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UK Author Jilly Cooper, Bestselling Queen of Romantic Fiction, Dies Aged 88
This is Beirut 06/10 14:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Literature Jilly Cooper Obituary Britain Culture
Jilly Cooper, who has died aged 88, was the best-selling British writer whose racy novels were famously filled with sex, snobbery and fun. With suggestive titles such as Tackle!, Mount! and Score!, Cooper's books were publishing sensations, selling 11 million copies in the UK alone. Her agent Felicity Blunt said Monday that "she will ...
US Government Shutdown Enters Second Week
This is Beirut 06/10 22:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
United States Donald Trump Government Shutdown
The US government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with no sign of a deal between President Donald Trump's Republicans and Democrats to end the crisis. Democrats are refusing to provide the handful of votes the ruling Republicans need to reopen federal departments unless the two sides can agree on extending expiring "Obamacare" health ...
Government Suspends License of Resalat Association
This is Beirut 06/10 22:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Resalat Lebanon Nawaf Salam Cabinet Interior Ministry
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced on Monday that Lebanon’s Cabinet has decided to suspend the operating license of the “Lebanese Association for Arts, Resalat,” following a request from the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities to dissolve the organization. In a post on the platform X, Salam said the decision came after a detailed ...
Mbappe Undergoing Treatment For 'Small Niggle' at France Camp: Deschamps
This is Beirut 07/10 10:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
France Football Kylian Mbappé National team
Kylian Mbappe is receiving treatment for a "small niggle" in his right ankle after meeting up with his international teammates ahead of the latest round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers, France coach Didier Deschamps said Monday. The France captain sustained the knock at the end of Real Madrid's 3-1 La Liga victory over Villarreal on Saturday, ...
‘Entre Terre et Mer:’ Irène Ghanem at the Edge of the World
Bélinda Ibrahim 07/10 10:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Irène Ghanem Exhibition Mark Hachem Paintings Culture Lebanon
In the vibrant arena of contemporary Lebanese painting, few artists carry color as both a sharp wound and an act of faith. Born in Beirut in 1970, Irène Ghanem embodies a generation that has seen light emerge from chaos, enduring war, exile and then rebirth, never losing sight of the need to invent a personal visual language. Just hours before ...
Israel Marks October 7 Anniversary as Talks Held to End Gaza War
This is Beirut 07/10 10:56 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack on Tuesday, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, at the close of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the ...
Gaza: Two Years After the War, A Devastating Toll
Marie de La Roche Saint-André 07/10 12:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Two years after Hamas launched its deadly attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which claimed 1,219 Israeli lives according to AFP, the conflict continues to wreak havoc on the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. Of the 251 Israelis abducted during the attack, 47 remain in captivity in Gaza, including 25 who have since died, according to Israeli military ...
Two Years of Arab and Muslim Failure
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 07/10 13:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Today marks the second anniversary of the horrific attacks when Hamas militants stormed out of the Gaza Strip into nearby Israeli towns. They killed, maimed and burned 1,200 civilians in a brutal door-to-door rampage, kidnapping 250. This assault demanded unequivocal condemnation from Arab and Muslim populations, yet responses ranged from ...
DOCUMENTARY - Iran: The Fall of the Mullahs?
Elie Ziadé 07/10 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Two years after Hezbollah launched its so-called “support front for Gaza,” Ici Beyrouth and This Is Beirut release an exclusive 20-minute documentary titled “Iran: The Fall of the Mullahs?” on Wednesday, October 8. Produced by senior reporter Elie Ziadé, with Abd Farchoukh in charge of visual design, editing, and ...
Hezbollah’s Support Front, One Year On: Between Denial and Confrontation
Bassam Abou Zeid 07/10 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah Hamas Israel Lebanon support front
On October 8, 2023, Hezbollah entered the support war against Israel alongside Hamas, which had launched the Al-Aqsa Flood operation the day before. At the time, Hezbollah was at the peak of its military strength, accumulated over decades, and many expected it to advance into Israel’s Galilee region. Hezbollah’s support front ended on ...
