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Alfa and Touch Employees Near Agreement With Management
This is Beirut 2025-01-23 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The management teams of mobile operators Alfa and Touch, along with the employee union, have developed a clear vision to address issues that have remained unresolved for nearly a year, including the signing of the collective labor agreement and salary adjustments. During a Thursday meeting between the management of Alfa and Touch and members of ...
Trump's FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Faces Senate Grilling
This is Beirut 2025-01-30 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick to head the FBI, faces a potentially fiery Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday amid staunch Democratic opposition to his nomination to head the top US law enforcement agency. Patel, 44, has drawn fire for his promotion of conspiracy theories, his defense of pro-Trump rioters who attacked the Capitol ...
Trump's Contentious US National Security Picks Face Senate Grilling
This is Beirut 2025-01-31 10:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Donald Trump's picks to lead the US intelligence community and top law enforcement agency were assailed over their lack of experience and past judgment calls Thursday as the Republican president's most contentious cabinet nominees faced showstopping Senate confirmation hearings. Tulsi Gabbard, tapped for director of national intelligence, sat ...
USAID, a Soft Power Tool That Does Not Serve Trump’s Policy
Samar El-Kadi 2025-02-05 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Insubordination, waste of taxpayers’ money and promotion of agendas that run counter to US national interests are some of the reasons spelled out by US President Donald Trump’s administration for freezing foreign aid and targeting the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in particular. Trump, a long-term critic of overseas ...
'Conclave' and 'The Brutalist' Triumph at the British Baftas
This is Beirut 2025-02-17 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The thriller papal Conclave and the monumental The Brutalist played a tight game on Sunday night at the Baftas, the British cinema awards, each winning four trophies, while Emilia Perez, embroiled in controversy, collected two, just fifteen days before the Oscars. Directed by German filmmaker Edward Berger, Conclave was crowned Best Film, while ...
Strauss II: 200 Years Later, His Music Still Waltzes the World
This is Beirut 2025-02-17 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Even two centuries after the birth of Johann Strauss II, Austria's renowned "waltz king," his music continues to captivate audiences around the world. Strauss, widely celebrated during his lifetime as a cultural icon akin to a modern pop star, is best remembered for his iconic waltz The Blue Danube, which has become synonymous with Austria and is ...
Decline in Commercial Activity According to Beirut Traders Association – Fransabank Index
This is Beirut 2025-02-24 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Beirut Traders Association – Fransabank Retail Trade Index for the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4-2024) recorded a value of 31.37, indicating a modest recovery in commercial activity, accompanied by cautious optimism about short-term improvements. In contrast, the index for the third quarter of 2024 had reached 35.06, reflecting a continued ...
Far-Right Candidate Excluded From Romania Presidential Vote
This is Beirut 2025-03-09 22:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Romania's electoral bureau on Sunday rejected far-right hopeful Calin Georgescu's candidacy for the re-run of last year's annulled presidential election, sparking outrage among his supporters in Bucharest. Georgescu -- a past admirer of Russian President Vladimir Putin and an EU and NATO critic -- shot to prominence almost overnight to ...
Jean Abboud: Tourism's Shy Recovery in Lebanon
This is Beirut 2025-03-17 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Tourism in Lebanon is slowly getting back on track. As the Fitr and Easter holidays approach, demand for flight tickets to Lebanon is rising steadily, with additional flights planned, promising a good spring season. Indeed, “demand for tickets to Lebanon is rising steadily, and the number of flights will increase as the festive season ...
Why America Should Keep Leading the Free World
Pierre Nahas 2025-03-23 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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In 1958, President Eisenhower sent 10,000 US Marines to Lebanon to protect it from a potential takeover by Gamal Abdel Nasser, whose ambition was to unite all Arab countries under a Pan-Arab vision. This was the first and only time the Eisenhower Doctrine was used. Without American troops and shrewd diplomacy at the time, Lebanon would not exist ...
China, Iran FMs Agree Mideast ‘Not a Battleground for Big Powers'
This is Beirut 2024-12-28 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The top diplomats of China and Iran agreed Saturday that the Middle East is "not a battleground for the big powers" and should not be an arena of geopolitical competition between countries outside the region. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi agreed that "the international community should respect the ...
South Sudan Opposition Decries Strike as US Warns of Rise in Violence
This is Beirut 2025-03-25 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The South Sudan opposition said one of its army bases near the capital Juba was bombarded late Monday as Washington warned it was "deeply concerned" by escalating violence between the rival factions. Clashes between forces allied to President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, First Vice President Riek Machar, have left their 2018 power-sharing ...
Disney's 'Snow White' Walks the Woke Line and Stumbles
Marie-Christine Tayah 2025-03-27 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Boosted by discounted movie tickets during France’s annual Printemps du cinéma, Disney’s Snow White remake drew crowds between March 19 and 25. But behind its commercial success lies a storm of criticism—surrounding the cast, storyline, and values—long before the film even hit the big screen. A Reimagined Snow White Under Heavy ...
‘Always Be Drunk:’ Remedy or Illusion in the Face of Existential Emptiness?
David Sahyoun 2025-04-09 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In The Spleen of Paris, Baudelaire advises the reader to “always be drunk. That’s it: the only question. In order not to feel the horrible burden of Time, breaking your shoulders and bending you toward the earth, you must get drunk without ceasing. But on what? On wine, on poetry, or on virtue, as you wish. But get drunk.” This work ...
US Senate Approves Trump's Nominee for Top Military Officer
This is Beirut 2025-04-11 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The US Senate approved Donald Trump's nominee to be the nation's top military officer on Friday after the president abruptly fired the previous chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff this year. Lawmakers signed off on Dan Caine's nomination and promotion to four-star general in an early morning vote of 60 to 25 ahead of a two-week recess. Trump's ...
