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Liver Cancer to Double Worldwide, Most of it Preventable
This is Beirut 2025-07-29 09:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The number of people with liver cancer will nearly double worldwide by 2050 unless more is done to address preventable causes such as obesity, alcohol consumption and hepatitis, a study warned Tuesday. New cases of liver cancer -- the sixth most common form of the disease -- will rise to 1.52 million a year from 870,000 if current trends ...
Gaza Civil Defense says Israeli Strikes Kill 30
This is Beirut 2025-07-29 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Gaza's civil defense agency said Tuesday that Israeli air strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians, including women and children, in the central Nuseirat district. Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal said the strikes were carried out overnight and into the morning and "targeted a number of citizens' homes" in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The ...
Qassem Prioritizes Resistance Over Lebanon’s Stability
This is Beirut 2025-07-30 20:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem warned Wednesday that any withdrawal of Hezbollah forces from south of the Litani River would constitute “a gain for Israel,” insisting that the group’s weapons remain a “Lebanese internal matter.” Speaking at a memorial marking one year since the death of senior ...
Norris on Top as McLaren Dominate Opening Hungary Practice
This is Beirut 2025-08-01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lando Norris topped the times ahead of series leader and team-mate Oscar Piastri as McLaren ruled Friday's opening practice for this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. Norris, who is 16 points adrift of Piastri in the drivers' world championship, clocked a best lap in one minute and 16.052 seconds to outpace the Australian by 0.019 seconds on a dry ...
EU's Automated Border System to Launch in October
This is Beirut 2025-07-31 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The European Union announced Wednesday that a delayed new border-check system for non-EU nationals, which will do away with passport stamps, will finally launch in October. The so-called Entry/Exit System (EES), was initially supposed to kick in last November but was pushed back at the last minute as several countries were not ready. The EES ...
From Sweida to Hasbaya: The Druze Soul Under Strain
Katia Kahil 2025-07-31 13:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
While Syria’s Sweida province remains on edge following July’s deadly clashes, the reverberations are deeply felt across the border in Hasbaya. In this part of southern Lebanon—as elsewhere in the Druze world—identity transcends borders. The people of Hasbaya have lived this tragedy as their own, with Druze Sheikh al-Aql, Sami Abi ...
Customs Revenues: Lebanon’s Unexpected Performance in 2025
Liliane Mokbel 2025-07-31 17:36 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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It’s both a welcome and surprising development: in 2025, Lebanon’s state treasury saw a significant rise in customs revenues – and this happened without any increase in customs duty rates. According to the World Bank (Lebanese Monitor report, Turning the Tide, Spring 2025), public revenues reached $4 billion in 2024, with $3 billion coming ...
Azerbaijan: The Triumph of Pragmatism over Religious Identity
Mario Chartouni 2025-07-31 19:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In the heart of the Caucasus, Azerbaijan stands out for its unconventional geopolitical alignments. Though predominantly Shia in religious composition, this secular post-Soviet republic has positioned itself as one of Israel’s closest allies and a strategic partner to the West, all while maintaining a strained relationship with neighboring ...
Haykal Marks Army Day with Border Pledge and Tribute to Troops
This is Beirut 2025-08-01 10:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander General Rodolphe Haykal reaffirmed on Friday the army’s firm commitment to national security, announcing a “large-scale and important deployment” in the southern Litani region, conducted in close coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), as Israel continues to occupy several ...
Verstappen Quells Speculation by Committing to Red Bull for 2026
This is Beirut 2025-08-01 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Max Verstappen ended weeks of speculation about his future on Thursday when the reigning Formula One world champion said he would be staying with Red Bull in 2026. Verstappen said it was time to "stop all the rumours". "I've never really said anything about it because I was just focused on talking to the team about how we can improve our ...
From Strategy to Reality: What Will It Take to Disarm Hezbollah?
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-08-01 15:30 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
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The question of disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon, long a political taboo, is now back at the heart of both political and diplomatic discussions. This shift comes amid mounting international pressure and a changing balance of power in the region. Although the topic remains deeply divisive within Lebanon’s political class, experts believe there are ...
Lebanese Authorities Warn Hezbollah Over Escalation Risks as Regional War Rages
This is Beirut 28/02 14:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s presidency renewed its warning to Hezbollah Saturday, holding the group responsible for any potential domestic or international consequences amid rising regional tensions following the strikes on Iran. According to sources cited by Al Hadath, the Lebanese presidency reiterated its caution to Hezbollah and emphasized that the group ...
Iran Claims Missile Attacks on U.S. Bases in the Gulf, Iraqi Militias Struck
This is Beirut 28/02 11:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The U.S.-Israel-Iran confrontation escalated sharply Saturday as Iran launched ballistic missile attacks on multiple U.S. bases across the Gulf and Iraqi militia positions were struck in a joint U.S.-Israel operation. U.S. bases hit in the Gulf Iran’s Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), ...
Iran Announces Enquiry Team to Investigate Deadly Protests
This is Beirut 13/02 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Iranian government announced on Friday the establishment of a commission of enquiry to look into protests against the high cost of living that turned into anti-government rallies that left thousands dead. "A fact-finding committee has been formed with representatives from relevant institutions and is collecting documents and hearing ...
Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ as Gaza Plan Faces Scrutiny
This is Beirut 19/02 10:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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U.S. President Donald Trump is set to preside Thursday over the inaugural meeting of his newly created “Board of Peace,” his new institution focused on progress on Gaza but whose ambitions reach much further. The head of the Palestinian technocratic committee formed to handle day-to-day governance of Gaza, Ali Shaath, was in ...
