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BTS to Drop New Album and World Tour in 2026
This is Beirut 2025-07-02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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BTS agency HYBE confirmed Wednesday that the K-pop megastars would release a new album and go on tour in 2026, with the group's livestream announcement of their return attracting more than seven million views. The seven-member group had been on a self-described hiatus since 2022 while they undertook their mandatory military service — required ...
Not Tired of Winning: Trump on a Roll, For Now
This is Beirut 2025-07-04 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Even for a man who once boasted that his supporters would get "tired of winning," US President Donald Trump is on a roll. The 79-year-old's victory on his "One Big, Beautiful" bill is the latest in a series of consequential successes at home and abroad in the past two weeks. From US airstrikes that led to an Iran-Israel ceasefire, to a NATO ...
From Balenciaga to Gucci: Demna’s Bold Fashion Leap
This is Beirut 2025-07-06 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Celebrated, controversial and clearly up for a challenge, fashion designer Demna is set to step into one of the most difficult jobs in the luxury clothing industry next week as chief creative at struggling Gucci. The 44-year-old, who fled the war-wracked Georgian region of Abkhazia as a child and dropped his surname "Gvasalia" in 2021, will bow ...
Anti-Counterfeit Guide: How to Spot Fake Skincare and Shop Safely (3/3)
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-07-13 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Today’s counterfeit cosmetics are almost indistinguishable to the naked eye: they have the same bottle, same typography and nearly the same texture as genuine ones. Moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, micellar waters, foundations, luxury sets — no category is spared. And no country, either. From the US to Lebanon, France to South Korea, ...
Harry Potter TV Series Set to Debut in 2027
This is Beirut 2025-07-15 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Filming has begun on a Harry Potter TV series that will debut in 2027, bringing the Hollywood hit to the small screen for the first time. Adapted from the wildly popular books, which have also yielded blockbuster films and stage shows, the latest outing for the boy who lived is being filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Britain, the ...
Cosmetic Counterfeits: Lebanon Grapples with the Surge of Fake Beauty Products (2/3)
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-07-15 21:16 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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On Instagram, just a few clicks on reseller accounts or sponsored stories plunge you into a sleek, alluring world where top brands — Lancôme, Estée Lauder, Guerlain, Dior, La Roche-Posay — are sold at slashed prices. Descriptions sound convincing: “imported from the US,” “end-of-line stock before ...
Japan's Sega Eyes Return to 1990s Gaming Glory
This is Beirut 2025-07-17 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The big-screen success of 1990s video game speedster "Sonic the Hedgehog" has brought new fans to Japan's Sega, which says it is poised for a comeback after two tough decades. This year all eyes have been on Nintendo, whose Switch 2 recently became the fastest-selling console in history. But unlike its former arch-rival, Sega has not sold gaming ...
UK Sanctions 135 Oil Tankers of Russia's Shadow Fleet
This is Beirut 2025-07-21 20:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Britain on Monday slapped sanctions on 135 oil tankers in Russia's shadow fleet, in a bid to disrupt the flow of money helping Moscow fund the war in Ukraine. A shipping services company and an oil trading firm were also sanctioned as part of the crackdown on a fleet "responsible for illicitly carrying $24 billion worth of cargo since ...
Julia Roberts, Jude Law to Feature at Star-Packed Venice Film Festival
This is Beirut 2025-07-22 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US megastar Julia Roberts is to make her debut at the Venice Film Festival this year, which will also feature Jude Law playing Russian leader Vladimir Putin and a hard-hitting film about Gaza. Roberts is one of many A-listers set to appear at the increasingly influential Venice film extravaganza from late August for the premiere of her latest ...
Doctor Pleads Guilty to Supplying Matthew Perry with Ketamine
This is Beirut 2025-07-24 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose death of actor Matthew Perry pleaded guilty Wednesday to supplying the Friends star with ketamine. Salvador Plasencia, 43, one of five people charged over Perry's death, pleaded guilty in a federal court in Los Angeles to four counts of distribution of ketamine. Plasencia is to be sentenced on ...
Zelensky Says Russian Negotiators Have 'Begun to Discuss' Possible Putin Meeting
This is Beirut 2025-07-25 12:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Negotiators from Moscow and Kyiv discussed the possibility of a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during their talks in Istanbul this week, Zelensky said in comments released Friday. Ukraine has been pushing for a meeting between the two leaders and has expressed hope that Donald Trump, ...
Smuggling of 500 Kg of Rotten Chicken Foiled in Al-Qaa
This is Beirut 2025-07-29 18:20 - Reading : less than a minute
A Lebanese customs patrol intercepted a significant quantity of smuggled rotten chicken, estimated at 500 kilograms, near the border town of Al-Qaa, authorities reported on Tuesday. The contraband poultry, believed to have been transported from Syria via motorcycles, entered Lebanese territory without meeting any health or refrigeration ...
Gucci owner Kering posts 46% profit slump before new CEO arrives
This is Beirut 2025-07-30 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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French luxury group Kering reported Tuesday a 46 percent plunge in net profit during the first half, with sales slumping again at its flagship Gucci brand, as the group awaits a new CEO to try to regain its footing. Group net profit fell to 474 million euros ($547 million) in the first half from 878 million in the same period last year, on sales ...
London’s National Gallery Hosts 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers'
This is Beirut 2025-01-10 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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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 ...
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)
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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 ...
A Promising Ski Season Despite Modest Snowfall
Marilyne Jallad 2025-01-15 18:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Since the beginning of January, four out of five ski resorts in Lebanon have already opened, only a few days apart. Weekday prices typically range from $30 to $40, rising to $40 to $65 on weekends, depending on the resort (for details, check the sidebar or the ski station websites), with different rates for children and passes excluded. The slopes ...
