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Old $100 Bill Still Valid
This is Beirut 2024-12-27 21:35 - Reading : less than a minute
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) has issued a statement denying rumors circulating on certain social networks, claiming that the old printing of the hundred-dollar bill is still in circulation in the country. According to these rumors, the distribution of these bills has been suspended worldwide. However, the ISF said ...
Metropolitan Opera Ushers in New Era with Bold Programming
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-23 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
New York’s venerable Met Opera is shaking up the classical music world with daring new works tackling contemporary issues in a bid to attract younger and more diverse audiences to the historic institution. The Metropolitan Opera, a beacon of artistic excellence in the heart of Manhattan, is undergoing a quiet revolution. As it gears up for its ...
JD Vance, Donald Trump's Foot Soldier
This is Beirut 2025-03-01 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
He stunned Europe with his ideological brutality, lectured the British Prime Minister, and on Friday, launched an attack on Volodymyr Zelensky: JD Vance, once a critic of Donald Trump, has become the most enthusiastic foot soldier of Trump's "America First" agenda. The 40-year-old former military man and bestselling author has seen a rapid ...
'Captain America: Brave New World' dominates North American theaters
This is Beirut 2025-02-17 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Marvel and Disney's new superhero film Captain America: Brave New World easily dominated the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $100 million in the biggest opening of the year, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The film's strong showing on a four-day US holiday weekend came despite tepid reviews and ...
Paris Book Festival Celebrates Moroccan Literature
Marie-Christine Tayah 2025-02-18 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paris Festival Books Culture Art Emmanuel Macron
Recognized for its linguistic and cultural diversity, the Kingdom of Morocco will be in the spotlight at the 2025 edition of the Paris Book Festival. Moroccan literature, spanning Arabic, Amazigh, French, English, and Spanish, reflects a unique cultural mosaic. Morocco’s Ambassador to France, Samira Sitaïl, highlighted the pride associated with ...
Lebanon’s Neutrality Must Include Arabs vs. Israel
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 2025-02-18 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam did well by recommending that the different Lebanese factions replace their allegiance to foreign powers with unity and independence, suggesting that he supported Lebanon’s regional and global neutrality. Yet, in the same breath, Salam said that Lebanon must be part of the “Arab solidarity” in support of ...
Lebanon-Syria: Smuggling Thrives on Fuel
Liliane Mokbel 2025-02-20 21:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The illegal trafficking of goods between Lebanon and Syria has been a longstanding issue. Despite the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, little progress has been made, even with the United Kingdom’s assistance to Lebanon in securing its borders, notably through the construction of surveillance towers along the northern and eastern ...
Hezbollah Sends Messages to the State as It Seeks Justifications
Philippe Abi-Akl 2025-02-25 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The funeral of Hezbollah’s leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine was not just about their burial. The party, backed by Iran, mobilized hundreds of thousands to signal to the Lebanese state that despite heavy losses, it remains the strongest force. Any attempt to disarm it will face significant challenges. A well-informed source ...
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 ...
Francis Ford Coppola Embraces Razzie Award for 'Megalopolis' Flop
This is Beirut 2025-03-01 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was "thrilled" to accept this year's tongue-in-cheek Razzie Award for worst director, insisting it shows he has a "courage" sorely lacking in modern Hollywood. The legendary filmmaker behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now poured his own money into last year's passion project ...
Banksy's “Crude Oil” Sells for £4.3 Million at Auction
This is Beirut 2025-03-05 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A rare painting by the elusive street artist Banksy, which offers a satirical twist on Jack Vettriano's iconic The Singing Butler, has fetched an impressive £4.3 million ($5.5 million) at a London auction, Sotheby’s confirmed on Tuesday. The sale of Crude Oil (Vettriano), which is sometimes referred to as Toxic Beach, comes at a poignant ...
Lebanon Claims a Strategic Position in Gold Reserves!
Christiane Tager 2025-02-10 20:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Despite its significant economic challenges, Lebanon maintains a prominent position in terms of gold reserves in the Arab world. According to the latest report from the World Gold Council (WGC), the country ranks second among Arab nations with the largest gold reserves, holding an impressive total of around 287 tons by the end of 2024, equivalent ...
BDL’s Gold: An Untouchable Treasure or a Last Resort?
Liliane Mokbel 2025-03-05 19:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Banks Central Bank of Lebanon Gold Reserves
Following the government’s policy statement and the president’s inaugural speech, it is clear that a new momentum is emerging to address the pending economic issues. Controversial proposals are emerging, notably the idea of using Lebanon's Central Bank gold reserves (BDL) to partially bridge the financial deficit. However, it is evident that ...
Municipal Elections: The Cornerstone of Decentralization
Johnny Kortbawi 2025-03-18 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Municipalities Elections
Many fail to fully grasp the role and importance of municipal elections, which are largely regarded as little more than a routine event or a contest among families and relatives. Political parties further fuel these rivalries, especially in larger towns and villages, where they treat the poll and the local leaders as instruments to advance their ...
Head of Pro-Iran Armed Faction Arrested in Syria: SOHR
This is Beirut 2025-03-21 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Security forces in Syria's eastern city of Deir Ezzor have arrested the head of an Iran-affiliated faction that fought alongside ousted president Bashar al-Assad's forces, a war monitor said Friday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said security forces detained Moayad Abdul Samad al-Douaihy in Deir Ezzor on Thursday. The Britain-based ...
Istanbul Mayor Arrested: An Economic Shock for Turkey
Christiane Tager 2025-03-24 20:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul since 2019 and member of the Republican People's Party (Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi or CHP in Turkish), the main opposition party, was incarcerated after being convicted of “public insults” against government officials. This development comes at a particularly difficult time for the Turkish economy, already ...