Farewell to Wads of Cash: Lebanon Unveils Banknotes of LBP 500,000 and 1 Million
Christiane Tager 28/04 22:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Banks Banque du Liban Central Bank of Lebanon
After nearly six years of economic and financial turmoil, Lebanon has taken a long-anticipated step by issuing higher-denomination banknotes. Last Thursday, the Lebanese Parliament approved a draft law presented by MP Ziad Hawat, after nearly two years of legislative wrangling, granting the Banque du Liban (BDL) permission to issue notes of LBP ...
Trump Says 'Real Chance' of Gaza Peace Deal
This is Beirut 07/10 22:43 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there was a "real chance" to end the war in Gaza, as Israel marked the second anniversary of the October 7 attack on Tuesday. In his message marking the anniversary, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to achieve all the goals of the war. "We are in fateful, decisive days. ...
Ancient Greek Artifacts: Athenian Vase's Historic Journey
2023-12-09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Acropolis Museum Athenian Vase
This week, the Acropolis Museum in Athens commenced the display of a remarkable Greek vase, hitherto housed in the British Museum for a quarter of a millennium. This venerable artifact, dating back 2,500 years, is part of a rare loan arrangement. On Tuesday December 5, organizers of the exhibit unveiled this historic piece. Nikolaos Stampolidis, ...
In Lebanon, How to Sort the Gold From the Chaff?
Maroun Chahine 2024-02-25 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Investing in gold can provide stability and financial security, but price volatility and the risks associated with counterfeit gold coins can complicate matters. It is essential to carefully assess the advantages and disadvantages based on one's financial goals and risk tolerance.
Valet Parking Delirium: “Because You’re Worth It”!
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-09-02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Welcome to Lebanon, the land of Cedars and mafias of all kinds! The latest sensation? The parking valet mafia, which adds a certain flair to the already long list of leeches draining us to the bone with unparalleled delicacy. From electricity generators to water tanks, to currency exchangers, all of them, absolutely all, are lining their pockets ...
Bitcoin Nears $100K: Will Trump Boost Crypto?
Maurice Matta 2024-11-22 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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On Thursday, Bitcoin surged past $98,000, raising its market capitalization to $1.9 trillion. This rally reflects expectations of robust legislative and executive support for the crypto sector, bolstered by Republican victories in the White House and Congress. The cryptocurrency market, including “meme coins” like Dogecoin, continues to surge ...
Royal Mint Launches Coins Dedicated to Paul McCartney
This is Beirut 2024-12-08 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Royal Mint has launched a new collection of £5 coins celebrating Paul McCartney’s exceptional career, highlighting his legacy with The Beatles, Wings, and his solo work. This marks the first time McCartney has been featured on an official UK coin. “It’s a tremendous honor,” McCartney stated, reflecting on his collaboration with the ...
ŠamaŠ: A Call for Peace Through Art and Music
Fabienne Touma 2024-12-14 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Paris Culture Art Exhibition Lebanon Paris
Originally unveiled in 2017 at the Lebanese Pavilion of the Venice Biennale, ŠamaŠ (pronounced Shamash) seamlessly combines visual art and music. For the first time in France, visitors can experience this extraordinary piece at the IMA in Paris until April 6. Deeply symbolic, the project stems from Zad Moultaka’s profound reflection on ...
The Tale of the Christmas Coins
Fady Noun 2024-12-22 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the snow-covered mountains of Lebanon, there lived a group of playful and curious children. This peaceful and friendly village was known for a special tradition that occurred every Christmas: the mysterious “Christmas Coins.” The villagers, gruff yet somewhat mystical, spoke of these ...
Stylish Christmas Slippers: The Stars of the Traditional Festive Season
Marie-Christine Tayah 2024-12-22 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Christmas slippers have become a true symbol of the season, reminding us of a cherished tradition that blends history, legend and modernity. Over time, they have undergone a subtle transformation, fusing ancient customs with contemporary tastes. A Tradition Anchored in History The history of Christmas slippers is deeply rooted in the past. Their ...
