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UN Security Council to Meet on Lebanon Wednesday
This Is Beirut 2024-09-24 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss the explosive situation in Lebanon, which is subjected to relentless Israeli air strikes targeting Hezbollah positions. "After consulting with the delegations... the Presidency intends to schedule the briefing on the situation in Lebanon for tomorrow, Wednesday ...
Emirates Cancel Flights to Iraq, Iran and Jordan due to "Regional Unrest"
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 19:42 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Dubai-based Emirates Thursday cancelled flights to Iraq, Iran, and Jordan for three days over "regional unrest" after an Iranian missile strike on Israel stoked fears of a wider war. "Emirates is canceling all flights to/from Iraq (Basra and Baghdad), Iran (Tehran), and Jordan (Amman) on 4th and 5th October due to regional unrest" with immediate ...
Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed in a Strike in Tehran
This Is Beirut 2024-07-31 06:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hamas said Wednesday its political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in an Israeli strike in Iran, where he had been attending the inauguration of the country's new president. "Brother, leader, mujahid Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the movement, died in a Zionist strike on his headquarters in Tehran after he participated in the inauguration of the ...
Hochstein in Lebanon and Israel: A New Diplomatic Mirage?
Natasha Metni Torbey 2024-11-18 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Amos Hochstein Hezbollah ceasefire
In the absence of an “Iran-Israel-US deal,” any roadmap for a ceasefire in Lebanon seems destined to fail. What about a proposal that, in both substance and form, brings no changes (being similar to the previous one) and for which each party continues to express reservations? According to various media sources, US envoy Amos Hochstein is ...
Special Edition: Donald Trump Claims Victory
This is Beirut 2024-11-06 11:38 - Reading : less than a minute
USA Presidential Election Donald Trump Kamal Harris
We bring you the latest results from our studio in Beirut with Victoria Werling, Head of Reports Section at This is Beirut; Charles Chartouni, university professor and political science researcher; and Chelsea Al Arif, journalist. Together, they will shed light on this historic election, drawing on the analyses of our special correspondents in ...
Istanbul Film Festival Canceled After Authorities Ban ‘Queer’ Screening
This is Beirut 2024-11-08 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The organizers of a film festival in Istanbul announced its cancellation on Thursday in protest, following local authorities' ban on the screening of the film Queer, starring former "James Bond" actor Daniel Craig. "A few hours before the opening, authorities in the Kadikoy district informed us that the screening of Queer, scheduled for the ...
Notre-Dame de Paris: A Jewel of French Popular Culture
Elie Valluy - Paris Correspondent 2024-11-08 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral Heritage Paris
In a month, on December 7 and 8, 2024, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen for visitors and worshipers, five years after it was devastated by fire. Beyond being an emblematic (religious and historical) monument of Paris, and more broadly of France, Notre-Dame de Paris has, for decades and even centuries, inspired numerous writers, ...
Putin Finalizes Landmark Defense Pact With North Korea
This is Beirut 2024-11-10 14:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Vladimir Putin North Korea Kim Jong Un Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a landmark defense pact with North Korea, a deal that comes amid reports that Pyongyang has dispatched thousands of troops to fight against Ukraine. Putin struck the deal during a visit to North Korea in June, but it had to pass through Russia's parliament and be signed by the Kremlin leader to ...
AI Brings St. Peter's Basilica to Life with Digital Twin
This is Beirut 2024-11-12 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Vatican Rome AI Basilica Heritage
The public will soon be able to access every detail of St. Peter’s Basilica through a virtual portal, thanks to 400,000 images of the monument analyzed by artificial intelligence, according to a project presented Monday at the Vatican. Starting December 1, visitors to the basilica's official website will discover a digital reconstruction of its ...
There Might Be a Shot for a Ceasefire in Lebanon, According to Hochstein
This is Beirut 2024-11-12 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Amos Hochstein ceasefire
The American envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, told reporters at the White House that there might be "a shot" at getting a ceasefire in Lebanon in the coming weeks, according to the American news website, Axios. "I am hopeful we can get it," Hochstein was quoted as saying. Axios revealed that Ron Dermer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
Ronaldo at Double as Portugal Reach Nations League Quarters, Spain Win
This is Beirut 2024-11-16 01:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark. Roberto Martinez's Portugal wrapped up top spot in Group A1 with a game to spare, securing their place in the next round in March. France, ...
300 Experts Urge UNESCO to Protect Lebanon's Heritage
This is Beirut 2024-11-17 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Baalbeck Hezbollah UNESCO
In a petition addressed to UNESCO, 300 cultural professionals, including archaeologists and academics, called on Sunday for the protection of Lebanon's heritage, particularly Baalbeck. Since September 23, Israel has been engaged in open warfare against Hezbollah, with strikes targeting the cities of Baalbeck (east) and Tyre (south), both of which ...
US Seeks for Google to Sell Chrome Browser
This is Beirut 2024-11-19 09:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The US will urge a judge to make Google-parent company Alphabet sell its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant, according to a media report Monday. Antitrust officials with the US Department of Justice declined to comment on a Bloomberg report that they will ask for a sell-off of Chrome and a shake-up of ...
US Presidential Election: Why Results May Not Be Known Tonight
This is Beirut 2024-11-05 19:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Kamala Harris US Presidential Elections
Americans are currently casting their votes to decide whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will be the next occupant of the White House. However, it's unlikely that the results will be revealed immediately, given the unpredictability surrounding the election. Voting procedures and the high risk of contested results could extend the wait by ...
Beirut Chants: Resilience Through Music and Community
This is Beirut 2024-11-19 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut Chants Festival Culture
“No sound rises above the sound of music.” “Beirut Chants has never been a ‘festival’ in the conventional sense. For us and our loyal fans, Beirut Chants has always been a shared space, a reflection of our diverse community's determination, solidarity, and authenticity. It is where all Lebanese come together, no matter how tough the ...
