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Race to the White House: Trump vs. Harris on Economic Policies
Maurice Matta 2024-11-06 12:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The US elections extend beyond domestic concerns; their impact resonates worldwide due to the United States' power, wealth, and influence. With a gross domestic product approaching $28.8 trillion, the US is at the heart of global information, capital, goods, and services flows. Therefore, understanding the potential ramifications of the elections ...
Urdu Bazaar in Delhi Faces Decline Amid Cultural Shifts
This is Beirut 2024-11-05 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the heart of Old Delhi, bookseller Mohammed Mahfooz Alam sits in his quiet shop, one of the last few stores selling Urdu literature, a language cherished by poets for centuries. Urdu, spoken by millions, carries a rich history reflecting India's complex cultural blend. However, it has steadily declined under the dominance of Hindi, facing ...
Honmaru: A New Chapter in Tokyo's Bookstore Culture
This is Beirut 2024-11-03 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the Kanda Jimbocho district of Tokyo, a new bookstore concept is taking shape, revitalizing the reading experience and the quest for books. Tomoyo Ozumi, an enthusiastic customer, rejoices at her recent discovery: an illustrated book on cheeses that she found in an innovative bookstore where anyone can rent a shelf to sell their works. This ...
Why Are Lebanese People Buying Gold Amid War?
This is Beirut 2024-11-02 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon is witnessing a high demand for gold despite the ongoing war and economic crisis. Jewelry sellers and economic experts reveal the reasons behind this trend.
Rare Typescript of ‘The Little Prince’ Set for Auction in UAE
This is Beirut 2024-10-25 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A specialist London bookstore is offering a rare piece of literary history: an original typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince, featuring the author’s handwritten corrections and revisions. This unique treasure will be sold at the Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2024, with an expected price of at least $1.25 million. The typescript, ...
Global Stock Markets Mixed Amid Earnings Season and U.S. Election Uncertainty
This is Beirut 2024-10-23 13:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In Europe, as of 7:30 AM GMT, stock indices were relatively stable, with Paris (−0.02%), Milan (+0.07%), and Frankfurt (+0.04%). Meanwhile, Asian markets diverged: Tokyo closed down (−0.55%), while Shanghai (+0.52%) and Hong Kong (+1.28%) surged in late trading. On Wall Street on Tuesday, indices ended the day mixed, with the Dow Jones ...
Trump's Economic Policies and Lebanon's Dollar Crisis
Liliane Mokbel 2024-11-14 11:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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While the dollar’s value is primarily shaped by US domestic factors, its fluctuations continue to ripple through the global economy. A 2023 International Monetary Fund (IMF) study found that the negative impact of a strong dollar tends to last around two and a half years in emerging markets, compared to just one year in developed economies. The ...
Hochstein's Proposal: A Beacon of Hope or a Harbinger of Diplomatic Failure?
2024-10-23 11:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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On Monday, the US special envoy visited Beirut as part of yet another diplomatic initiative aimed at reinforcing stability in Lebanon amid heightened tensions on the southern border with Israel. American demands—ranging from the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 to separating Lebanon's situation from the war in ...
'One of the Last': Handmade Bagpipes a Dying Art in Scotland
This is Beirut 2024-10-22 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Highland bagpipe is an integral part of Scottish culture and history, renowned for its distinctive, powerful sound that even accompanied troops landing in northern France on D-Day. However, this wind instrument is slowly growing silent as demand dwindles, with machine-made bagpipes replacing traditionally crafted ones, limiting their use to ...
Lebanese Rush to Buy Medications Amid Crisis
Nadia Hallak 2024-10-21 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As the sounds of war reached the doors of Beirut’s southern suburbs weeks ago, the Lebanese people’s concerns over their "medicine security" heightened, leading many to rush to stockpile as many medications as possible. They fear shortages or being unable to secure their needs if the war dragged on. The Lebanese people do not want to repeat ...
