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Breaking the Crowdfunding Myth: The Digital Architecture Funding Iran’s Proxy Wars
Ian Talley 02/03 16:05 - Reading : 674 minute(s)
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For years, Iran’s use of cryptocurrency was written off as pocket-change militant fundraising. A slew of enforcement actions now shows something far more consequential: Tehran and its terror allies have woven digital assets into the core financial architecture that bankrolls their war machines. By integrating crypto into their control of ...
Deadlocked COP29 Awaits Fresh Draft Deal on Final Day
This is Beirut 2024-11-22 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Representatives from nearly 200 nations awaited a fresh proposal Friday for a potential compromise in marathon climate finance talks on the last day of a hard-fought COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. The gruelling two-week conference in the Caspian Sea city Baku is almost certain to go into overtime, with key details for a deal yet to be released, let ...
Change Lebanon and CCLF Organize a Rally in Paris
This is Beirut 2024-11-23 10:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On the occasion of Lebanon’s Independence Day, the Lebanese Community in France, under the “Change Lebanon” (CL) initiative, and in coordination with its various components, including the Comité de Coordination Libano-Français (CCLF), is organizing a rally at Place du Panthéon in Paris. The event will take place tomorrow, Sunday, November ...
Macron to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of Liberation of Strasbourg
This is Beirut 2024-11-23 12:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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On Saturday, Emmanuel Macron will mark the 80th anniversary of Strasbourg's liberation from Nazi rule with tributes to the Alsatian resistance, forcibly conscripted soldiers, and historian Marc Bloch, who may be honored with a place in the Panthéon. The President, continuing a long cycle of remembrance surrounding the 80th anniversary of ...
Charles Malek (3/3)
Amine Jules Iskandar 2024-11-24 08:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
During his time in Germany where he trained under Martin Heidegger, Charles Malek immersed himself in German philosophy, particularly its Romantic phase spanning the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He delved into the works of Johann Gottfried von Herder and Johann Gottlieb Fichte, drawing significant insights from both. Herder emphasized the ...
The Poisoned Chalice of Political Islam
Salam Zaatari 2024-12-05 09:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
For as long as I can remember, my identity as a Muslim has been a source of both pride and fear. Growing up in a post-9/11 world, I have lived under the shadow of suspicion, my faith often seen through the lens of terrorism, extremism, and political turmoil. From news headlines to Hollywood narratives, the image of Islam has been relentlessly ...
COP29: Developing Nations Reject Climate Finance Deal as Insufficient
This is Beirut 2024-11-24 12:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday, but poorer nations, most at the mercy of worsening disasters, dismissed a $300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low. After two exhausting weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations pushed through the contentious finance pact ...
Scholz's Party to Name Him as Top Candidate for Snap Polls
This is Beirut 2024-11-25 11:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Olaf Scholz will on Monday be officially named to lead his centre-left Social Democrats into Germany's snap elections in February, but the embattled chancellor faces a tough fight to win a second term. The way has been cleared for Scholz to become the SPD's chancellor candidate after his popular defense minister, Boris Pistorius, ruled himself ...
Athletes in Times of Crisis – Serge Kouyoumjian: ‘Lebanese Sport Will Be a Path to Renewed National Pride’
Roudi Abou Nader 2024-11-27 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
How are you experiencing this period of war, and what impact is it having on your daily life as an athlete (training, etc.)? In these difficult times, I focus on myself, both physically and mentally, to keep moving forward despite the challenges. I work on specific aspects like my running, explosiveness and overall physical condition. These are ...
Rhiannon Giddens' 'American Railroad' Celebrates Immigrant Workers' Contributions
This is Beirut 2024-11-27 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Grammy-and Pulitzer-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has long made music that sheds light on America's untold stories, and her latest project brings to the fore marginalized groups that built its railroad. The ambitious, multi-year American Railroad project tells the story of the transcontinental grid's construction through the lens of ...
Parliament Approves Extension of Army Commander’s Mandate
Rayan Chami 2024-11-28 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Parliament Army Commander Nabih Berri
In a session on Thursday, the Lebanese Parliament approved the extension of mandates for security chiefs holding the rank of Brigadier General and above, including Army Commander General Joseph Aoun. His term, initially set to expire in January 2025, has been extended for another year amidst political divisions and ongoing regional tensions. The ...
Words, Words, Words!
Marc Saikali 2024-11-28 22:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
They were joined in their speeches by the valiant and aptly named Hossein Salami, the leader of the equally valiant Iranian Revolutionary Guards. We are still waiting for Salami’s response to the Israeli attack, which, for many, was nothing short of humiliating. One hundred Israeli planes took off, bombed multiple targets in Iran, and returned ...
Basketball: The Lebanese Federation Unveils a Promising Season for 2025
Roudi Abou Nader 2024-11-29 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese Basketball Federation gathered on Friday at its main headquarters to announce the key details of the upcoming season, marking an important step after the recent break. Men's league: adjustments for a competitive season The Federation confirmed that the Men’s First Division League will start on February 1, 2025. The competition ...
Did Lebanon’s Basketball Lose Its Top-Tier Women?
Hala Abdallah 2024-11-30 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese basketball league had been gearing up for a promising season, fueled by its growing popularity, increased investments and the signing of several high-caliber foreign players. However, the war that escalated last September brought the league to a halt, prompting players to seek opportunities abroad. While much attention has been on ...
Imam Musa al-Sadr: A Vision for a Lebanese Patria
Bernard Raymond Jabre 2024-12-01 09:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
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Imam Musa al-Sadr is one of the most prominent figures in the modern history of Lebanon. A Shiite religious and political leader, he was both a defender of his community's rights and a builder of national unity. His deeply humanistic and patriotic approach starkly contrasts with the sectarian and transnational vision of Hezbollah, which rose as ...
