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Imad Amhaz, Kidnapped by Israeli Commando for suspected arms smuggling for Hezbollah
This is Beirut 2024-11-02 14:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam israel commando kidnapping
Imad Fadel Amhaz, who was abducted at dawn on Friday from his chalet in Batroun by an Israeli naval commando, is not believed to be a member of Hezbollah, but has links with the pro-Iranian group, on whose behalf he was transporting weapons by sea from Syria to Lebanon. This information has yet to be confirmed, as the Lebanese army is still ...
Hamas and Fatah Agree on Gaza Administration Committee
This is Beirut 2024-11-04 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
A senior Hamas source told the London-based al-Araby al-Jadeed website on Monday that the recent talks in Cairo between Hamas and Fatah delegations ended with an agreement to form an administrative committee for Gaza. According to the website, this committee is set to manage civil and humanitarian affairs in Gaza after the war ends. This comes ...
Paddington Returns to Peru in Thrilling New Adventure
This is Beirut 2024-11-04 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Stars of the box-office busting Paddington film series gathered in London on Sunday for the world premiere of its latest instalment, but there was no sign of the enigmatic leading bear. Paddington in Peru, directed by Dougal Wilson, sees the much-loved bear return to his homeland, capering through the Amazon rainforest in his first film outing in ...
US Presidential Election: Why Results May Not Be Known Tonight
This is Beirut 2024-11-05 19:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Kamala Harris US Presidential Elections
Americans are currently casting their votes to decide whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will be the next occupant of the White House. However, it's unlikely that the results will be revealed immediately, given the unpredictability surrounding the election. Voting procedures and the high risk of contested results could extend the wait by ...
Israeli commandos jammed UNIFIL radar in abduction operation
This is Beirut 2024-11-05 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A preliminary probe found that Israeli commandos used a speedboat equipped with radar-jamming devices to abduct a Lebanese man accused of being a Hezbollah operative, a Lebanese judicial official told AFP Tuesday. The initial findings suggest that "the Israeli army used a high-speed vessel equipped with advanced devices capable of jamming radars" ...
Special Edition: Donald Trump Claims Victory
This is Beirut 2024-11-06 11:38 - Reading : less than a minute
USA Presidential Election Donald Trump Kamal Harris
We bring you the latest results from our studio in Beirut with Victoria Werling, Head of Reports Section at This is Beirut; Charles Chartouni, university professor and political science researcher; and Chelsea Al Arif, journalist. Together, they will shed light on this historic election, drawing on the analyses of our special correspondents in ...
Notre-Dame de Paris: A Jewel of French Popular Culture
Elie Valluy - Paris Correspondent 2024-11-08 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral Heritage Paris
In a month, on December 7 and 8, 2024, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen for visitors and worshipers, five years after it was devastated by fire. Beyond being an emblematic (religious and historical) monument of Paris, and more broadly of France, Notre-Dame de Paris has, for decades and even centuries, inspired numerous writers, ...
Berlin, EU Vow Response After Tehran Executes German-Iranian
This is Beirut 2024-10-29 14:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
European Union Josep Borrell Tehran
Germany and the European Union on Tuesday strongly condemned Iran's execution of a 69-year-old German-Iranian dissident after years behind bars and warned they were considering retaliatory measures. Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Jamshid Sharmahd's execution on Monday a "scandal" and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned ...
Putin Finalizes Landmark Defense Pact With North Korea
This is Beirut 2024-11-10 14:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Vladimir Putin North Korea Kim Jong Un Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a landmark defense pact with North Korea, a deal that comes amid reports that Pyongyang has dispatched thousands of troops to fight against Ukraine. Putin struck the deal during a visit to North Korea in June, but it had to pass through Russia's parliament and be signed by the Kremlin leader to ...
AI Brings St. Peter's Basilica to Life with Digital Twin
This is Beirut 2024-11-12 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Vatican Rome AI Basilica Heritage
The public will soon be able to access every detail of St. Peter’s Basilica through a virtual portal, thanks to 400,000 images of the monument analyzed by artificial intelligence, according to a project presented Monday at the Vatican. Starting December 1, visitors to the basilica's official website will discover a digital reconstruction of its ...