Moldova's EU Membership Vote is Too Close to Call
This is Beirut 2024-10-21 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A referendum on Moldova joining the EU was too close to call early Monday with almost all votes counted, as pro-EU President Maia Sandu blamed "criminal groups working together with foreign forces" -- a veiled reference to Russia -- for the outcome. The close vote is a setback for Sandu, who managed to top the first round of ...
Moldova Votes on EU Future Amid Fears of Russian Meddling
This is Beirut 2024-10-20 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Moldovans voted on Sunday in a presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union, with fears of Russian meddling amid the war in neighbouring Ukraine. The elections are a test of the former Soviet republic's pro-European turn under incumbent President Maia Sandu, who is seeking a second term. Police made hundreds of arrests ...
Scholz, Erdogan Progress on Defence Talks but Clash on Middle East
This is Beirut 2024-10-19 19:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan thanked Germany's Olaf Scholz for his help in advancing a defence contract following talks in Istanbul on Saturday, although the pair remained starkly at odds over the Middle East crisis. The German chancellor arrived on Friday night for his first visit since March 2022 with tensions in the Middle East high on the ...
New Adult Literature: A Trend Redefining Publishing
This is Beirut 2024-10-19 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In the sections dedicated to "New Adult" literature at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany, the flashy covers stand in stark contrast to the more subdued classics, a vital marketing approach for publishers of this rapidly growing genre. For the first time this week, the annual fair dedicated an entire hall to this literary movement, which has been ...
Bitcoin Hits $90,000 For First Time Upon Trump's Support
This is Beirut 2024-11-13 17:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Bitcoin reached a record high above $90,000 Wednesday as the world's biggest cryptocurrency benefits from president-elect Donald Trump's pledge to ease regulation around digital tokens. Bitcoin rallied to an all-time peak above $91,000 before easing to $90,670. The volatile asset has rocketed since Trump won last week's US presidential election, ...
Zeina Nader’s Abstract Art Shines Once Again in Italy
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-11-14 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Zeina Nader is a true force of nature. Her unwavering passion for art drives her to overcome all obstacles, even as her country is shaken by conflict. Despite uncertain security conditions, the painter continues to proudly represent Lebanese art on the international scene, exhibiting her works in Italy. A globetrotter at heart, well-established ...
Barca Hoping to Return to Camp Nou 'by End of Year'
This is Beirut 2024-10-08 14:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Barcelona are hoping to return to their legendary Camp Nou stadium, currently undergoing modernization and expansion work, "by the end of the year," club spokesperson Elena Fort said on Monday. The Catalan giants' construction roadmap was presented to the press on Monday, with officials insisting the club was "actively working" to return to the ...
20 Lebanese Among Forbes’ 30 Under 30: A Breath of Hope for the Youth
Christiane Tager 2024-11-20 14:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Twenty Lebanese have been named to Forbes Middle East’s list of influential people under 30 for the year 2024, among 153 laureates from 24 different countries who are notable for their inventiveness and impact in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) on the list. The 153 outstanding talents under 30 from 24 different countries were revealed ...
Artists Abandon Abidjan for Ivory Coast’s Beachside Haven
This is Beirut 2024-12-09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Far from the hustle and chaos of Ivory Coast’s largest city, the tropical climate, sea air, and rich history of Grand-Bassam have made this sleepy, UNESCO-listed town a magnet for artists seeking inspiration and tranquility. Ibrahim Ketoure, an artist in his 30s, has opened his studio and gallery to fellow creatives, many of whom, like him, ...
France, Saudi Arabia to Co-Chair June Conference on Creating Palestinian State
This is Beirut 2024-12-03 21:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that he and Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, would co-chair a conference on the establishment of a Palestinian state in June. "We have decided to co-chair a conference for the two states in June next year," Macron said, referring to Israel and a ...
