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Israel Continues to Strike Gaza, a Day After Cairo Truce Talks
This Is Beirut 2024-08-26 14:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel's military struck the Gaza Strip on Monday, a day after truce talks in Cairo coincided with a major but brief cross-border escalation involving Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. Mediators held meetings in the Egyptian capital on Sunday, but reported no breakthrough in months of protracted negotiations as the fighting in Gaza raged ...
Exploring Buenos Aires Tango Scene with Taxi Dancers
2024-08-28 14:02 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Buenos Aires' taxi dancers guide tourists through tango's intricate and intimidating world in the city's milongas. For many tourists, dancing tango in Buenos Aires is a bucket-list experience. However, the dance's intricate steps and the intimidating "milonga" dance floors can turn that dream into a daunting challenge. Buenos Aires’ "taxi ...
Squaring the Circle
2024-09-02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Political analysts are quite puzzled when they observe that negotiations in the Middle East are taking place between the US and the Iranian regime, which claims exclusive representation over the whole region. Twenty-two Arab states have no say over conflicts putting at stake their security, regional peace and international incidences. What is ...
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 ...
Is Kamala Harris the Next President?
Salam Zaatari 2024-09-05 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The 2024 US presidential election is poised to be one of the most consequential in recent history, with the potential to reshape the political landscape for years to come. While much of the attention has been focused on the re-emergence of Donald Trump as the Republican nominee, following the assassination attempt on Trump, victory over President ...
Algeria Under Tebboune Again: Tough, but Surmountable Challenges
Rami Rayess 2024-09-11 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The result of the Algerian presidential elections was almost a foregone conclusion, with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune re-elected for a second term. He received 94.65% of the votes – a high percentage that raised doubts among some, considering it is reminiscent of the overwhelming victories often seen in authoritarian regimes. However, the ...
F1: Verstappen, Red Bull Seek to Bounce Back in Baku
This Is Beirut 2024-09-12 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Max Verstappen will look for an improved personal and team performance this weekend when Red Bull seek to stop the rot and stay on top in the Formula One title race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. After a run of six races without a win that has coincided with the revival of his rivals, the Dutchman arrives in Baku with a 62-point lead in the ...
Major Israeli Military Operation in South Lebanon Still an Option
2024-09-12 15:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
From now until the US elections on November 5, all eyes will be on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may decide to expand military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, coinciding with the first anniversary of the "Al-Aqsa Flood" attack on October 7. Information from the US capital indicates that the Israeli army has ...
Iranian Equivocations and the New Cold War
2024-09-16 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The politics of intentional prevarication are part of the repertoire of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The simulation, the doublespeak, and the outright dissembling are essential keys to understanding the subtexts of its political strategizing. Observers have difficulty pinpointing the true motivations and sifting through the multilayered ...
Amal, Hezbollah Open to Presidential Third Option, Eventually
2024-09-24 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hezbollah was still recovering from the wounds inflicted by the Israeli cyberattack on its communications network when it suffered another devastating blow: the targeting of Dahyeh and the assassination of its highest-ranking security official, Ibrahim Aqil, commander of the elite Radwan Brigade, who was wanted by the US and France for the 1984 ...
Hennis-Plasschaert: 'Lebanon’s Deadly Cycle of Violence Is Expanding'
This is Beirut 2024-10-25 18:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert warned that the deadly cycle of violence in Lebanon is expanding, “leaving more devastation and suffering.” In a statement issued on Friday, she said that Lebanon is facing “a humanitarian crisis of catastrophic proportions,” focusing on the increase in civilian ...
Freud: 'Civilizational Hypocrisy, the Price of Social Adaptation'
David Sahyoun 2024-09-25 19:02 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking theme from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...
Israeli Airstrike Targets House in Baadaran, Shouf Region
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 19:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israeli airstrikes continue to target various regions in Lebanon, escalating tensions and causing widespread damage and casualties. On Friday night, an Israeli airstrike on Baadaran in the Shouf targeted a rented house belonging to displaced people from the south, resulting in several injuries. This marks the first time that raids have ...
From Lebanon to Sanary-sur-Mer: Planting a Cedar and an Olive Tree
2024-10-01 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On September 22, 2024, Lebanese and French participants gathered in Sanary-sur-Mer to plant two symbolic shrubs—an olive tree and a cedar from Lebanon—as a sign of peace and unity. This event, organized by the Mon Liban d’Azur association, brought together the mayor of the town, Daniel Alsters, various elected officials, and Father ...
Despite a Whirlwind of Names, the Presidency Remains at a Standstill
2024-10-06 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The trilateral meeting at Ain al-Tineh that brought together Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Jumblatt has reignited discussions on candidates for the presidency. Despite the ongoing stalemate, the focus is now on finding a candidate capable of rallying ...
Beirut Welcomes Humanitarian Aid From Gulf States
This is Beirut 2024-10-14 18:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanon continues to receive much-needed humanitarian aid from several countries as it grapples with a worsening crisis and escalation of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Saudi Arabia The second plane from Saudi Arabia's relief air bridge to Lebanon arrived at Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut on Monday, carrying 30 tons of ...
