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Stylish Christmas Slippers: The Stars of the Traditional Festive Season
Marie-Christine Tayah 2024-12-22 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Christmas slippers have become a true symbol of the season, reminding us of a cherished tradition that blends history, legend and modernity. Over time, they have undergone a subtle transformation, fusing ancient customs with contemporary tastes. A Tradition Anchored in History The history of Christmas slippers is deeply rooted in the past. Their ...
ŠamaŠ: A Call for Peace Through Art and Music
Fabienne Touma 2024-12-14 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Paris Culture Art Exhibition Lebanon Paris
Originally unveiled in 2017 at the Lebanese Pavilion of the Venice Biennale, ŠamaŠ (pronounced Shamash) seamlessly combines visual art and music. For the first time in France, visitors can experience this extraordinary piece at the IMA in Paris until April 6. Deeply symbolic, the project stems from Zad Moultaka’s profound reflection on ...
Pakistan Promises “Strong Response” to Afghan Border Operation
This is Beirut 12/10 13:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Islamabad on Sunday promised a “strong response” to an Afghan reprisal operation against its forces overnight along their shared border, which Kabul says killed “58 Pakistani soldiers.” On Saturday night, the Taliban Ministry of Defense said it had successfully carried out an armed “reprisal operation” against Pakistani security ...
Khamenei Tells Trump to 'Keep Dreaming' Over Claims of Destroying Iran Nuclear Sites
This is Beirut 20/10 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Donald Trump Israel Middle East Tehran USA Ali Khamenei
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday rebuffed claims by US President Donald Trump that the Islamic republic's nuclear sites had been destroyed by US strikes in June. In a statement on his official website, Khamenei told Trump to "keep dreaming" over the comments on the sites' destruction and questioned the US president's right ...
Negotiation: The Art of Compromise
Sana Richa Choucair 12/10 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump Hamas Israel Middle East Compromise Conflict
This week, negotiation took center stage. After nearly two years of war in Gaza, Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages — a breakthrough brokered in Egypt with the support of the United States, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey. The deal marks the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace ...
‘Stubborn’ Gauff Beats Pegula to Win All-American Wuhan Open Final
This is Beirut 12/10 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Coco Gauff said her "stubborn" decision to defy her coach and play in China after a tough US Open had paid off after she beat Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday to clinch the third WTA 1000 title of her career in Wuhan. The 21-year-old Gauff secured the Wuhan Open without dropping a set after a 1hr 42min battle in the central Chinese city and ...
Scotland Take Lead in World Cup Qualifying Group, Dutch Move Closer
This is Beirut 12/10 21:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Scotland moved top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group with a tense 2-1 win at home to Belarus on Sunday, while the Netherlands closed in on securing their berth at the tournament with a comfortable win over Finland. Steve Clarke's Scotland provisionally lead Group C by three points ahead of Denmark, although the Danes can hit back to take ...
Hollywood Mourns Icon Diane Keaton After Her Passing at 79
This is Beirut 13/10 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Diane Keaton Cinema Actress Heritage Culture Art
Fellow actors and directors who worked with Diane Keaton recalled her life and work after the family of the American actor announced her death Saturday. Keaton, who was 79, appeared in eight Woody Allen movies, winning an Oscar for her role in Annie Hall, and also starred in The Godfather films. Woody Allen ‘upset’ Woody Allen, 89, “is ...
Qatar Reveals Ownership of Courbet Masterpiece, Loans It to Paris’s Musée d’Orsay
This is Beirut 14/10 14:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Painting Museum Gustave Courbet Qatar France Diplomacy Culture
Qatar has revealed itself as the owner of a famous self-portrait by French realist master Gustave Courbet and will loan the painting to Paris's Musee d'Orsay for five years, museum officials said on Monday. "The Desperate Man" depicts Courbet with a wild-eyed stare looking out of the canvas in a work that is one of his best known alongside "The ...
