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Jafar Panahi Defies Iran’s Censors with Bold New Film
This is Beirut 2025-09-30 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cinema Iran Cannes France Censorship Jafar Panahi
Iranian director Jafar Panahi, whose latest film won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, told AFP he would continue to defy his country's censors and ignore the risk of returning to prison. His new film It Was Just an Accident, released internationally from Wednesday, chronicles the story of five Iranians confronting a man who could be ...
Trump Gives Hamas Ultimatum on Gaza Deal
This is Beirut 2025-09-30 19:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to respond to his plan to end the war in Gaza, as the militant group reviewed the proposal backed by Israel. The plan calls for a ceasefire, the release of hostages by Hamas within 72 hours, a disarmament of Hamas, and the gradual Israeli withdrawal ...
Hamas Has “No Excuse” to Reject Gaza Plan, Says French Foreign Minister
This is Beirut 2025-09-30 20:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas “has no excuse to reject the proposal made to it” under the plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday. “Hamas is now completely isolated, categorically disavowed; it must face the reality: it has lost,” he told France Inter radio, ...
Lebanon's Half Measures Lead to Growing US Skepticism
Amal Chmouny 2025-10-01 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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As Lebanese leaders continue to implement half measures that fail to address pressing issues decisively, voices in Washington are increasingly questioning the US's support for Beirut. The context is troubling. From across the Atlantic, it is clear that Lebanese officials have yet to confront their fear of a "weak and defeated" Hezbollah, while the ...
EU Leaders Plot Defense Boost in Shadow of Denmark Drones
This is Beirut 2025-10-01 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
EU leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defenses and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, where mysterious drone flights have ramped up fears about the threat from Russia. Thousands of police are on high alert, civilian drones have been banned and NATO allies have sent reinforcements as the continent converges on ...
Gold Hits New High Amid Safe-Haven Demand
This is Beirut 2025-10-01 12:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Gold prices hit a new all-time high on Wednesday, driven by a surge of investors seeking safe-haven assets following the official start of the U.S. government shutdown and disappointing employment data, which have strengthened expectations of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $3,861.99 per ounce, after reaching a ...
Paris Becomes Romantic Stage in 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Series
This is Beirut 2025-10-01 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Emily is no longer the only doe-eyed American in Paris: Isabel "Belly" Conklin, lead character in global TV phenomenon The Summer I Turned Pretty, has also moved to the French capital, burnishing its reputation for romance and escapism. The third series of the show ranked first in 120 countries on Amazon Prime when it kicked off in July — ...
Paris to Welcome Free Public Picasso Park, Opening in 2030
This is Beirut 2025-10-02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A park featuring Picasso sculptures is to open to the public in central Paris in 2030, with free entry, the head of the city's Picasso Museum told AFP on Sunday. The garden, about the area of two Olympic-size swimming pools, will be an extension to the museum and will contain a dozen bronze sculptures by Pablo Picasso, the official, Cecile Debray, ...
Swiss Seek Mini-Drone Defense System
This is Beirut 2025-10-03 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
European Union Switzerland Drone Russia Defense
Switzerland's military said Friday it plans to acquire a defense system against "mini-drones", after several European countries recently reported incursions into their airspace, pointing the finger at Russia. Following multiple incursions, European leaders are seeking to build an anti-drone "wall" for ...
The Cartel of School Tuitions: How Lebanon’s Middle Class Is Being Crushed
Salam El Zaatari 2025-10-02 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Today in Lebanon, the biggest mafia is not only in politics. It’s in education. Private school owners, especially the so-called “Catholic” and “Islamic” institutions that claim to serve God, have turned into a cartel, worshiping only the dollar. Their business model is not about forming the next generation of Lebanese geniuses, but ...
The IMF’s Lebanon Framework: Balancing State Debt with Depositor Rights
This is Beirut 2025-10-02 11:50 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
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As Lebanon faces multiple challenges with economic and financial recovery from the country’s 2019 economic collapse, two interconnected issues remain particularly controversial: recovering the money of Lebanese who lost access to their bank deposits and holding those responsible for squandering their money ...
Moscow Talks: Syria and Russia Confront Sensitive Issues
Mario Chartouni 2025-10-02 16:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will visit Moscow on October 15 to attend the Russia-Arab League summit, according to al-Hadath. This marks the first high-level meeting between Syria’s new leadership in Damascus and the Kremlin. The visit comes as several sensitive issues remain unresolved, including the future of Russian military bases in ...
International Translation Day and the Future of Translators
Vanessa Kallas 2025-10-02 17:33 - Reading : less than a minute
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On International Translation Day, translators reflect on their evolving role, from Saint Jerome’s Vulgate to today’s AI tools. They balance technology with human expertise to ensure language continues to connect people across cultures.
France FM Says Hamas Must Accept 'Surrender' Under Trump Gaza Plan
This is Beirut 2025-10-02 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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France's top diplomat said Thursday that Hamas had lost its fight in Gaza and must accept "surrender" under a plan put forward by US President Donald Trump. The Palestinian militant group is currently weighing its response to the Trump plan, which has been publicly endorsed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "Hamas bears a very heavy ...
Taylor Swift Strides into 'Showgirl' Era with Sparkly New Album
This is Beirut 2025-10-03 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era. On Friday, she dropped her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, a collection of bouncy pop songs about love, marriage, success — and score-settling. For the hotly anticipated album, the 35-year-old artist reunited with Swedish hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, and their influence is clear in the ...
