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Christmas at the Southern Border: A Beacon of Hope
Fady Noun 2024-12-27 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Rmeich Kley'a South Christmas
In a Lebanon cautiously stabilized by the implementation of UN Resolution 1701 and the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Paolo Borgia chose to celebrate Christmas in Rmeish (14,000 inhabitants) and Kley’a (2,500 inhabitants), two Maronite border towns that faced immense hardships during the 14-month war ...
Camille Claudel and Rodin: Artistic Genius in 'The Mature Age'
Marie-Christine Tayah 2024-12-28 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Culture Art France Sculpture Artist Museum
A collaborator and muse of sculptor Auguste Rodin, as well as the sister of poet, writer and diplomat Paul Claudel, Camille Claudel made her mark on the Art Nouveau movement with a style that blended realism and impressionism. Her life was later brought to light in the book A Woman, Camille Claudel by Anne Delbée and the film Camille Claudel, ...
UNESCO Spotlights Rubab as Afghanistan’s Symbol of Resilience
This is Beirut 2024-12-30 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
UNESCO Culture Afghanistan Heritage Iran Music
Wood shavings littered the floor of Sakhi's cramped workshop in the Afghan city of Herat as another rubab, the national musical instrument of his homeland, took shape under his deft hands. Sakhi has crafted two rubabs a month for decades, and he refuses to set down his tools even as a Taliban crackdown strangles music in Afghanistan. "I know only ...
Lebanese Predictions for 2025: Uncertainty and Shy Hope
Marilyne Jallad 2024-12-31 18:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hezbollah Lebanese Army New Year
As we wander through the bustling streets of Basta al-Tahta, lined with small shops, it is easy to forget that this neighborhood paid a heavy price before the ceasefire was reached between Israel and Hezbollah on November 27. Yet, the harsh reality quickly reasserts itself. Illegal Weapons: A Persistent Wound That Dims Hope With graying hair and ...
Audacity... Taken to a Whole New Level!
Marc Saikali 2025-01-02 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In truth, however, as they feel the ground shifting beneath them and witness dissent growing even among their most loyal followers, Hezbollah's leaders are desperately trying to keep a confident front. It’s no surprise—criticism is becoming harder to ignore. Those who once believed in the victory narrative are now asking when they will be able ...
Trump Touts $500 bn AI Project , Faces Criticism from Cathedral Pulpit
This is Beirut 2025-01-22 09:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Donald Trump Democrats Republicans Tik Tok AI
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a major investment to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence led by Japanese giant Softbank, cloud giant Oracle and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. The venture, called Stargate, "will invest $500 billion, at least, in AI infrastructure in the United States," Trump said in remarks at the White House. ...
Iranian Artist Adel Yazdi Transforms Shiraz Walls Into Artistic Masterpieces
This is Beirut 2025-01-03 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the winding alleys of southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi has taken it upon himself to turn his rustic old neighborhood into a cultural and tourist hub through vibrant paintings and carved relief faces. Narenjestan, a neighborhood characterized by crumbling, uninhabited houses, is nestled in Shiraz, a southern city celebrated for its historic ...
Breathing Life into Shiraz’s Forgotten Alleys Through Art
This is Beirut 2025-01-03 15:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the winding alleys of southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi has taken it upon himself to turn his rustic old neighborhood into a cultural and tourist hub through vibrant paintings and carved relief faces. Narenjestan, a neighborhood characterized by crumbling, uninhabited houses, is nestled in Shiraz, a southern city celebrated for its historic ...
Beirut Souks Sees 62 Stores Open, Falling Short of 2024 Target
Liliane Mokbel 2025-01-04 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
62 stores are currently open and welcoming customers at the Beirut Souks Shopping Center. Seven of these opened in December 2024, and six more are expected to open in January. However, the total number of open stores is still just under half of the 140 originally planned for the end of 2024 – a target set before the two months of conflict.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Faces Final Day in Role
This is Beirut 2025-01-06 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
United Kingdom Justin Welby Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will officially step down on Monday as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling of a serial abuse case. Welby, 69, will be replaced on a temporary basis by outgoing Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, currently the second most senior ...
