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Lebanon’s F&B Boom Masks Illicit-Economy Risks

Salam El Zaatari 2025-11-22 15:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Lebanon finds itself in a paradox. While its broader economy is collapsing, the food-and-beverage (F&B) sector is showing surprising vitality. It may look like a feel-good tale of resilience, but in fact it reveals one of the greatest structural threats to Lebanon’s recovery: a cash-based economy that undermines transparency, fuels illicit ...

Zeitz MOCAA: Africa Tells Its Story in a Silo Cathedral

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-11-22 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The offshore winds of Cape Town still carry the memory of the port, the muted echoes of colonial trade, and the vertical dream of a continent gazing toward the horizon. At the far end of the Waterfront in the Silo District, a silent concrete giant, abandoned for decades, has come to life as the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. Entering ...

Iran Warns of Attempts to Target Supreme Leader Khamenei

This is Beirut 2025-11-23 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran's intelligence ministry has warned of attempts by foreign adversaries, including the United States and Israel, to target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and destabilize the Islamic republic. The country's ISNA news agency reported on Saturday that Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib cautioned, "The enemy seeks to target the supreme ...

President Aoun's Initiative Trapped Between Israel and Hezbollah

Bassam Abou Zeid 2025-11-23 16:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun is waiting for responses to his initiative, unveiled on the eve of Independence Day, fully aware that its outcome depends largely on two actors: Hezbollah and Israel. According to sources, Hezbollah has no intention of providing a clear response to the Lebanese presidency. The Iran-backed group remains determined to retain ...

The Gucci Jackie: Italian Elegance in Jackie Kennedy’s Hand

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-11-23 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Named after an icon and defined by its unmistakable silhouette, the Jackie exemplifies the subtle interplay between Italian refinement and global elegance. As one of the Florentine house’s signature pieces, it rose to fame through Jackie Kennedy Onassis, who lent it an enduring aura of sophistication. This is the remarkable journey of an ...

Who Was Haitham Tabatabai, the Hezbollah No. 2 Targeted by Israel?

This is Beirut 2025-11-23 23:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Born in Lebanon in 1968, Haitham Ali Tabatabai, also known as Abu Ali, is believed to be of an Iranian father and a Lebanese mother. He reportedly grew up in southern Lebanon and joined Hezbollah at a young age. A former commander of the Radwan Force, Hezbollah’s elite unit, Tabatabai operated in both Syria and Yemen, where he provided ...

Pressures and Calculations on Lebanon's Southern Border

This is Beirut 2025-11-24 09:05 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Israeli defense officials increasingly fear that the relative quiet along the northern border may mask conditions for a rapid escalation. According to Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth, on Monday, senior Israeli army officers say Hezbollah has continued to reinforce its military infrastructure in Lebanese villages deeper inside the country, despite almost ...

Sudan Army Chief Slams Quad Truce Proposal as 'Worst Yet'

This is Beirut 2025-11-24 09:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Sunday the latest truce proposal sent by US envoy Massad Boulos on behalf of a group of mediators was the "worst yet" and unacceptable to his government. In a video address released by his office, he said the Quad, which in addition to the United States includes Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United ...

Saudi Residents Report Booze Ban Eased for Select Foreigners

This is Beirut 2025-11-24 16:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Diplomats and premium visa-holders in Saudi Arabia told AFP that the conservative kingdom has quietly eased restrictions on purchasing alcohol for select foreign residents. While the government has not made any statements regarding the sale of alcohol in recent days, the sources said non-Muslim individuals with so-called premium resident status ...

Lebanon and Cyprus Sign Maritime Border Deal

This is Beirut 2025-11-26 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon and Cyprus formally signed a maritime border demarcation agreement on Wednesday, marking a major step in bilateral relations and paving the way for expanded energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signed the agreement at Lebanon's presidential ...

German Hollywood Veteran Udo Kier Dead at 81

This is Beirut 2025-11-24 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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German actor Udo Kier, whose offbeat charisma made him a cult figure in both arthouse and Hollywood cinema, has died at 81 in California, US magazine Variety reported. With a career spanning more than half a century, Kier appeared in hundreds of films, often stealing scenes with his unmistakable presence. Kier first rose to fame in the 1970s ...

Iznik: The Sunken Basilica Rising Again

This is Beirut 2025-11-24 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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At the bottom of Lake Iznik, the basilica lay hidden like a buried secret. Rediscovered in 2014, it now reveals one of the most sacred sites in Christianity, where Pope Leo XIV is preparing to speak for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.  

Is Peace Now Possible Amid Collapse of Iran’s Imperialism?

Charles Chartouni 2025-11-25 09:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The epilogue of the cascading wars that have taken place since October 7, 2023, was quite promising since the destruction of Iran’s regional proxy network was a good omen. For the first time, the region was able to imagine the possibility of extracting itself from the tight clasp of Iranian Shiite imperialism. Nonetheless, however bright the ...

Football: Lebanon Heads to Qatar to Launch Its 2025 Arab Cup Campaign

Pierre Daccache 2025-11-25 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s national football team departed for Doha on Sunday afternoon to begin final preparations ahead of their opening match in the 2025 Arab Cup. Miodrag Radulović’s men will face Sudan on Wednesday, November 26 at 6:00 p.m. (Beirut time) at Al-Gharafa Stadium, in a decisive knockout match that will determine their qualification to the ...

