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Shia Clans in the Upcoming Municipal Elections
Kaline Antoun 24/04 12:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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After nine years of waiting, municipal elections will be held starting early next month. This vote carries strategic importance, as it precedes the parliamentary elections by a year and serves as a political barometer, particularly in the Shia regions of Lebanon, which have been affected by the repercussions of the war between Hezbollah and ...
Municipal Elections: What Are the Requirements to Run for Office?
This Is Beirut 24/04 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Municipal Elections Guide
As Lebanon prepares for its upcoming municipal elections, scheduled for May 2025, growing attention is being paid to the positions of municipal council members and presidents. In a context where local governance is increasingly viewed as a driver of change, many are considering a run for office. But what does it take to become a candidate? ...
UK Ends Sanctions on Syria Defense, Interior Ministries
This is Beirut 24/04 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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The UK government announced on Thursday it was lifting sanctions that were imposed on Syria's interior and defense ministries during the rule of the now-deposed Bashar al-Assad. "The following entries have been removed from the Consolidated List and are no longer subject to an asset freeze -- Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense," the Office ...
The Little Prince Returns, Glowing Through Parisian Walls
Marie-Christine Tayah 25/04 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Little Prince Exhibition Paris Culture Saint Exupéry Art
Visiting the Atelier des Lumières until July 6 is like retracing the footsteps of The Little Prince, reliving a nostalgic voyage among the stars and quietly whispering that “what is essential is invisible to the eye.” Children, parents and dreamers alike are flocking to see the immersive The Little Prince experience, designed in the ...
'Andor' Ends as Boldest and Darkest Series of 'Star Wars'
This is Beirut 20/04 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Often hailed by critics as “the best Star Wars series,” Andor returns this Wednesday for its final season—shaped by historical accounts of war and revolution, according to creator Tony Gilroy. Premiering on Disney+ in 2022, the large-scale production cost over $645 million across its two seasons, according to Forbes. The show traces the ...
Carlo Acutis: Sainthood Deferred, Hope Intact
Ryan Chaba 27/04 11:02 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Pope Francis Carlo Acutis Vatican canonization
The canonization of young Carlo Acutis, initially scheduled for today in Rome, has been suspended following the death of Pope Francis. While the process itself remains unchanged, the event has been postponed sine die. This decision has saddened thousands of faithful, especially young people, for whom “God’s geek” represents a modern figure ...
Cardinals Set to Pick Conclave Date to Elect New Pope
This is Beirut 28/04 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Red-hatted cardinals were expected to pick a date Monday for the conclave to elect a new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, following the death of Pope Francis. Dozens of so-called "Princes of the Church" from across the world have been gathering at the Vatican since the 88-year-old Argentine pontiff died on April 21. But so far there ...
Conclave to Elect New Pope Starts May 7
This is Beirut 28/04 14:59 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Pope Francis Conclave The Vatican
Catholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced on Monday, a week after the death of Pope Francis. So-called "Princes of the Church" under the age of 80 will meet in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new religious leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. The date was decided at meeting ...
Trump Admin Probes Harvard Law Review for Race Discrimination
This is Beirut 29/04 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump's administration said it has launched an investigation into Harvard University and Harvard Law Review for "race-based discrimination" after receiving reports about the prestigious legal journal's selection process for articles. The probe comes as Trump cracks down on US universities on several fronts, alleging widespread ...
France Accuses Russia of Being Behind Series of Cyberattacks Against It
This is Beirut 29/04 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron Russia France Cyberattack
France on Tuesday accused Russian military intelligence of being behind a series of cyberattacks against the country over the last decade, including against an organization involved in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Emmanuel Macron's first presidential campaign in 2017. Since 2021, a branch of Russian military intelligence (GRU) dedicated to ...
Syria Monitor: 14 Killed as Druze Fighters Clash with Security Forces Near Damascus
This is Beirut 29/04 20:52 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A Syria war monitor on Tuesday said 14 people, including seven Druze fighters, were killed in sectarian clashes near Damascus, as authorities blamed "gunmen" and vowed to pursue those involved. The overnight clashes, sparked by the circulation on social media of an audio recording deemed blasphemous, were met with condemnation from ...
Jacqueline Harpman’s Forgotten Feminist Novel Finds New Global Fame
This is Beirut 30/04 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Novel Literature Culture Writing
The reissue of I Who Have Never Known Men by Belgian author Jacqueline Harpman marks the unexpected resurgence of a feminist dystopian novel. Critically acclaimed upon its 1995 release, the book has found new life on social media in the 2020s. Following successful reissues in the UK and US, French publisher Stock is now bringing the haunting ...
‘To Exist Is to Be Different:’ The Birth of Individuality
David Sahyoun 30/04 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Psychonalysis Culture Exist Difference Child Appearance
“To exist is to not be confused with the surrounding environment, it is to be heterogeneous, it is to be different. Each color is only itself through the contrast with the color that faces it. It only has value in opposition.” This quote from biologist Albert Jacquard illustrates how a subject’s true identity is formed through otherness, ...
US Imposes Sanctions To Curb Iran Oil Despite Talks
This is Beirut 30/04 19:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United States said Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on seven companies involved in selling Iranian oil, tightening pressure despite new nuclear talks between the adversaries. The United States said it was targeting five trading companies—four based in the United Arab Emirates and one in Turkey—that sold Iranian-origin petrochemical ...
Ukraine, US Sign Minerals Deal, Tying Trump to Kyiv
This is Beirut 01/05 05:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump's administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid. Ukraine said it secured key interests after protracted negotiations, including full sovereignty over its own rare earths, which are ...
