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Hundreds of Israelis Protest Against War, Clash with Police
This is Beirut 29/03 05:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Benjamin Netanyahu Lebanon Israel Middle East Palestine
Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv and some other Israeli cities on Saturday to protest the war in the Middle East, in unauthorised demonstrations that security forces sought to disperse. Weekly protests against the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran on February 28 have been taking place in Tel Aviv and elsewhere, initially ...
Iran Claims Aluminium Plant Attacks in Gulf as Houthis Join War
This is Beirut 29/03 09:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Gulf Donald Trump USA Nawaf Salam Lebanon
Iran claimed on Sunday attacks on two major aluminium plants in the Gulf, further raising the economic stakes of the Middle East war after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis joined the conflict. The war that began on February 28 with US-Israeli attacks on Iran has mushroomed throughout the region, sending world energy markets into a tailspin and ...
Putin says NATO Rearmament Not a 'Threat' to Russia
This is Beirut 2025-06-19 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Volodymyr Zelensky Kyiv Ukraine NATO Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that NATO's push to ramp up defense spending was not a "threat" to Russia, days before the alliance was set to sign-off on a plan to boost its military capacity across Europe. In a late-night press conference, the Russian leader also said his troops would not stop pushing forward in Ukraine and ...
Russia And Iran Expected To Sign a ‘Strategic Partnership'
This is Beirut 2025-01-17 09:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Massoud Pezeshkian are due to sign a ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ in Russia on Friday, presented as a new stage in the growing alliance between the two countries. Subject to international sanctions that restrict trade, Russia and Iran have become close allies in recent ...
Zeina Daccache’s Stage Replaces Walls in 'Li Chabakna Ykhallesna'
Marie-Christine Tayah 2025-02-04 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut Theater Culture Art Drama Therapy
The play Li Chabakna Ykhallesna delves into the struggles of Zeina Daccache and Joseph Jules, a former prisoner, as they navigate a society in crisis after years of confinement. Combining comedy and drama, with comedian Sam Ghazal, it tackles grief, family turmoil and the search for a future in a chaotic world. Directed by Zeina Daccache, the play ...
Marianne Faithfull: Elegance in Doom, Grace in Survival
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-02-01 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Music Legend Culture Rock Homage
Marianne Faithfull, a 1960s rock icon and muse to the Rolling Stones, has passed away at the age of 78. Her tumultuous journey as an exceptional artist, who navigated through decades of hardship while constantly reinventing herself, is a testament to her resilience. The daughter of aristocrats, Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull was born on ...
US Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth as Pentagon Chief
This is Beirut 2025-01-25 10:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military. Three Republican senators voted against Donald Trump's pick as secretary of defense, resulting in a 50-50 tie that ...
Geagea Expresses Cautious Optimism About Lebanon's Future
This is Beirut 2025-01-23 22:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Joseph Aoun Samir Geagea
In an interview on MTV’s Sar al-Wa’et (It’s About Time) on Thursday, Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces (LF), shared cautious optimism about Lebanon’s future, particularly following the election of President Joseph Aoun and the nomination of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Geagea stressed that while Lebanon is not yet at its ...
Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Ex-Advisor John Bolton
This is Beirut 2025-01-22 16:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he withdrew Secret Service protection to John Bolton, his former national security advisor and one of his most outspoken critics, because "you can't have that for life." Bolton, 76, who served in the White House during Trump's first term and has been the target of an alleged Iranian assassination plot, ...
Fired-Up Djokovic Sends Melbourne Warning, Osaka Bows Out Injured
This is Beirut 2025-01-17 18:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A "very hot-headed" Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury. Also on day six, women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka "pushed to the limit" to set up an intriguing showdown with teenage ...
UN Rights Chief Says Transitional Justice 'Crucial' in Syria
This is Beirut 2025-01-15 15:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Nations rights chief Volker Turk on Wednesday said transitional justice was "crucial" for Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, during the first-ever visit by someone in his post to the country. "Transitional justice is crucial as Syria moves forward," the UN high commissioner for human rights said. "Revenge ...
From Darkness to Light: The Hidden Story Behind ‘The Sound of Silence’
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-02-07 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Music Story Culture Song Simon & Garfunkel
In the early 1960s, Paul Simon, then an unknown young musician, composed his songs in an offbeat place—his parents’ bathroom. Captivated by the acoustics of the small space, he refined the chords and lyrics of what would become one of the most iconic songs of the 20th century. At that time, Simon and his childhood friend Art Garfunkel formed ...