Hanoi to Welcome a Renzo Piano “Opera Island” in 2027

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-11-25 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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By 2027, a striking new landmark will rise from the calm waters of Hanoi. Built on an artificial island between West Lake and Đầm Trị Lake, the Isola Della Musica, designed by Renzo Piano and his studio, the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), will unfold like a bright, sculptural form with fluid, organic lines. Revealed in autumn 2025, the ...

Kurds at a Crossroads as Middle East Shifts

Seth J. Frantzman 2025-11-25 21:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi’s November 19 trip to the autonomous Kurdistan region of northern Iraq was an important moment, underscoring that Kurdish leaders now appear to understand the importance of cooperation amid sweeping changes in the region. Abdi—a close partner of the US military in Syria who spent ...

Israel Army Says Red Cross Received Body of Gaza Hostage

This is Beirut 2025-11-25 21:47 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel said the Red Cross had on Tuesday handed over the coffin of a hostage held in Gaza, adding that the remains would soon be taken for forensic identification. Prior to this latest handover, the remains of three deceased hostages were still being held in the Gaza Strip, two Israelis and one Thai national. Hamas and its allies have been ...

Lebanon–Cyprus Agreement: Strategic Breakthrough or Maritime Concession?

This is Beirut 2025-11-26 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As the debate over border demarcation in Lebanon reopened widely following the maritime agreement with Israel and ongoing efforts to define both land and sea borders with Syria, Lebanon has reached a final agreement with Cyprus on the maritime boundary. The move comes after the government approved the draft agreement and referred it to the ...

Boualem Sansal Calls for Bold Steps Toward Franco-Algerian Peace

This is Beirut 2025-11-26 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“If there’s the will,” reconciliation between Algiers and Paris “can move very fast,” says French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal in an interview with AFP. According to him, Algerians “are eager for peace” with France. Released on November 12 after nearly a year in detention in Algeria, the novelist says it is up to leaders in both ...

Iran Condemns US 'Bullying Approach' Towards Venezuela

This is Beirut 2025-11-26 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, slammed what he called the United States' "bullying approach" towards Venezuela, a statement said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela. The United States has deployed the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, accompanied by a flotilla of warships, officially for ...

Israel Won the War, So Why Is the Muslim Brotherhood Winning the Peace?

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 20/01 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The new regional order taking shape appears to be a haunting inversion of the post-9/11 era. At the time, the U.S. smashed Sunni powers, the Taliban and Saddam Hussein, incidentally empowering Iran and its sprawling proxy network. Washington even called Shia Islamism the more “reasonable” alternative and partnered with Tehran against ...

Two dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

This is Beirut 21/01 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, authorities said, as Israel said it targeted operatives from militant group Hezbollah. Israel has kept up regular strikes in Lebanon despite the November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah, usually saying it is targeting members of the ...

Biden Unveils Long-Shot Plan to Overhaul US Supreme Court

This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Joe Biden unveiled plans Monday for sweeping US Supreme Court reforms, as he seeks to cement his legacy in the twilight of his presidency despite Republicans branding the proposals dead on arrival. Stung by shock rulings on abortion and other topics and by a series of scandals involving the conservative-dominated court, Biden called for 18-year ...

Roads and Erosion Imperil Ecuador’s Ancient Amazon Civilization

Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-13 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Roads and erosion threaten an ancient Amazonian civilization in Ecuador. Nestled in the dense jungle of eastern Ecuador, this ancient civilization, dating back 2,500 years, is now facing major challenges that could compromise its historical heritage. For centuries, the jungle served as a protective shield for these ancient peoples. However, the ...

F1: Hamilton Alters Course, Forza Lewis!

Pierre Daccache 2024-02-03 12:46 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Lewis Hamilton is set to switch to Ferrari in 2025, in one of the biggest driver moves in F1 history. Hamilton only signed a new two-year contract with Mercedes last summer, supposedly to cover the years 2024 and 2025, which is one of the many reasons why this is such a big surprise. But it turns out that the new contract includes a release ...

Granite Renovation Sparks Debate Over Egyptian Pyramid’s Future

Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-03 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Egypt’s ambitious plan to clad one of its ancient pyramids in granite has ignited a firestorm of debate among heritage experts, Egyptologists, and the global community. The project, targeting the Menkaure Pyramid, the smallest of the iconic trio on the Giza plateau, represents a bold attempt to restore the structure to its purported original ...

Rai: Persisting Presidential Deadlock Exposes Bad Intentions

This Is Beirut 2024-02-04 16:28 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai denounced the persisting presidential deadlock, whose consequences revealed the real “intentions” of certain parties in power. He expressed concern that these parties are not upholding the separation of powers outlined in the Constitution, particularly undermining the judiciary. “In practice, Lebanon has ...

Ensuring Equal Access for Women in University Leadership Roles

2024-02-04 20:02 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Women’s Empowerment for LEADership and Equity in Higher Education Institutions (WE4LEAD) is a project co-funded by the European Union that aims to promote equal access for women to the highest leadership positions in higher education institutions around the Mediterranean region.  Bringing together nine universities from the Mediterranean ...