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Columbia Strikes $221 Million Deal to Restore Federal Funding After Trump Threats
This is Beirut 2025-07-24 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Columbia University said Wednesday it will pay $200 million to the US government after President Donald Trump threatened to pull federal funding over what he said was its unwillingness to protect Jewish students. In a sweeping deal that will restore the prestigious New York institution's federal monies, Columbia has pledged to obey rules that bar ...
Passwords Under Threat as Tech Giants Seek Tougher Security
This is Beirut 2025-08-13 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Fingerprints, access keys and facial recognition are putting a new squeeze on passwords as the traditional computer security method -- but also running into public hesitancy. "The password era is ending," two senior figures at Microsoft wrote in a July blog post. The tech giant has been building "more secure" alternatives to log in for years -- ...
President Joseph Aoun: Hezbollah’s Weapons Are an Internal Matter for the State
This is Beirut 2025-08-17 20:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The President of the Lebanese Republic, General Joseph Aoun, affirmed in an exclusive interview with Al-Arabiya channel on Sunday that “Iran is a friendly country, but on the basis of mutual respect and the preservation of sovereignty. It must be a friend to all components of the Lebanese society, not to one faction alone.” He stressed that ...
Geagea: Naim Qassem’s Speech Is Unacceptable
This is Beirut 2025-08-16 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea responded to Hezbollah’s leader and Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s latest speech, describing it as “unacceptable by all standards” and warning that it represents a direct threat to Lebanon’s government, parliament, and constitutional institutions. In a statement released on ...
Ex-Presidents, Premiers, Back Government Position On Weapons Control
This is Beirut 2025-08-15 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Two former Lebanese presidents, Amin Gemayel and Michel Sleiman, along with three former prime ministers, Najib Mikati, Fouad Siniora and Tammam Salam, issued a joint statement on Friday backing the government’s position over the state’s exclusive control of weapons. The leaders praised the government’s efforts to restore full state ...
China Says 'Opposes' European Sanctions Over Iran Nuclear Programme
This is Beirut 2025-08-15 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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China said on Friday it "opposes" invoking fresh sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program after Britain, France and Germany told the United Nations they would reimpose them if no diplomatic solution is found by the end of August. China "opposes invoking" sanctions and "believes that it does not help parties build trust ...
800 National Guard Personnel Mobilized for DC Mission: Pentagon
This is Beirut 2025-08-14 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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All 800 National Guard troops who were ordered to the US capital, Washington, to aid law enforcement personnel by President Donald Trump have now been mobilized, the Pentagon said Thursday. Trump ordered the deployment—which follows a similar move during protests in Los Angeles in June—as part of what he billed as a crackdown on crime in the ...
Urban Furnaces or Cool Oases: The Choice Lies Inside Our Walls
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-08-14 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Heatwave Cities Buildings Greening Cooling
Heat is no longer just a summer inconvenience. With extreme heatwaves becoming more frequent, it is now a risk factor for health, the economy and quality of life. In a country like Lebanon, where urbanization has surged without climate adaptation planning, heatwaves often become an ordeal. Many buildings are made of heat-retaining materials, ...
Families of Tleil Explosion Victims Hold Sit-In Demanding Justice
This is Beirut 2025-08-14 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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On the fourth anniversary of the Tleil fuel tank explosion in Akkar, families of the victims gathered on Thursday in front of the Beirut Palace of Justice, demanding an expedited trial and accountability for those responsible. Carrying photographs of their loved ones, the protesters called for justice, a full investigation, and punishment of the ...
Expo 2025 Visitors Endure Sweltering Night After Osaka Train Shutdown
This is Beirut 2025-08-14 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A sudden suspension of the sole train to Japan's Expo 2025 stranded more than 30,000 visitors, with some forced to spend a sweltering night near the station and more than 30 people sent to hospitals by Thursday morning. A power outage abruptly shut the metro line in Osaka on Wednesday night while a crowd was packed into the Expo site's ...
Lebanon’s Heatwave Fails to Boost Fan Sales
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-08-13 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon is sweltering under a powerful heatwave this week, but contrary to popular belief, the soaring temperatures have not sparked a rush to buy fans. Appliance shop owners say sales remain flat compared to last summer, with some even suggesting that last year’s sales were higher despite this week’s intense heat. In Beirut, from Corniche ...
Russia Imposes Curbs on WhatsApp, Telegram Calls
This is Beirut 2025-08-13 17:24 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported. "In order to combat criminals, measures are being taken to partially restrict calls on these foreign messaging apps (WhatsApp and Telegram)," communications watchdog ...
National Guard Begins DC Deployment Despite Uproar
Rayan Chami 2025-08-13 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump announced on August 11 the deployment of approximately 800 National Guard troops to Washington, DC, to assume temporary federal control over the city's police force. The move, which Trump framed as a response to escalating crime, has drawn widespread scrutiny, given that official statistics indicate violent crime in the city ...
European Powers Tell UN They Are Ready to Reimpose Iran Sanctions
This is Beirut 2025-08-13 11:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program if no diplomatic solution is found by the end of August, according to a joint letter obtained by AFP. The letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council says the three European ...
Rebuilding in Devastated Mariupol Under Russia's Thumb
This is Beirut 2025-08-13 09:50 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
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Sun-seekers crowded onto the beach in Mariupol in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine -- a devastated city which Moscow wants to turn into an improbable seaside resort. "Take a dip in the Sea of Azov!" said 52-year-old local Ivan, who like other beach goers lapped up the good weather and mild waters of a coastline that is now entirely ...
