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Beirut Blast Investigator Resumes Work After Two Years
This is Beirut 16/01 20:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanese judge Tarek Bitar resumed his investigation into the deadly 2020 Beirut port blast on Thursday, charging 10 people, including security, customs and military personnel, according to a judicial official. The fresh charges come after a two-year hiatus in the investigation into the August 4, 2020 explosion that killed more than 220 people, ...
Gaza: Israel Endorses Ceasefire Agreement With Hamas, Truce Begins On Sunday
This is Beirut 18/01 02:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The Israeli government gave the final green light on Saturday to the ceasefire agreement with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, paving the way for a truce to come into force on Sunday, with the release of the first Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees. Announced on Wednesday by Qatar and the United States, the agreement aims to bring ...
Bitcoin hits record above $109,000 awaiting Trump
This is Beirut 20/01 11:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 on Monday as Donald Trump, who has signalled plans to deregulate the cryptocurrency sector, prepares to be sworn in as US president. Bitcoin surged to an all-time peak of $109,241 ahead of Trump's inauguration ceremony, before falling back to around $107,500. The world's biggest cryptocurrency has soared ...
Tensions and Military Deployment in South Lebanon Ahead of Ceasefire Expiry
This is Beirut 20/01 11:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Search and rescue teams from the Lebanese Civil Defense recovered five bodies on Monday in the town of Khiam, the General Directorate of Civil Defense announced in a statement. Four bodies were found in the Jalahiya neighborhood, while another was recovered in the eastern neighborhood of al-Faour. The remains have been transferred to Marjayoun ...
The Trump Team Takes Shape: Part 1 – Nominations Requiring Senate Confirmation
Sana Richa Choucair 20/01 11:30 - Reading : 17 minute(s)
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President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on Monday, January 20, officially signaling his return to power. In the lead-up to the inauguration, Senate confirmation hearings have begun, giving the public a chance to watch committees evaluate Trump’s nominees and their suitability for their designated roles. But how does the confirmation ...
New Lebanon: The End of the ‘Resistance Axis’ Obstruction
Philippe Abi-Akl 21/01 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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President Emmanuel Macron’s third visit to Lebanon since August 2020, dubbed “The Last Chance,” marks a turning point for the new president’s term. It came after repeated failures to resolve the crisis of electing a president. Macron visited Beirut shortly after General Joseph Aoun’s election as President and Nawaf Salam’s designation ...
Israel Voices Concerns over Ceasefire Implementation with Hezbollah as Deadline Approaches
This is Beirut 23/01 20:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Israeli government expressed concerns on Thursday about the slow implementation of the ceasefire agreement with Iran-backed Hezbollah, just days before Israel is scheduled to complete its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, as outlined in the deal. The ceasefire, brokered by the United States and France, was agreed upon in November, ...
Mine Clearance in Lebanon: When Will Displaced Families Return South?
Natasha Metni Torbey 24/01 13:37 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Haunted by thousands of landmines and unexploded ammunition, Lebanon faces a significant challenge: clearing a territory scarred by decades of conflict, the most recent being the 2024 war between Hezbollah and Israel. Triggered by Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Tel Aviv, the conflict spilled over into Lebanon under the banner of ...
Russia Vows Retaliation After Ukraine Strikes Military Airfield
This is Beirut 2024-12-11 21:32 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region. President Vladimir Putin has previously threatened to launch a hypersonic ballistic missile at the centre of Kyiv if Ukraine did not halt its attacks on Russian territory using US-supplied ...
Unholy Alliance: The Dark Forces of Iran and Russia Undermining the Middle East
Amal Chmouny 2024-12-07 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The relationship between Russia and Iran has always piqued interest, often characterized as a unique alliance shaped by the complex geopolitics of the Middle East. This partnership has been notably reinforced through their mutual support for the Assad regime in Syria, enabling both nations to strengthen their military and economic connections. ...
Israel Has Moved Beyond Resolution 1701… What’s Next for Lebanon?
Rami Rayess 2024-10-23 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Has United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 been effectively set aside, with political discussions now focusing on a new international resolution or a revised version of the existing one? Such a step would aim to halt the escalating Israeli war on Lebanon, which is increasingly targeting civilians, residential neighborhoods, densely ...
Cultural Dialogue at the Franco-Arab Film Festival in Paris
Fabienne Touma 2024-11-12 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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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 ...
Blinken Heads to Qatar, a Key Mediator, to Push for Gaza Truce
This is Beirut 2024-10-24 09:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to key Hamas mediator Qatar on Thursday, seeking momentum to end the Gaza war following Israel's killing of the group's leader. Two days after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Blinken flew from Saudi Arabia to the Qatari capital, Doha, to assess Hamas's position on a ...
Israeli Airstrikes and Demolition Operations Shake Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut 2024-10-26 09:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli Army is reportedly carrying out extensive mining and demolition operations in the towns of Deir Siryan and Odaisseh. These activities have triggered tremors that residents of nearby towns mistook for an earthquake, according to the state news agency NNA on Saturday. The operations are seen as part of Israel's broader strategy, ...
International Reactions to Israel's Strikes on Iran
This is Beirut 2024-10-26 15:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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 ...
Druze Leadership on High Alert to Avert Reckless Ventures
Toni Issa 2024-11-08 10:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Lebanon's political and sectarian forces cannot approach the current Israeli war as they did previous conflicts, including the 1982 invasion that reached Beirut. This war risks dismantling the existing “rules of engagement” between Lebanese sectarian groups, potentially ushering in a new balance of power. As a result, all factions are bracing ...
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 ...
Trump’s Quest for a Diplomatic Breakthrough May Reinforce Hochstein’s Mission
Philippe Abi-Akl 2024-11-12 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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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 ...
Using Rubble to Rebuild Lebanon Post-War
Sana Richa Choucair 2024-11-14 19:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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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 ...
Iran Grants Nobel Laureate Mohammadi Temporary Release on Medical Grounds
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 16:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Iran has released Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, jailed since November 2021, for three weeks on medical grounds, her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, posted on social media. Over the past quarter century, Mohammadi, 52, has been repeatedly tried and jailed for her vocal campaigning against Iran's widespread use of capital punishment and its ...
Hochstein in Lebanon and Israel: A New Diplomatic Mirage?
Natasha Metni Torbey 2024-11-18 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 ...