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International Reactions to Israel's Strikes on Iran
This is Beirut 2024-10-26 15:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Middle East Tehran United States strikes
The US, Britain and the European Union called for "de-escalation" after Israel on Saturday hit military targets across Iran in deadly retaliatory strikes as Muslim countries and Russia blamed Israel for exacerbating the conflict. Israeli planes hit military bases, missile sites, and other systems in several Iranian regions in ...
Georgia Opposition Calls for Protests as President Alleges Russian Election Meddling
This is Beirut 2024-10-27 18:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Europe European Union Ukraine USA Washington
The Georgian opposition on Sunday called for protests, and the European Union demanded an investigation into "irregularities" after a disputed legislative vote that showed a win for the ruling party accused of moving towards Russia's orbit. Pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili accused Moscow of being behind the election fraud, ...
Turkey Seeks to Deepen Relations with Africa
This is Beirut 2024-11-03 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Palestine Turkey UN Security Council United Nations
Turkey on Sunday said it was committed to deepening relations with Africa, which it and called on to back diplomatic support for Palestinians, as it held its latest African summit in Djibouti. Turkey has invested heavily across Africa in recent years, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan carrying out 50 visits to 31 countries during his two ...
Hostage Family Group Seek Investigation Over Leaked Gaza Hostage Documents
This is Beirut 2024-11-04 12:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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An Israeli group campaigning for the release of hostages held in Gaza called on Monday for an investigation into the alleged leak of confidential documents by an ex-aide to the prime minister, which may have undermined efforts to secure the captives' release. An Israeli court announced on Sunday that Eliezer Feldstein, a former aide to ...
Live from Washington D.C.: Key Updates on the Historic US Presidential Election
Tylia El Helou 2024-11-05 21:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Donald Trump Washington kamala harris
Reporting live from Washington D.C., our special correspondent Tylia Helou brings you the latest figures and percentages from this historic election. Americans are set to make a pivotal choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, determining the country’s direction for the next four years. Stay tuned for updates on this ...
UK Sanctions Russia-Backed Mercenary Groups in Africa
This is Beirut 2024-11-07 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Kingdom Russia sanction Wagner Group
The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps. "These sanctions will bear down on Russian malign activity in Libya, Mali, and CAR (Central African Republic), exposing and combatting Russia's illicit activity in Africa," a ...
Trump’s Comeback and Fate of the Middle East
Michel Touma 2024-11-11 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Donald Trump's return to the White House, bolstered by a sweeping Republican victory in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, has sparked significant concern among some Western circles. These observers are uneasy about what they see as the newly elected president's overly “conservative” positions, particularly in terms of social ...
Israel Demining Near Golan Signals Wider Front Against Hezbollah
This is Beirut 2024-10-15 20:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israeli troops have cleared landmines and erected new barriers along the frontier between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and the demilitarized zone adjacent to Syria, according to a report on Reuters. Security sources and analysts indicate that this action may signal Israel's intention to expand its ground operations against Hezbollah while ...
Trump’s Quest for a Diplomatic Breakthrough May Reinforce Hochstein’s Mission
Philippe Abi-Akl 2024-11-12 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein Donald Trump Middle East
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, described as a “tsunami,” offers him an opportunity to resolve global conflicts, as he had promised during his campaign. “I will fix the crises caused by the Biden-Harris administration,” he said. “I will end the suffering and destruction in Lebanon, and I will bring peace to the ...
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 ...
Using Rubble to Rebuild Lebanon Post-War
Sana Richa Choucair 2024-11-14 19:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hezbollah Reconstruction
For nearly two months, Israel’s intensified offensive against Hezbollah has seen entire villages in southern Lebanon, neighborhoods in Beirut’s southern suburb, and towns in the Beqaa Valley nearly obliterated. The ongoing air raids have left huge mounds of rubble, though there is still no concrete estimate of the volume, given that Israeli ...
Hochstein in Lebanon and Israel: A New Diplomatic Mirage?
Natasha Metni Torbey 2024-11-18 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Amos Hochstein Hezbollah ceasefire
In the absence of an “Iran-Israel-US deal,” any roadmap for a ceasefire in Lebanon seems destined to fail. What about a proposal that, in both substance and form, brings no changes (being similar to the previous one) and for which each party continues to express reservations? According to various media sources, US envoy Amos Hochstein is ...
Zelensky Says 2025 Will Determine Who Wins Ukraine War
This is Beirut 2024-11-19 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Kyiv Ukraine USA Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelensky Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that 2025 will be decisive in determining the outcome of the war, in an address to parliament marking the 1,000th day of the Russian invasion. Zelensky, presenting a "resilience plan" for Ukraine at this critical juncture in the conflict, spoke after Washington granted Kyiv long-awaited approval ...
CCLC on Independence Day: Call for a New Cedars Revolution to Liberate Lebanon
This is Beirut 2024-11-21 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hezbollah United Nations independence
On Lebanon's Independence Day this year, the Coordinating Committee of Lebanese-Canadians (CCLC) issued a stark message about the country's dual occupations by Iran and Israel, calling for unity among opposition forces to reclaim Lebanon's sovereignty. With one third of the population displaced, widespread destruction in the South and Beqaa ...
Russia Used 'Experimental' Missile in Ukraine Strike: US official
This is Beirut 2024-11-21 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Russia's strike on Ukraine was not an ICBM, but an "experimental" medium-range ballistic missile, a US official said Thursday, playing down the significance of the attack. "Russia may be seeking to use this capability to try to intimidate Ukraine and its supporters... but it will not be a game changer in this conflict," the US official ...
