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Disarmament: Government Says It Is Monitoring the Army’s Plan
This is Beirut 2025-11-27 19:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Following a Cabinet meeting on Monday, Information Minister Paul Morcos said that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam “is monitoring the implementation of the army’s plan on the issue of weapons through monthly reports.” At the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the distinction between apparent delays and a deliberate intention to ...
Basketball – 2027 World Cup Qualifiers: Lebanon Survives a Scare, Khayat Delivers the Dagger
Makram Haddad 2025-11-28 08:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Lebanon Qatar Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifiers
In Doha, the script had everything to become the perfect trap. Facing Lebanon was a Qatari team already qualified by default for the 2027 World Cup as host nation, but in full “resurgence” and determined to send a message to the rest of Asia. Opposite them, a Lebanese team favored on paper, 30th in the FIBA rankings, with a new coach on the ...
Three Historic Days: Watch the Pope’s Visit to Lebanon Live
Serge Abi Ghanem 2025-11-28 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Ahead of the Pope’s Visit, Lebanon Mobilizes
This is Beirut 2025-11-28 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Preparations are intensifying nationwide, reflecting the significance of the long-anticipated visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon. He will arrive in Lebanon on November 28 and will tour the country until December 2. From new installations to renewed public spaces, the capital is reshaping itself ahead of the event. Teams are deployed across key ...
Pope Leo XIV and Bartholomew Mark 1,700 Years Since Nicaea in Turkey
This is Beirut 2025-11-28 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Pope Leo XIV will join the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the early Church's most important gatherings, on the second day of his visit to Turkey. The American pope began his four-day visit on Thursday in Ankara, where he urged President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to embrace Turkey's role as a ...
Lebanese Red Cross’s Final Sprint Ahead of the Pope’s Visit
Hala Abdallah 2025-11-25 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese Red Cross safety emergency Pope's visit
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon, scheduled from November 30 to December 2, the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) shared with This is Beirut details of the unprecedented medical and logistical setup designed to ensure the safety of anticipated crowds. Through its Emergency Medical Services Sector (EMS), the Red Cross says it is fully prepared to ...
Turkish Lawmakers Meet Kurdish Leader Öcalan
This is Beirut 2025-11-24 20:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Turkish lawmakers who are members of a parliamentary commission overseeing the peace process with the Kurdish guerrilla visited Abdullah Öcalan, the historic leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), in prison for the first time on Monday. The meeting between the parliamentary delegation and the imprisoned Kurdish leader on Imrali Island, ...
Netanyahu Visits Israeli Troops in Syria Beyond Ceasefire Line
This is Beirut 2025-11-19 18:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday told Israeli troops deployed in Syria in a buffer zone intended to separate the two countries' forces that their presence was hugely important for safeguarding Israel. When Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power in December last year, Israel sent troops into the UN-patrolled ...
The F-35: Cutting-Edge Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter
Paul Guillot 2025-11-20 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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On November 17, 2025, just ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's visit to Washington, the United States announced the imminent sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a pivotal moment in their strategic alliance. But what is the F-35, and what makes it one of the most sought-after combat aircraft in the ...
UN Nuclear Head Renews Call for Iran to Allow Inspections at Key Sites
This is Beirut 2025-11-19 20:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The head of the UN nuclear agency on Wednesday renewed his call for Iran to allow inspections at key nuclear sites attacked by Israel and the United States in June. Tensions between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have repeatedly flared in recent years and were further inflamed after a 12-day war in June that saw Israeli ...
The Takaichi Shock: Taiwan Reshapes the Power Balance
Moncef Ait-Kaci 2025-11-19 21:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Statement That Sparked the Storm It began with a brief remark. On November 7, speaking to Japanese lawmakers, Sanae Takaichi warned that military action against Taiwan could threaten “Japan’s survival” and urged consideration of the “worst-case scenario.” Her comments quickly crossed the Taiwan Strait. Beijing responded almost ...
US Presses Ukraine to Cede Land as Russian Strikes Kill 26
This is Beirut 2025-11-20 09:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
A new US peace proposal would see Kyiv ceding land and more than halving its army, a source told AFP Wednesday, as a Russian strike in the west of Ukraine killed 26 people, including three children. The proposal appears to repeat Russia's maximalist terms to end the war -- demands consistently rejected by Ukraine as tantamount to ...
Australia Yields to Turkey in Standoff Over Next Climate Summit
This is Beirut 2025-11-20 09:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Australia has conceded defeat in a bruising diplomatic struggle over hosting rights to next year's UN climate summit, with Turkey prevailing despite holding a much weaker hand. Exactly who presides over the blockbuster global event is still in play, but Australia's long-running campaign to bring COP31 to Adelaide is over. "Obviously, it would be ...
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)
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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 ...
Saudi AI Firm Humain Inks Nvidia Deal as US Allows Chip Sales
This is Beirut 2025-11-20 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Saudi Arabia's state-backed artificial intelligence firm Humain has announced a new partnership with Nvidia, as US officials cleared the way for the sale of advanced microchips to the Gulf kingdom. The announcement came as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington this week, where the heir to the Saudi throne secured a deal to purchase ...
