Bruce Springsteen: From Working Class to Billionaire

Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-20 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Bruce Springsteen joins the club of billionaire musicians. The “Boss” has built his fortune on decades of success, combining album sales, tours, and the sale of musical rights. Bruce Springsteen, an icon of American rock, has just reached a new milestone in his already legendary career. According to estimates by Forbes magazine, the ...

Paris Olympics Preparations Move Up a Gear

This Is Beirut 2024-07-21 15:53 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Preparations for the Paris Olympics went up a gear on Saturday as security teams scoured the banks of the Seine ahead of Friday's opening ceremony and top International Olympic Committee officials met in the French capital. Police with sniffer dogs were seen checking the six-kilometer (four-mile) route along the Seine for the ceremony in which up ...

Parolin Stresses Importance of Electing New President

This Is Beirut 2024-07-06 16:28 - Reading : less than a minute

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin addressed the situation in Lebanon and stressed "the importance of electing a new president of the Republic," expressing hope that "the Christian component will play an active role in this regard." Parolin's remarks were made during a ceremony awarding the literary prize to ambassadors accredited ...

Nadal Defeated in First Tour Final in Two Years

This Is Beirut 2024-07-21 22:47 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Rafael Nadal lost his first final in two years on Sunday, as the Spaniard went down 6-3, 6-2 to Portugal's Nuno Borges at the clay-court Bastad Open. The Spanish tennis great had shown signs of a return to form in Scandinavia as he made an impressive run to the final, just one week before tennis at the Olympic Games gets underway on the clay in ...

Khalaf: Return of Bank Credit Is Essential for Economic Recovery

This Is Beirut 2024-07-22 17:59 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) Fadi Khalaf said, in the preamble of the association's monthly report titled “The return of loans will contribute to the recovery of deposits,” that restoring the banking sector's normal role, particularly in the field of credit, is essential to getting the Lebanese economy moving ...

About 2,500 Arrests in Bangladesh Following Protests

This Is Beirut 2024-07-23 12:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The number of arrests in days of violence in Bangladesh passed the 2,500 mark in an AFP tally on Tuesday, after protests over employment quotas sparked widespread unrest. At least 174 people have died, including several police officers, according to a separate AFP count of victims reported by police and hospitals. What began as demonstrations ...

Commodities: Your Alternative to the Stock Market

Mario Chartouni 2024-07-23 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Financial jargon is filled with terms borrowed from English that can seem complex at first glance. One such term is “commodities,” which refers to raw materials (RMs) traded as financial instruments on the stock market. Alternatively, if you have ample storage space, it can also mean physical goods. The aim here is to closely examine this type ...

Fitch: Lebanon's Rating Maintained at 'RD'

This Is Beirut 2024-07-24 13:18 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

The credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has maintained Lebanon's rating at “restricted default” (RD) on its long-term foreign currency public debt, as a result of the default on the Eurobonds due March 9, 2020. On Tuesday, the American International Financial Rating Agency maintained Lebanon's rating at RD, indicating Lebanon’s ongoing ...

Lady Gaga Fuels Paris Olympic Ceremony Speculations

2024-07-24 14:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lady Gaga was recently spotted in Paris, sparking Olympic opening ceremony rumors as celebrities gather for a historic Seine spectacle. Video footage of Lady Gaga in Paris, just days before the start of the Olympic Games, has ignited rumors that the US pop star could feature in Friday's opening ceremony. The 38-year-old singer was seen arriving ...

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Houthis and Yemeni Government Deal

This Is Beirut 2024-07-24 20:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia, a key player in Yemen's nearly decade-long war, on Wednesday welcomed a deal between Yemen's government and the Iran-backed Houthis to halt tit-for-tat banking sanctions. The deal was announced on Tuesday by Hans Grundberg, the United Nations' envoy to Yemen, in a bid to end the warring parties' battle for control over the country's ...

John Mayall, Pioneering British Blues Musician, Dies at 90

Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-25 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

John Mayall, the influential British blues singer, musician, and bandleader, passed away at his home in California at the age of 90, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of rock and blues music. John Mayall, the pioneering British blues musician who helped shape the course of rock music in the 1960s, died on Monday at his home in ...

Ryan Reynolds and Jackman Electrify Comic-Con

2024-07-26 14:04 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

  Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman kicked off the celebrations at the giant Comic-Con pop culture gathering on Thursday, July 25, with a special screening of Deadpool & Wolverine, their eagerly anticipated superhero mash-up movie expected to break box office records this weekend. The Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman took ...

Olympics Showcase Metal Music's Golden Age

2024-07-30 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Gojira and Marina Viotti's performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony marks a milestone for metal in pop culture. A thundering performance by the thrash metal band Gojira at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony has demonstrated how much the once-niche genre has permeated mainstream pop culture. The quartet delivered an unforgettable show ...

Britney Spears’ ‘Failures’: Reflections of a Troubled Soul

2024-08-02 13:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The gallery Les Filles du Calvaire in Paris currently explores the complex universe of Britney Spears. The exhibition continues until September 21, 2024. Once upon a time, a 17-year-old girl became a global idol with her hit Baby One More Time. A fairy tale? Not quite. The gallery Les Filles du Calvaire tells a different story in its exhibition ...

Argentina Sees off Canada to Reach Copa America Final

This Is Beirut 2024-07-10 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lionel Messi was on target as world champions Argentina turned on the style to beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday and reach the Copa America final, where they will look for a third straight major title. The defending Copa champions will face the winners of Wednesday's semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia in what will be a highly anticipated final in ...

