel and Iran traded deadly fire for a fourth consecutive day on Monday in their most intense confrontation in history, fueling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East. The longtime foes have fought a prolonged shadow war through proxies and covert operations, with Israel battling several Iran-backed groups in the ...
Art Basel 2025 Opens Thursday With Eyes on the Market
This is Beirut 2025-06-17 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Art Basel fair will open its doors to the public on Thursday, after two and a half days reserved for collectors. The event will serve as a barometer for the contemporary art market, which has cooled in recent months due to economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Even before the fair officially kicked off, big numbers were already ...
Matthew Perry’s Doctor to Plead Guilty in Overdose Case
This is Beirut 2025-06-17 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of Friends star Matthew Perry is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks, the US Justice Department said Monday. Salvador Plasencia "has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 40 years in federal ...
Oil Stabilises After Surge, Stocks Drop as Mideast Crisis Fuels Jitters
This is Beirut 2025-06-18 09:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Oil prices stabilized Wednesday after surging the previous day on fears of a US intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict sparked by Donald Trump calling for Tehran's "unconditional surrender". Iran and Israel exchanged missiles for a sixth day, with the US president's latest comments appearing to dent hopes that the crisis in the Middle East ...
Economy on Hold: Lebanon Trapped in Other People's War
Christiane Tager 2025-06-18 20:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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With regional tensions mounting, Lebanon’s economy teeters between stagnation and potential collapse. Nassib Ghobril, Chief Economist at Byblos Bank, tells This is Beirut that the conflict’s primary consequence is widespread instability, discouraging investment, slowing trade, and deterring tourism. The looming threat of war—particularly ...
Iran-Israel War: Latest Developments
This is Beirut 2025-06-19 21:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on Thursday, the seventh day of the war between the longtime enemies. Here are the latest developments: Hospital Strike A hospital in southern Israel was hit as Iran fired "dozens" of missiles, officials said, with impacts also reported in two Israeli towns close to commercial hub Tel Aviv. The Soroka ...
Lebanon’s Tourism: The Endless Summer That Fails to Deliver
Christiane Tager 2025-06-19 23:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Since June 13, the travel sector in the Middle East has faced severe turbulence following clashes between Iran and Israel. And as always, Lebanon — true to its role as the region’s perennial bystander in the wrong place at the wrong time — ends up paying the price, once again caught in the center of the storm. “The sector has suffered ...
European, Iranian Diplomats To Meet as US Mulls Joining Israel Campaign
This is Beirut 2025-06-20 06:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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European foreign ministers will hold talks Friday with their Iranian counterpart, hoping to reach a diplomatic solution to the war with Israel as US President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of US involvement. Israel, claiming Iran was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon, launched air strikes against its arch-enemy a week ago, triggering ...
Rice Prices Double in Japan as Inflation Accelerates
This is Beirut 2025-06-20 10:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed Friday, as an acceleration in inflation piled fresh pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of key elections next month. Polls for parliament's upper house are crucial for Ishiba after public support for his administration tumbled to its lowest level since he took ...
Crude Sinks as Trump Delays Decision on Iran Strike
This is Beirut 2025-06-20 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Oil prices tumbled Friday and equity traders fought to end a volatile week on a positive note after Donald Trump said he would consider over the next two weeks whether to join Israel's attacks on Iran. Speculation had been swirling that Trump would throw his lot in with Israel, but on Thursday he said he would decide "within the next two weeks" ...