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Ukraine Strikes Put Pressure on Russian Oil
This is Beirut 2025-10-08 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ukraine is intensifying strikes on Russian refineries and oil infrastructure, with more than 30 attacks since early August, aimed at weakening Moscow's ability to finance war against its neighbor. Current Consequence? Russia is the world's third-largest producer and second-biggest exporter of crude oil. Oil and gas revenues represented about 30 ...
Permanent and Semi-Permanent Products: The False Miracle You Must Avoid
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-10-09 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A flawless face, preserved for years or even a lifetime. Since the 1980s, these injectables have been marketed as the ultimate solution to aging and facial imperfections. They include liquid silicone, polymer gels, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres, polyacrylamide, and polyalkylimide. Their promise: long-lasting correction, stable volume, ...
Hyaluronic Acid: The Art of Volume… and Excess
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-10-09 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Volumizing, hydrating, natural: hyaluronic acid has become the star of facial fillers. But behind its popularity lie potential complications: delayed reactions, migration, granulomas and product choice… In Lebanon, an early surge in demand has also been reported by Professor Roland Tomb, Honorary Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Saint Joseph ...
Botox: The Restorative Needle – Miracle or Risk?
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-10-09 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Looking to wipe out those stubborn lines at the corners of the eyes or across the forehead? Botox, the undisputed star of aesthetic medicine, promises this little miracle in under ten minutes – an ultra-fine needle, a few well-placed injections, and your face looks refreshed again, sometimes within a week. The secret? Type A botulinum toxin, a ...
Israel Says ‘All Parties’ Signed Phase One of Gaza Deal
This is Beirut 2025-10-09 17:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Israel said Thursday all parties have signed the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, adding that Hamas freeing the captives would "bring the end to this war". The agreement in Egypt follows a 20-point peace plan for Gaza announced last month by US President Donald Trump, after more than two years of war sparked by ...
Motswedi: Botswana’s 2,488-Carat Gem Draws Global Cultural Interest
This is Beirut 2025-09-23 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The world's second-largest diamond could soon find a new home in a museum or a sheikh's collection, but first needs to be properly evaluated, the Belgian firm holding it told AFP Monday. Unearthed last year in Botswana, the 2,488-carat stone known as Motswedi is currently being analyzed by gem dealer HB Antwerp in the namesake port city ...
Armani’s Legacy Honored at Milan Fashion Week Opening
This is Beirut 2025-09-22 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Milan Fashion Week opens Tuesday, a feast of Italian style set to be dominated by the late Giorgio Armani's final collections and new faces at Gucci and Versace. Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Max Mara, Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Ferragamo, and Bottega Veneta are among those showcasing their Spring/Summer 2026 women's collections throughout the week. But ...
'Massive Attack' Cuts Power in Ukrainian Capital
This is Beirut 2025-10-10 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Ukrainian capital was plunged into darkness early Friday by what the air force called a "massive attack", as Russia pummeled Kyiv's infrastructure, cutting off water and energy supplies. The Kremlin has escalated aerial attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities and rail systems over recent weeks, mirroring similar campaigns launched over the ...
Bitter Brew: The Soaring Cost of Your Morning Espresso
Christiane Tager 2025-09-10 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Thought your morning espresso was safe? Think again. In 2025, Arabica prices soared nearly 80%, according to Bellwether Coffee, and the rise shows no signs of slowing. The impact is felt by producers, cafés, and consumers alike. In Lebanon, where every price hike stings twice as much, savoring your coffee has become a luxury, with bitterness ...
Antitrust Cases Against US Tech Giants
This is Beirut 2025-09-03 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Launched under both the Trump and Biden administrations, five major antitrust cases from the Federal Trade Commission and the US Department of Justice are proceeding against major American technology companies. These cases represent a significant shift in antitrust enforcement in the United States, with regulators taking a more aggressive ...
EDL vs. Private Generators: Lebanon’s Daily Electricity Battle
Liliane Mokbel 2025-09-03 15:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Electricité du Liban (EDL) collection agents occasionally remember to bill subscribers. Neighborhood generator operators, on the other hand, never forget the last day of the month. They collect payments even before reading meters, already knowing exactly how much they will extract. The idea of EDL self-financing its fuel purchases remains ...
Iran’s Nuclear Defiance: Diplomacy on Hold, Escalation on Standby
Salam El Zaatari 2025-09-04 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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By every measure that counts, Iran is once again daring the West to call its bluff. Less than three months after US and Israeli airstrikes tore into its nuclear facilities, Tehran has chosen defiance over accountability—expelling inspectors, hiding its enriched uranium stockpile and openly daring the international community to stop it. Europe ...
Sudan's RSF Commits 'Myriad Crimes Against Humanity': UN Probe
This is Beirut 2025-09-05 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan has committed numerous crimes against humanity in Sudan's civil war, in particular in its siege of El-Fasher in western Darfur, UN investigators said Friday. The United Nations' fact-finding mission for Sudan also found evidence of war crimes by both sides in the conflict between the regular ...
Cocaine Market: Low Prices, High Health Risks
Christiane Tager 2025-09-07 09:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Cocaine prices are falling, but the risks are rising. In Lebanon, as elsewhere, a gram has never been cheaper. It may seem like a “good deal,” but behind the low price lies a harsh reality: regulated use, a growing number of addicts and mounting health risks. Cocaine, or “coke” to regular users, is circulating more freely than ever. ...
Daymeh: Less Waste, More Savings
Yara Germany 2025-09-07 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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In Tripoli, Daymeh gives unsold goods a second life by selling them at reduced prices. A simple idea – still rare in Lebanon – that changes the way we consume: more responsibly, more affordably. Would you give it a try?
