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Announcement – AIDS, the Untold Story...
This is Beirut 2024-12-01 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
On the occasion of World AIDS Day, This is Beirut takes you behind the scenes of one of the most groundbreaking scientific discoveries of the 20th century: the identification of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the infectious agent responsible for AIDS. For the first time, Professor Ara Hovanessian (then a research director at the CNRS in ...
Iraqi Armed Group Calls on Baghdad to Deploy in Support of Assad
This is Beirut 2024-12-03 09:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iraq's powerful Iran-aligned Kataeb Hezbollah armed group has called on Baghdad to send troops to Syria to support the Damascus government against a rebel offensive. Kataeb Hezbollah, or Hezbollah Brigades, made the appeal in a statement shared on pro-Iranian Telegram channels late Monday. Excerpts were also posted on its official website. The ...
The School Meal Program at the Heart of Discussions Between Halabi and the WFP
This is Beirut 2024-12-03 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Caretaker Minister of Education Abbas Halabi thanked the World Food Program (WFP) for their support in providing nutritional assistance to schools. Minister Halabi also emphasized Lebanon's commitment to education despite the ongoing conflict. Halabi was speaking on Monday during a meeting with Matthew Hollingworth, the Regional Director of ...
Syria: Government Forces Retreat on All Fronts
This is Beirut 2024-12-06 23:22 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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According to a security source in Damascus, rebels have taken control of three army and police posts in Sweida, and most of Deraa is no longer in the hands of the regime. Rebel forces pressing a lightning offensive in Syria aim to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad's rule, their Islamist leader said in an interview published on Friday. The ...
Founder of Spain’s Mango Clothing Chain Dies in Accident
This is Beirut 2024-12-14 22:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish clothing retailer Mango, one of Europe's largest fashion groups, with nearly 2,800 stores worldwide, died Saturday in an accident, the company said. While the company did not provide further details, Spanish media reports said the 71-year-old died after falling while hiking with several members of his family ...
Syria's Jolani: From Jihadist to Pragmatist
This is Beirut 2024-12-07 09:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Islamist rebel alliance that has captured swathes of Syria in a lightning offensive, is an extremist who has adopted a more moderate posture to try to achieve his goals. At the head of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which is rooted in Syria's branch of Al-Qaeda, Jolani says the goal of his offensive is to ...
Zelensky Insists on a "Just Peace" in Paris
This is Beirut 2024-12-08 04:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday insisted at a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump that any settlement with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine had to be "just", as fears grow in Kyiv on the position of the incoming administration. President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee ...
Syria Post-Assad – Day 1: Basic Necessities, Telecommunications and the Future of the Syrian Pound
Liliane Mokbel 2024-12-08 13:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria is left with a crumbling economy, shaped by decades of state control and average wages barely surpassing $40 per month. The country’s economic prospects now depend largely on the removal of American and Western sanctions, as well as financial assistance from the international community. ...
Syria: Various Indicators of an Imminent Collapse
Tilda Abou Rizk 2024-12-08 18:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A new dawn breaks over Syria, liberated from the man who has been known at times as “the tyrant of Damascus,” and at other times as “the executioner.” After the fall of Homs on Saturday night into the hands of opposition rebels, the collapse of Damascus and Bashar al-Assad’s regime was just a matter of hours. Since the surprise ...
Access to Syria 'Crime Scene' a 'Game-Changer': UN Investigator
This is Beirut 2024-12-10 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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UN investigators who for years have been gathering evidence of horrific crimes committed in Syria hope Bashar al-Assad's downfall will finally mean they can access "the crime scene" and "massive evidence". "There is a sea change," said Robert Petit, a Canadian prosecutor and legal scholar who heads the United Nations investigative body known as ...
Netanyahu Denies Charges in First Court Testimony in Corruption Trial
This is Beirut 2024-12-10 19:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed the allegations against him as he testified in court for the first time in his corruption case. Netanyahu, who has repeatedly sought to delay his court appearance, is the first sitting Prime Minister of Israel to face a criminal trial. He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and ...
Celebrated Poet and Activist Nikki Giovanni Leaves Legacy Behind
This is Beirut 2024-12-11 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Award-winning US poet Nikki Giovanni, who was at the forefront of the Black Arts Movement, has died at age 81 after a long battle with cancer, her friends and family said Tuesday. Widely regarded as one of the most prolific African-American poets, Giovanni received numerous awards and a Grammy nomination for her work on civil rights, gender, and ...
Festive Agenda (1): December in the Spirit of Christmas
This is Beirut 2024-12-11 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Beirut Chants: A Celebration of Artistic and Cultural Resilience The Beirut Chants festival, held from December 4 to 23, 2024, provides a space for unity and togetherness through free concerts highlighting culture and prayer. Among the highlights already past are Mozart’s Coronation Mass, the Nativity Hymns, and various performances by local ...
Army and ISF Intensify New Year’s Security, Warn Against Gunfire
This is Beirut 2024-12-31 10:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese Army Command announced on Tuesday that army units have intensified security measures as part of their operational duties in preparation for New Year’s Eve. These measures include exceptional procedures implemented across various Lebanese regions. “This effort aims to protect areas, tourist sites, and commercial facilities ...
This is Holidays: Day 17
Rayan Chami 2025-01-01 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Wednesday, January 1. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe. Try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!