Art and Culture Flourish in Uruguay’s Hidden Gem, Garzón
This is Beirut 2025-01-06 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Art Heritage Culture Garzon Uruguay Festival
The chapel of Pueblo Garzón, a tiny village in Uruguay with just 200 inhabitants, has traded its traditional wooden pews for a sound installation by German artist Lukas Kühne, made of rubber hammers and crates. This transformation is no anomaly—every December since 2017, the village comes alive for Campo, an art festival founded by American ...
'Protect Our People': Armed Syrian Volunteers Watch Over Damascus
This is Beirut 2025-01-06 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Every night, Damascus residents stand guard outside shops and homes armed with light weapons often supplied by Syria's new rulers, eager to fill the security vacuum that followed the recent takeover. After Islamist-led rebels ousted former president Bashar al-Assad in early December, thousands of soldiers, policemen and other security officials ...
Le Drian Meets with Representatives of Lebanese Political Parties
This is Beirut 2025-01-08 16:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Gebran Bassil Hezbollah Jean-Yves Le Drian presidential election Nabih Berri
French presidential envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian has been meeting representatives of various Lebanese political parties since Wednesday morning, hours before legislators convene on Thursday to elect the long-aspired president of the Republic. The French envoy met in the morning with two MPs from the Renewal Bloc, namely Michel Moawad and ...
Joseph Aoun Visits Bechara Rai in Bkerke
This is Beirut 2025-01-10 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
President Aoun Bechara Rai Bkerkeh
Newly elected President Joseph Aoun visited the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerkeh on Friday evening, where he was warmly received by Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai. The Patriarch congratulated Aoun on his election and expressed his hopes for the success of the commitments outlined in his inaugural address. Aoun was received at the main entrance ...
President Joseph Aoun’s Deep Connection to Southern Border Villages
Katia Kahil 2025-01-11 16:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army South Lebanon celebration
Following the ceasefire and the deployment of the Lebanese Army in border villages, President Joseph Aoun was the first to visit Marjayoun, Klayaa and Khiam on December 23, 2024. At the time, he was still serving as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and was accompanied by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. He is especially familiar with the ...
Trump as Buddha: Chinese Statues Spark Sensation
This is Beirut 2025-01-14 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Donald Trump Culture Sculpture China Art
Serenity and calm are not typically the first words that come to mind when describing Donald Trump. Yet, in a Chinese artisan's workshop, the former U.S. president sits cross-legged in a divine meditation pose. This porcelain version of the Republican billionaire, transformed into a Buddha, is the work of designer and sculptor Hong Jinshi. These ...
'Hope': Pope Francis Shares an Exceptional and Powerful Memoir
Madeleine Cadoux 2025-01-14 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Pope Francis Book Culture Writer Writing Autobiography
On January 14, 2025, Pope Francis released Hope, an exceptional and unprecedented autobiography. Originally planned for posthumous publication, the text was advanced to mark the Jubilee Year of Hope. Published simultaneously in more than 80 countries, the book is a historic milestone: no living pope had ever written his memoirs before. Co-written ...
Al-Rai: It Is Time to Move Beyond Pessimism
This is Beirut 2025-01-15 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai has called for a shift away from pessimism, expressing hope for a brighter future for Lebanon. Speaking from the presidential palace in Baabda after his meeting with President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday, Patriarch al-Rai highlighted the president’s wishes to swiftly form an inclusive government provided that all ...
Budapest Launches Support Mechanism for Lebanese Christians
This is Beirut 2025-02-28 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Bechara Rai christian conference
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó launched the “Future of Lebanon from a Christian Perspective” conference on Friday, announcing a new initiative to support Lebanese Christians. “From Budapest, we are launching a mechanism to develop programs that encourage Lebanese Christians to remain in their country,” Szijjártó said. He ...
Tilda Swinton Curates a Paris Exhibition at Christie’s
This is Beirut 2025-03-01 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
British actress Tilda Swinton will serve as the curator and scenographer of an exhibition dedicated to her friend and compatriot, designer Marianna Kennedy, at Christie’s in Paris from May 5 to 11, the auction house announced on Friday. This non-selling exhibition is entirely envisioned by Swinton, who designed the staging and décor, according ...
