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No Date Set for Next Round of Iran-U.S. Talks: Iran Deputy FM
This is Beirut 18/04 15:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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No date has been set for the next round of Iran–U.S. peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday. "Until we agree on the framework, we cannot set a date," Saeed Khatibzadeh told journalists on the sidelines of an annual diplomatic forum in Turkey's southern Antalya ...
Seized Iranian Ship Likely Carrying Equipment Deemed Dual-Use by Washington
This is Beirut 21/04 10:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday said U.S. forces intercepted a ship carrying a "gift" to Iran from China as Tehran. The ship had "a gift from China" which "wasn't very nice," Trump told CNBC. "I was a little surprised," he added, saying he thought he had an "understanding" with China's ...
NATO 'Will Always Defend' Turkey: Chief Says
This is Beirut 22/04 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Wednesday the alliance would do "what's necessary to defend" its members, including Turkey, after intercepting four missiles fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace over the past weeks. A member of the U.S.-led defense alliance, Turkey, which borders Iran, has been largely spared the sort of retaliation ...
Israel President Says He Dreams of ‘Driving Straight to Beirut’
This is Beirut 22/04 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Wednesday he hopes Israelis will one day be able to travel freely to Beirut, speaking to foreign diplomats in Jerusalem ahead of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon. Speaking to a gathering that included envoys from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, Herzog said Israel was “eager” to help shape a ...
Iran Executes Another 'Political Prisoner,' NGO Says
This is Beirut 23/04 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran on Thursday hanged a man convicted of membership in a banned opposition group, the judiciary said, with an NGO describing him as the latest "political prisoner" to be executed in an unprecedented trend. Sultan Ali Shirzadi Fakhr was hanged on charges of membership of the People's Mujahedin (MEK) and "collaboration with the Israeli regime's ...
President Aoun Says He Seeks Washington Visit
This is Beirut 23/04 19:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday expressed hope of traveling to Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump as Beirut intensifies diplomatic efforts to extend the fragile ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel and launch formal negotiations to end hostilities with Israel. The statement came at the close of a Lebanese cabinet session ...
Berri Navigates Lebanon’s Ceasefire Opening
Samar El-Kadi 23/04 21:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire has opened a narrow political window for Lebanon, with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri’s stance on the talks evolving amid diplomatic contacts with Saudi Arabia. The latest came in a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud hours before a second round of talks with Israel on ...
Gulf States in Limbo as US-Iran Crisis Drags On
This is Beirut 24/04 21:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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After weathering unprecedented attacks from Iran, the wealthy Gulf states are now stuck between war and peace as talks stall and the vital Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed—threatening economic recovery. Iran has hit Gulf energy exports with its Strait of Hormuz blockade, while its attacks have caused damage to energy infrastructure ...
Oil Rises Over 1% as U.S.–Iran Talks Stall
This is Beirut 27/04 10:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks and ongoing disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz tightened global supply, according to Reuters. Last week, Brent and West Texas Intermediate gained nearly 17% and 13%. This marked the biggest weekly gains since the start of the war. Tensions in the Gulf have ...
Arrival of Third U.S. Carrier Marks First Triple Deployment in Middle East Since 2003
This is Beirut 27/04 11:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
For the first time since the 2003 Iraq War, the United States has deployed three aircraft carrier strike groups simultaneously to the Middle East, marking a major escalation in its military posture in the region, according to the United States Central Command. The latest deployment follows the arrival of the USS George H. W. Bush strike group, ...
Farewell to Wads of Cash: Lebanon Unveils Banknotes of LBP 500,000 and 1 Million
Christiane Tager 2025-04-28 22:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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 ...
Heritage: The Mummies of Qadisha (2/2)
Amine Jules Iskandar 2025-05-04 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The medieval Maronite mummies buried in 1990 in the Assi cave, beneath Hadat, sparked the curiosity of the explorers from GERSL (Groupe d'Études et de Recherches Souterraines du Liban) regarding this troubled period in the second half of the 13th century. Ancient Maronite accounts, copied in the 17th century by Patriarch Estéphanos Douaihy, ...
UN Human Rights Office Stormed by Houthis in Sanaa
This Is Beirut 2024-08-13 16:02 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United Nations said on Tuesday their human rights offices in Sanaa had been stormed by Yemen's Houthis, with the UN's rights chief demanding they leave immediately and return all seized assets. On August 3, the Iran-backed Houthis sent a delegation to the UN Human Rights Office's premises in Sanaa and forced staff to hand over the keys. They ...
Leicester Promoted to Premier League as Leeds Crash
2024-04-27 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock 4-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers. The result leaves Leicester top of the Championship with 94 points with two games to play while Leeds stay second on 90 but with just one match left. Third-place Ipswich Town can pip Leeds to the second ...
No Looming Solutions for Telecom Employees!
Maurice Matta 2024-02-11 17:36 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
No signs of a solution loom on the horizon for the escalating crisis between the Caretaker Minister of Telecommunications, Johnny Corm, and the unions of employees of the telecommunications companies in Lebanon, Alfa and Touch. So far, the Minister has refused to sign the new collective labor contract requested by the employees, arguing that given ...
Joumblatt Visits Mikati
2024-02-12 20:58 - Reading : less than a minute
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati received former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Joumblatt at his residence on Monday evening. The latest developments on the local scene and in the Palestinian territories were at the heart of the discussions. This visit is part of the "constant relations" and "dialogue that has never been ...