Israel Confirms Identities of Two Deceased Hostages Returned Wednesday
This is Beirut 16/10 09:37 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hamas Israel Palestine Hostage
The Israeli army announced on Thursday that it had identified the remains of hostages, Inbar Hayman and Mohammad al-Atrash, whose bodies had been returned to Israel the previous evening by Hamas. "Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine... (Israeli military) representatives ...
The Illusion of October 17
Tylia El Helou 17/10 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
In October 2019, Lebanon was on its last breath. Decades of corruption, clientelism, and mismanagement had pushed the country to the brink of collapse. The announcement of a tax on WhatsApp calls was the spark: hundreds of thousands of Lebanese, from all sects, poured into the streets, shouting their anger at the political class. The slogans ...
Trump Says Venezuela’s Maduro Offered ‘Everything’ To Ease Tensions
This is Beirut 17/10 22:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro had offered major concessions to ease tensions with Washington and confirmed a new strike on a drug-smuggling vessel, which reportedly left survivors. Washington accuses Maduro of heading a drug cartel and has deployed significant military assets -- including stealth ...
James Bond 2.0: Can Artificial Intelligence Upstage 007?
Bélinda Ibrahim 18/10 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Artificial Intelligence AI James Bond Movie Culture
The announcement of the next James Bond, now in the hands of Denis Villeneuve and screenwriter Steven Knight, reignites a familiar question: What role will technology play in 007’s world? After the Daniel Craig era, defined by gritty realism, should we expect a flood of AI-powered gadgets or a return to high-tech restraint? Official statements ...
Looksmaxxing: The Male Side of the Beauty Obsession
Sana Richa Choucair 19/10 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Tik Tok look optimization beauty masculinity
On TikTok, forums and countless corners of the web, a growing trend grips young men: looksmaxxing, the drive to “maximize” one’s appearance. This isn’t just grooming or fitness, it’s conforming to rigid aesthetic ideals with extreme methods, turning bodies into commodities. What is the origin of this term? What vocabulary has it ...
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Delicate Position of Iran’s Jews
Marie de La Roche Saint-André 19/10 19:10 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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With around 10,000 members, Iran’s Jewish community is the second largest in the Middle East. Its presence is discreet but tangible in a nation marked by pronounced hostility toward Israel, most recently expressed during 12 days of open conflict last June. The Jewish presence in the lands of present-day Iran dates back to the eighth century ...
Nicole Sarkis Exhibits at the Florence Biennale 2025
This is Beirut 20/10 16:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Florence Paris Arts Culture Sculpture
Lebanese painter and sculptor Nicole Sarkis is taking part in the Florence Biennale 2025, an international celebration of contemporary art and design. This year’s edition is centered around the theme “The Sublime Essence of Light and Darkness: Concepts of Dualism and Unity in Contemporary Art and Design,” a reflection on how contrasting ...
Royal Mint Launches Coins Dedicated to Paul McCartney
This is Beirut 2024-12-08 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Royal Mint has launched a new collection of £5 coins celebrating Paul McCartney’s exceptional career, highlighting his legacy with The Beatles, Wings, and his solo work. This marks the first time McCartney has been featured on an official UK coin. “It’s a tremendous honor,” McCartney stated, reflecting on his collaboration with the ...
Jane Birkin's Hermes “Birkin Voyageur” Handbag Up for Auction in Abu Dhabi
This is Beirut 22/10 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Birkin Bag Hermes Auction Luxury Abu Dhabi Culture
A Hermes handbag once belonging to Jane Birkin will be auctioned in Abu Dhabi on December 5, following the record-breaking sale of the original for over $10 million, Sotheby's said Tuesday. Nicknamed the "Birkin Voyageur", the estimated value of the late actor's black leather bag hovers between $230,000 and $430,000. Gifted to Birkin by Hermes ...
Asian Youth Games: Lebanon Begins Its Campaign, Lea Khachfe Reaches the Quarter-Finals
Makram Haddad 22/10 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Lea Khachfe Asian Youth Games
The 3rd edition of the Asian Youth Games opened for Lebanon in Manama with the rising sport of the moment: teqball. Competing in singles and doubles, Anthony Sabbagh, Rady Shebbo and Lea Khachfe delivered a focused first performance, highlighted by a quarter-final for Khachfe in singles and a notable victory in mixed doubles. Against already ...
US Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats in Pacific Amid Rising Tensions with Colombia
This is Beirut 23/10 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump USA Gustavo Petro Colombia Drones Drugs
President Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, traded angry threats Wednesday as the United States announced strikes on two alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Pacific Ocean that left five people dead. Trump branded Petro a "thug" and suggested he was a drug trafficker leading his country to ruin, prompting the leftist ...
August 4, 2020: Key Developments in the Grechushkin Case
Natasha Metni Torbey 23/10 17:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Port explosion Lebanon Justice Bulgaria Igor Grechushkin Tarek Bitar
There are renewed signs of progress in the investigation into the Beirut port explosion of August 4, 2020. Two judicial tracks are taking shape: that of investigating judge Tarek Bitar, still mired in the legal actions brought against him, and that of Igor Grechushkin, the presumed owner of the Rhosus, currently detained in Bulgaria. Meanwhile, ...
Rebuilding Wrecked Syria Vital for Regional Stability
This is Beirut 09:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Nations Syria Refugees Return Reconstruction
After 14 years of destruction, Syria must be swiftly rebuilt to bring stability to the country and the wider region, a top UN official in the war-ravaged nation told AFP. Reconstruction is one of the most significant challenges facing Syria's new Islamist authorities after the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last December. "The ...
Disney Pulls Out Of Paris Store Amid Shein Backlash
This is Beirut 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Culture Art Shein Disney BHV Paris
The company behind bringing Asian e-commerce giant Shein to a landmark Parisian department store suffered another setback Thursday as Disneyland Paris abandoned plans to open a pop-up boutique. Anger has been boiling since fast-fashion giant Shein announced earlier this month that it would open its first permanent physical store in November at BHV ...
Ancient Greek Artifacts: Athenian Vase's Historic Journey
2023-12-09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Acropolis Museum Athenian Vase
This week, the Acropolis Museum in Athens commenced the display of a remarkable Greek vase, hitherto housed in the British Museum for a quarter of a millennium. This venerable artifact, dating back 2,500 years, is part of a rare loan arrangement. On Tuesday December 5, organizers of the exhibit unveiled this historic piece. Nikolaos Stampolidis, ...
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.
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 ...
Valet Parking Delirium: “Because You’re Worth It”!
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-09-02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Welcome to Lebanon, the land of Cedars and mafias of all kinds! The latest sensation? The parking valet mafia, which adds a certain flair to the already long list of leeches draining us to the bone with unparalleled delicacy. From electricity generators to water tanks, to currency exchangers, all of them, absolutely all, are lining their pockets ...
Bitcoin Nears $100K: Will Trump Boost Crypto?
Maurice Matta 2024-11-22 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump Republicans White House crypto bitcoin
On Thursday, Bitcoin surged past $98,000, raising its market capitalization to $1.9 trillion. This rally reflects expectations of robust legislative and executive support for the crypto sector, bolstered by Republican victories in the White House and Congress. The cryptocurrency market, including “meme coins” like Dogecoin, continues to surge ...
Barca Liga Homecoming Against Valencia Reduced to Tiny Stadium
This is Beirut 12/09 16:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
FC Barcelona Camp Nou Stadium Liga
After three weeks on the road to start the La Liga season, champions Barcelona play their first home match on Sunday, although it won't be the glorious return to the rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou they had hoped for. The Catalan giants will host Valencia at their 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff training ground stadium as they bid to keep pace with leaders ...
A Crusader Organ Resurfaces in Jerusalem
This is Beirut 11/09 13:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The pipes of a medieval organ, buried for centuries and discovered near the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, are once more filling a Jerusalem monastery with ancient melodies. "This is a window into the past... we have the opportunity for the first time in modern history of listening to a medieval sound which is ...