Japan PM Ishiba Says to Resign
This is Beirut 2025-09-07 15:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he would step down after less than a year in power, during which he lost his majority in both houses of parliament. The announcement means fresh uncertainty for the world's fourth-largest economy as it battles rising food prices and deals with the fallout of US tariffs on its vital auto ...
Water Shortage in Lebanon: Government Urged to Declare Hydric Emergency
This is Beirut 2025-09-08 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon is facing an unprecedented drought that could worsen in the coming month, with no rainfall expected before October 15. Michel Frem, president of the Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute (IRAL), has urged the government to declare a “hydric emergency.” In a statement released on Monday, Frem warned that both surface water and ...
Wirtz Stunner Helps Germany Bounce Back Against Northern Ireland
This is Beirut 2025-09-08 14:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A stunning free kick from Florian Wirtz helped Germany overcome a sluggish performance to beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in World Cup qualifying in Cologne on Sunday. Germany came into the match under pressure after a shock 2-0 loss to Slovakia in their opening qualifier on Thursday, with coach Julian Nagelsmann making five changes to his starting ...
Super Mario’s Global Impact: A Phenomenon in Numbers
This is Beirut 2025-09-09 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Super Mario Nintendo Games Art Hit Bookstores
Nintendo's chirpy Italian mascot Mario has run and jumped his way to four decades of global stardom, broadening the appeal of the video game industry as one of its most beloved characters. 40 Million Cartridges The original Super Mario Bros. cartridge game was released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) console in the United ...
WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs, Urges Cheap Generics
This is Beirut 2025-09-09 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries. The new generation of appetite-suppressing drugs called GLP-1 agonists -- which include the brands ...
Cabinet to Reconvene Thursday in Baabda
This is Beirut 2025-09-09 19:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Council of Ministers is set to hold a meeting on Thursday at Baabda Palace to discuss a ten-point agenda, with particular focus on international proposals aimed at securing internet access in Lebanon. The issue, brought forward by Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage, was previously reviewed during a cabinet session held at the Grand ...
Israel Forum Says It Is Concerned for Gaza Hostages after Doha Strikes
This is Beirut 2025-09-09 20:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The main Israeli group campaigning for the release of hostages held in Gaza expressed "deep concern" following an Israeli attack on Tuesday on Hamas's leadership in Qatar, which has been mediating ceasefire talks. "The families of the hostages are following the developments in Doha with deep concern and heavy anxiety. A grave fear now hangs over ...
Lebanese Potatoes: Tubers, Challenges and Export Hopes
Christiane Tager 2025-09-11 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In a country where even bread is becoming a luxury, one might think the potato – king of family meals and star of mezze – is guaranteed a smooth ride. Yet behind every plate of crispy “batata” lies the story of farmers digging the soil… and digging deeper into debt. The Roots of the Problem According to the Ministry of Agriculture, ...
Lebanese Businesses Reject Proposed 3% Tax
This is Beirut 2025-09-22 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese business organizations voiced strong opposition on Monday to a proposed 3% tax outlined in Article 31 of the 2026 draft budget, describing it as illogical, inflationary, and punitive for compliant companies in a country where the informal economy thrives. Officially framed as an advance on income tax, the measure, business leaders warn, ...
Global Oil Supply Hit Record High in August: IEA
This is Beirut 2025-09-11 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Global oil supply hit a record high in August as OPEC+ and other countries ramped up production, with a looming surplus keeping prices in check, the International Energy Agency said Thursday. Eight key members of OPEC+ group, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, have been gradually increasing production since April after restricting output in ...
BDL, Lebanon’s Anchor of Trust on the Path to Recovery
Liliane Mokbel 2025-09-12 15:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In a country where figures are often subject to interpretation and fiscal data remains scarce or unreliable, Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL) seeks to reaffirm its role as a reference point for institutional investors and international markets. It also aims to provide citizens with clear benchmarks to better understand the rationale and direction ...
Lebanon’s Battle for Wheat: Between Aid, Loans and Food Security
Christiane Tager 2025-09-13 08:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon, which is already weakened by an unprecedented economic collapse, has for years faced a vital challenge: ensuring steady access to wheat. The destruction of Beirut Port’s silos in the August 4, 2020, explosion laid bare Lebanon’s food insecurity, erasing a vital storage hub and turning every shipment and agreement into a matter of ...
Ukraine Hits One of Russia's Largest Oil Refining Complexes
This is Beirut 2025-09-13 19:33 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A Ukrainian drone crashed into one of Russia's largest oil refining complexes on Saturday, sparking a fire and causing minor damage, a Russian official said. The complex, which belongs to Russian oil company Bashneft, lies on the outskirts of the central Russian city of Ufa, around 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) from the front line in ...
Lebanon: Real Estate Market Tied to Political and Economic Outlook
Liliane Mokbel 2025-09-13 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A study by the Research and Studies Department of Bank Audi, published in September 2025, lays out three scenarios for the next twelve months: a positive scenario with a 55 percent probability, a moderate scenario at 30 percent, and a negative scenario at 15 percent. In a positive scenario, such as the state gaining full control over weapons, ...
Back to School, but at What Cost?
Rayan Chami 2025-09-15 18:55 - Reading : less than a minute
For kids, going back to school means excitement, the smell of fresh notebooks and the joy of picking a backpack. For parents, it is a financial balancing act, with prices ranging from notebooks under a dollar to backpacks costing over a hundred, and every small item adding up.