Tehran Vows to Block Lebanon’s Sovereignty Efforts
This is Beirut 2025-08-08 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tehran’s open opposition to Lebanon’s push for full state sovereignty has become increasingly clear, as Lebanese authorities seek to dismantle Hezbollah’s status as a “state within a state.” The process, launched by President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese government on Tuesday, aims to restore the Lebanese state’s full authority over ...
When Luxury Faces Economic Headwinds
Christiane Tager 2025-08-13 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Tourism has long been the lifeblood of luxury, injecting vitality and a steady flow of affluent clients into prestigious fashion houses. Each summer, cities like Paris, Milan and Tokyo transform into prime destinations for wealthy international shoppers eager to find unique pieces and limited editions. In 2024, the system worked smoothly: a ...
Aoun: No One Is Above the Law in the Fight Against Corruption
This is Beirut 2025-08-12 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday reaffirmed that “no one is above the law” as the government moves to combat corruption, warning that some actors are intent on destroying Lebanon. Addressing a delegation of students from the Maronite Foundation for the Diaspora, Aoun said the government’s priority is to restore confidence between the ...
Iraq Announces Nationwide Power Outage amid 'Record' Heat
This is Beirut 2025-08-11 19:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Power was out on Monday across Iraq as scorching summer temperatures pushed demand on the electricity grid to unprecedented levels, authorities said. The electricity ministry said the grid suffered a "total outage" as heat reached 48-50°C in Baghdad and central and southern regions. It said two transmission lines were shut down "due to a record ...
Finance Minister Yassin Jaber Faces Hezbollah's Wrath Over Disarmament Stance
This is Beirut 2025-08-11 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Amal Jaber Weapons Sovereignty
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, who is affiliated with Speaker Nabih Berri’s Amal Movement, came under scathing attack by Hezbollah supporters on social media over his recent remarks in support of the state’s “exclusive control of weapons.” His position, which reflects Amal’s approach to disarming Hezbollah, is viewed as a departure ...
Power Failure at Electricity Stations Triggers Major Blackouts
This is Beirut 2025-08-11 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Shortly after midnight on August 10, a serious technical incident disabled Lebanon’s main power station in Zouk, triggering repeated total outages across the electricity network. According to Électricité du Liban (EDL), the failure was caused by a loss of insulation in a connection device due to high humidity and unusually elevated ...
The Institutionalized Impasses
Charles Chartouni 2025-08-11 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Eight months after the Presidential election and the formation of a new cabinet, Lebanon is still debating the decommissioning of Hezbollah and the restoration of the state’s sovereignty. The constitutional terms and the international mandates were not enough to sway the recalcitrance of the government, to dissuade Hezbollah and to stop the ...
6.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Western Turkey
This is Beirut 2025-08-10 21:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday, the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) reported. The quake was felt across several cities in the west of the country, including Istanbul and the tourist hotspot of Izmir. No deaths were reported. About 10 buildings collapsed in Sindirgi, the epicentre of the earthquake, ...
Southern Lebanon Defies the Odds as Summer Comes Alive Again
Katia Kahil 2025-08-10 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In the villages of Marjayoun and Hasbaya, summer has quietly reclaimed its place, defying fear and hardship. Restaurants, swimming pools, vineyards, festivals, and village fairs have all come back to life, offering a tender yet powerful reminder that, even under the watchful presence of Israeli drones, the spirit of the South continues to beat ...
Challenges to Hezbollah's Resurgence and Lebanon's Sovereignty
Amal Chmouny 2025-08-10 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Lebanon is navigating a complex political and military landscape, with a strong push from the United States and the international community encouraging the Lebanese government to enhance state sovereignty and work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah and other armed groups. Recently, US presidential envoy Tom Barrack presented a comprehensive plan ...
Lebanese Leaders Pay Tribute to Soldiers Killed in Hezbollah's Arms Depot Blast
This is Beirut 2025-08-09 16:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The death of six soldiers in a powerful explosion at a Hezbollah arms depot during a dismantling operation in the Tyre district on Saturday drew tributes and condemnations by Lebanese officials and politicians. President Joseph Aoun contacted Army Commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal to learn the details of the tragedy, expressing “deep ...
Tradition, Temperature, and the Parisian Home: The A/C Dilemma
This is Beirut 2025-08-09 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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As summer temperatures rise, many Parisians are warming to the idea of installing air conditioning in their apartments, ending a longstanding resistance to what is considered a basic comfort in many capitals elsewhere. Although commonplace in the French capital's modern office buildings and large stores, air conditioning has never been the norm ...
Iran in Lebanon: The Toxic Interference of a Declining State
Marc Saikali 2025-08-08 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese state has taken a bold and historic decision: to disarm Hezbollah and other militias, and to restore full sovereignty over the entire national territory. This goal is fundamental and shared by nations worldwide. It is an essential milestone for Lebanon to emerge from the shadow of weapons and conflict, rebuild the war-torn villages of ...
Sales in Lebanon: Swing Between Bargains, Illusions and Economic Survival
Christiane Tager 2025-08-08 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Economy Shopping Sales
For many Lebanese, sales are the only time of year when long-desired items become remotely affordable: a pair of sneakers, a designer dress or a household appliance. With wallets worn thin by inflation, a devalued currency and eroding purchasing power, discounts provide a much-needed breather. But while some shoppers welcome the relief, others ...
South Lebanon’s Risky Homecoming
Katia Kahil 2025-07-25 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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More than six months after the ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Beirut, tension still grips southern Lebanon. Israeli troops remain stationed in parts of the border region, even though the withdrawal deadline has passed. Yet amid the uncertainty, families are making their way back - cautiously, deliberately - to villages scarred by the ...