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Richard Linklater Says AI Can’t Capture Human Genius in Film
This is Beirut 2025-10-31 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
AI Film Broadway Cinema Culture Art
Can great art be made without human genius and all its flaws? It's a vital question at a time when artificial intelligence threatens to subsume Hollywood. Through new movies Nouvelle Vague and Blue Moon, director Richard Linklater offers an answer—delving into the lives of two brilliant, volatile men whose films and plays shaped French New Wave ...
No-State Zones in Lebanon: Hezbollah’s Parallel State in Southern Lebanon and Beirut’s Southern Suburbs (3/3)
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-11-01 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hezbollah South Lebanon Hassan Nasrallah Dahyeh
Two flags still fly side by side on some hills in southern Lebanon: The Lebanese flag and Hezbollah’s yellow flag. The first symbolizes a weakened state, the second a parallel power that has filled the void left by the Republic. Here, official authority often ends where the Shia group’s control begins. A Fully Administered Territory From the ...
Saydet al-Jabal Urges Lebanon to Negotiate with Israel and Reclaim Control of Weapons
This is Beirut 2025-11-03 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Achrafieh Gulf Hezbollah United Nations
The Saydet al-Jabal Gathering called for direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, urging President Joseph Aoun to personally lead talks to address outstanding issues, including Israel’s withdrawal from five disputed points and the return of prisoners. The group said such a step could move Lebanon from war toward peace and allow it to ...
Inside Gaza’s Technocratic Committee: What’s at Stake
Mario Chartouni 2025-10-27 16:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Palestine Donald Trump Benjamin Netanyahu Fatah Hamas
Following a meeting in Cairo on Friday, the main Palestinian factions, including Hamas, announced that they had agreed to entrust the administration of the Gaza Strip to a temporary Palestinian committee composed of independent technocrats. According to a statement posted on Hamas’s website, the committee will oversee day-to-day affairs and ...
Through Parr’s Lens: Satire, Consumption, and the Modern World
This is Beirut 2025-11-03 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Photography Martin Parr AI Satire Britain Culture
British documentary photographer Martin Parr says the world has never been more in need of satire like that in his images because many people are too wealthy and their lifestyle is unsustainable. "The state we're all in is appalling," said the 73-year-old, known for his humorous snapshots of bronzed beachgoers and selfie-snapping ...
NBA Champs Thunder Roll Past Wizards, Bucks and Spurs Win
This is Beirut 2025-11-04 09:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Wizard Oklahoma Shai Gilgeous-Alexander NBA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another dominant performance as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder remained perfect in the young NBA season with a 127-108 victory Thursday over the Washington Wizards. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player and Finals MVP, scored 31 points with three rebounds and seven assists before ...
A Financial Gap Law That Writes Off Deposits and Submits to the IMF
This is Beirut 2025-11-04 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In appearance, Finance Minister Yassin Jaber sought to present his meeting with the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) delegation at the Ministry of Finance as a broad, constructive session that projected an image of consensus. His public remarks reinforced this impression, suggesting that both sides—the ministry and the banks—were aligned ...
UAE Gold Imports from Sudan Rose by 70% in 2024 Despite War
This is Beirut 2025-11-04 18:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Arab Emirates Sudan Gold
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) increased its gold imports from war-stricken Sudan by 70 percent in 2024, a Swiss NGO said on Tuesday, calling the UAE "a global hub for gold of dubious origin." The wealthy oil-producing country imported 29 tonnes of gold from Sudan last year, up from 17 tonnes in 2023, as well as significant quantities ...
Lebanon Pressed Again to Hunt Down Assad Officials
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-11-05 14:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Syria France Jamil Hassan Ali Mamlouk Abdel Salam Mahmoud Bashar Assad
Lebanon has once again found itself at the center of a sensitive international investigation tied to the post-Assad era. One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024, Beirut is being asked to cooperate with international judicial authorities to locate senior Syrian security officials accused of war crimes and crimes ...
Is the Mamdani Plan the Fastest Way to Ruin New York?
Mario Chartouni 2025-11-05 17:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam New York Zohran Mamdani Mayor
The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s mayor marks a historic moment. It is the first time a member of the Democratic Socialists of America has taken charge of the nation’s largest city. But behind the wave of activist enthusiasm lies an economic agenda that risks backfiring. According to the Cato Institute, Mamdani’s plan is not ...