Juvenile Detention in Lebanon: Roumieh to Warwar
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-10-03 15:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Juvenile detainees in Lebanon are generally between 12 and 18 years old. Some are arrested for minor offenses, such as stealing a phone or reasons linked to homelessness, while others face more serious charges related to organized crime or national security. For years, these children shared the daily life of adult inmates at Roumieh, Lebanon’s ...
Skipping Class, Winning Prizes: The Untold Stories of Nobel Laureates
This is Beirut 2025-10-03 16:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Some Nobel laureates were straight-A students from the get-go. But others AFP spoke to recounted how they cut class, got expelled, and had doubts about their future. Perhaps the most illustrious Nobel Prize winner, Albert Einstein, was once a mediocre student at Zurich Polytechnic School, now ETH Zurich. The young Einstein skipped classes, ...
Beirut Souks Celebrates its Relaunch
This is Beirut 2025-10-08 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Shops Beirut Downtown Beirut
Under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, Beirut Souks will host an official celebration marking its relaunch, reaffirming its position as a leading landmark at the heart of the capital. Following the arrival of numerous prestigious international and exclusive brands, Beirut Souks is once again set to stand as one of the city’s ...
Syria Votes Again: Is Real Change Finally Possible?
Maroun Chahine 2025-10-08 16:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On Sunday, October 5, between 6,000 and 7,000 delegates cast votes at 62 polling stations across 11 governorates to elect Syria’s new legislative assembly. The People’s Assembly will have 210 seats, 119 of which have been filled so far, 40 fewer than under the Assad regime. Candidates must meet strict requirements, including age and ...
Trump's 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan that Hamas "Should Accept" or Face Elimination
This is Beirut 2025-09-29 23:10 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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After days of speculation, the White House on Monday released a 20-point plan for ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, releasing hostages held by Hamas, and outlining the Palestinian enclave's future. Speaking alongside President Donald Trump at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave cautious backing to the ...
Gold Rush in Lebanon: Between Speculation and Shortages
Liliane Mokbel 2025-10-15 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese buyers are increasingly turning to precious metals, especially gold and silver, whose international prices have been climbing steadily to record highs. These days, it can take up to a week to obtain a gold bar and nearly two weeks for a kilogram of silver. A few weeks ago, people had to spend over an hour in line to make a purchase. The ...
Global Leaders Welcome Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement
Kaline Antoun 2025-10-14 20:05 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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Leaders around the world have welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, formalized at a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on October 13, 2025. The initiative was driven by US President Donald Trump and signed jointly by mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey. The agreement calls for a halt to hostilities, the release of ...
Hamas Launches Gaza Crackdown as Trump Vows to Disarm Group
This is Beirut 2025-10-15 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hamas tightened its grip on Gaza's ruined cities Tuesday, launching a crackdown and executing alleged collaborators, even as US President Donald Trump vowed to disarm the group. The Israeli military said the remains of four more hostages held in Gaza had been brought into Israel, a day after Hamas handed over the bodies of four other captives and ...
In 'the Last Ship', Sting Honors a Lost Industry and Warns of a Divided Future
This is Beirut 2025-10-15 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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British singer-songwriting legend Sting finds the multiple genres and streaming platforms of the modern music scene "quite odd", but still believes in the power of song to unite people. In an interview with AFP, the 74-year-old with 17 Grammy Awards and sales of over 100 million albums also spoke about his worries about AI as a tool for ...
US Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, Readies for Diplomatic Mission
This is Beirut 2025-10-15 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Michel Issa has officially been sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Lebanon, marking the imminent start of his diplomatic mission in the country. Speaking during a ceremony held Tuesday evening at the Lebanese Embassy in Washington, Issa said: “I am preparing to depart soon for Lebanon to begin my mission as US Ambassador.” He ...
Fencing: Ghadi el-Chemali, the Lebanese Blade Charging Toward Olympus
Makram Haddad 2025-10-15 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
There are talents who burst onto the scene blade in hand, mask down, eyes locked on the future. Ghadi el-Chemali is one of them. Born in 2005, this fencing prodigy has carved out a name for himself on the Lebanese scene… and is beginning to make his mark internationally. Six training sessions a week under the guidance of national coach Mahmoud ...
Legendary Hollywood Illustrator Drew Struzan Dies at 78
This is Beirut 2025-10-15 15:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Hollywood illustrator Drew Struzan, the man behind legendary film posters for hit films such as E.T., Star Wars and Indiana Jones, has died at the age of 78, prompting a flood of tributes. Struzan was a favorite of directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, and his drawing style came to symbolize the posters of Hollywood's late 1970s and 1980s ...
Abu Dhabi 2025: A Call to Save Nature
This is Beirut 2025-10-15 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Experts, policymakers and activists gather to debate, innovate and honor those working every day to preserve our planet. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri reminds us that the world has changed, and so must our actions for a sustainable future.
Syrian Prisoners in Lebanon: One of Many Unresolved Cases
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-10-15 16:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A high-level Syrian delegation arrived in Beirut on Tuesday to address a long-neglected issue in strained bilateral relations: the case of Syrian detainees in Lebanese prisons. Officially, the meeting aimed to finalize a judicial agreement to organize the transfer of Syrian nationals incarcerated in Lebanon back to Syria within a legal framework ...
Russell, Antonelli Extend Mercedes Deals for 2026
This is Beirut 2025-10-15 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
British driver George Russell and Italian Kimi Antonelli have signed contract extensions with Mercedes for next season, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday. Russell, who won the Singapore Grand Prix earlier this month, will race full-time for the team in F1 for a fifth year. The 27-year-old's future with Mercedes was in doubt earlier ...