US Expects Iran Talks but Trump Presses Sanctions
This is Beirut 02/05 05:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The United States said Thursday it expected new nuclear talks to take place soon with Iran but President Donald Trump vowed to enforce sanctions and called for global boycott of "any amount" of Iranian oil or petrochemicals. Iran said that a fourth round of talks with the Trump administration, which had been set to take place this ...
Iran’s Nuclear Standoff: Two Decades of Tactical Delay
Michel Touma 21/04 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
United Nations Hezbollah Iran Nuclear
The arm wrestling between the West and the Islamic Republic of Iran over the nuclear issue is a protracted saga, marked by stalling tactics, deception and a carefully crafted strategy of concealment, patiently executed by the mullah's regime for over two decades. Negotiations, back-channel diplomacy, mounting international pressures and successive ...
The Wounds of Love on the Resurrected Body
Fady Noun 20/04 15:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Christ rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, leaving behind his boundless love and many mysteries yet to be understood. Unlike his resurrection, which happened with no witnesses, his ascension took place before the eyes of his stunned disciples. He defied gravity, and then a cloud took him from their sight—so much so that two angels had ...
Two Days Before the Municipal Elections, Voters Weigh Civic Duty Against Deep Mistrust
Marilyne Jallad 02/05 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Achrafieh Baalbeck Hezbollah Israel South Lebanon
The excitement of first-time voters stands in stark contrast with the deep-seated skepticism of older generations, many of whom have lost faith in the promise of democratic renewal. Yet, across this generational divide, a common refrain emerges: a yearning for an electoral system that is more inclusive, transparent and more attuned to the ...
Lebanese Army Arrests Suspects Behind Rocket Attacks on Israel
This is Beirut 16/04 19:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced on Wednesday that they had apprehended members of a group responsible for two recent rocket attacks launched from southern Lebanon toward Israel. The suspects include both Lebanese and Palestinian nationals, an army statement said. The arrests were the result of a coordinated intelligence and security ...
Meta Faces Landmark US Antitrust Trial
This is Beirut 14/04 11:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Social media juggernaut Meta stands trial on Monday facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors. By moving forward, the trial in a Washington federal court dashes the hopes of Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg that the return of Donald Trump to the White ...
How Washington Dismantled Its Rivals and Reclaimed Global Leverage in 100 Days
Baker Halawi 14/04 14:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
It took the United States less than one hundred days to begin redrawing the global strategic map—on its own terms. In just over three months, President Donald Trump’s returning administration—resurrected not through elections, but through political maneuvering and ideological momentum—reignited an assertive and ...
AI: Just Beginning to Revolutionize the NBA Game
This is Beirut 14/04 14:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
It's not a scene out of the future, but a reality on the hard courts of today. Using artificial intelligence, a top basketball team found the right defensive strategy that made the difference to win the NBA championship. Data specialist Rajiv Maheswaran declines to name the outfit that leveraged AI analysis to victory, saying in a corporate ...
Meta Chief Zuckerberg Testifies at Landmark US Antitrust Trial
This is Beirut 14/04 21:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Mark Zuckerberg Meta Federal Trade Commission
Meta chief and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in a landmark US antitrust trial in which his social media juggernaut stands accused of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors. The start of the trial in a Washington federal court dashed the hopes of Zuckerberg that the ...
From Firepower to Billboards: The Evolution of "May 7"
Johnny Kortbawi 15/04 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah billboards airport road Lebanon
It’s striking how much Hezbollah’s projection of power has changed over the years. Once firmly gripping Lebanon’s state institutions, the party sought to assert dominance over the entire political spectrum—often by force. There was a time when Hezbollah stormed Beirut with weapons and fire, burned down the TV studios of its political ...
American Singer Katy Perry Roared into First All-Woman Spaceflight
This is Beirut 15/04 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
USA Singer Katy Perry Space Culture
Pop star Katy Perry became the biggest name in an all-woman group to safely blast off into space Monday, roaring into the cosmos on one of billionaire Jeff Bezos's rockets. The Firework and California Girls singer was lofted more than 60 miles (100 kilometers) above the Earth's surface in a vessel from Blue Origin, the space company owned by ...
Abu Dhabi Festival: Kuniko Kato Plays Bach and Miyoshi
Bélinda Ibrahim 15/04 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Abu Dhabi Festival Japan Kuniko Kato Music Bach
Abu Dhabi, Blue Hall, The Arts Center, April 14, 2025 Beneath the sleek arches of this hall nestled in the heart of the NYU Abu Dhabi campus, the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival offered more than just a concert that evening. The event opened on a deeply cultural and symbolic note, where music became a bridge between civilizations—echoing ...
Sudan: What You Need to Know After Two Years of Hell
Mario Chartouni 15/04 20:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Sudan Conflict Darfur United Arab Emirates
Since April 15, 2023, Sudan has been ravaged by a brutal civil war between the country’s two main armed forces: the regular army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary militia commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti. The conflict, which erupted in the heart of the ...
Amendments to Banking Secrecy: The Danger of Retroactive Effect!
This is Beirut 16/04 12:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The joint parliamentary committees are currently discussing the draft law amending banking secrecy. The version approved by the government is under review and modification in Parliament. This amendment — referred from the government to Parliament by Decree No. 103 — is the second in just three years. In 2022, the banking secrecy law ...
When AI Meets Therapy: The Promise and Pitfalls of Digital Healing
David Sahyoun 16/04 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Therapy Artificial Intelligence AI Culture
AI (artificial intelligence) is a computer system designed to replicate human thought and behavior. It can reason, process information, and search for answers across vast pools of relevant content available online. A chatbot, by contrast, is a conversational tool designed to simulate human interaction. It runs on pre-scripted responses, ...