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Cabinet Meeting: LBP 150 Billion to the High Relief Commission
2024-08-14 15:53 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The caretaker government of Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Wednesday the allocation of LBP 150 billion for the urgent needs of the High Relief Commission, amidst growing risks of an open conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The announcement was made at the end of a cabinet meeting that focused on a national emergency plan, according ...
Celebrating Emerging Talent in Lebanese Theater at Le Monnot
This Is Beirut 2024-08-14 10:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On August 8, Beirut's Le Monnot Theatre became the hub of young Lebanese talent as it hosted the inaugural Les Monnot d'Or awards. Les Monnot d'Or awards evening at Le Monnot Theatre was a vivid celebration of creativity, perseverance, and theater's transformative power, as it shone a spotlight on the exceptional work of students from the ...
Gamescom Opens: Europe’s Biggest Gaming Event Welcomes Fans
2024-08-22 17:49 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hundreds of thousands will gather in Cologne from August 23 until August 27, for Gamescom, the annual gaming event, showcasing year-end blockbusters and industry trends. This week, hundreds of thousands of gamers have flocked to Cologne for Gamescom, Europe's premier annual gaming convention. Running until Sunday, the event offers a chance to ...
Fuel Imports: Diverging Dynamics Between the Private and Public Sectors
2024-08-24 11:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
How is the private sector able to import fuel while the Ministry of Energy struggles to pay for diesel to run the country's power plants? Here’s why. The private sector is able to import fuel under the watchful eye of the Ministry of Energy, which sets and monitors prices, while the ministry struggles to afford diesel to keep the country's ...
September 8: Nativity of Mary, Wonder of God
Fady Noun 2024-09-07 16:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The birth of Virgin Mary, commemorated on September 8, is, alongside the births of Jesus and John the Baptist, one of only three holy births celebrated by both Eastern and Western Churches. This highlights the central importance of this feast, despite its relative modesty compared to more prominent celebrations like Christmas and Easter, which are ...
Adrien Brody’s “The Brutalist”: A Monumental Revision of the American Dream
This Is Beirut 2024-09-02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Adrien Brody made a highly notable return at the Venice Film Festival with The Brutalist, a monumental 3.5-hour film that revisits the American dream of integration and its flaws through the journey of a Holocaust-surviving architect. Competing for the Golden Lion, The Brutalist explores the psychological trauma on Holocaust survivors and those ...
Venice Film Festival: Thrillers, Mafia, and Gothic Revival
2024-09-07 15:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On this final day of the 2024 Venice Film Festival, we look back at an edition marked by the diversity of its cinematic offerings. Films about surveillance, the mafia, and a revisited classic have captivated the audience. The 2024 Venice Film Festival shined with its diversity of offerings, ranging from a Singaporean thriller to an ...
China’s Xi Promises $50 Billion for Africa Over Next Three Years
This Is Beirut 2024-09-05 11:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to deepen cooperation in infrastructure and trade with the continent as he addressed Beijing's biggest summit since the pandemic. More than 50 African leaders and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres are attending this ...
Bank Loans Are Back…
Liliane Mokbel 2024-09-04 18:51 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Bank loans are back, but the criteria for accessing them are stricter in terms of candidate eligibility, loan purpose, amount, and repayment period. Contrary to popular belief, these loans are not available due to fresh deposits in foreign currencies. Such deposits are tightly protected and regulated by a series of circulars issued by the ...
Southern Lebanon: 60 Rockets Launched at the Galilee
This Is Beirut 2024-09-04 14:51 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Upper Galilee was rocked by dozens of explosions during a late-morning rocket bombardment from Lebanon on Wednesday. In this context, the Israeli Army announced that “65 rockets were fired from Lebanon at the Galilee Panhandle at Kiryat Shmona, causing damage to at least one home.” The Israeli Army also revealed that “some rockets were ...
Paris Celebrates 100 Years of Surrealism with Monumental Exhibition
Béatrice Moreau 2024-09-04 14:22 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
This Wednesday, the Centre Pompidou in Paris unveils a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the centenary of Surrealism, the artistic movement that has captivated the world since its inception in 1924. The monumental show, spanning over 2,200 square meters, features an astounding collection of approximately 500 paintings, sculptures, ...
Lebanese Film Festival Debuts in Mexico
2024-09-03 17:17 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Beirut Film Society expanded its reach as the inaugural Lebanese Film Festival kick-started in Mexico on August 30-31. The Lebanese Film Festival recently kick-started its first edition in Mexico. This marks the fourth international expansion of the Lebanese Film Festival, with previous editions established in Canada, Australia and France. ...
China Rolls Out the Red Carpet for African Leaders
This Is Beirut 2024-09-02 12:51 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
China rolled out the red carpet on Monday for leaders from across Africa, seeking to deepen ties with the resource-rich continent it has furnished with billions in loans for infrastructure and development. Beijing has said this week's China-Africa forum will be its largest diplomatic event since the Covid-19 pandemic, with more than a dozen ...
Alcaraz Tames Tu to Reach US Open Second Round
2024-08-28 14:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Carlos Alcaraz roared home for a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over 186th-ranked Australian Li Tu on Tuesday to launch his bid to add the US Open to the Roland Garros and Wimbledon titles he claimed this year. The 21-year-old Spaniard pushed his Grand Slam winning streak to 15 matches as he tries to join Rod Laver and Rafael Nadal as the only men in ...
France's Macron Accelerates Efforts to Break PM Deadlock
This Is Beirut 2024-09-02 12:46 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday intensified efforts to find a new prime minister after almost two months of deadlock following inconclusive legislative elections, hosting two former presidents and two potential candidates. France has been without a permanent government since the July 7 legislative polls where the left formed the ...