WASL: Gorgan Advances Again, Sagesse Falls Short
Makram Haddad 2025-11-06 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Basketball WASL Sagesse Riyadi Gorgan
The script had everything to ignite Ghazir. Trailing 75–68 at the start of the fourth quarter, “the Greens” clawed back and even took the lead 84–81 with 3:36 left, fueled by Paris Bass’ activity, Tony Carr’s playmaking, and Youssef “Yoyo” Khayat’s shooting. But Gorgan didn’t panic: Mobin Sheikhi drilled a deep dagger that put ...
Closed Again: Jeita Grotto, a Victim of a Failing State
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-11-06 16:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Lebanon Jeita Grotto tourism Laura Lahoud Lebanese Speleo Club
Jeita Grotto is temporarily closed. This was confirmed Thursday morning by Tourism Minister Laura Lahoud. Lebanon’s iconic karstic wonder is shutting its doors for the second time in less than a year. The first closure came after the death of Mapas-Lebanon CEO Nabil Haddad in November 2024, leaving the site without an official manager for eight ...
WASL: Riyadi Launches its Title Defense Without Fireworks
Makram Haddad 2025-11-07 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Basketball Riyadi WASL Al Wahda Sagesse
The film of the game Riyadi lived a real first, with highs, air pockets, and a money-time to manage under pressure. With 6'23 left, James Justice Jr. (37 points, 6/11 from three, 6 rebounds) puts Al Wahda ahead 71–69 on the line. Immediate answer from the hosts: Perrin Buford and Ivan Buva chain together and sign a 7–0 run to turn the tables ...
US Facing Travel Chaos as Flights Cut Due to Government Shutdown
This is Beirut 2025-11-07 10:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
USA Donald Trump US Congress Airports Shutdown
Travelers across the United States were left scrambling to rebook flights as the government shutdown heaps pressure on the country's air traffic control system, prompting hundreds of Friday flight cancellations at major American airports. Airlines starting Friday will begin implementing up to a 10 percent reduction in flights for 40 high-traffic ...
Hezbollah and the Endless Bloodshed
Bassam Abou Zeid 2025-11-07 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Amal Hezbollah Destruction Litani
Hezbollah does not want the Lebanese state to negotiate with Israel, yet it has offered no alternative for liberating occupied areas, releasing prisoners, or resolving the disputed points along the Blue Line. It wants neither negotiation nor fighting against Israel. It aims to maintain the status quo, thereby blocking solutions that would secure ...
Bsat: IMF Seeks to Impose Losses on Banks... Say Goodbye to Deposits!
This is Beirut 2025-11-07 15:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese Economy and Trade Minister Amer Bsat made several key statements during his appearance on the television program “Sar El Waet.” He addressed multiple sensitive issues, including the financial-gap law, bank restructuring, and negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Bsat emphasized that it is not possible to commit to ...
UN probe Finds New Russian Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine
This is Beirut 2025-10-27 21:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Russia has committed a crime against humanity in forcing people to flee Ukrainian-held territory through continual drone attacks targeting civilians, a United Nations-backed investigation said Monday. The UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine also determined that Russia had committed war crimes in deporting and ...
Struggling Juventus Sack Coach Tudor
This is Beirut 2025-10-27 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Juventus on Monday sacked coach Igor Tudor after the Serie A club's 1-0 defeat by Lazio meant they had accumulated just five points in their last five matches. Men's first team coach Massimiliano Brambilla will be on the bench for the match against Udinese on Wednesday, the Turin club said. "Juventus FC announces that it has today relieved Igor ...
Verstappen Cruises to Victory, Cuts Chunk Out of F1 Lead
This is Beirut 2025-10-20 10:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
United States Formula 1 Max Verstappen Lando Norris Charles Leclerc
Max Verstappen maintained the pressure on McLaren and cut another chunk out of Oscar Piastri's lead in this year's world championship on Sunday when he cruised to a commanding triumph at the United States Grand Prix. In sizzling conditions, Red Bull's four-time world champion led from pole position to the checkered flag to come home 7.959 seconds ...
Spurs' Wembanyama Scores 40 In Triumphant NBA Return
This is Beirut 2025-10-23 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Victor Wembanyama NBA San Antonio
Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in a sensational NBA return on Wednesday, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-92 season-opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The 21-year-old French star hadn't played since he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder that required surgery in February. But he launched his third season ...