Trump Tells US Treasury to Stop Minting New Pennies
This is Beirut 10/02 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said Sunday he had told the Treasury to stop producing penny coins, presenting it as an effort to cut down on government spending. "For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "I have instructed my ...
Gold Reserves in Lebanon Surge to $2 Billion!
Liliane Mokbel 12/04 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The demand for precious metals in Lebanon continues to grow. According to data from the Economic Studies Center of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (CCIAB), imports of precious metals (customs classification) reached $2.572 billion in 2024, marking an increase of $46 million compared to the previous ...
The Mummies of Qadisha (1/2)
Amine Jules Iskandar 13/04 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The Maronite mummies were discovered in the Qadisha Valley on July 13, 1990, by a team of speleologists from the Group for Subterranean Studies and Researches of Lebanon (GERSL). The team included Pierre Abi Aoun, Fadi Baroudi, Antoine Ghaouch and Paul Khawaja. After two years of exploration and excavation in the Assi cave, located in the Hadat ...
Spotify Leads Industry Effort to Label AI Involvement in Music Creation
This is Beirut 25/09 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Spotify on Thursday unveiled several measures to encourage artists and publishers to be more transparent about their use of artificial intelligence, as well as to limit certain abuses. The Swedish platform is recommending that musicians and producers comply with a new standard developed by the Digital Data Exchange (DDEX), a consortium of leading ...
Famed 'Sponge Cities' Chinese Architect Kongjian Yu Dead in Brazil Plane Crash
This is Beirut 25/09 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Obituary Architect Kongjian Yu Accident China Brazil Culture
Chinese landscape architect Kongjian Yu, known for his so-called nature-mimicking "sponge cities," has died in a small plane crash in Brazil with two filmmakers documenting his work, police said Wednesday. The 62-year-old was considered a leading figure in sustainable urban planning; his "sponge cities" replace concrete surfaces with natural ...
Run the City 2025: Beirut Runs Its Heart Out
Makram Haddad 08/09 18:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Last weekend, Beirut put on its running shoes. Two thousand six hundred runners took to the streets of the capital for the second edition of Run the City, organized by the Beirut Marathon Association. Between sporting achievements, a festive atmosphere and patriotic spirit, the city beat to the rhythm of the runners’ footsteps. A City on the ...
Hermeto Pascoal, Brazilian Jazz Legend, Dies at Age 89
This is Beirut 14/09 10:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Celebrated Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, who gained international fame for his collaborations with fellow jazz legend Miles Davis, has died aged 89, his family said Saturday. With his distinctive white beard and hair, Pascoal was known as "The Sorcerer" for his ability to create music with a variety of instruments and objects. "With ...
Barca Liga Homecoming Against Valencia Reduced to Tiny Stadium
This is Beirut 12/09 16:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
FC Barcelona Camp Nou Stadium Liga
After three weeks on the road to start the La Liga season, champions Barcelona play their first home match on Sunday, although it won't be the glorious return to the rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou they had hoped for. The Catalan giants will host Valencia at their 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff training ground stadium as they bid to keep pace with leaders ...
Tyler Robinson Named as Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination, Arrested after Manhunt
This is Beirut 12/09 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
US authorities said Friday they had captured the man accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after a family member helped to turn him in after a frantic manhunt. "We got him," Utah Governor Spencer Cox told a press conference. Cox identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson and said the arrest was made after one of Robinson's ...
'Gloomy Sunday,' the So-Called 'Suicide Song'
Bélinda Ibrahim 12/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gloomy Sunday Song Suicide Story Culture Music
It is rare for a song to inspire as much fascination, dread and myth as “Gloomy Sunday.” Written in the depths of the Great Depression by Hungarian musician Rezső Seress, this melancholy waltz has carried with it for nearly a century a trail of persistent rumors: branded the “suicide song,” it was allegedly banned from airwaves and ...