The Overlooked Aspect of Lebanon's 1943 Independence
Michel Touma 2024-11-22 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Hezbollah Independance National Pact
For many years, the Lebanese have marked the anniversary of November 22 with a sense of disillusionment, reflecting on the advanced state of decline of Lebanon’s independence, proclaimed in 1943. This feeling of bitterness has been exacerbated by a series of regional interventions, which have fostered a chronic climate of instability and discord ...
Georgian Parliament to Convene After Contested Vote
This is Beirut 2024-11-25 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Georgia's new parliament is to meet for its first session Monday amid opposition protests over an allegedly rigged election and the pro-European president demanding the result be annulled. Nearly a month after the October 26 vote, won by the governing Georgian Dream party, political turmoil continues in the small post-Soviet country in the ...
Lebanon's Quest for Sovereignty: A Blueprint for Lasting Stability
Johnny Ftouhi 2024-11-26 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Since the signing of the Cairo Agreement in 1969, southern Lebanon has been a focal point of both domestic and regional power struggles, significantly undermining national sovereignty. The agreement, which granted the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) freedom of operation in the South, marked the start of the area’s transformation into a ...
Ceasefire or Reload: The Uncertain Path Ahead
Salam Zaatari 2024-11-28 09:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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I'm relieved that the bombing and the killing have ceased, offering a much-needed moment of respite for all Lebanese. Displaced families, despite their hardships, have found humor even in adversity, joking about missing Avichay Adraee's daily tweets. This reflects the resilience of the Lebanese spirit. However, as the adrenaline from war subsides, ...
The Future of Iran: A Regime Change?
Salam Zaatari 2024-10-17 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the Middle East war intensifies, Iran’s future seems precarious, especially with the mounting international pressure and Israel’s aggressive stance following Iran’s involvement in the conflict. The question of what Israel’s retaliation will look like looms large, with potential options ranging from targeted assassinations to more ...
Iran Cyber Attacks Against Israel Surge after Gaza War
This is Beirut 2024-10-15 17:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel has become the top target of Iranian cyber attacks since the start of the Gaza war last year, while Tehran had focused primarily on the United States before the conflict, Microsoft said Tuesday. "Following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, Iran surged its cyber, influence, and cyber-enabled influence operations against Israel," ...
Macron’s Future Visit to Riyadh: Strengthening Strategic Ties With KSA
This is Beirut 2024-11-30 20:23 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron, leveraging his role in the Lebanon ceasefire, hopes to bring Saudi Arabia back into play in Beirut and strengthen France's influence in the Middle East during a state visit to Riyadh starting Monday. The head of state, who will spend three days in Saudi Arabia, also aims to project a "new ambition" in relations ...
The Stalemate
2024-09-09 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The truce negotiations have proven their limitations more and more and have yielded no tangible results. The Iranians are still blocking the venues of communication throughout the Middle East. The Arab countries are still hobbled and unable to move on any issues compromising the future of regional peace. The Israelis are prisoners to their ...
Banksy Keeps Striking: 7th Artwork in a Week
2024-08-13 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Banksy’s seventh animal-themed artwork appeared on Sunday, August 11, in London, fueling speculation and media buzz as the elusive artist leaves his mark across the city. Banksy, the enigmatic street artist whose identity remains a mystery, has once again captured the public's attention by unveiling a new artwork in London. He lately revealed ...
Investment: Torn Between Gold and Silver Bars
Liliane Mokbel 2024-08-13 13:52 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
JP Morgan experts believe that gold and silver are the most promising metals of the year, forecasting that the price of silver will soon surpass $30. While the price of an ounce of silver recently hit a high of $30, a level not seen since 2013, it still hasn't reached its historic peak of $50, recorded in 1980. Deciding between investing in gold ...
Is There a Chance for Peace?
2024-08-19 10:32 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The latest developments in the Near East are of bad omen and the chances of stabilization are improbable in spite of the active diplomatic mediations. As long as the Iranian regime is in control of the political landscape, the chances of serious political evolutions are of a limited scope, let alone uncertain. The uncanny neutralization of the ...
Stop Counting… Senseless Census
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-08-20 10:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In recent days, a number of Hezbollah sympathizers have impertinently mentioned demographics in Lebanon, with the sole purpose of embarrassing Christians in unprecedented ways. In this context, the Hezbollah-affiliated newspaper Al Akhbar published inaccurate figures, thereby stating that Lebanese Christians now make up less than 20% of ...
Southport: What Do Racist Riots Reveal About British Far Right Reality?
Ali A. Hamadé 2024-08-24 17:54 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Everything seemed to indicate that the Southport tragedy would remain a significant topic in public debate, particularly regarding illegal immigration. However, the far-right's cynical exploitation of a single crime, portraying it as a racially and Islamist-motivated act, changed everything. This disgraceful manipulation triggered weeks of ...
A Second Airport Is No Aberration
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-08-27 11:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
We are being led to believe that attorney Majd Harb has committed a serious offense by submitting an urgent draft law proposal, signed by several MPs, to establish additional airports in Lebanon. The opposition to this proposal can be categorized into three main groups. While none of these groups have relied on weak excuses to justify ...
Tripoli Hosts “Between Women Filmmakers Caravan” Festival
2024-08-29 10:14 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese city of Tripoli is hosting an exceptional cinematic event at the Rashid Karami International Fair, Lebanese House, for the second consecutive year. The Between Women Filmmakers Caravan festival runs from August 29 until September 1, 2024. The Between Women Filmmakers Caravan festival features screenings of films by several women ...