The Pope With 'Two Left Feet' Who Loved the 'Beautiful Game'
This is Beirut 2025-04-22 10:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Pope Francis Football Argentina
His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football -- for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace. From Argentine compatriots Lionel Messi and the late Diego Maradona to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gianluigi Buffon, Francis received the greatest stars of football at the Vatican, signing dozens of ...
Christian Lacroix Reveals His True Calling in Costumes
This is Beirut 2025-04-17 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Fashion France Christian Lacroix Paris Luxury Art
He describes himself as an “impostor” in haute couture: at 73, Christian Lacroix is now fully dedicated to what he calls his “real profession”—that of a costume designer. His flamboyant style, shaped by fashion history, folklore, and painting, now finds its true expression on the stage. “As a child, I thought in terms of costumes, of ...
Trump’s Tariff Disruption: Chaos or Strategy?
Salam El Zaatari 2025-04-10 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
In the age of globalization, few leaders have dared to question the structure that underpins the modern world economy. Donald Trump didn’t just question it, he took a wrecking ball to it. His tariff-first economic approach, widely criticized as reckless, may actually represent the beginning of a hard but necessary conversation: Should America ...
Europe's First Universal Theme Park to Bring 'Joy to Britain'
This is Beirut 2025-04-10 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Entertainment Universal First European Theme Park Britain Leisure Culture
Universal will build its first European theme park in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday, unveiling a mega deal with the US film studio that could create thousands of jobs and attract millions of tourists. "What a momentous day... It's not just the first one in the United Kingdom, that would be pretty good, it's the first one ...
Rebuilding Lebanon, Preserving Its Diversity
This is Beirut 2025-04-11 13:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Shining a spotlight on Lebanon, one of the most fragile and symbolic countries in the Middle East, to support its recovery. This is the objective of Rebuilding Lebanon, preserving its diversity, a workshop organized by the Sovereign Order of Malta and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Holy See and the Order of Malta scheduled ...
EU Ban Triggers Sweden's Textile Waste Crisis Surge
This is Beirut 2025-04-11 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Sweden's recycling centers are overflowing with clothes after an EU-wide ban this year on throwing away textiles, leaving overwhelmed municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take responsibility. "It's a huge amount coming in every day. It's been crazy, it's a huge increase," said Brian Kelly, secretary general of the Artikel2 charity ...
Iraqi Markets a Haven for Peddlers Escaping Iran's Economic Woes
This is Beirut 2025-04-12 12:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Iraq Iran Sanctions economy
Every Friday, Alawi crosses the border from Iran into Iraq to sell his produce in the markets of Basra, which serve as a haven for Iranians grappling with economic sanctions. He is just one of many Iranian peddlers who endure the arduous journey into southern Iraq through the Chalamja border crossing. They bring essential goods such as chicken, ...
Cartier Exhibition Shines at V&A with Rare Royal Jewels
This is Beirut 2025-04-13 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Britain France Cartier Jewellery Exhibition Culture
A spellbinding exhibition of Cartier jewels, many never seen before in public, is opening in London tracing the history of the luxury French design house beloved by the rich and famous, from Queen Elizabeth II to Rihanna. For the first time in three decades, the V&A museum is showing a retrospective of some of Cartier's most iconic ...
Al-Hajjar Praises Swift Arrest of Pharmacy and Shops' Robber
This is Beirut 2025-04-14 13:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Internal Security Forces UN Security Council
Interior Minister Ahmed al-Hajjar on Monday praised the Internal Security Forces (ISF) Information Branch for its rapid response and successful arrest of the thief who robbed pharmacies and shops in multiple areas over the past two days. Al-Hajjar's remarks came during a meeting of the Central Internal Security Council (CISC), which he chaired in ...
Pope Recognizes 'God's Architect' Gaudi as 'Venerable'
This is Beirut 2025-04-14 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Vatican Architecture Gaudi God's architect Pope Culture
The Catholic Church has put Antoni Gaudi, the designer of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica nicknamed "God's architect", on the path to sainthood, the Vatican said Monday. Pope Francis recognized the Catalan architect's "heroic virtues" and authorized a decree declaring him "venerable", the Vatican said in a statement. This acknowledgement ...