There Might Be a Shot for a Ceasefire in Lebanon, According to Hochstein
This is Beirut 2024-11-12 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Amos Hochstein ceasefire
The American envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, told reporters at the White House that there might be "a shot" at getting a ceasefire in Lebanon in the coming weeks, according to the American news website, Axios. "I am hopeful we can get it," Hochstein was quoted as saying. Axios revealed that Ron Dermer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
Ronaldo at Double as Portugal Reach Nations League Quarters, Spain Win
This is Beirut 2024-11-16 01:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark. Roberto Martinez's Portugal wrapped up top spot in Group A1 with a game to spare, securing their place in the next round in March. France, ...
300 Experts Urge UNESCO to Protect Lebanon's Heritage
This is Beirut 2024-11-17 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Baalbeck Hezbollah UNESCO
In a petition addressed to UNESCO, 300 cultural professionals, including archaeologists and academics, called on Sunday for the protection of Lebanon's heritage, particularly Baalbeck. Since September 23, Israel has been engaged in open warfare against Hezbollah, with strikes targeting the cities of Baalbeck (east) and Tyre (south), both of which ...
Hochstein in Lebanon and Israel: A New Diplomatic Mirage?
Natasha Metni Torbey 2024-11-18 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Amos Hochstein Hezbollah ceasefire
In the absence of an “Iran-Israel-US deal,” any roadmap for a ceasefire in Lebanon seems destined to fail. What about a proposal that, in both substance and form, brings no changes (being similar to the previous one) and for which each party continues to express reservations? According to various media sources, US envoy Amos Hochstein is ...
US Seeks for Google to Sell Chrome Browser
This is Beirut 2024-11-19 09:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The US will urge a judge to make Google-parent company Alphabet sell its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant, according to a media report Monday. Antitrust officials with the US Department of Justice declined to comment on a Bloomberg report that they will ask for a sell-off of Chrome and a shake-up of ...
Beirut Chants: Resilience Through Music and Community
This is Beirut 2024-11-19 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut Chants Festival Culture
“No sound rises above the sound of music.” “Beirut Chants has never been a ‘festival’ in the conventional sense. For us and our loyal fans, Beirut Chants has always been a shared space, a reflection of our diverse community's determination, solidarity, and authenticity. It is where all Lebanese come together, no matter how tough the ...
Land Registry: New Payment Orders and Title Deeds Issued
This is Beirut 2024-10-29 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The General directorate of the Land registry office announced on Tuesday that “the cadastral secretariats of Aley and Chouf will hand over ready payment orders and ready property titles to those who wish to have them, or their representatives, on Thursday, October 31, 2024.” It said that a reception mechanism has been determined for ...
Iran Executes German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd
This is Beirut 2024-10-28 19:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
United Arab Emirates US Supreme Court
Iranian authorities on Monday executed German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd, who had been detained since 2020, the judiciary's Mizan website said. "After going through the judicial process and the final approval of the court decision by the Supreme Court, the death sentence of Jamshid Sharmahd... was carried out this morning," the website said, ...
Who is Ibrahim Aqil?
This Is Beirut 2024-09-20 17:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The target of the Israeli airstrike in Lebanon’s capital Beirut Friday afternoon was Ibrahim Aqil, according to security sources. Aqil is chief of the Radwan forces, Hezbollah’s top military body. As shown on the Department of State’s website, on April 18, 2023 (the anniversary of Hezbollah’s bombing of the US Embassy in Beirut), the US ...
Al-Qard Al-Hassan: Is Hezbollah's 'Bank' in Jeopardy? (2/2)
Maurice Matta 2024-10-16 08:30 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Lebanon Economy Al Qard Al Hassan Hezbollah
Many legal experts agree on the idea that "the Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association is a loophole in Lebanese law." The change in terminology does not alter the legal nature, which means that it is, in essence, a bank under legal reality and cannot be considered a non-profit charity organization, as it identifies itself. Specific circulars about Al-Qard ...