Fierce Fronts in South and Beqaa Amid Cautious Calm in Beirut
This is Beirut 2024-10-15 11:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Following a tense night, fire exchange continued on Tuesday morning between Israel and Hezbollah amid rising casualties and injuries. Early Tuesday morning, the city of Baalbeck and the villages of the district were subjected to a series of simultaneous Israeli air raids, the most intense of which was towards the southern entrance of Baalbeck, ...
Guerrilla Tactics: The Israeli Army's Ongoing Struggle
2024-10-17 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After a year of war, the Israeli army is still struggling to “destroy” Hamas and has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon, making the “total victory” promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem uncertain. Despite Israel's advanced technology and continuous financial and military support from the United States, the world's leading ...
FATF: Lebanon Could Be Granted a Grace Period
Liliane Mokbel 2024-10-20 16:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
According to several reliable sources, Lebanon could soon be added to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. A decision is expected in five days. If confirmed, this would hardly come as a surprise. However, rumors have circulated over the past 24 hours about a possible postponement of the decision to November rather than October, ...
When the Media Is Accused of Complicity With Israel
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-10-22 17:49 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The attitude of the supporters of the pro-Iranian Moumanaa axis or so-called “axis of resistance” is puzzling. There's no doubt that the shock they are experiencing is overwhelming and hard to process. The ongoing war is undoubtedly pushing them to cast accusations in all directions, in a desperate attempt to restore some dignity or shift ...
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 ...
Targeting the Army in the South Raises Questions
Bassam Abou Zeid 2024-10-24 20:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Several questions arise regarding the targeting of the Lebanese soldiers deployed in the south by the Israeli army, despite assurances that the Lebanese regular troops are not a target in Israeli military operations. The Lebanese Army had evacuated its forward positions along the border to avoid any Israeli attacks. However, some of its units in ...
Gaza, Lebanon – One and the Same Combat...
Marc Saikali 2024-11-19 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The tone was set the moment Amos Hochstein concluded his talks in Beirut and delivered a carefully diplomatic press briefing, delicately outlining just how distant a resolution still seems. No sooner had his words settled than Israeli airstrikes resumed, and rockets were launched from Lebanon. For those striving to remain Cartesian and keep ...
Most Asian Markets Track Wall St Gains, Bitcoin Closes on $100,000
This is Beirut 2024-11-22 09:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Most Asian markets gained Friday after a bounce on Wall Street, while bitcoin continued its march higher to move within touching distance of the $100,000 mark. Rising geopolitical tensions tempered the atmosphere and pushed oil higher after Russia hit Ukraine with a new-generation intermediate-range missile and sent a warning to the West. The ...
Alain Delon: A Final Farewell in Private at Douchy
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-22 10:36 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
This Saturday, August 24, far from the spotlight and cameras, a final tribute will be paid to Alain Delon. The iconic actor from The Leopard, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 88, will rest for eternity at his property in Douchy, in the Loiret region, surrounded by his loved ones and his beloved dogs. [caption id="attachment_283950" ...
Trump to Davos Elites: Produce in the US or Pay Tariffs
This is Beirut 23/01 19:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
US President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to global elites in a video message to the World Economic Forum on Thursday: Make your products in the United States or face tariffs. Broadcast on a giant screen in the Swiss Alpine village of Davos, Trump received a loud round of applause from political and business A-listers who had eagerly ...
Asia stocks begin year on cautious note
This is Beirut 02/01 17:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Asian stocks began 2025 mostly in the red on Thursday after worries about US interest rates, tariffs and China's economy gave Wall Street the holiday blues for a fourth straight session. Equities mostly had a bumper 2024 on the back of enthusiasm about artificial intelligence (AI), cuts in borrowing costs by central banks and Donald Trump's ...
Scandal at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
This is Beirut 04/01 10:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Smuggling Iran
According to local TV channel MTV, the arrival of an Iranian plane unveiled years of smuggling at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Three customs control teams operate at Beirut Airport. While these teams are traditionally sectarian, one team, composed entirely of three Shiite controllers, has allegedly been facilitating the smuggling of ...
France's 2007 Presidential Campaign: Sarkozy Faces Conviction
Soumia Benmerzoug 06/01 21:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Accused of having received Libyan funds to finance his 2007 presidential campaign, Nicolas Sarkozy appeared on Monday before the Paris court in a historic trial. Former president Nicolas Sarkozy, already convicted for corruption in the Bismuth case and for illegal campaign financing in the Bygmalion case, faces justice for the third time in ...
North Korea's Kim Says New Hypersonic Missile will Deter 'Rivals'
This is Beirut 07/01 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a new hypersonic missile system tested this week would help deter the country's Pacific rivals, state media reported Tuesday, as Washington's top diplomat visited the region. The test came two weeks before the inauguration of US president-elect Donald Trump, who previously tried to woo North Korea, and ...