Hamas, Fatah Agree on Joint Committee to Run Post-War Gaza
This is Beirut 2024-12-03 16:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party have agreed to create a committee to jointly administer post-war Gaza, negotiators from both sides said Tuesday. Under the plan, which needs Abbas's approval, the committee would be composed of 10 to 15 non-partisan figures with authority on matters related ...
Joseph Aoun: A Unanimously Respected Leader and a Vote that Doesn't Reflect Reality
This is Beirut 2024-12-03 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On November 28, Parliament opted for a package deal that would satisfy the interests of the various parliamentary blocs. All of them? No, because some 47 of the 98 members of Parliament present in the hemicycle opposed the vote, under which the one-year extension of the term of office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Joseph Aoun, was ...
Leverkusen Eliminate Bayern from German Cup After Neuer Sees First Red
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 14:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Bayern Munich were dumped out of the German Cup by holders Bayer Leverkusen as Nathan Tella's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win for the Bundesliga champions on Tuesday, after Manuel Neuer saw the first red card of his 866-game career. The 38-year-old rushed out of the box in typical fashion 18 minutes in to the German Cup last-16 clash, taking ...
Lebanese PM Pushes Border Crackdown and Security Coordination During Damascus Visit
This is Beirut 09/05 17:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam concluded his visit to Damascus on Saturday by emphasizing tighter border controls, anti-smuggling efforts, and expanded Lebanese-Syrian security coordination, signaling a shift in Beirut’s approach toward Syria amid growing pressure over Hezbollah-linked activity along the border. Speaking at the end of ...
U.S. Ambassador Issa: Aoun–Trump Meeting Would Not Be a Concession
This is Beirut 04/05 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa said Monday that a potential meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not be viewed as a loss or concession for Lebanon. Speaking in a live address, Issa stressed that such a meeting would provide an opportunity for ...
Israel Accuses Hezbollah of 1,900 Ceasefire Violations
This is Beirut 2025-12-15 10:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Israeli army on Wednesday accused Hezbollah of violating the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire more than 1,900 times since it took effect late last year. The Israeli military said it conducted targeted operations in around 30 locations across southern Lebanon since early October, resulting in the killing of approximately 40 fighters. The Northern ...
Joseph Aoun in Spain: the Army, UNIFIL, and Regional Stability at the Heart of the Discussions.
This is Beirut 02/02 16:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun on Monday outlined the achievements of the Lebanese Army (LAF) south of the Litani River, stressing the restoration of the state’s exclusive authority in the area, alongside ongoing efforts to secure borders and combat smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration. In his remarks following a meeting with Spanish ...
German Chancellor Says Iranian Regime Likely Living its ‘Last Days’
This is Beirut 13/01 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday said he believes Iran’s regime is living out its last days, as pressure grows on the Islamic Republic over protests that have reportedly killed hundreds of people. “When a regime can only hold on to power through violence, then it is effectively finished,” Merz tells reporters in Bengaluru, during ...
Mossad Director Visits U.S. for Iran Consultations, Axios Reports
This is Beirut 16/01 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The director of Israel's Mossad spy agency, David Barnea, arrived in the U.S. on Friday morning for talks on the situation in Iran, according to an Israeli source and another source with knowledge of the meeting. Barnea is expected to meet in Miami with White House envoy Steve Witkoff, who is managing the direct channel of communication ...
Syria's Leader Set to Visit Berlin With Deportations in Focus
This is Beirut 16/01 13:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected in Berlin on Tuesday for talks, as German officials seek to step up deportations of Syrians, despite unease about continued instability in their homeland. Sharaa is scheduled to meet his counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the German president's office said. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's office ...
Israel Begins Demolitions at UNRWA Headquarters
This is Beirut 20/01 11:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israeli bulldozers began demolitions at the headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem on Tuesday, in what the organization called an "unprecedented attack". UNRWA spokesman Jonathan Fowler said in a statement to AFP that Israeli forces "stormed into" the compound shortly after 7am (0500 GMT) and ousted security ...
Lebanon and Syria Seek Rapprochement Amid Lingering Distrust
Samar el Kadi 22/01 16:00 - Reading : 10 minute(s)
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Since the collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime in December 2024, Lebanon and Syria have been in the process of rebuilding trust and repairing relations. The challenging endeavor, supported by Saudi Arabia with Washington’s backing, follows decades of recriminations and Lebanon’s former subjugation under Syria’s Baathist rule. Syria did not ...
Qatar Pledges Continued Economic and Political Support to Lebanon
This is Beirut 26/01 15:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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During a visit to Beirut, Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi announced a new aid package for Lebanon, including $40 million dedicated to the electricity sector, alongside development, and humanitarian initiatives. President Aoun reaffirmed the importance of Qatar’s support and expressed gratitude for ...
Turkey to Offer Help Resolving U.S.-Iran Tension When Araghchi Visits Friday: Source
This is Beirut 29/01 11:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Turkey will offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran's foreign minister on Friday, officials said, as Ankara considers reinforcing security along its border should the dispute escalate. Friday's visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi comes after US President Donald Trump threatened a military strike ...
Iran Army Chief Warns U.S., Israel Against Attack, Says Forces on High Alert
This is Beirut 31/01 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Iranian army chief Amir Hatami on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against an attack, saying his country's forces were on high alert following Washington's heavy military deployments in the Gulf. He also insisted the Islamic republic's nuclear expertise could not be eliminated, after Trump said he expected Tehran to seek a deal to ...