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Vance Says Progress Made as U.S.-Iran Deal Awaits Trump Green Light
This is Beirut 29/05 16:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing to a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump's approval. Trump remained notably silent into Friday morning, despite U.S. sources telling AFP a deal just needed his sign-off, underscoring ...
IRGC Downplays Chances of Renewed War With U.S. Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire Talks
This is Beirut 27/05 12:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official said Wednesday that the likelihood of renewed war with the United States remains low, while warning that Tehran remains fully prepared to respond militarily to any new attack. “The possibility of war is low because of the enemy’s weakness,” Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy ...
Iran Says War Unlikely as Trump Warns He May 'Finish the Job'
This is Beirut 28/05 01:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Oil prices tumbled Wednesday on hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, even as President Donald Trump warned he may have to "finish the job" and Tehran said its forces were still "lying in wait with full magazines." The mixed signals underscored the fragile state of talks aimed at ending a Middle East war that has shaken global energy ...
U.S. Military Conducts New Strike in South Iran
This is Beirut 28/05 04:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones and struck a control center in the southern city of Bandar Abbas, an American official said Wednesday, describing the actions as "purely defensive." "Today, U.S. Central Command Forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz," ...
Israel Strikes Tyre After Declaring 'Combat Zones' in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 28/05 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Israeli military said on Thursday it had begun new strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure around the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing an evacuation warning to its residents. Israel the previous day had declared all areas south of Lebanon's Zahrani River - an area roughly 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the border and including Tyre - ...
From Baghdad to Beirut: Sadr’s Break with the Peace Brigades Amid Regional Disarmament Pressure
Claudia Groeling 28/05 22:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Muqtada al-Sadr, Iraq’s leading Shiite cleric, announced on Wednesday a complete break between his political movement and its armed wing, Saraya al-Salam, a faction within the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which he said will be integrated into the Iraqi state security apparatus. Al-Sadr called on “the remaining factions in the Popular ...
Hezbollah Rockets Hit Church in Jdeidet Marjayoun Amid Israeli Advance
Ralph Atrach 29/05 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Rockets launched by Hezbollah on Thursday struck Saint George Church in the predominantly Christian town of Jdeidet Marjayoun, according to local sources, amid escalating clashes and an Israeli military advance in the Marjayoun district. The incident came after residents received warnings from the Israeli army instructing civilians to remain in ...
Breaching the Money and Credit Code
Antoine Menassa 2023-12-04 17:06 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
We are currently witnessing unhealthy and, in any case, illegal attempts to cover the debts of Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL). Unhealthy, because by adopting a balancing act, an attempt is being made to unjustly designate a scapegoat to bear the burden of the State's obligations to BDL, which amount to $72 billion... How? By highlighting the ...
Lebanon's Central Bank Acknowledges Deferred Losses
Liliane Mokbel 2024-01-05 12:47 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL) announced in a statement on Thursday the suspension of "seigniorage," or procedure of assessing the profit or loss made on producing a currency, and the commencement of collaborative efforts with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review its Safeguards Assessment methodology. When approached by This is Beirut ...
Budget 2024: 70% of Government Budget Allocated to Electricity
This Is Beirut 2023-12-06 21:02 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, met on Wednesday to continue its examination of the draft budget for fiscal year 2024. The draft, which was approved by the Council of Ministers on September 12, is currently before Parliament for final approval. After completing the study of the articles of the draft ...
Ministry of Public Works' Budget Reviewed by Finance Committee
This Is Beirut 2023-12-19 23:32 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
As part of its review of the draft budget for the fiscal year 2024, the parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, examined the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s budget. The draft budget had been approved by the Cabinet on September 12. The committee met in the presence of caretaker Minister of Public ...
Several Ministries' Budgets Examined in Parliamentary Committees
This Is Beirut 2023-12-26 21:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, examined the budgets of the Ministries of Justice, Environment and Youth and Sports on Tuesday. The aim was to study and approve the budgets of these ministries, as part of the review of the draft budget for fiscal year 2024, validated by the Council of Ministers on ...
Sophie Marceau Criticizes Gérard Depardieu’s Behavior on Film Sets
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-29 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Renowned French actress Sophie Marceau made striking allegations against fellow actor Gérard Depardieu, accusing him of “rude and inappropriate” behavior, particularly towards women in subordinate roles on film sets. These revelations emerged in an interview published in the latest edition of Paris Match magazine on Thursday. Marceau, who ...
Events That Shaped 2023: From War to Space
Lyne Sammouri 2023-12-31 12:32 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As the world said goodbye to 2022, hoping for a better future, the year 2023 began with a tapestry of successes and tragedies, geopolitical moves, natural calamities and technological advancements. From the war-torn landscapes of the Middle East to the vast expanses of outer space, the events that unfolded in 2023 left an indelible mark on the ...
Budgets of Five Ministries Discussed in Committees
This Is Beirut 2024-01-02 23:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, led by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, kicked off the year by holding two meetings on Tuesday. The committee reviewed and approved the budgets of the Ministries of Health, Labor, Tourism, Economy and Foreign Affairs as part of the assessment of the budget proposal for the year 2024. This proposal was endorsed by ...