Vacation Buzzkill: Canadians Cancel Summer Trips to Trump's America
This is Beirut 2025-03-26 18:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Rosalie Cote and her parents vacationed in the US state of Maine every summer for 25 years -- but this year they are staying home, incensed like many Canadians by Donald Trump's threats of annexation and tariffs. The United States was the top destination for Canadian tourists, with 20.4 million visits reported last year by the US Travel ...
Lebanon's Central Bank Dilemma: Between Collapse and Recovery
Salam El Zaatari 2025-03-27 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Banks Central Bank Economy
Imagine a ship caught in a storm – battered, leaking and listing dangerously – while its crew argues not over how to navigate to safety, but whether to abandon ship entirely or simply repaint the deck. This is Lebanon today: a country sinking under the weight of a financial collapse, and yet, paralyzed by a bitter ideological struggle over ...
'Waited for Death': Ex-Detainees Recount Horrors of Sudan's RSF Prisons
This is Beirut 2025-03-31 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
For almost two years, Emad Mouawad had been repeatedly shuttled from one Sudanese paramilitary-run detention centre to another, terrified each day would be his last. The 44-year-old Egyptian merchant spent years selling home appliances in neighbouring Sudan before fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stormed his Khartoum home ...
Facing Egg Shortage, Americans Bring Chickens Home to Roost
This is Beirut 2025-02-13 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A Houston poultry supply company is selling chickens like there is no tomorrow, as sky-high prices for eggs prompt some Americans to produce their own at home. A recent US outbreak of bird flu since early 2024 is exacting a heavy toll on poultry farms. More than 21 million egg-laying hens have been "depopulated" this year so far, after 13.2 ...
'Dog Man' Leads Box Office Despite 'Super Bowl' Weekend
This is Beirut 2025-02-10 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Dog Man, a superhero comedy from Universal and DreamWorks based on popular kids' novels, held its lead in North American theaters for a second straight weekend, earning an estimated $13.7 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. The animated movie, a spinoff from the best-selling Captain Underpants series of graphic novels, saw ...
This is Beirut's 'Walk of Fame:' They Left Us in 2024
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-12-31 10:30 - Reading : 10 minute(s)
Culture Artists Homage Celebrities Restrospective2024
This is Beirut presents its Walk of Fame dedicated to iconic figures from the artistic and cultural world who passed away in 2024. From Hussein Madi to Olivia Hussey, including Donald Sutherland and Alain Delon, this selection, far from exhaustive, pays tribute to individuals whose talent and legacy marked this painful year. Hussein Madi (88) ...
Nintendo Unveils Successor to Switch Console, Promises More Details in April
This is Beirut 2025-01-17 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nintendo has officially unveiled the successor to its immensely popular Switch console, promising to provide more details about the new device in April. The announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the gaming giant, following the extraordinary success of the Switch since its debut in 2017. As of late September 2024, Nintendo has sold ...
As Year Ends, Power Couple Brangelina Close Their Chapter
Madeleine Cadoux 2024-12-31 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Cinema Art Humanitarian Culture Couple Stars
Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed their divorce settlement on Monday, as reported by People Magazine. This agreement brings a pivotal moment to their eight-year-long legal saga, a case that has captivated global audiences. Angelina Jolie’s attorney, James Simon, confirmed the settlement, stating that Jolie is “focused on ...
Attack in New Orleans: The Suspect is An Ex-Military Man ‘Inspired’ By The Islamic State Group
This is Beirut 2025-01-02 05:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
New York USA Terrorist attack New Orleans
Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, the deceased suspect in the ram-vehicle attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people on Wednesday, was ‘inspired’ by the Islamic State group and had reportedly become radicalised in recent years. An estate agent and former soldier, the man was a 42-year-old American citizen born in Texas. US President Joe ...
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 ...
London’s National Gallery Hosts 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers'
This is Beirut 2025-01-10 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Exhibition Culture Art Painting Artist
London's National Gallery has announced an unprecedented decision to extend its hours and remain open all night on January 17, accommodating the immense demand for its celebrated exhibition, Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers. This blockbuster showcase has already attracted more than 280,000 visitors, making it the gallery's third most successful paid ...
Exchange Rate Stability: Lebanese Pound Withstands the Surge
Christiane Tager 2025-01-11 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Banks Central Bank of Lebanon Lebanese Pound Dollar Joseph Aoun
For some time now, rumors have suggested a drop in the exchange rate from 89,500 pounds per dollar to 50,000. However, Nassib Ghobril, Chief Economist at Byblos Bank, dismisses such claims as “not serious.” “The Lebanese pound has experienced a frenzied demand since the ceasefire and Thursday’s presidential election. Speculators started ...
Prada Considers Acquisition of Versace Amid Capri Holdings' Struggling Sales
This is Beirut 2025-01-12 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Italian luxury group Prada is one of the key players currently exploring the opportunity to acquire the Versace brand, recently put up for sale by its American owner, Capri Holdings. This decision comes at a delicate time for the luxury industry, especially in the face of a slowdown in demand. According to the economic daily Il Sole 24 Ore, ...
TikTok Faces Possible Ban in the US After January 19
Michael al-Andary 2025-01-14 13:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A regulation that might ban TikTok in the United States unless it finds an American buyer by January 19 has been upheld by a federal court. The ruling requires TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to either sell its US business or shut down in the country. Therefore, the well-known application which is currently used by 170 million Americans, ...