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Syria Imposes Night Curfew on Port City After Sectarian Violence
This is Beirut 2025-12-30 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Syrian authorities imposed an overnight curfew in the port city of Latakia on Tuesday after attacks in predominantly Alawite neighbourhoods a day prior. The interior ministry announced a "curfew in Latakia city, effective from 5:00 pm (1400 GMT) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, until 6:00 am (0300 GMT) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025". Individuals ...
Zeitz MOCAA: Africa Tells Its Story in a Silo Cathedral
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-11-22 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Zeitz MOCAA Africa Museum Culture Cape Town
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 ...
Nigeria’s Bronze Masters Preserve Ancient Craft Amid Modern Pressures
This is Beirut 2025-11-21 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nigeria Africa Craftsmanship Culture Art Heritage
Using long iron tongs, Victor Uinmwen Aduwe and Matthew Mathias pick a blazing pot from a fire and pour a thick golden liquid into a partly buried mold, using a centuries-old technique that still flourishes in Nigeria's south. After a short cooling period, the mold is dug up and opened, revealing three small bronze heads fashioned after an ancient ...
Iran Prosecutor Pledges 'Decisive' Response if Protests Destabilize Country
This is Beirut 2025-12-31 13:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Iran's prosecutor general said on Wednesday that economic protests that had gripped the country were legitimate, but any attempt to create insecurity would be met with a "decisive response". "Peaceful livelihood protests are part of social and understandable realities," Mohammad Movahedi-Azad told state media after three days of protests by ...
France Moves to Suspend Shein Website as First Store Opens in Paris
This is Beirut 2025-11-05 19:57 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Shein opened its first physical store worldwide in Paris under the eye of riot police, as the French government said it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant's online platform following outrage over its sale of childlike sex dolls. Hundreds of shoppers streamed into Shein's permanent physical store on the sixth floor of the BHV department ...
Holy See Announces Official Itinerary for Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Lebanon
This is Beirut 2025-10-27 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Holy See Press Office announced at noon today (Rome time) the official program for the apostolic visit of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon, from November 30 to December 2, 2025. The visit will last three days and follows the Pope’s stop in Turkey, where he will attend the celebrations marking the 1700th anniversary of the First Council ...
The CCMC: A New International Coordination Hub for Gaza
Mario Chartouni 2025-10-28 15:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), based in Kiryat Gat, Israel, has become the most visible symbol of international involvement in Gaza’s postwar phase. Inaugurated in mid-October 2025, it was established by the United States as part of Washington’s peace plan to oversee humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and compliance with the ...
No-State Zones in Lebanon: Palestinian Camps and Unresolved Sovereignty (1/3)
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-10-30 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The killing of Elio Abou Hanna, a 24-year-old Lebanese man shot overnight Saturday to Sunday in Shatila by members of a Palestinian faction, has reignited a debate Lebanon has never truly resolved: a chronic issue of areas where the state no longer holds authority. Elio was shot while sitting behind the wheel of his car. A camp official described ...
Inside Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum: A Monument to History
This is Beirut 2025-10-31 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Egypt Museum Culture Art Pyramids Civilization
Near the ancient Pyramids of Giza just outside Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is gearing up for a lavish opening on Saturday after two decades of delays. Massive statues and historic artefacts from the country's ancient civilization will be on display across the 24,000 square meters (258,000 square feet) of permanent exhibition space. Here ...
No-State Zones in Lebanon: The Bekaa and the Shadow of the Clans (2/3)
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-10-31 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Along the road from Zahleh to Hermel, portraits of former clan leaders, imams, and martyrs adorn the buildings, set among auto repair shops and fields of cannabis. In this fertile valley, crossed by the Orontes River and framed by the Anti-Lebanon mountains, the state’s presence gradually fades as the road stretches north. In the Bekaa, clan ...
Halloween Comes Alive in Beirut
Maroun Chahine 2025-10-31 17:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Beirut Halloween Pumpkins Costumes
In Beirut, shop windows are decked out, and colorful costumes and spooky accessories delight kids and adults alike. Despite the economic challenges, stores are buzzing with families, excited children, and even those who don’t usually celebrate Halloween but come just to enjoy dressing up. Looking for a bit of escapism and some fun, Halloween is ...