George Clooney and Brad Pitt Dazzle Venice with “Wolfs”
This Is Beirut 2024-09-02 10:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
George Clooney and Brad Pitt bring classic Hollywood flair to Venice with the film Wolfs that premiered on Sunday, September 1st. George Clooney and Brad Pitt electrified the Venice Film Festival, infusing the event with old-school Hollywood charm as they premiered their latest film, Wolfs. Their arrival on the red carpet was nothing short of ...
'The Order:' Jude Law's New Chilling Role
2024-09-01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jude Law and Justin Kurzel explore the dangerous legacy of white supremacy in The Order at the Venice Film Festival. At the Venice Film Festival, Jude Law stars in The Order, a gripping film by Australian director Justin Kurzel. The movie, based on real events, portrays a splinter group of the Aryan Nations in the Pacific Northwest, plotting a ...
Nicole Kidman’s Bold Venice Debut in "Babygirl"
2024-08-31 14:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nicole Kidman explores female desire and existential crisis in the provocative and daring Venice Film Festival premiere of Babygirl on Friday, August 30. Nicole Kidman took a bold step outside her comfort zone with Babygirl, an erotic thriller that premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film sees the veteran actress portraying Romy, a ...
Brazil Block on X Comes Into Effect After Judge’s Order
This Is Beirut 2024-08-31 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A block on Elon Musk's X social network in Brazil started to take effect early Saturday after a Supreme Court judge ordered its suspension, according to AFP. Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes on Friday ordered the suspension of the platform following a months-long standoff with the tech billionaire over disinformation in South ...
Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine's Air Force Chief After F-16 Crash
This Is Beirut 2024-08-30 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday dismissed the country's air force chief, a day after Kyiv said a US-made F-16 fighter jet had crashed in combat, killing the pilot. In a video message, Zelensky said he had "decided to replace the commander of the air force" to strengthen Ukraine's military leadership. His office earlier published ...
Venice Film Festival: Spotlight on the Red Carpet
2024-08-30 18:31 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The 81st Venice International Film Festival kicked off with a dazzling red carpet, setting the stage for a glamorous ten-day celebration of cinema. The 81st Venice Film Festival has officially begun, transforming the City of Canals into the world's cinema capital for the next ten days. This unmissable event, which annually draws the most ...
Costa-Gavras: A Meditative Journey into Mortality
This is Beirut 2024-10-18 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At 91, the Franco-Greek filmmaker Costa-Gavras confronts the concept of death with the calmness of an experienced director, all while preparing a new political film. During the Lumière festival in Lyon, he presented his latest feature, Le Dernier Souffle (“The Last Breath”), set for release in January 2025. Adapted from a work by Régis ...
Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne Lead 2024 Rock Hall Inductees
This is Beirut 2024-10-22 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cher, Mary J. Blige and Ozzy Osbourne were among this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, formally joining the prestigious ranks at a star-studded gala concert. The ceremony took place in Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 2024 class of honorees also included Kool & the Gang, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, A ...
Samir Chamas: One of Cinema's Last Golden Age Icons
2024-08-13 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A few days after being transferred to the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, the great actor, journalist, and author Samir Chamas passed away due to health complications. Hailing from Baalbek (Hermel) and belonging to the Chamas family, this versatile artist, born in 1942 and who passed away on August 11, 2024, was one of the last icons of the golden age of ...
Gaza Truce and Hostage Release Deal Nearing Finalization
This is Beirut 2025-01-13 20:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A Gaza truce and hostage release deal is close and could be finalized in the final week of US President Joe Biden's term, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Monday. "We are close to a deal, and it can get done this week. I'm not making a promise or prediction, but it is there for the taking, and we are going to work to make ...
French President Macron Visits Lebanon to Support New Leadership
This is Beirut 2025-01-17 08:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Lebanon shortly before 7 AM on Friday for an official visit, where he is scheduled to meet with the new Lebanese leaders and military officials. According to the Elysée Palace press service, the French head of state aims to underscore France's unwavering commitment to Lebanon, its sovereignty ...
465 Days of War in Gaza
This is Beirut 2025-01-16 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Hamas Palestine war
After more than a year and three months of conflict in Gaza, a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was announced on Wednesday. Here's a look back at the key moments of the war. Image credit: AFP
Gaza Agreement: Is Trump Taking Credit from Biden?
Soumia Benmerzoug 2025-01-16 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Donald Trump Hamas Joe Biden Gaza Ceasefire
The announcement on Wednesday of a ceasefire in Gaza, scheduled to take effect on Sunday after months of deadly conflict, marked a significant diplomatic breakthrough. However, in the United States, the agreement has triggered another battle – over who deserves the credit: outgoing President Joe Biden or President-elect Donald Trump, whose ...
Reactions to Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
This is Beirut 2025-01-16 10:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Gaza Hamas Reactions
The announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday prompted strong international reactions, with leaders from various countries emphasizing the importance of ensuring long-term peace and security in the region. United States President Joe Biden announced he was "thrilled" that hostages would be freed under a ...
If Lebanon Were to Buy Back Its Debt...
Christiane Tager 2025-01-15 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In 2023, Lebanon’s public debt reached around $100 billion, representing approximately 200% of its GDP. This makes Lebanon one of the most indebted countries in the world in relation to its economy. It ranks second behind Japan (260% of GDP) and ahead of Greece (180% of GDP), Italy (150% of GDP) and Sudan (176% of GDP). This debt results from ...