Al-Hajjar Praises Swift Arrest of Pharmacy and Shops' Robber
This is Beirut 2025-04-14 13:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Interior Minister Ahmed al-Hajjar on Monday praised the Internal Security Forces (ISF) Information Branch for its rapid response and successful arrest of the thief who robbed pharmacies and shops in multiple areas over the past two days. Al-Hajjar's remarks came during a meeting of the Central Internal Security Council (CISC), which he chaired in ...
From Firepower to Billboards: The Evolution of "May 7"
Johnny Kortbawi 2025-04-15 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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It’s striking how much Hezbollah’s projection of power has changed over the years. Once firmly gripping Lebanon’s state institutions, the party sought to assert dominance over the entire political spectrum—often by force. There was a time when Hezbollah stormed Beirut with weapons and fire, burned down the TV studios of its political ...
Lebanon Grieves Deeply After Shocking Death of Pope Francis
This is Beirut 2025-04-21 13:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, sparking a wave of sorrow across the globe. In Lebanon, the news reverberated deeply, uniting both political and religious leaders in mourning the loss of a spiritual icon whose message of peace and inclusion touched millions. The Presidency of the Council of Ministers declared a ...
El Fan Connects Lebanese Artists with European Audiences in 2025
Marie-Christine Tayah 2025-04-23 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Since its inception in November 2022, El Fan has established itself as a key player in the French-Lebanese cultural landscape. Driven by Fabienne Touma’s vision and based in France, the platform functions as both a directory of artists and a committed project designed to amplify Lebanese artistic voices internationally. “When I first ...
Aoun Urges Strong Action Against Drugs and Cyber Addiction
This is Beirut 2025-04-23 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun highlighted on Wednesday that drugs pose a greater danger than terrorism or corruption due to their deep penetration into families and societies, which, he warned, can ultimately lead to their disintegration. During a meeting with a delegation from Youth Against Drugs (JAD), led by Joseph Hawat, Aoun stressed the urgency of ...
Yemen's Huthis Seek Propaganda Boost from Deadly US Strikes
This is Beirut 2025-04-24 10:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As America's escalated bombing campaign and economic sanctions hit Yemen hard, the Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Washington's crosshairs are trying to mine the situation for propaganda and recruitment, analysts said. On Monday, four days after 80 people were killed in US strikes on a fuel port, the Huthis released a slick promotional video showing ...
Trump Slams Harvard as Funding Fight Heads to Court
This is Beirut 2025-04-25 02:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday bashed Harvard as an "Anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution," as the prestigious university battles his administration's funding freeze in court. The latest outburst from Trump comes as his administration cracks down on US universities on several fronts, alleging widespread anti-Semitism, ...
Trump Admin Probes Harvard Law Review for Race Discrimination
This is Beirut 2025-04-29 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump's administration said it has launched an investigation into Harvard University and Harvard Law Review for "race-based discrimination" after receiving reports about the prestigious legal journal's selection process for articles. The probe comes as Trump cracks down on US universities on several fronts, alleging widespread ...
'Foreign Jihadists' Among Rebels to Be Made Syria Army Officers
This is Beirut 2024-12-30 16:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Former rebels were promoted to officers in Syria's future army in a decree passed by de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa—with a war monitor and experts identifying on Monday foreign jihadists among them. The new authorities in Damascus, who until recently were Islamist-led rebels fighting to overthrow Bashar al-Assad, last week unveiled an accord ...
Parastoo Ahmadi Released on Bail after her Arrest
This is Beirut 2024-12-24 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was released on bail on December 23 by a Tehran court, two weeks after her arrest for performing an online concert without wearing the mandatory veil for women in Iran. According to local media, the young artist appeared at the 38th district court in Tehran with her lawyers. The charges against her were detailed, and ...
Trump Axes NSA Waltz After Chat Group Scandal
This is Beirut 2025-05-02 11:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday replaced his national security advisor, Mike Waltz, following a scandal over a chat group leak, saying he would appoint him as ambassador to the United Nations instead. In the first major cabinet shake-up of Trump's new term, the president said Secretary of State Marco Rubio would now also serve as his ...
US Not Convinced by Lebanon’s Ability to Implement Resolution 1701
Bassam Abou Zeid 2024-11-02 08:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The US is not convinced that Lebanon is capable of enforcing Resolution 1701. Washington did not receive any assurance from parliament Speaker and Amal Movement leader Nabih Berri or caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati indicating that Hezbollah would accept keeping the area south of the Litani River free of weapons and militants. All they heard ...
Russia: France 'refusing to cooperate' over Telegram owner arrest
This Is Beirut 2024-08-25 10:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Russian embassy in Paris on Sunday accused French authorities of "refusing to cooperate" after the arrest of Telegram messaging platform owner Pavel Durov. Durov, who has Russian and other nationalities, was detained at Paris Le Bourget airport on Saturday and was expected to appear in court on Sunday for alleged offenses related to the ...
France Proposes Foreign Minister Sejourne, Following Breton's Shock Resignation
This Is Beirut 2024-09-16 12:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
France will propose Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne to serve on the European Commission after the shock resignation of Brussels heavyweight Thierry Breton, President Emmanuel Macron's office said on Monday. Sejourne "meets all the necessary criteria", the Elysee Palace said, highlighting his previous experience leading the liberal Renew group ...
Nations League: A Guide to an Unmissable Competition
Makram Haddad 2024-09-16 21:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Since its creation in 2018 by UEFA, the Nations League has shaken up the international calendar. Gone are the inconsequential friendly matches; in their place is a modern competition where every game matters. But how exactly does the Nations League work, and why has it become a must-attend event for football’s major nations? Let’s break it ...