Five Things to Know About Gaza's Rafah Border Crossing
This is Beirut 2025-10-20 13:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hamas Rafah Gaza crossings humanitarian aid
The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, part of US President Donald Trump's plan for the Palestinian territory, remains on hold despite calls from the UN and aid groups. Here are five things to know about this crucial crossing: Crucial access point The Rafah crossing into Egypt is a crucial entry point ...
Didier Raoult, the Korean Study and the Lure of Oversimplification
Makram Haddad 2025-10-21 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jacques Choucair Marwan Ghosn Didier Raoult HDF
An internationally reputed microbiologist before 2020, Didier Raoult moved to the eye of the media storm with his promotion of hydroxychloroquine. Raoult, from Mandarin to Divisive ‘Star’ Since then, investigations, methodological critiques and disciplinary proceedings have piled up: in May 2023, his “off-protocol” regimens and a massive ...
Basketball: Riyadi Gets Off to a Flying Start and Stifles Tadamon Hrajel
Makram Haddad 2025-10-21 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Basketball Riyadi Hrajel
The opening of the 2025-2026 championship offered a classic matchup: the predicted giant, Riyadi, the overwhelming favorite in the competition, faced an ambitious but realistic newcomer, Tadamon Hrajel, led by Ghassan Sarkis. For ten minutes, the game resembled a tug-of-war—27-24 in the first quarter—before the Beirut machine shifted into high ...
Tennis - U14: Maria Hachache, Princess of Dubai
Makram Haddad 2025-10-21 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Tennis Dubai Maria Hachache Championship
At just 13 years old, Lebanese prodigy Maria Hachache won the Dubai International U14 Tournament, held at the American Academy in Dubai under the auspices of the Asian Confederation. Seeded No. 2, the Notre-Dame de Jamhour student played a solid tournament from start to finish, adding another title to her already impressive track record. With a ...
Direct vs. Indirect Negotiations: Lebanon’s Diplomatic Playbook Reexamined
Mario Chartouni 2025-10-21 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Donald Trump Ceasefire Hezbollah Joseph Aoun
In the wake of the Gaza ceasefire brokered on October 13 by Donald Trump, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun issued a statement that raised more than a few eyebrows, and possibilities. “The Lebanese state has already negotiated with Israel under American and UN mediation, resulting in the maritime border agreement… So why not adopt the same ...
Basketball: Sagesse Dominates, Batroun Steps Into the Elite
Makram Haddad 2025-10-22 09:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sagesse Batroun Youssef Khayat Basketball
In the final game of the 2025–2026 season’s opening night, Joe Ghattas’ Sagesse demolished Charbel Feghali’s Chabab Batroun 108–65. It was Batroun’s first-ever appearance in Division 1, played amid a big-game atmosphere — but reality hit quickly. The pace, intensity, and shooting precision at this level ...
PSG Hit Seven, Barcelona, Arsenal Run Riot As Champions League Rains Goals
This is Beirut 2025-10-22 11:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Champions League PSG Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain scored seven and both Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven hit six in big victories while Arsenal crushed Atletico Madrid 4-0 on a prolific night of Champions League action on Tuesday. Erling Haaland was among the scorers in Manchester City's 2-0 win at Villarreal as a total of 43 goals rained down across nine games. However, it was ...
SGA Leads Thunder Past Rockets In Season-Opening Thriller
This is Beirut 2025-10-22 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
NBA Rockets Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder launched the defense of their NBA crown with a thrilling season-opening 125-124 triple-overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA and NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, drew a crucial foul with 2.3 seconds remaining before nailing ...
Bayern Munich Extend Coach Kompany's Contract Until 2029
This is Beirut 2025-10-22 15:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Vincent Kompany has extended his contract as coach of Bayern Munich by two years until 2029, the Bundesliga champions announced on Tuesday. Kompany was not Bayern's first choice when he was appointed in the summer of 2024, but the Belgian reclaimed the German title for the Bavarians in his debut season at the club. "It feels like I've been ...
Liverpool Back on Track While Real, Bayern and Chelsea Win in Champions League
This is Beirut 2025-10-23 09:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Real Madrid Liverpool Champions League Bayern Munich
Hugo Ekitike scored against his old club as Liverpool got back on track with a 5-1 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday while Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich were among the night's other winners. The Anfield side came into their trip to Germany reeling after a run of four consecutive defeats which included a ...