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Another Vision of Beauty, by Nada Talhamé
This is Beirut 2025-12-17 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
For nearly ten years, Nada Talhamé has been developing a singular approach to beauty, true to her background and her vision of style. A recognized designer, she understood early on that fashion does not stop at clothing. As early as 2016, she introduced cosmetics into her fashion boutique, convinced that makeup, skincare, and hair care are ...
Taiwanese Firms Probed Over Explosive Pagers Linked to Hezbollah
2024-09-20 10:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Two people from Taiwanese companies were questioned as part of a probe into pagers that exploded while being used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, investigators said Friday, as top officials insisted the devices were not from the island. Questions and speculation have swirled over where the devices came from and how they were supplied to the ...
China’s Paralympic Domination Fails to Ignite Enthusiasm Back Home
This Is Beirut 2024-09-08 16:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the Paris Paralympics enter their final day, China's athletes are enjoying rampant success and are almost 100 medals ahead of their nearest challengers, but few in the country appear to be paying attention. The Olympics were watched widely, with victorious Team China athletes lauded as national heroes, and nail-biting medal table rivalry with ...
Lebanese Road Network Rehabilitation: An Overly Ambitious Project?
2024-09-09 19:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The rehabilitation of Lebanese roads is the focus of an ambitious program initiated by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in June of 2023. A section spanning several hundred kilometers is currently undergoing restoration, with over a hundred projects covering the entire territory. "No region has been spared in this process of restoring ...
UK Halts Direct Flights to Iran as Part of New Sanctions
This Is Beirut 2024-09-10 19:17 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The United Kingdom said on Tuesday that it has started terminating "all direct air services between the UK and Iran," as part of new sanctions on Tehran for supplying Russia with missiles to use in Ukraine. London said it was acting alongside international partners to "cancel its bilateral air services arrangements with Iran," which would ...
US Sanctions Against Hezb-Linked Smuggling Network
This Is Beirut 2024-09-11 19:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Wednesday imposed new sanctions against three individuals, five companies and two vessels involved in the smuggling of oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which generate substantial revenues for Hezbollah. “The network is made up of Lebanese businessmen and companies, ...
“Artville,” or Art at the Heart of the City
Zeina Nader 2024-09-12 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Smallville Hotel is launching the “Artville” project, a series of exhibitions showcasing Lebanese artists. Claude Saba, Fantine Samaha, and Tarek Mashmoushi will inaugurate this unprecedented artistic initiative, curated by Dr Tony Karam. The new season promises to be rich in art and renewal at the Smallville Hotel. With the aim ...
'Art of the Brick:' Lyon Transformed by Stunning Lego Art
This Is Beirut 2024-09-13 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
"Art of the Brick," the Lego art exhibition, transforms Lyon’s Grand Hôtel-Dieu into a colorful art haven, from September 12, 2024. After captivating audiences in New York, Shanghai, London and Milan, the world-renowned "Art of the Brick" exhibition finally arrives in Lyon. The iconic Grand Hôtel-Dieu will host Nathan Sawaya's extraordinary ...
Trump 'Safe', Suspect Apprehended Following 2nd Assassination Attempt
This Is Beirut 2024-09-15 21:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Sunday in Florida, the FBI said, with the Republican presidential candidate's campaign and law enforcement reporting he was safe and unharmed. The US Secret Service confirmed one or more of its agents "opened fire on a gunman" located near the boundary of Trump's golf course, and ...
Booby-Trapped Pagers and Walkie-Talkies: From Build to Blast
2024-09-19 11:07 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Once again, Lebanon was rocked by a wave of explosions that struck multiple regions on Wednesday afternoon. This time, the blasts were caused by Hezbollah walkie-talkies, specifically the Icom IC-F2100DT VHF model, reportedly manufactured by Icom Inc. (Aikomu Kabushiki-gaisha), a Japanese company specializing in radio communication ...
Who is Ibrahim Aqil?
This Is Beirut 2024-09-20 17:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The target of the Israeli airstrike in Lebanon’s capital Beirut Friday afternoon was Ibrahim Aqil, according to security sources. Aqil is chief of the Radwan forces, Hezbollah’s top military body. As shown on the Department of State’s website, on April 18, 2023 (the anniversary of Hezbollah’s bombing of the US Embassy in Beirut), the US ...
Greta Thunberg Arrested at Pro-Palestine Protest
This Is Beirut 2024-09-04 19:22 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Climate activist Greta Thunberg and several others were arrested Wednesday after occupying a University of Copenhagen building to call for an academic boycott of Israeli universities, Danish media reported. Images on the daily Ekstra Bladet website showed the 21-year-old activist, wearing a black-and-white keffiyeh shawl draped over her ...