IDF Adopts Offensive Stance Against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon: Report
This is Beirut 18/02 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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According to Israeli media, Israel’s military has shifted to a more aggressive operational approach in southern Lebanon, citing intelligence that Hezbollah is using civilian reconstruction projects to rebuild military infrastructure near the border. Northern Command Chief General Rafi Milo ordered the new policy, which includes targeting ...
Iran, Russia to Conduct Joint Drills in the Sea of Oman
This is Beirut 18/02 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran and Russia will conduct naval manoeuvres in the Sea of Oman on Thursday, following the latest round of talks between Tehran and Washington in Geneva, Iranian media reported. On Monday, the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of Iran's military, also launched exercises in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a challenge to US naval ...
Lebanon Steps Up Diplomacy With Quintet as Paris Conference Nears
This is Beirut 18/02 17:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese officials hold meetings with quintet countries in preparation for the upcoming March 5 conference in Paris, aiming to increase support for the Lebanese Armed Forces. The conference, jointly led by France and Saudi Arabia, was planned to increase financial and logistical support to the LAF and internal security forces to strengthen ...
Israel Says U.S.-Iran Nuclear Diplomacy in Doubt, Conflict May Break Out Soon
This is Beirut 18/02 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli officials have expressed doubt about the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, believing that the outbreak of a conflict is imminent, according to Al Arabiya. According to the report, U.S. officials sent a briefing to Israel acknowledging that nuclear dialogue has reached an impasse, and that Iran may not consider making concessions on the ...
U.S. to Withdraw All Troops From Syria, Officials Announced
This is Beirut 19/02 00:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
U.S. officials announced on Wednesday that troops stationed in Syria will be completely withdrawn over the next two months, according to the Wall Street Journal. Currently, around 1,000 U.S. personnel are in Syria and will leave through a “deliberate and conditions-based transition,” the official said. They also commented that U.S. ...
Trump Has Discussed Timeline for Iran Strikes, but No Decision Yet
This is Beirut 19/02 10:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Senior U.S. national security officials have told President Donald Trump that the military could be ready to launch strikes against Iran as soon as Saturday, according to CBS News, as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran amid faltering nuclear talks and mounting regional tensions. While Trump has not yet authorized any action, U.S. officials ...
Graham: U.S. Decision on Iran “Has Been Made” as Military Buildup Accelerates
This is Beirut 19/02 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said Wednesday that Washington has already taken its decision on Iran, signaling that military action is increasingly likely as American forces continue to deploy across the region and diplomatic talks show limited progress. Speaking in an interview with Sky News Arabia’s The Truth with Hadley Gamble, Graham ...
SDF Commander Says Integration With Syrian State Has Begun
This is Beirut 18/02 11:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, said Tuesday that the integration of the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration and its security forces into Syria’s state institutions has formally begun, while cautioning that the process “may take some time” due to political and operational obstacles. Speaking ...
Israel's Netanyahu Says No Reconstruction of Gaza Before Demilitarisation
This is Beirut 19/02 17:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday there would be no reconstruction of war-shattered Gaza before the disarmament of Hamas, as the "Board of Peace" convened for its inaugural meeting in Washington. Around two dozen world leaders and senior officials met for the first meeting of the board, which was set up after ...
Trump Announces $10 Billion Gaza Pledge as Board of Peace Holds Inaugural Meeting
This is Beirut 19/02 18:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would pledge $10 billion to the Board of Peace initiative aimed at supporting reconstruction and development in Gaza. Trump commented that “that number is a very small number when you look at that compared to the cost of war” He also stated that other countries have allocated $7 ...
Trump at Board of Peace: ‘We Have to Solve the Problem of Lebanon’
This is Beirut 19/02 20:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Trump stated that the situation in Lebanon remains an obstacle for U.S. interests in the region, but is a relatively small problem compared to reconstruction in Gaza and the Iranian nuclear issue. “The only thing right now that’s standing in the way: we have Lebanon, with certain things that we’re working on that ...
Israeli Druze Leader Says Syrian Community 'Besieged' Months After Clashes
This is Beirut 20/02 09:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Seven months after deadly clashes between Syria's Druze minority and government‑backed forces, the spiritual leader of Druze in neighbouring Israel said members of the community across the border remained in peril. "They're still besieged -- completely encircled. They aren't allowed to bring in any humanitarian aid, including the aid we're ...
Lebanon’s Justice Minister Questions 1955 Anti-Israel Law, Signals Shift in Official Discourse
This is Beirut 20/02 11:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Justice Minister Adel Nassar has opened the door to a sensitive national debate by questioning the legacy and application of Lebanon’s 1955 law banning contacts with Israel—legislation long treated as untouchable. Speaking about the controversial statute, Nassar acknowledged that in past decades it had operated in a political climate ...
Israel Strikes Sites Across Lebanon Linked to Hamas and Hezbollah
This is Beirut 20/02 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israel struck sites across Lebanon on Friday near Sidon and in the Bekaa Valley, targeting operatives and command centers linked to Hamas and Hezbollah. A preliminary toll states that 17 have been killed across Lebanon. Ain al-Hilweh Strikes Israeli missiles have struck a site in the Ain al-Hilweh area of Sidon on Friday where the Israeli ...
Trump on Iran Strikes: ‘I Am Considering It’
This is Beirut 20/02 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump stated that he is weighing military action in Iran during the Governors breakfast on Friday. When asked whether he is considering a limited strike on Iran, he said “I think I can say that I am considering it.” According to Reuters, the U.S. military positioning necessary for carrying out strikes in Iran is ...