Bassil Intends to Submit an Appeal Against Mikati for Violating the Constitution
This Is Beirut 2024-02-20 21:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The leader of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) and MP, Gebran Bassil, is determined to go all the way in his confrontation with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the government, accusing them of violating the Constitution and taking over the role of the president of the Republic. Bassil announced on Tuesday that he will submit "a ...
Man Utd and Liverpool Clash in FA Cup Quarter-Finals, Chelsea Survives
This Is Beirut 2024-02-29 10:22 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Manchester United to Host Liverpool in FA Cup Quarter-Final Showdown Manchester United will host Liverpool in an FA Cup quarter-final blockbuster after the bitter rivals took contrasting routes to their fifth round victories on Wednesday. United eased the pressure on beleaguered boss Erik ten Hag as they scraped through with a 1-0 win at ...
SK Eyes Study Exposes the Many Challenges Facing Women Journalists
This Is Beirut 2024-03-01 18:53 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In Lebanon's vibrant media landscape, Nadine Moubarak's groundbreaking study, "A Psychosocial Harm and a Hampered Career: The Struggles of Women Journalists in Lebanon," published by SK Eyes, exposes the hidden challenges faced by female journalists. Through a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data analysis and qualitative insights, ...
Hareth Boustany, Guardian of Lebanese Heritage, Has Passed Away
2024-03-08 12:08 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hareth Boustany, who passed away on February 28, 2024, was one of the intellectual figures who tirelessly worked for Lebanon. A former chief curator of national museums, former director of downtown Beirut excavations, an emeritus professor of archaeology and history, and thesis supervisor at the doctoral school of the Lebanese University, he was ...
Chelsea Survive Leicester Scare to Reach FA Cup Semi-Finals
This Is Beirut 2024-03-17 18:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Carney Chukwuemeka rescued Chelsea with a stoppage-time strike that inspired a 4-2 win over 10-man Leicester in an FA Cup quarter-final thriller on Sunday. Mauricio Pochettino's side were fortunate to survive a stirring fightback from Championship promotion chasers Leicester amid a mutinous atmosphere at Stamford Bridge. Chukwuemeka netted in the ...
Iran's Widespread Human Rights Abuses Criticized at UN Meeting
This Is Beirut 2024-03-18 15:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Several countries criticized Iran's widespread human rights abuses in a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council on Monday. Several countries condemned on Monday the extent of human rights violations in Iran during a UN meeting, denouncing the sharp increase in death sentences and executions. A handful of nations, including Russia, China and Cuba, ...
Ramadan, A Boom for Commerce!
2024-04-09 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Millions of practicing Muslims have observed fasting throughout the concluding days of Ramadan. Beyond its sacred significance, Ramadan heralds a surge in consumption, presenting a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the food and hospitality sectors, especially in Lebanon, where the economic situation is far from stable. While Ramadan is a ...
Azerbaijan Accuses Armenia of ‘Media Campaign’ at ICJ
This Is Beirut 2024-04-15 11:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Armenia and Azerbaijan are facing each other at the ICJ on Monday over mutual "ethnic cleansing" claims, as tensions increase between the long-running enemies. Azerbaijan and Armenia again crossed swords before the United Nation's top court on Monday, with Baku accusing Yerevan of using the high profile hearings to wage a "public media campaign" ...
South Lebanon: Four Killed in Israeli Raid, Including Hezbollah Operative
This Is Beirut 2024-04-16 17:47 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A Hezbollah operative was killed in an air strike targeting the car he was riding in with two other individuals, in the locality of Aîn Baal, in the district of Tyre, less than two hours before Israel carried out a second deadly raid on two cars in Chehabiyé, in the same district. In Ain Baal, Ismail Youssef, a Hezbollah commander for the ...
Azerbaijan has "Completed Ethnic Cleansing", Says Armenia at ICJ
This Is Beirut 2024-04-16 22:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Azerbaijan has "completed ethnic cleansing", says Armenia to the ICJ on Tuesday, in the latest legal clash over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia accused bitter rival Azerbaijan of having "completed ethnic cleansing" in the former breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, but told the UN's top court Tuesday it was committed to seeking peace with ...
Cyrano's Shadow: Depardieu Faces His Darkest Hour
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-04-30 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gérard Depardieu, a sacred monster of French cinema, finds himself today in the midst of a storm, accused of sexual assault. A look back at the tumultuous trajectory of an extraordinary actor. Gérard Depardieu, a name that resonates like thunder in the French cinematic landscape, finds himself today at the heart of a scandal that shakes his ...
Slim: Appointing an Army Chief of Staff Is a Sheer Violation
This Is Beirut 2024-02-08 17:17 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Defense Maurice Slim slammed the appointment of a new Army chief of staff by the Council of Ministers on Thursday as a blunt violation of the Constitution in the absence of a president. "This is a constitutional and legal violation committed by the Prime Minister, the latest in a series of other violations since the ...
Miss AI: When Artificial Intelligence Joins the Beauty Contest
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-06-09 18:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
The Fanvue World AI Creator Awards unveil the 10 finalists of their first Miss AI contest: virtual models with surprising profiles, blending unique biographies with advantageous physiques. Let’s dive into the depths of AI to discover these extraordinary candidates and try to understand the significance of this unusual event. The Fanvue World AI ...
Beirut Art Days: An Artistic Wave in Lebanon from July 3 to 6
Béatrice Moreau 2024-06-13 10:37 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
From July 3 to 6, 2024, Lebanon will vibrate to the rhythm of Beirut Art Days, an unprecedented cultural event that will bring together 70 artists and offer more than 130 free events across the entire country. Supported by the Cultural Agenda and the Beirut Art Days Committee, this ambitious initiative aims to celebrate the extraordinary ...