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UAB Publishes Interview with Robot Sophia
This Is Beirut 2024-08-15 18:56 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Union of Arab Banks stood out by publishing an exclusive interview with the renowned robot Sophia. The interview was issued in French in the UAB Magazine and in English in The Banking Executive magazine, published by the International Arab Bankers Union. Sophia, activated on April 19, 2015, in Hong Kong, is a humanoid robot developed by ...
Hamas Rejects 'New Conditions' in Proposed Gaza Deal
This Is Beirut 2024-08-16 18:48 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hamas said Friday the Palestinian group rejected "new conditions" in a Gaza ceasefire plan the United States presented after two days of talks with Israeli negotiators in Qatar. As international pressure mounted for a ceasefire after more than 10 months of war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, US President Joe Biden said: "We are closer ...
Iran Shuts German Cultural Centers
This Is Beirut 2024-08-20 17:24 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran shut two offices linked to Germany's government on Tuesday, the judiciary said, nearly a month after the closure of a religious center in Germany over ties to the Islamic republic. "Two branches of illegal centers affiliated with the German government, which violated Iran laws and committed numerous illegal acts and extensive financial ...
Countries Where the X Social Network Is Banned
This Is Beirut 2024-08-31 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
With its ban of X, which went into effect on Saturday, Brazil joins a small club of countries to have taken similar measures against the social network, most of them run by authoritarian regimes. Beyond permanent bans, some nations have temporarily restricted access to X, formerly Twitter, which has often been used by political dissidents to ...
Spotlight on UNIFIL: Everything You Need to Know
2024-08-22 08:42 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
With the renewal of the UNIFIL mandate set for August 29, This is Beirut provides a comprehensive overview of this international force governed by UN resolutions. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate is due for renewal on August 29, 2024. This annual process involves the Security Council voting to extend UNIFIL's mission ...
The Bold, Revolutionary, and Timeless Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli
2024-08-22 13:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu recently attended the premiere of the 4th season of Emily in Paris at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, wearing a black dress by Elsa Schiaparelli. Let’s delve into the secrets of Schiaparelli’s fashion, which defies time. [caption id="attachment_284018" align="alignnone" width="402"] Philippine Leroy-BeaulieuPhoto ...
Christiane Gemayel's Summons by Cybercrime Bureau Sparks Outcry
This Is Beirut 2024-08-23 19:42 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The summons of LebTalks' website founder and journalist Christiane Gemayel by the Lebanese Cybercrime Bureau on Monday sparked strong reactions from NGOs and political parties defending freedom of the press. Everyone who commented on this summons reiterated, once again, that this bureau is not competent to question journalists about facts related ...
Zelensky Says War ‘Returned’ to Russia, Bans Orthodox Church
This Is Beirut 2024-08-24 14:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Russia wanted to "destroy" Ukraine but that war has "returned to its home," in a Ukrainian Independence Day video address he said was recorded from where Kyiv launched its surprise incursion into Russia. Kyiv celebrates independence from the Soviet Union as the long war with Russia has reached a ...
Israel Reopens Ben-Gurion Airport, But Disruptions Remain
This Is Beirut 2024-08-25 13:02 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel's Ben-Gurion airport reopened at 7 am (Beirut time) on Sunday morning, following its closure at 5:19 am, Israel's Airport Authority (IAA) has announced. This comes as Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in the early hours of Sunday. [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/lebanon/284814"] IAA estimated that 50,000 passengers were ...
Lebanese Professor Appointed Co-Chair of US CDC PulseNet Middle East Network
This Is Beirut 2024-08-26 12:36 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Dr. Ghassan Matar, professor and chairperson of the Department of Experimental Pathology, Immunology & Microbiology at the American University of Beirut (AUB), was recently appointed as co-chair/co-coordinator of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) PulseNet Middle East. This network focuses on detecting and preventing ...
EDL Seeks Diesel Instead of Algerian Fuel Oil Due to Specification Issues
2024-08-27 14:01 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Algerian ship carrying 30,000 tons of fuel oil, valued at $18 million, as a donation from the Algerian authorities for Lebanon’s electricity sector, is expected to arrive off the coast of Tripoli's oil facilities. However, a last-minute issue has arisen: Can these quantities of fuel oil be used in the Zouk and Jiyeh power ...
The Blue Line: A Withdrawal Line, Not a Border
2024-08-28 21:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Since the outbreak of armed conflict in South Lebanon on October 8 between Hezbollah and Israel, the Blue Line has been a topic of constant discussion. There is a common misconception that this line represents the border between Lebanon and Israel. What exactly is the Blue Line? On October 8, 2023, Hezbollah established a “support front” in ...
Brazil Block on X Comes Into Effect After Judge’s Order
This Is Beirut 2024-08-31 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A block on Elon Musk's X social network in Brazil started to take effect early Saturday after a Supreme Court judge ordered its suspension, according to AFP. Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes on Friday ordered the suspension of the platform following a months-long standoff with the tech billionaire over disinformation in South ...
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 ...
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 ...
Turkey Blocks Access to Instagram
This Is Beirut 2024-08-02 11:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Turkey on Friday blocked access to the Instagram social media network, the national communications authority said without explanation, following censorship accusations against the US company by a high-ranking Turkish official. The BTK communications authority said in a post on its website that "instagram.com has been blocked by a decision on the ...
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 ...
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)
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Who Is Mohammad Haidar, Alleged Target of Basta Strikes?
This is Beirut 2024-11-23 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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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 ...
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 ...
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)
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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 ...
What Is a Ceasefire Agreement?
Sana Richa Choucair 2024-11-26 22:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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As negotiations to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah advance, terms like truce, ceasefire and withdrawal are at the forefront. This is Beirut offers a comprehensive guide to clarify these concepts, which intersect both military and political realms. Tuesday saw significant developments on the battlefield between Hezbollah and Israel. ...