UN Migration Agency in Turmoil after US Aid Freeze
This is Beirut 2025-03-11 09:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hit hard by US aid funding cuts, the UN migration agency is battling claims from current and former staff of now pandering to Washington and providing cover for mass deportations. Like many humanitarian agencies, the International Organization for Migration has been reeling since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, ...
US Embassy in Beirut Issues Security Alert for February 23
This is Beirut 2025-02-18 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The US Embassy in Beirut issued an alert to its citizens asking them to “avoid the Bir Hassan area – including the airport – on February 23.” This alert was posted Tuesday on the US Embassy X account. https://x.com/usembassybeirut/status/1891758582099579302 “Due to the funeral processions announced for that day, US citizens are also ...
Australian Government Imposes Sanctions on Hezbollah's Chief
This is Beirut 2025-02-03 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Australian Government imposed sanctions on Monday targeting Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem. Naim Qassem is part of a group of entities sanctioned by Australia in its “the fight against terrorist financing and ongoing work to combat anti-Semitism and ensure the safety of Australians,” reads a statement published by the ...
USAID at Risk of Shutdown: Impact on Lebanon
Sana Richa Choucair 2025-02-03 19:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Elon Musk stated on Monday that President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to shut down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). “I discussed USAID in detail with (the president), and he agreed that we should shut it down,” Musk said during a conversation on X Spaces early on Monday morning. The announcement comes ...
Rubio Confirms Takeover of USAID, Vows to End 'Insubordination'
This is Beirut 2025-02-03 20:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday he had been put in charge of the US aid agency, saying he would stop its "insubordination" to President Donald Trump's agenda. After Trump's billionaire friend and advisor Elon Musk vowed to destroy the US Agency for International Development (USAID), whose website went dark over the weekend, Rubio ...
Aga Khan, Leader of Ismaili Muslims, Dies Aged 88
This is Beirut 2025-02-05 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Aga Khan, imam of the Ismaili Muslims and head of a major development aid foundation, died Tuesday in Lisbon at the age of 88, his foundation announced. He was the founder and president of the Aga Khan Development Network, which employs 96,000 people and finances development programmes particularly in Asia and Africa. "His Highness Prince ...
Trump to "Probably" Meet Zelensky Next Week
This is Beirut 2025-02-07 22:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said Friday he would "probably" meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky next week, as Russia said its forces had seized the key mining town of Toretsk in east Ukraine. Zelensky said the US and Ukraine were planning "talks" but did not confirm a meeting between the two leaders. "We're also planning meetings and talks at ...
Beirut Marathon 2025: A Step Towards Hope and Renewal
This is Beirut 2025-02-08 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amid Lebanon’s quest for renewal, the Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) unveiled the 2025 edition during a press conference held at the Parliament Library Hall in Nejme Square. Scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025, the race will take place along the Beirut Waterfront under the slogan: “Let’s Run from Finish to Start for a New Lebanon.” A ...
Attend the Paris Opera Ballet in the Intimacy of Rehearsals
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-02-08 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Paris National Opera, a prestigious cultural institution founded in 1669 during the reign of Louis XIV, is renowned worldwide for the rigor of its artistic programming, particularly the excellence of its Ballet. Each season, tens of thousands of spectators flock to attend performances on the legendary stages of the Palais Garnier and the ...
Afghan Held after Suspected Ramming attack Injures 28 in Germany
This is Beirut 2025-02-13 15:26 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
An Afghan asylum seeker was arrested after a suspected car ramming attack injured at least 28 people in the southern German city of Munich on Thursday, police said. The incident comes on the eve of a high-profile international conference in Munich and amid an election campaign in which immigration and security have been key issues after a spate ...
Iran mulls moving capital to 'lost paradise' on southern coast
This is Beirut 2025-02-18 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Faced with myriad problems including gridlocked traffic and a sinking earth surface in its current capital, Iran is considering a drastic solution -- moving it to an altogether different location on the Gulf of Oman. Though the idea of moving the capital has cropped up on various occasions since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the proposals were ...
Elon Musk brands USAID as 'criminal organization' in growing row
This is Beirut 2025-02-02 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Elon Musk attacked the US Agency for International Development on Sunday, calling it a "criminal organization" after Donald Trump moved to freeze the bulk of Washington's foreign assistance for three months. The Trump administration has since issued waivers for food and other humanitarian aid. But aid workers say uncertainty reigns -- and that ...
Real Madrid's Bellingham Banned for Two Matches After Dissent
This is Beirut 2025-02-19 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham was hit with a two-match La Liga ban on Wednesday by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee after he was sent off for dissent. The England international was dismissed during the champions' 1-1 draw at Osasuna on Saturday by referee Jose Munuera Montero. Bellingham, who insisted he had been ...
Still No Ruling on New York's Mayor Corruption Case
This is Beirut 2025-02-20 05:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A US federal judge peppered a top member of Donald Trump's Justice Department with questions Wednesday during a hearing over the office's extraordinary move to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. The department's request prompted a wave of protest resignations within the Justice Department and at the mayor's ...
When Kostanian Admits Defeat and the End of Kulluna Irada’s Project!
Tony Abi Najem 2025-02-20 21:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The article written by Albert Kostanian, published on al-Modon’s website and titled “Announcing Defeat,” stood out. He begins with the statement: “After nearly six years of media and technical battles, the time has come to announce defeat.” In this article, where every sentence could be analyzed, it is important to focus on several key ...