US Embassy in Kyiv Warns of ‘Potential Significant Air Attack'
This is Beirut 2024-11-20 09:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The US embassy in Kyiv warned Wednesday of a "potential significant air attack" and shuttered its doors, following Russia's vow to respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time. "The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20," it said in a ...
Coqlico Calls on Artists to Celebrate Independence Through Art
This is Beirut 2024-11-21 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On the occasion of Lebanon’s Independence Day, the Lebanese brand Coqlico unveils a bold national initiative elegantly merging art and humanitarian commitment. This innovative endeavor invites Lebanese artists to unleash their creativity by transforming the brand’s iconic finjan into unique works of art. These creations will be sold, with a ...
Free Mobile Internet for Public Sector Students and Teachers
This is Beirut 2024-11-21 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Teachers and students in public institutions can now take advantage of a free 20 GB package from mobile providers Alfa and Touch. Alfa and Touch have started offering a free 20 GB package to teachers and students whose names are on the Ministry of Education’s lists, according to a press statement released by the Ministry of Telecommunications ...
Guardiola Says 'I Could Not Leave Now' as He Signs New Manchester City Deal
This is Beirut 2024-11-22 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Pep Guardiola has extended his contract as manager of Premier League champions Manchester City for a further two seasons, saying Thursday "I could not leave now" with the club facing arguably the toughest period of his time at the Etihad Stadium. There had been speculation the 53-year-old's City career could be coming to an end, with the club ...
Who Is Mohammad Haidar, Alleged Target of Basta Strikes?
This is Beirut 2024-11-23 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Baalbeck Hezbollah USA
At dawn on Saturday, the Israeli army carried out a series of strikes against the Basta area, and more specifically against a building where, according to unconfirmed reports, Hezbollah's head of operations, Mohammad Haidar, was staying. While some sources mention the names of the group's Secretary General, Naim Qassem, and the head of the ...
Israeli Government Severs All Ties with Haaretz
This is Beirut 2024-11-24 16:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Haaretz Journalism
The Israeli government approved a decision on Sunday to sever all ties with the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, according to an article published on the Jewish News Syndicate website. According to a statement from Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi’s office, the move was prompted by “numerous articles that harmed the legitimacy of the ...
Dan Shapiro in Israel to Discuss Ceasefire Mechanism
This is Beirut 2024-11-25 21:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Middle East USA Hezbollah
US Deputy Secretary of Defense Daniel B. Shapiro was due to meet senior Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, in Tel Aviv on Monday to discuss the agreement (for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon) and, more specifically, the monitoring mechanism to be headed by the United States. Israeli and US officials believe that an ...
Israeli commandos jammed UNIFIL radar in abduction operation
This is Beirut 2024-11-05 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A preliminary probe found that Israeli commandos used a speedboat equipped with radar-jamming devices to abduct a Lebanese man accused of being a Hezbollah operative, a Lebanese judicial official told AFP Tuesday. The initial findings suggest that "the Israeli army used a high-speed vessel equipped with advanced devices capable of jamming radars" ...
Paddington Returns to Peru in Thrilling New Adventure
This is Beirut 2024-11-04 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Stars of the box-office busting Paddington film series gathered in London on Sunday for the world premiere of its latest instalment, but there was no sign of the enigmatic leading bear. Paddington in Peru, directed by Dougal Wilson, sees the much-loved bear return to his homeland, capering through the Amazon rainforest in his first film outing in ...
Despite a Whirlwind of Names, the Presidency Remains at a Standstill
2024-10-06 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The trilateral meeting at Ain al-Tineh that brought together Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Jumblatt has reignited discussions on candidates for the presidency. Despite the ongoing stalemate, the focus is now on finding a candidate capable of rallying ...
'One of the Last': Handmade Bagpipes a Dying Art in Scotland
This is Beirut 2024-10-22 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Highland bagpipe is an integral part of Scottish culture and history, renowned for its distinctive, powerful sound that even accompanied troops landing in northern France on D-Day. However, this wind instrument is slowly growing silent as demand dwindles, with machine-made bagpipes replacing traditionally crafted ones, limiting their use to ...
This, Too, Is a Crime!
Nisrine Merheb 2024-10-09 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
There is no room for excuses, in a situation overshadowed by the pervasive presence of death, fear and displacement all around us. We have simply transformed into a “ball of anxiety,” living under the shadow of dread, whether we find ourselves under bombardment or still navigating a tenuous calm, until further notice. Perhaps some of us are ...
Macron Calls on Iran's President to Back Mideast 'De-escalation'
This is Beirut 2024-10-13 22:15 - Reading : less than a minute
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Iran's leader Masoud Pezeshkian to support a "general de-escalation" in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon in a telephone conversation Sunday, his office said. Macron stressed "the responsibility of Iran to support a general de-escalation and to use its influence in this direction with the destabilizing actors ...
Al-Qard Al-Hassan: Is Hezbollah's 'Bank' in Jeopardy? (2/2)
Maurice Matta 2024-10-16 08:30 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Lebanon Economy Al Qard Al Hassan Hezbollah
Many legal experts agree on the idea that "the Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association is a loophole in Lebanese law." The change in terminology does not alter the legal nature, which means that it is, in essence, a bank under legal reality and cannot be considered a non-profit charity organization, as it identifies itself. Specific circulars about Al-Qard ...
South Korea’s Han Sells One Million Books After Nobel Win
This is Beirut 2024-10-16 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Over a million copies of books by Han Kang, the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, have sold in South Korea since the announcement, bookstores reported on Wednesday. The short story writer and novelist is best known internationally for her Man Booker Prize-winning novel The Vegetarian, her first work translated into ...