Hezbollah’s Resurgent Arsenal: Borders, Ports, and Clandestine Workshops
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-11-01 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Warnings mount over Hezbollah’s rearmament. After years of focus on Iranian financial backing, Washington and Tel Aviv are increasingly concerned about how quickly Lebanon’s Shia movement is rebuilding its arsenal. A Wall Street Journal investigation published Thursday found that Hezbollah, far from adhering to the November 2024 ceasefire ...
Through Parr’s Lens: Satire, Consumption, and the Modern World
This is Beirut 2025-11-03 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Photography Martin Parr AI Satire Britain Culture
British documentary photographer Martin Parr says the world has never been more in need of satire like that in his images because many people are too wealthy and their lifestyle is unsustainable. "The state we're all in is appalling," said the 73-year-old, known for his humorous snapshots of bronzed beachgoers and selfie-snapping ...
Local Fabrics, Fibers Shine at Eco-Centered Lagos Fashion Week
This is Beirut 2025-11-04 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lagos Fashion Week Sustainability Tradition Trends Nigeria Culture
Four days ahead of her show at Lagos Fashion Week, the sewing machines at Abasiekeme Ukanireh's workshop were still buzzing. Ukanireh, the founder of the popular Nigerian brand Eki Kere, met with models and tailors for the final preparations ahead of one of Africa's biggest fashion events, which ran through Sunday. On the agenda: local ...
Arise and Bend it: Sir David, Knee to the Ground, England on its Feet
Makram Haddad 2025-11-05 07:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
David Beckham Football England King Charles
Windsor put on its sharpest pressing. Three-piece suit, tails, and a captain’s smile: David Beckham steps toward Charles III, a ceremonial tap of the sword, a royal handshake. This Tuesday morning, the English football legend received from King Charles III a medal that officially makes him a knight for services to football and British society ...
Is the Mamdani Plan the Fastest Way to Ruin New York?
Mario Chartouni 2025-11-05 17:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s mayor marks a historic moment. It is the first time a member of the Democratic Socialists of America has taken charge of the nation’s largest city. But behind the wave of activist enthusiasm lies an economic agenda that risks backfiring. According to the Cato Institute, Mamdani’s plan is not ...
Syrians Furious at Major Hike in Electricity Prices
This is Beirut 2025-11-06 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In his workshop near the Syrian capital, Ghassan Aama is at a loss following a recent decision to massively hike electricity prices, even as much of the country continues to face extensive outages. Last month, the energy ministry raised prices by at least 60 times compared to the previous tariff, sending shockwaves through a population already ...
Something for Moi? Miss Piggy’s Shoes Go Under the Hammer
This is Beirut 2025-11-20 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Entairtainment Auction Muppets US Culture Jim Henson
Some of Jim Henson's most memorable creations go under the hammer in California next week, with the first US auction of puppets and memorabilia from the late entertainer's decades-long career. Highlights include a pair of shoes worn by the domineering Miss Piggy in a "Muppets" movie, as well as puppets from "Fraggle Rock" and characters from the ...
Boukra Nour: Healing the Future, Training Adults, Rebuilding Hope
Makram Haddad 2025-11-07 14:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Lea Jabre Boukra Nour NGO
A modest room, chairs in a circle, guided breathing. At the end of the workshop, a middle-school girl scribbles “I feel lighter” on a sticky note. An ordinary scene in a pilot center of Boukra Nour, an NGO recently founded by Lea Jabre, Georges Debbas, and Me Nada Abdelsater. Their challenge: help children and adolescents reweave emotional ...
Memoirs of Juan Carlos Ignite Fierce Debate Over Franco
This is Beirut 2025-11-08 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Exiled former Spanish King Juan Carlos's memoirs have sparked renewed debate in Spain over his legacy and ties to the late dictator General Francisco Franco. Its publication coincides with the 50th anniversary of Franco's death on November 20, 1975 and the commemoration of Juan Carlos's proclamation as king two days later. In the book, the ...