UN Nuclear Watchdog Calls for Full Cooperation from Iran
This is Beirut 2025-11-20 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday adopted a resolution that called on Iran to provide it with access and information regarding its nuclear program, as required under UN resolutions. The vote came a day after the head of IAEA renewed his call for Tehran to allow inspections at key nuclear sites attacked by Israel and the United ...
In Annaya, Saint Charbel at the Heart of Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Jenny Rahmeh 2025-11-20 19:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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In Annaya, the sanctuary of Saint Charbel is awaiting with fervor a moment that promises to be historic. On December 1st, it will be one of the key stops during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon, scheduled from November 30th to December 2nd.
From Hermitage to Prayer: Annaya, a Path of Spirituality
Michael al-Andary 2025-11-24 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Nestled in the mountains of Annaya, the monastery and hermitage of Saint Charbel draw thousands of pilgrims every year. Born in 1828, Saint Charbel lived a life of prayer and solitude, leaving behind a legacy of faith and miracles. Today, Annaya remains a sanctuary of hope, where visitors and the faithful come seeking peace, healing, and spiritual ...
Washington Sends Warning with Cancellation of LAF Chief’s Trip
Amal Chmouny 2025-11-20 23:55 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Washington's abrupt cancellation of Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) chief General Rodolphe Haykal's planned visit earlier this week signals deepening U.S. dissatisfaction with both Lebanon's approach to Hezbollah's disarmament and the LAF’s public stances on ongoing Israeli border incursions. Haykal, appointed to his post in March, was poised for ...
President Aoun Honors the Army in South Lebanon on the Eve of Independence Day
This is Beirut 2025-11-21 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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On the eve of Lebanon’s 82nd Independence Day, President Joseph Aoun visited the command of the South Litani sector at the Benoit Barakat barracks in Tyre, accompanied by Army Commander General Rodolphe Haikal. Message to Officers and Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Addressing the officers, President Aoun congratulated the army on the occasion of ...
Jafar Panahi Accelerates Awards Campaign Amid Global Political Constraints
This is Beirut 2025-11-21 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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After years of being banned from leaving Iran, filmmaker Jafar Panahi is enjoying his tour of the United States — visiting Los Angeles, New York and Telluride — as he promotes his Oscar-hopeful It Was Just an Accident. The film, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, has been selected by France as its official nomination for the Academy Awards, ...
Our Lady of Lebanon, a Symbolic Stop of Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Jenny Rahmeh 2025-11-21 19:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV. The Our Lady of Lebanon sanctuary in Harissa will be one of the key stops of his visit.
J. Aoun Announces a Five-Point Plan to Reassert State Authority and Open the Path to Peace
This is Beirut 2025-11-21 21:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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On the occasion of the 82nd anniversary of Lebanon’s Independence, President Joseph Aoun delivered a speech Friday evening from South Lebanon, focusing on sovereignty, the state’s exclusive control over arms, and the need to turn the page on “mini-states.” The head of state unveiled a five-point plan aimed at fully restoring state ...
The Sisters of the Cross Hospital at the Heart of the Papal Visit
Jenny Rahmeh 2025-11-22 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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For the first time, a pope will visit the Sisters of the Cross Hospital in Jal el-Dib. Pope Leo XIV has chosen to include this center in his visit to Lebanon, scheduled from November 30 to December 2. It is a choice that highlights a unique institution – a hospital that welcomes, supports, and protects people suffering from mental and ...
Zeitz MOCAA: Africa Tells Its Story in a Silo Cathedral
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-11-22 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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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 ...
Harissa: Where Lebanon’s Spirit Comes Into View
Michael al-Andary 2025-11-23 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Perched 650 meters above the Bay of Jounieh, Harissa stands as one of Lebanon’s most iconic landmarks. For over a century, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lebanon has welcomed pilgrims and visitors of all faiths, drawn by its towering statue and breathtaking panoramic view. Blending spirituality, history, and national identity, Harissa remains a ...
In Turkey, a Patchwork of Christian Communities
This is Beirut 2025-11-24 08:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Turkey's Christian community, which hosts Pope Leo XIV this week, was a minority under the Ottoman Empire whose numbers have dwindled due to forced exiles and massacres. Today, it counts around 100,000 members spread across five denominations -- just a fraction of Turkey's population of 86 million, the vast majority of whom are Sunni ...
Netanyahu Set to Present Iran Strike Options to Trump
This is Beirut 2025-12-20 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to present plans for a potential strike on Iran to U.S. President Donald Trump during his forthcoming visit to the United States, NBC News reports, citing several unnamed officials. According to the report, Israel is increasingly alarmed that Iran is rebuilding, and possibly expanding, its ballistic ...
UNRWA in the Crosshairs: U.S. Weighs Unprecedented Sanctions
Amal Chmouny 2025-12-22 10:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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In the shadow of the Gaza conflict, a quiet but consequential debate is unfolding in Washington over whether the U.S. should designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as a terrorist-affiliated entity and impose sweeping sanctions. A move once viewed as unthinkable is now the subject of urgent policy deliberations, with senior ...