Trump Refuses Harris Call for October Debate
This Is Beirut 2024-09-22 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump rejected on Saturday a second debate against Kamala Harris before the November 5 election, saying it was "too late" with early voting already underway in some states. Earlier in the day, Harris' campaign said she had accepted an invitation from broadcaster CNN to participate in a debate on October 23. It would have been the ...
Pro-Iranian Axis Reactions to Escalation in Lebanon
Malo Pinatel 2024-09-23 21:27 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hundreds of Israeli strikes hit southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, after Israel advised residents in these areas to "stay away from Hezbollah targets." While the pro-Iranian group continues to launch rocket salvos in response to Israeli bombardments, various components of the Tehran-led axis have begun issuing statements of support. Iran ...
Flight Cancellations Surge as Security Situation Escalates
This Is Beirut 2024-09-24 15:14 - Reading : less than a minute
More than 30 flights to and from Beirut were canceled on Tuesday, according to the Rafic Hariri International Airport website. The cancellations included 15 outgoing and 29 incoming flights, affecting airlines such as Qatar Airways, several UAE-based carriers and Turkish Airways. The disruptions come as Israel’s military announced it had ...
UN Security Council to Meet on Lebanon Wednesday
This Is Beirut 2024-09-24 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss the explosive situation in Lebanon, which is subjected to relentless Israeli air strikes targeting Hezbollah positions. "After consulting with the delegations... the Presidency intends to schedule the briefing on the situation in Lebanon for tomorrow, Wednesday ...
'Five Days to Shine:' A Conversation With Josyane Boulos on Inclusion Through Theater
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 14:22 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Five Days to Shine project marks a new milestone in social inclusion in Lebanon by offering young adults with cognitive disabilities a unique opportunity to explore and express themselves through theater. Supported by the US Embassy, the Five Days to Shine project focuses on empowerment, awareness and the celebration of talents often ...
Emirates Cancel Flights to Iraq, Iran and Jordan due to "Regional Unrest"
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 19:42 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Dubai-based Emirates Thursday cancelled flights to Iraq, Iran, and Jordan for three days over "regional unrest" after an Iranian missile strike on Israel stoked fears of a wider war. "Emirates is canceling all flights to/from Iraq (Basra and Baghdad), Iran (Tehran), and Jordan (Amman) on 4th and 5th October due to regional unrest" with immediate ...
This, Too, Is a Crime!
Nisrine Merheb 2024-10-09 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
There is no room for excuses, in a situation overshadowed by the pervasive presence of death, fear and displacement all around us. We have simply transformed into a “ball of anxiety,” living under the shadow of dread, whether we find ourselves under bombardment or still navigating a tenuous calm, until further notice. Perhaps some of us are ...
Macron Calls on Iran's President to Back Mideast 'De-escalation'
This is Beirut 2024-10-13 22:15 - Reading : less than a minute
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Iran's leader Masoud Pezeshkian to support a "general de-escalation" in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon in a telephone conversation Sunday, his office said. Macron stressed "the responsibility of Iran to support a general de-escalation and to use its influence in this direction with the destabilizing actors ...
South Korea’s Han Sells One Million Books After Nobel Win
This is Beirut 2024-10-16 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Over a million copies of books by Han Kang, the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, have sold in South Korea since the announcement, bookstores reported on Wednesday. The short story writer and novelist is best known internationally for her Man Booker Prize-winning novel The Vegetarian, her first work translated into ...
Baalbeck and Its Roman Ruins Deserted by Locals and Tourists
This is Beirut 2024-10-28 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Baalbeck Heritage Tourism
For over a month, the iconic Palmyra Hotel has not hosted a single tourist coming to explore Baalbeck’s Roman ruins, near which Israeli bombs are falling. Yet Rabih Salika refuses to leave the establishment where he has worked for 24 years. The war between Israel and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement, deeply rooted in Baalbeck (east), has not ...