Netflix Unveils First Immersive Theme Parks Across the US
This is Beirut 2025-11-11 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Netflix Film Culture Art Park
Pretending to be a pirate in an immersive game inspired by the manga One Piece, or wandering through a carnival hosted by Wednesday Addams, is now part of the experience offered inside Netflix’s first theme parks in the United States. For its first “Netflix House,” opening Wednesday, the American streaming giant chose one of the country’s ...
'Intersections': The Uk Film Festival in Lebanon Launches its First Edition in Beirut
This is Beirut 2025-11-12 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Beirut welcomes a new landmark cultural event this November: Intersections – The UK Film Festival in Lebanon, a major collaboration between the British Council, the British Embassy in Beirut, and the Metropolis Cinema Association, supported by the UK Government’s Great Britain and Northern Ireland Campaign. Running from 13 to 19 November 2025 ...
Russian Strikes on Kyiv Apartment Blocks Kill Six
This is Beirut 2025-11-14 17:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Russia struck residential parts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday, Ukraine said, killing six people in a single apartment block in attacks President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as "heinous" and aimed at civilians. Kyiv also said a Russian drone attack on a market in southern Ukraine hours later killed two more people. It was one of the ...
The Epigraphs of Our Lady of Ilige
Amine Jules Iskandar 2025-11-15 10:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Following Saint John Maron of Kfar-Hay (685–770) and Saint George of Yanouh (770–1120), Patriarch Peter I established his seat at Our Lady of Ilige in 1121. Ilige lies in a valley of the Mayfouq region, high above Byblos, annually cloaked in a thick mantle of snow. The monastery of Our Lady was built upon the remains of a Phoenician temple, ...
Children of the Ruins: Rebuilding the Soul of South Lebanon
Katia Kahil 2025-11-16 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
One year after the bombings that ravaged southern Lebanon, the villages are slowly rebuilding. Walls are repainted, schools have reopened, yet behind the desks, young hearts remain fragile. The children of this region carry a silent trauma, born from the roar of bombs, sleepless nights, and constant fear. Where the sirens have fallen silent, the ...
Papal Visit Funding: Where Does Lebanon Stand?
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-11-18 16:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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With less than two weeks to go before Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon at the end of the month, preparations have entered their final stage. Roger Zaccar, head of the visit’s financial committee, told This is Beirut that nearly 80% of the required funds have already been secured, with the remaining 20% are still needed to complete the ...
Iran: The Swan Song!
Marc Saikali 2025-11-20 08:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Some regimes govern with ideas; others thrive on chaos. Iran is clearly in the latter camp, lighting fires across the Middle East while hoping the smoke will hide its failures. Since 1982, Tehran has treated Lebanon—and its political-military proxy, Hezbollah—like a live grenade waved during negotiations: always a threat, never a plan. For ...
Memory Chip Crunch Set to Drive up Smartphone Prices
This is Beirut 2025-11-20 09:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Shoppers could face higher prices for phones, laptops, and other gadgets next year, manufacturers and analysts warn, as AI data centers hoover up memory chips used in consumer electronics. The world's biggest tech companies are plowing head-spinningly huge sums into building the hardware that powers artificial intelligence tools like ...
Leo XIV: Leading the Church with Simplicity
Mario Chartouni 2025-11-20 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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When white smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel on May 8, 2025, the world was introduced to Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV. At 69, the Chicago-born cleric became the first pope from the United States, a choice that surprised Vatican observers. Considered an unlikely candidate due to his nationality, Prevost was nonetheless ...
Fondation Cartier Unveils its Bold New Home at the Heart of Paris
Marie-Christine Tayah 2025-11-20 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fondation Cartier Contemporary Art Paris Culture Exhibition Architecture
The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain is turning a page and stepping into a bold future as it leaves boulevard Raspail for 2, Place du Palais-Royal. Moving into the former Louvre des antiquaires—a Haussmann-era building revived by Jean Nouvel, who also designed its previous home—the Fondation embraces a transformed vision of what an ...