From Screen to Stage: ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
2024-03-31 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical adaptation, will open at the Dominion Theatre in London's West End in October 2024. This striking adaptation brings to the stage the high-stakes world of fashion journalism. The plot, inspired by Lauren Weisberger's best-selling 2003 novel and its following 2006 film adaptation starring Meryl Streep, Anne ...
Samy Gemayel: Hezbollah Should Not Decide the Future of the Lebanese People
This Is Beirut 2024-01-23 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
“We refuse for Hezbollah to decide the future of the Lebanese people and destroy their country,” said Samy Gemayel, leader of the Kataeb party, on Tuesday. In a speech to the Kataeb party members, he stated that “Lebanon will not be dragged into a major war, not today nor in a thousand years.” Gemayel denounced Hezbollah for “deceiving ...
Deserted Singapore Mall Revived Into Urban Art Oasis
2024-01-24 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In Singapore, a city-state where graffiti is typically prohibited, an abandoned shopping center unexpectedly morphed into a vibrant hub for artistic expression. Young creatives commandeered the nearly half-century-old Peace Centre, adorning its walls with vivid murals and organizing art workshops, infusing the space with newfound vitality. Peace ...
Finance: Deadline Extension for Some Payments
2024-01-24 21:08 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
On Wednesday, the caretaker Minister of Finance, Youssef Khalil, announced four decisions pertaining to the extension of deadlines for some tax payments. These measures grant taxpayers an additional period to fulfill their obligations, thereby avoiding late payment penalties. The deadline for the annual flat and proportional fee imposed on ...
Persistent Fighting in Khan Younis, New Mediation Efforts
This Is Beirut 2024-01-27 23:03 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The war between Israel and Hamas entered its 113th day on Saturday, January 27. While in Gaza, Khan Younes remains the epicenter of the fighting, the Israeli government is now lashing out at the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). Deadly fighting between the Israeli army and Hamas raged on Saturday in the southern Gaza Strip, where ...
Oil Rises on Renewed Middle East Fears, Equities Advance
This Is Beirut 2024-01-29 12:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Oil prices rose on Monday due to fresh Middle East fears, as President Joe Biden pledged to retaliate after blaming Iran-backed rebels for a deadly attack on US troops, while equities were boosted by China's latest move to support its troubled markets. The drone strike on a base in Jordan, which came days after the Houthis struck a vessel in the ...
Elissa's 'It's Ok' or the Fruition of Rage
2024-02-01 21:22 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
On January 25, Elissa launched on Netflix a documentary about her professional and personal journey titled It’s OK, consisting of three episodes and produced by ‘Different Production.’ The series could have been called ‘The Confessions of Elissa,’ but the title It’s OK immediately immerses us in the life of the singer with a ...
Contribution for a Recovery
Riad Obégi 2024-02-08 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
This document does not claim to be exhaustive, rather it aims to give a few ideas that might help in finding solutions to Lebanon’s current crisis. 1 – Diagnosis: Lebanon’s GDP has fallen from 55 billion dollars to around 20 billion. Whole economic sectors have been damaged. State debt has been reduced by over 50 billion dollars due to ...
Eagles’ 'Hotel California' Lyrics Battle Unfolds in New York Court
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-27 14:08 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Eagles frontman Don Henley embarks on a legal battle against three men accused of attempting to sell stolen notes from the iconic 1976 album Hotel California. In a courtroom drama that sounds like the plot of a Hollywood movie, Eagles frontman Don Henley took the stand to testify against three men accused of trying to sell what he claims are ...
Finance: Extension of Certain Payment Deadlines
This Is Beirut 2024-03-05 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute
On Tuesday, the caretaker Minister of Finance, Youssef Khalil, published four decisions extending the payment deadlines for certain taxes. The aim is to give taxpayers additional time to pay their dues, and thus avoid late payment fines. The payment deadline for the annual flat-rate and proportional tax levied on establishments selling alcoholic ...
Akira Toriyama's Legacy: Shaping Global Manga and Anime Culture
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-09 18:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of the immensely popular Dragon Ball manga and anime series, passed away at the age of 68. His untimely death has left a profound impact on the world of manga and anime, as fans and fellow artists mourn the loss of a visionary storyteller. Toriyama’s journey began in the early 1980s with his comedy manga ...
Stamp Black Market Thriving More than Ever
Liliane Mokbel 2024-03-15 19:34 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The stamp black market thrives openly, with prices soaring to somehow astronomical heights, even within ministries, occasionally. The crux lies in the necessity of affixing the fiscal stamp to almost all accounting formalities, under applicable laws. In the “digital age,” the ordinary taxpayer rightfully wonders why the Ministry of Finance, ...
Achieving Stability in the LBP-Dollar Exchange Rate?
Liliane Mokbel 2024-03-18 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
For nearly one year now, the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL) has withdrawn around 32% of the Lebanese pound's circulating supply from the market. This action has successfully stabilized the black-market dollar exchange rate at approximately 89,500 Lebanese pounds to the dollar, an action that has also triggered a simultaneous increase in interbank ...
Agatha Christie’s Typewriter: Crime Fiction's Century Celebration
2024-03-24 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On the precipice of a new revelation in the realm of literary exhibitions, Cambridge University Library opens its doors to an unprecedented showcase titled "Murder by the Book: A Celebration of 20th Century Crime Fiction." This seminal exhibition, initiated on March 21, 2024, in the historical enclave of Cambridge, eastern England, offers ...