PlayStation: 30 Years of Innovation, Controversy, and Success
Béatrice Moreau 2024-12-01 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
On December 3, 1994, Sony made a dramatic entry into the world of gaming consoles with the launch of the PlayStation in Japan. This machine, which would be released a few months later in the United States and Europe, was born from a failed collaboration with Nintendo. Humiliated by its partner's sudden decision to side with Philips instead, Sony ...
Zero Used Car Sales Since End of September
Liliane Mokbel 2024-11-30 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
According to Elie Kazzi, the President of the Syndicate of Used Car Importers, losses due to damage to imported vehicles during the war between Israel and Hezbollah are estimated at around $60 million. The sector remains particularly vulnerable, as many Lebanese are reluctant to buy used cars during periods of instability, especially since they ...
New EU Commission Gets Green Light to Launch Defense, Economy Push
This is Beirut 2024-11-27 14:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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European lawmakers on Wednesday gave Ursula von der Leyen's new executive team the green light to start work, as the EU chief warned there was "no time to waste" to boost the bloc's defenses and competitiveness. From supporting Kyiv against Russia's invasion to war in the Middle East, China's economic rivalry and the imminent return of Donald ...
Israel’s Military Strategy in Parallel with Peace Talks
Marilyne Jallad 2024-11-21 22:47 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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One thing is for sure: Tel Aviv remains firmly focused on its goal of securing the return of displaced settlers to their homes in northern Israel. Consequently, ground fighting between the two sides has escalated, with Israel apparently opting for a military approach despite international calls for a diplomatic resolution. The objective is to ...
Hezbollah Field Commander Among Many Killed in Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut 2024-11-18 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling have intensified across southern Lebanon on Monday, causing several casualties. An air raid on the city of Tyre killed Hezbollah commander Hajj Qassem Wehbe, the head of the Liaison Unit in the Tyre area. Israeli forces struck the Islamic Health Authority center in Arabsalim, killing six paramedics, and ...
Using Rubble to Rebuild Lebanon Post-War
Sana Richa Choucair 2024-11-14 19:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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For nearly two months, Israel’s intensified offensive against Hezbollah has seen entire villages in southern Lebanon, neighborhoods in Beirut’s southern suburb, and towns in the Beqaa Valley nearly obliterated. The ongoing air raids have left huge mounds of rubble, though there is still no concrete estimate of the volume, given that Israeli ...
Vinyl Revival in India: A Slow but Steady Journey
This is Beirut 2024-11-18 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
"I feel like a child in a toy store," says Saji Pillai, who has never tired of the magic of making a vinyl record: engraving the mold, pressing the disc, and hearing the crackle of the first note under the needle. In recent years, this seasoned professional in the music industry imported records from Europe for his own label or for film ...
Dilemmas of Security
Charles Chartouni 2024-11-18 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Lebanon is in a state of open warfare with no signs of abating. Dynamics are multipronged and resourced through coalescing conflicts. The prevalent stasis seems to thrive in the absence of working state institutions, the lack of national consensus, the abiding influence of the Iranian regime, and the ideological enthrallment that dominates the ...
In the Wake of War: How Conflict Is Shaping Consumer Choices in Lebanon
Liliane Mokbel 2024-11-17 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Many Lebanese have begun purchasing fruits and vegetables individually, a practice rarely seen in a culture that traditionally favors buying by the kilo. Grocery baskets have shrunk in both quantity and variety. Testimonies from mothers gathered by This is Beirut reveal a shift toward prioritizing legumes, which are more affordable than meat, ...
A Noel Gallagher Guitar Sells for Over €271,000
This is Beirut 2024-11-17 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A guitar that belonged to Noel Gallagher, the lead guitarist and songwriter of Oasis, was sold at a Bonhams auction in London for an impressive £226,800, which equates to over €271,000. The instrument, a red Gibson Custom Shop Florentine Les Paul, was a key element in the Britpop icon’s collection during the height of the band’s fame in the ...