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The Caesar Act: Implications for Syria and Lebanon’s Economy After Assad
Antoine Saadé 2024-12-14 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Recently, social media has been flooded with images and videos exposing the extent of the suffering endured by detainees in Syrian prisons, particularly in the notorious Saydnaya prison, dubbed the “human slaughterhouse.” Some detainees were released in a state of unconsciousness or memory loss, while others were disoriented and unaware of ...
‘Wicked’ Musical Adaptation: Broadway’s Magic on the Screen in France
This is Beirut 2024-12-01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Bigger than Gladiator II! Wicked, the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway sensation, has taken the U.S. box office by storm, recording one of the strongest openings of the year. Directed by Jon Chu, this visually stunning film promises to capture the magic of the original stage production while introducing the Oz universe to a wider audience. ...
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 ...
Lady Gaga Reimagines Art at the Louvre with 'Mona Lisa' Lipstick
2024-09-27 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a captivating display blending art with pop culture, Lady Gaga visited The Louvre in Paris to film a daring promotional video for the museum's upcoming exhibition, Figures of the Fool. Released on September 25, the video sees Lady Gaga in an unusual yet mesmerizing role where she faces Leonardo da Vinci's revered Mona Lisa, leaving a whimsical ...
Colette Naufal, the Lady of Lebanese Cinema, Bids Farewell
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-01 09:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Colette Naufal, founder of the Beirut International Film Festival, shaped the Lebanese cinematic landscape for more than two decades. Her passing at 78 leaves a significant void, but her legacy is imperishable. The Birth of a Passion Although few details are known about Colette Naufal’s youth, it is evident that she developed a deep ...
Adele's Iconic Munich Concert Pause for Olympic Glory
2024-08-09 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Adele halted her Munich concert on August 3 to watch women's 100-meter Olympic final, creating a viral sensation and demonstrating her support for women's sports and the Paris Olympics. In an unforgettable moment during her Munich concert, Adele created a viral sensation by pausing her performance to watch the women's 100-meter final at the 2024 ...
ISF Arrest One of Lebanon’s Most Notorious Drug Traffickers
This Is Beirut 2024-08-13 14:06 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A raid by the Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF) led to the arrest of "one of the most dangerous drug traffickers, M.J. (born 1984, Lebanese) wanted for the manufacturing, promotion, and smuggling of Captagon pills. His smuggling operations included countries such as Kuwait, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Libya, and Turkey. According to an ISF ...
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 ...
Trump's Campaign Struggles as Harris Shifts Momentum
This Is Beirut 2024-08-17 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
After the extraordinary events of the last few weeks, Donald Trump's campaign to return to the White House is experiencing considerable turbulence, with the ex-president appearing older and less at ease. Donald Trump has never lacked self-confidence, but his presidential campaign has been sent into a tailspin by the extraordinary events of the ...
Beirut Marathon: Innovations and Preparations for a Globalized 2024 Edition
This Is Beirut 2024-08-21 16:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) has finalized the logistical preparations for the Beirut Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, November 10, 2024. This year's execution plan has been reviewed, introducing several innovative ideas to align the race with the world's major marathons. BMA Vice President, retired General Hassan Restom, emphasized the ...
Chelsea Give Maresca First Win in Conference League
This Is Beirut 2024-08-23 12:06 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Chelsea secured their first victory under new coach Enzo Maresca with a 2-0 victory over Servette in their Conference League play-off round first leg on Thursday. The hosts struggled to break down their opponents in the first half at Stamford Bridge before Christopher Nkunku put them in front with a 50th-minute penalty, just his fourth goal for ...
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 ...
The Spiraling Magic of Liane Mathes Rabbath’s 'Arty Bubbles' in Paris
2024-09-22 18:37 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The 5th edition of Menart Fair, founded in 2021 by Laure d'Hauteville, held in September 2024 in Paris, is exclusively dedicated to female artists from the MENA region. At this event, at the Artists of Beirut stand at the Joseph Gallery in Paris, Liane Mathes Rabbath showcases her circular paintings, "Arty Bubbles," a delicate fusion of ...
Formula 1: Spectacle of Glories and Tragic Shadows
Jad Ramadan 2024-09-26 14:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Formula 1, emblematic sport of speed and competition, is also the scene of dramatic accidents which, although they don't happen at every race, leave a lasting impression and add a captivating dimension to the spectacle. These tragic events reveal not only the perilous nature of the sport, but also its evolution in terms of safety. Accidents: A ...
Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall in the US
This is Beirut 2024-10-10 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Hurricane Milton crashed into the Florida coast Wednesday, packing furious winds and triggering life-threatening storm surges across a region still reeling from another massive storm two weeks before. The weather front made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key hit a densely populated area on the US state's western coast. Milton ...
Black Friday or the Day of Great Deals!
Christiane Tager 2024-11-30 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Black Friday, held annually the day after Thanksgiving—an American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November—marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. This event is characterized by significant discounts offered by both physical stores and online retailers. In Lebanon, some businesses began their promotions last Friday and ...
Germany Into Nations League Quarters, France and Italy Win
This is Beirut 2024-10-15 09:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Germany secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over old rivals the Netherlands on Monday, while France won in Belgium and Italy continued their recent revival. Jamie Leweling of Stuttgart scored on his debut to give Germany victory over the Netherlands in Munich and guarantee them one of the top two spots in ...
On the Theory of "the Right to Self-Defense"
Rami Rayess 2024-10-16 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
There is a significant distortion in some political concepts within the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict, which has taken new and dangerous turns in recent months following the events of October 7, 2023. A key aspect of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with all its complexities and challenges, is the battle over narratives. It is well ...
Liverpool Face Chelsea Title Test, Ten Hag Fights to Avoid Sack
This is Beirut 2024-10-18 09:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Premier League leaders Liverpool face the first serious test of their title credentials against Chelsea this weekend as the English top flight returns after an international break. Elsewhere, beleaguered Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag cannot afford another flop from his troubled team when Brentford visit Old Trafford. Liverpool Set for ...
Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah’s Potential Successor, Killed by Israel
Malo Pinatel 2024-10-22 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Likely killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday, October 3rd, Hachem Safieddine, whose body was found on Tuesday, October 22nd, was an influential figure within Hezbollah. Born in 1964 in Deir Qanoun Al Naher, South Lebanon, he was a maternal cousin of the pro-Iranian group’s secretary-general, Hassan ...
Clint Eastwood Absent from Premiere of "Juror #2"
This is Beirut 2024-10-29 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Director Clint Eastwood, 94, did not attend the world premiere of his new film, Juror #2, where the cast paid a heartfelt tribute to this "master" of American cinema. The feature film, which releases Wednesday in France, is a gripping legal thriller where a juror discovers he may be intimately connected to the murder trial he’s been chosen to ...
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 ...
Quincy Jones, the Man Who Revolutionized Music, Passes Away at 91
Béatrice Moreau 2024-11-04 10:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Quincy Jones, a music legend, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, at the age of 91. A visionary producer, accomplished musician, and a key figure in the music industry for more than seven decades. Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Quincy Delight Jones Jr. discovered music at a young age in Seattle, where he became friends with Ray ...
The Army Is the Ultimate Solution…
Tarek Karam 2024-11-04 14:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army Army commander
First, I want to clarify that the title of this article is inspired by a controversial book authored by retired Brigadier General Fouad Aoun. Released without a designated publisher or date toward the end of President Amine Gemayel’s term (1982-1988), the book aimed to promote the idea of “Michel Aoun or no one.” It provided a justification ...
Cultural Dialogue at the Franco-Arab Film Festival in Paris
Fabienne Touma 2024-11-12 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Festival Filn Arab France Culture
The Franco-Arab Film Festival of Noisy-le-Sec (FFFA), held in Île-de-France, returns for its 13th edition from November 15 to 30. This year, the festival will take place both in Noisy-le-Sec and Paris, with part of the program dedicated to Gaza, featuring a special day of screenings, discussions, and short films that delve into the complex ...
France, Italy and Portugal Target Nations League Quarters
This is Beirut 2024-11-13 15:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
France, Italy and Portugal lead the teams attempting to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while England's promotion hopes have been hit by a series of withdrawals. With European champions Spain and Germany already qualified for the last eight, six spots are still to be filled going into the final two rounds of group ...
Ronaldo at Double as Portugal Reach Nations League Quarters, Spain Win
This is Beirut 2024-11-16 01:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark. Roberto Martinez's Portugal wrapped up top spot in Group A1 with a game to spare, securing their place in the next round in March. France, ...
A Noel Gallagher Guitar Sells for Over €271,000
This is Beirut 2024-11-17 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A guitar that belonged to Noel Gallagher, the lead guitarist and songwriter of Oasis, was sold at a Bonhams auction in London for an impressive £226,800, which equates to over €271,000. The instrument, a red Gibson Custom Shop Florentine Les Paul, was a key element in the Britpop icon’s collection during the height of the band’s fame in the ...