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Will Hezbollah Succeed in Disrupting Lebanese-Cypriot Relations?
2024-06-20 21:53 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The self-proclaimed decision-maker on matters of war and peace in Lebanon, Hezbollah strives to increase the country’s isolation from the rest of the world. Today, the focal point is Cyprus, located approximately 200 km from Lebanon, whose relations with the latter are at risk of significant deterioration, depending on the mood and interests of ...
Macron Hosts Xi for Talks on Trade and Ukraine
This Is Beirut 2024-05-07 23:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a high altitude lunch at a childhood haunt in the Pyrenees mountains. Macron pressed a message to Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade. The first day of Xi's state visit to France, his first to Europe since 2019, saw ...
Gold Price: Is a Trend Reversal Pointing in the Horizon?
Liliane Mokbel 2024-05-02 11:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The fundamental principle of asset diversification remains unshakable despite the speculative fever surrounding a short-term surge in gold prices, with experts predicting a peak of $2,800 per ounce by the end of 2024. Lebanese investors have turned to gold since the onset of the multidimensional crisis in October 2019, even though the yellow ...
Major Israeli Military Operation in South Lebanon Still an Option
2024-09-12 15:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
From now until the US elections on November 5, all eyes will be on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may decide to expand military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, coinciding with the first anniversary of the "Al-Aqsa Flood" attack on October 7. Information from the US capital indicates that the Israeli army has ...
Hezbollah Denies Berri and Mikati’s Exclusion in Land Border Demarcation
This Is Beirut 2024-01-30 11:53 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In the midst of the cross-border exchange on the Lebanese-Israeli border, the continuous war in Gaza and the anticipation of the US decision in retaliation to the targeting of its troops in Syria, an unprecedented development circulated in the media on Tuesday concerning the land border demarcation between Lebanon and Israel. According to ...
In Lebanon, How to Sort the Gold From the Chaff?
Maroun Chahine 2024-02-25 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Investing in gold can provide stability and financial security, but price volatility and the risks associated with counterfeit gold coins can complicate matters. It is essential to carefully assess the advantages and disadvantages based on one's financial goals and risk tolerance.
Municipal Employees Announce Cautionary General Strike
This Is Beirut 2024-02-24 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Municipal employees and municipalities unions in Lebanon have jointly declared a cautionary general strike scheduled for Monday. They are calling on the Lebanese government to address issues of fairness for municipal employees and their unions, seeking equal treatment in comparison to other public administration employees. The strike is set to ...
European Military Meeting in Rome Concerning the LAF
2024-02-23 18:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A meeting of European military leaders is scheduled to take place in Rome on March 1st. Lebanese Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun has been invited to join the gathering focused on assessing the status and needs of the LAF as well as ensuring its readiness to enforce Resolution 1701 when the time comes. This meeting is set after Paris ...
In Beirut, the Deal Is in the (Fake) Bag!
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-02-19 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The streets of Beirut are increasingly resembling a gigantic open-air bazaar… of luxury bag counterfeits! Kelly, Birkin, Lady Dior, Chanel 2.55, quilted bags, Hermès belts: they are absolutely everywhere, proudly displayed on the arms of Lebanese women or on the passenger seat of their shiny SUVs. “Look how beautiful my new Kelly is, I adore ...
Alexei Navalny: The Symptomatic Assassination of an Icon
2024-02-19 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The assassination of dissident leader Alexei Navalny is no fait divers. It brings us back to picture the nightmares of the deaths of the Gulag convicts, the “banality of evil” (Banalität des Bösen) and the steadfastness of the internal opposition to Vladimir Putin. It highlights the deep-seated fears of the cynical and bloody autocrat and ...
The Concept of Financial Chaos
Nicolas Sbeih 2024-02-15 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The chaos that has prevailed over the Lebanese financial sector for four years has recently jumped to a new level. It has become an economic concept, just like capitalism or socialism. And it is governing the country. The newly-coined concept of “financial chaos” involves this sticky mess surrounding the value of the lollar, the dollar, ...
1/4 Border Demarcation: Ras Naqoura Tunnel, a Zone of High Contention
2024-02-12 13:28 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
In a series of four articles, This is Beirut looks at three key elements in the Lebanese-Israeli border dispute, and a fourth that has fallen into oblivion. The first concerns the Ras Naqoura tunnel, owned by the Lebanese state and registered in the land register under number 28/Naqoura, but which Israel turned into a tourist zone since occupying ...
Art and Music Collide: Unveiling ‘Giants’ at Brooklyn Museum
2024-02-10 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, titans of the American music scene, have orchestrated a monumental exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, starting February 6, showcasing seminal works from the African-American community and the broader Black diaspora. The exhibition, aptly named Giants, not only celebrates the magnitude of the artworks ...
Clearing Criminals in the Name of Collaboration
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-02-06 18:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
It is no secret that, in Lebanon, anyone who does not support the Axis of Resistance or Hezbollah is branded a “collaborator.” This has been common practice for years, since 2005. The threats made against MP Samy Gemayel, Lebanese Forces chief Samir Geagea and other anti-Hezbollah politicians are proof of this, and last year’s viral video ...
Retired Soldiers Demand a Return to Dignity
2024-02-06 10:34 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Retired military personnel blocked the main roads in front of the Ministry of Finance, the port of Beirut and Bechara el-Khoury on Tuesday morning. These simultaneous protests come in reaction to the 2024 Budget vote, which failed to answer the calls of these former civil servants, outraged at the lack of consideration shown by the state that they ...