Trapped, Starved, and Abused: The Uncertain Fate of Lebanon’s Zoo Animals

Vanessa Kallas 2024-07-06 12:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

As a child, you probably visited a zoo with your family or school. You remember looking at photos of beautiful wild animals, but the idea of seeing them up close piques your interest. With a pounding heart, you walk through the gate for your first closeup encounter with these majestic animals. However, your heart sinks with disappointment at what ...

Khamenei Orders Iran’s Enriched Uranium Stockpile to Remain Inside Country: Report

This is Beirut 21/05 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a directive that the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium remain inside Iran, according to two senior Iranian sources cited by Reuters on Wednesday. The directive directly challenges one of the key American and Israeli demands in the talks: the removal of Iran’s ...

Iconic Model Naomi Campbell: Forty Years of Fashion Legacy

2024-06-22 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Naomi Campbell, the iconic supermodel who broke barriers as the first black model on the cover of Vogue France in 1988, is honored with a groundbreaking exhibition at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum. "Naomi in Fashion" celebrates her forty-year reign in fashion. [caption id="attachment_265980" align="alignnone" width="882"] Photo Credit: ...

Pakistan Army Chief in Tehran as Iran Weighs U.S. Peace Offer

This is Beirut 23/05 01:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday as diplomacy around the Middle East war gathered pace, with Iran weighing a new US peace proposal while warning that deep divisions still stand in the way of a deal. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei cautioned that the visit did not mean "we have reached a ...

Two Airports, Two Realities: Beirut's Airport Under Hezbollah’s Shadow, Qlayaat Under State Control

Ralph Atrach 23/05 13:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny on May 19 announced the opening of bids for the public tender to operate and invest in Lebanon’s northern Rene Mouawad Airport, in a move aimed at reviving a second civilian airport after years of stagnation. The contract was awarded to Sky Lounge Services following a tender process conducted ...

Iran Chief Negotiator Vows 'Crushing' Response if U.S. Resumes Attacks

This is Beirut 23/05 15:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran's chief negotiator on Saturday warned of a "crushing" response if U.S. President Donald Trump resumed attacks on the country, saying Tehran had rebuilt its armed forces during the six-week-long ceasefire in the Middle East war. "Our armed forces have rebuilt themselves during the ceasefire period in such a way that if Trump commits another ...

Tehran and Washington Signal Breakthrough in Negotiations

This is Beirut 23/05 21:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran and the United States on Saturday spoke of a breakthrough in their negotiations after weeks of tensions and diplomatic maneuvering, while remaining cautious about the chances of ending the war in the Middle East. An agreement is “very close,” U.S. President Donald Trump said, estimating the chances of either a “good” ...

Saudi Arabia’s Shadow Over Lebanon's Path to Peace

Ralph Atrach 08:55 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

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As Lebanon prepares for new rounds of security and political talks with Israel in Washington in the coming two weeks, Saudi Arabia’s position on peace with Jerusalem looms over decision makers in Beirut. In a May 10 interview with Al-Arabiya, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said that Lebanon is open to peace with Israel within the framework ...

U.S. Says Iran Deal Still Possible, as Trump Tempers Expectations

This is Beirut 09:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran could materialize on Monday, as President Donald Trump tempered expectations. The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping and the U.S. has blockaded ...

Iran Warns Deal With U.S. Not Yet Close, Despite Some Progress

This is Beirut 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war, after a weekend of mixed messages from Washington and Tehran. World oil prices tumbled on renewed optimism about an agreement, after top US diplomat Marco Rubio suggested a deal could be reached ...

MCF Honors Trailblazers in Journalism and Media in Dubai

This Is Beirut 2024-06-19 16:32 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

Seven awards were bestowed to honor global and Arab trailblazers in journalism and media during the MCF Media Awards Ceremony, held for the second time in Dubai. The MCF Foundation hosted its 12th annual event to recognize journalists and media professionals from both the region and around the globe. This event has become a notable occasion ...

Jovic Rescues Serbia Draw Against Slovenia at Euro-2024

This Is Beirut 2024-06-20 18:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Luka Jovic scored with a last-gasp header to snatch an equalizer for Serbia in a 1-1 draw with Slovenia on Thursday, keeping both teams in contention for a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024. Slovenia looked on course for their first ever win at the tournament after Zan Karnicnik put them ahead in the second half, but Jovic glanced in a corner in ...

Copa America: Argentina Begins Title Defense With 2-0 Win Over Canada

This Is Beirut 2024-06-21 12:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

World champions Argentina opened their bid for back-to-back Copa America titles with a 2-0 win over Canada in front of a crowd of 70,564 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday. Julian Alvarez put Argentina ahead in the 49th minute, but a combination of inspired goalkeeping from Canada's Max Crepeau and Lionel Messi's surprising lack of precision in ...

Donald Sutherland, the Aristocrat of Actors, Bids Farewell

Sophia Novalis 2024-06-22 14:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, known for his memorable roles in The Dirty Dozen, The Hunger Games, and many other films, has passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind an invaluable cinematic legacy. Donald Sutherland, an eclectic and legendary actor, passed away at the age of 88, his son Kiefer announced on Thursday. With a career spanning ...

Euro-2024: Italy Nervous Ahead of Crunch Survival Game Against Croatia

This Is Beirut 2024-06-23 14:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Group B was dubbed Euro 2024's “Group of Death,” but while Spain soared through with a game to spare, heavyweights Italy and Croatia meet on Monday to fight to stay in the competition. Both sides were outclassed by Spain, and while reigning champions Italy edged Albania 2-1, Croatia could only draw 2-2 with the minnows. It gives Italy the ...