Budget 2024: Budget Credits Approved in Committee
2024-01-03 22:47 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, met twice on Wednesday. It examined and approved the budgets of the Ministries of Education, Displaced Persons, Administrative Development, Finance, Telecommunications and Industry, as well as those of the National Anti-Corruption, Human Rights, Inspection and Relief ...
Muhammad Yunus, Banker to the Poorest of the Poor
This Is Beirut 2024-08-08 11:18 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus will helm Bangladesh's interim government after the ouster of premier Sheikh Hasina, who had hounded him in speeches and through the courts. The 84-year-old, known as the "banker to the poorest of the poor," was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his work loaning small cash sums to rural ...
Cabinet Meeting: LBP 150 Billion to the High Relief Commission
2024-08-14 15:53 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The caretaker government of Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Wednesday the allocation of LBP 150 billion for the urgent needs of the High Relief Commission, amidst growing risks of an open conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The announcement was made at the end of a cabinet meeting that focused on a national emergency plan, according ...
Israeli Forces to Expand Past ‘Yellow Line’ As Operations in Lebanon Intensify
This is Beirut 26/05 19:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Israeli Army has started to operate on the ground past the “Yellow Line” in southern Lebanon on Tuesday as Israeli officials express their intent to intensify operations against Hezbollah amid persistent threats. According to AFP, citing an Israeli military official, the Israeli Army began to expand its operations in southern ...
Renewable Energy Growth Slows Due to Policy Changes: IEA
This is Beirut 2025-10-07 09:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Growth in renewable energy, a key part of efforts to limit dangerous climate change, is slowing down due to policy changes in the United States and China and will fall short of a key goal, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. Only two years ago the global community set the goal of tripling renewable energy output by 2030 to limit the ...
Big Beautiful Bill: America’s Divisive Tax Overhaul
Mario Chartouni 2025-07-02 08:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Passed by the US Senate last Tuesday by a majority of 51 votes to 50, thanks to the decisive vote of Vice President J.D. Vance, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB), is currently the most ambitious and polarizing budget bill championed by Donald Trump since his return to the political ...
Michael Madsen, the Last Tough Guy of American Cinema, Dies at 67
This is Beirut 2025-07-03 23:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Michael Madsen, renowned for his portrayals of Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs and Budd in Kill Bill, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 67, following cardiac arrest at his Malibu home, according to his representatives and the Los Angeles County Sheriff. No foul play is suspected. “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, and he ...
Netflix’s Latest ‘Knives Out’ Film to Open London Film Festival
This is Beirut 2025-07-10 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Netflix's latest Knives Out movie starring Daniel Craig and a host of other Hollywood talent will launch this year's London Film Festival (LFF), organizers announced Wednesday. The third installment in the streaming giant's whodunnit series, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, will open the UK capital's 69th annual film and television ...
Errollyn Wallen: King’s Composer Breaking Barriers in Music
This is Beirut 2025-07-21 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Told she would never belong in the world of classical music, Errollyn Wallen has risen to become the composer to King Charles III and the first person of color in the historic role. The 67-year-old became the Master of the King's Music last year, a 400-year-old post and one of the classical world's top honors that involves composing works for ...
Steven Knight to Write Next James Bond Film with Villeneuve
This is Beirut 2025-08-01 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Steven Knight, the creator of gritty TV crime series Peaky Blinders, will write the highly anticipated next James Bond movie, studio Amazon MGM announced Thursday. Knight will work alongside previously announced director Denis Villeneuve, best known for Dune, to bring the world's most famous fictional spy back to the big screen after a prolonged ...
US Faces Annual Budget Deadline as Another Government Shutdown Looms
Mario Chartouni 2025-09-29 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Every year, as September draws to a close, Washington is confronted with a critical deadline: passing the federal budget for the next fiscal year. When the White House and Congress fail to reach an agreement, the dreaded “government shutdown” can occur. Now a familiar term in American politics, a shutdown refers to the partial closure of ...
Cabinet Extends Jdeideh Landfill Operations
This is Beirut 2025-10-09 18:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Council of Ministers met on Thursday at the Grand Serail under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. It approved the continued use of the Jdeideh landfill until the end of 2026 and tasked the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) with establishing a power plant on-site. Following the session, Minister of Information Paul ...
Arise Sir David ! Football Legend Beckham Knighted
This is Beirut 2025-06-14 20:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Former England football captain and global fashion icon David Beckham was knighted on Friday for his services to sport and charity, with The Who singer Roger Daltrey and actor Gary Oldman also receiving the honour. Beckham, who played 115 times for England as well as for some of the world's most high-profile clubs including Manchester United and ...
#MeToo: Exposed Online, Condemned Without Appeal
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-10-12 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Since the start of #MeToo, public exposure has reached unprecedented levels. Sometimes, a single post on social media — even an anonymous one — is enough to destroy a reputation or end a career. The exclusion is sudden, brutal. Accusations spread online at a speed that traditional justice cannot match. Many see this as real progress: scandals ...
Prunella Scales, Star of Britain’s 'Fawlty Towers', Dies Peacefully at 93
This is Beirut 2025-10-28 15:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Actress Prunella Scales, best known for her role as the long-suffering Sybil in the British TV comedy classic Fawlty Towers, has died aged 93, her family said Tuesday. The actress died "peacefully at home in London" on Monday, her sons Samuel and Joseph said. "She was watching Fawlty Towers the day before she died," they said in a statement on ...