Israeli Warplanes and Artillery Shelling Invade the Southern Skies
This Is Beirut 2024-02-02 17:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli army targeted with artillery shells on Friday morning the outskirts of the Hamames hill in Sirda, while a smoke shell fell between houses in the town of Khiam. Artillery shelling also targeted the outskirts of northern Tayr Harfa and the outskirts of Wadi Hassan and Majdal Zoun. Warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes targeting ...
Is the Iranian Axis on the Defensive?
Malo Pinatel 2024-01-31 22:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
In the days following the drone attack on the Syrian-Jordanian border, two key players within the Iranian axis announced the suspension of their attacks on American positions in Iraq and Syria. Amid fears of retaliation and a wish to negotiate from a position of strength, let's revisit this unexpected turn of events. On Tuesday, January 30, the ...
Syria-Jordan Border Attack Caused by 'Confusion?'
This Is Beirut 2024-01-30 11:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
According to US officials, the pro-Iranian drone strike that killed three people on the Syrian-Jordanian border on Sunday, January 29, was the result of a mix-up. The unmanned aircraft may have been mistaken for an American. US forces may have mistaken the drone that killed three of their soldiers and wounded around thirty others on Sunday for an ...
Lebanese Cargo Ship Damaged by Houthi Strike Sinks
This Is Beirut 2024-03-02 17:11 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A cargo ship loaded with fertiliser has sunk in the Gulf of Aden less than two weeks after it was damaged by missiles from Yemen's Houthi rebels, Yemen's government said Saturday. The Houthis claimed the February 19 attack against the Rubymar, a cargo ship flying a Belizean flag and operated by a Lebanese firm, which transported combustible ...
Soup Attack on Mona Lisa Sparks Sustainable Food Debate
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-28 16:39 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a striking display of protest, the Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most iconic paintings, became the latest canvas for activists’ outcry, not with paint but with pumpkin soup. This action, which occurred in the heart of Paris at the renowned Louvre Museum, transcends mere vandalism and opens a critical dialogue on the intersection of art, ...
Stifling the Arab Identity: Not a Coincidental Act!
Rami Rayess 2024-01-24 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Many challenges surround the notion of Arab identity or Arabism, more so in practicality than in theory. The theoretical aspect faces continuous criticism and scrutiny, raising questions about its feasibility and the advantages of steadfastly upholding it, given the significant global changes in power dynamics, which have undergone profound shifts ...
Southern Lebanon: Cross-Border Exchanges Persist
This Is Beirut 2024-01-23 10:57 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli army expanded its attacks geographically, extending beyond the southern Litani River, targeting villages and towns in the South that had not been targeted since the beginning of the war in Gaza and the cross-border exchange with Hezbollah. On the other hand, the reception centers for displaced persons in Tyre became overcrowded, ...
The Endless Success of 'Pretty Woman' Defies Time
2024-01-23 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The famous 1990 movie Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, has recently been added to Netflix and is regaining popularity. The movie's return coincided with the striking success of Leave the World Behind, a dramatic horror film also starring Julia Roberts. Pretty Woman, a 1990 film directed by Garry Marshall and starring Julia ...
Intense Fighting in Khan Younis as New Truce Agreement Sought
This Is Beirut 2024-01-23 10:26 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fighting between the Israeli army and Hamas raged on in southern Gaza on Tuesday, November 23. On the diplomatic front, negotiations for a new truce are underway. Combat raged in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday, against a backdrop of negotiations aimed at bringing about a pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas in the absence ...
From Kabul to the Oscars: James Ivory’s Film Beginnings
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-20 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
James Ivory, a legendary filmmaker, continues to leave an indelible mark in the world of cinema, even at the age of 95. Known for winning an Oscar at 89 for his screenplay Call Me By Your Name, Ivory remains an active and influential figure in the industry. His latest work, a documentary titled A Cooler Climate, delves into the serene Afghanistan ...
St Charbel Honored in the Vatican, Bells to Ring on Friday
2024-01-18 14:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In the midst of the several crises and wars immersing Lebanon, an event in the Vatican in honor of Saint Charbel will instill hope and peace in the hearts of the Lebanese. The honoring of Saint Charbel will take place at the Vatican in Rome on Friday. In parallel, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rai has called for a moment of ...
Israeli Drones Target Cars and Houses in Kawkaba
2024-01-18 11:19 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israeli drones targeted the town of Kawkaba on Thursday morning, where a car was hit in Khan Market and a missile landed in the garden of a house, causing extensive damage to the house without causing injuries, while Israeli artillery fired two shells on the outskirts of Kawkaba. Additionally, a shell fell between houses in the town of Hula at the ...
Israel Shoots Down Four Infiltrators from Lebanon
This Is Beirut 2024-01-14 19:02 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Sunday was marked by continuous Israeli artillery bombardment targeting several localities in southern Lebanon. The targeted regions include al-Quzah, Bayt Lif, the outskirts of Dhayra, Yarine, Jebbine, Tayr Harfa, southern Marwahin, Mays al-Jabal, and its southern neighborhood, Darb al-Souq, as well as al-Tarash to the southwest of the locality ...
Unveiling Lisa Marie Presley's Posthumous Autobiography
2024-01-12 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a noteworthy development in the literary world, the posthumous autobiography of Lisa Marie Presley, the sole progeny of the iconic American rock 'n' roll figure, Elvis Presley, is slated for release in October. This announcement was made by her daughter, alongside the publishers, on a date that nearly coincides with the first anniversary of her ...
Israel Bombs Southern Gaza as Blinken Heads to Egypt
This Is Beirut 2024-01-11 11:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel bombarded the southern Gaza Strip overnight, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to travel to Egypt on Thursday for more talks aimed at containing Israel's war against Hamas. The diplomat was set to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi in Cairo, a day after talks with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, who ...