Trump Refuses Harris Call for October Debate
This Is Beirut 2024-09-22 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump rejected on Saturday a second debate against Kamala Harris before the November 5 election, saying it was "too late" with early voting already underway in some states. Earlier in the day, Harris' campaign said she had accepted an invitation from broadcaster CNN to participate in a debate on October 23. It would have been the ...
Pro-Iranian Axis Reactions to Escalation in Lebanon
Malo Pinatel 2024-09-23 21:27 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hundreds of Israeli strikes hit southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, after Israel advised residents in these areas to "stay away from Hezbollah targets." While the pro-Iranian group continues to launch rocket salvos in response to Israeli bombardments, various components of the Tehran-led axis have begun issuing statements of support. Iran ...
Flight Cancellations Surge as Security Situation Escalates
This Is Beirut 2024-09-24 15:14 - Reading : less than a minute
More than 30 flights to and from Beirut were canceled on Tuesday, according to the Rafic Hariri International Airport website. The cancellations included 15 outgoing and 29 incoming flights, affecting airlines such as Qatar Airways, several UAE-based carriers and Turkish Airways. The disruptions come as Israel’s military announced it had ...
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 ...
'Five Days to Shine:' A Conversation With Josyane Boulos on Inclusion Through Theater
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 14:22 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Five Days to Shine project marks a new milestone in social inclusion in Lebanon by offering young adults with cognitive disabilities a unique opportunity to explore and express themselves through theater. Supported by the US Embassy, the Five Days to Shine project focuses on empowerment, awareness and the celebration of talents often ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Collectif Monnot: A New Cultural Heartbeat for Beirut
This Is Beirut 2024-09-07 10:37 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Collectif Monnot was inaugurated this Wednesday, September 4. This groundbreaking initiative unites the cultural powers of the Monnot neighborhood to refine Beirut's cultural landscape. This collaboration brings together eight leading cultural institutions, transforming the Monnot area into a vibrant hub of cultural activities. The Collectif ...
TeleLiban Archives Receive Emergency Preservation Boost
This Is Beirut 2024-09-03 16:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Ministry of Information and UNESCO Beirut Office unveiled a new initiative on Monday. This joint effort, titled “Documentary Heritage Emergency Intervention for TeleLiban Archives” was achieved with the support of the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) emergency interventions. TeleLiban's ...
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 ...
Yassin: Sufficient Stocks
This Is Beirut 2024-08-18 13:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The caretaker Minister of Environment and President of the National Emergency Commission, Nasser Yassin, stated that the food and medicine stocks are sufficient for four months, noting that "as long as supply lines are not affected, things will proceed normally." In an interview with the Al-Araby Al-Jadeed website, Yassin mentioned that there is ...
Turkey Accuses Instagram of Censorship and Blocks Access
This Is Beirut 2024-08-04 11:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Instagram users in Turkey woke up Sunday to find the social media network blocked for the third consecutive day, following censorship accusations against the US company from a high-ranking Turkish official. The BTK communications authority announced on its website on Friday that the Meta-owned platform had been frozen, without giving any ...
Tel Aviv: Two Dead in Stabbing Attack
This Is Beirut 2024-08-04 12:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Two people were killed on Sunday and two others were wounded in a stabbing attack near Tel Aviv, Israeli medics said, with police reporting a Palestinian suspect was "neutralized" and later died in the hospital. The Magen David Adom emergency service said in a statement that the "terrorist attack" took place in several locations in Holon, a ...
Editorial – August 4: Lebanon Held Hostage, for Whom and for What?
Michel Touma 2024-08-05 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Four years have passed since the massive explosion at the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020. The investigation remains stalled, as judges are unable to finalize it due to ongoing and barely concealed pressure and threats from Hezbollah. The August 4 apocalyptic explosion is one of the deadliest and most abhorrent examples of the systematic ...
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Defies Court Summons
This Is Beirut 2024-08-08 11:21 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who claims to be the rightful winner of the country's presidential election, on Wednesday defied a Supreme Court summons over the disputed results. Election authorities declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner of the July 28 vote, prompting the opposition to cry foul and sparking ...
Foreign Press: Predictions of Iranian and Hezbollah Retaliation Against Israel
This Is Beirut 2024-08-12 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Recent Israeli killings of key figures in Iran-backed groups have sparked tensions and led to predictions of imminent Iranian retaliation before August 15. The deaths of Hezbollah's Fouad Shokr and Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh, respectively, have prompted strong reactions from both groups. Iran has vowed revenge for the assassination of Haniyeh on its ...
Atletico Sign Man City Striker Alvarez
This Is Beirut 2024-08-12 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Atletico Madrid signed striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City on Monday in a deal reported to be worth up to 85 million euros ($93 million). "The club has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of the Argentine forward, who has signed a contract for the next six seasons," said Atletico in a statement. Spanish reports say ...