The Appointment of the Prime Minister: Beware of the Tripwire
Michel Touma 2025-01-13 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Hezbollah United States Prime Minister
The challenging journey has officially begun. At the starting line, President Joseph Aoun has clearly outlined the key directions. In his inaugural address to the National Assembly, ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, the head of state presented a roadmap that breaks with conventional approaches and entrenched clichés. “My aim is ...
Turkey Raps France, Says US Only Counterpart in Northeast Syria
This is Beirut 2025-01-10 22:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Turkey's top diplomat on Friday ruled out a role for French troops in Syria, saying it was only negotiating with the United States which has sought to head off Turkish military action against Kurdish fighters there. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Paris of turning a blind eye to Turkey's security concerns, and called on France to take back ...
'Freekeh' Explores Grief Through Theater, Cooking, and Music
Marie-Christine Tayah 2025-01-09 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Music Theater Cooking Culture Performance Art
In Freekeh: It’s Been 40 Days Since My Aunt Passed Away, Hiba Najem delivers an immersive experience that combines theater, cooking, and memory. Inspired by the traditional forty-day mourning ritual, the performance explores the emotions tied to grief and the evolution of family traditions. Accompanied by Samah Boulmona on the accordion, Freekeh ...
Hajj Safa... Threaten As You Will!
Johnny Kortbawi 2025-01-07 10:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The most telling sign of a shift in Lebanon's political landscape and the fading of Hezbollah’s longstanding aura of fear became evident following Wafiq Safa's remarks about the country's current state of affairs. This public appearance, his first since the airstrike targeting him during the war, marks the significant shift in the dynamics at ...
In Pursuit of a President Defying the Detrimental Mini-State
Michel Touma 2025-01-06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hamas Hezbollah Middle East President
The Iranian mullahs' camp and their local allies have adopted excessive tactics of intimidation, threats and coercive politics. They revel in flaunting their defiance, entrenched in denial, loudly proclaiming that the "resistance" remains intact, "strong" and poised for a swift revival. While listening to their rhetoric and observing the arrogance ...
Lebanese Nationals Barred From Entering Syria, Investigation Underway
This is Beirut 2025-01-03 14:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Several Lebanese nationals were denied entry into Syria at the Masnaa border crossing on Thursday, taken aback by strict conditions newly imposed by Syrian authorities. A senior official from the Lebanese General Security (SG) stated to the local channel MTV on Friday that the department had not been informed of these new measures. According to ...
Lebanon: A State of Insecurity? Where Exactly?
Marc Saikali 2025-02-05 15:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The ostrich policy: look away and pretend that security is under control. For the past few weeks, in a scattered yet synchronized manner, acts of delinquency have been multiplying in certain neighborhoods of Beirut. Of course, there’s no proof that these incidents are coordinated. However, in Lebanon, there’s always a “but!” The profile ...
Transforming Trash into Music: A Paraguayan Orchestra's Journey
This is Beirut 2025-02-10 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Two years ago, Lucas Cantero knew nothing about music. This 16-year-old Paraguayan recently performed in the Lancaster House in London, playing his drum made entirely of recycled waste. "I never imagined music could come from pieces of wood and old X-rays," said Lucas, a member of the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura. This group hails from Cateura, ...
Lebanese Predictions for 2025: Uncertainty and Shy Hope
Marilyne Jallad 2024-12-31 18:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hezbollah Lebanese Army New Year
As we wander through the bustling streets of Basta al-Tahta, lined with small shops, it is easy to forget that this neighborhood paid a heavy price before the ceasefire was reached between Israel and Hezbollah on November 27. Yet, the harsh reality quickly reasserts itself. Illegal Weapons: A Persistent Wound That Dims Hope With graying hair and ...
Hezbollah Is the Antithesis of Shia Islam
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 2025-02-25 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
A video went viral of a Lebanese woman standing at the Beirut Airport and berating other passengers, shouting: “We sacrificed our blood, this is our country, and whoever does not like it should emigrate.” She then held a picture of late Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, pumped her first in the air, and shouted a few slogans. ...
Kremlin says Zelensky Needs to be Forced to Make Peace
This is Beirut 2025-03-03 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Kremlin on Monday accused President Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting peace, following a clash last week between the Ukrainian leader and US President Donald Trump. "He doesn't want peace. Someone should make him want peace. If the Europeans do it, all kudos to them," spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. He described Friday's angry ...
Zelensky and European Allies Cement Cooperation after Trump Row
This is Beirut 2025-03-03 09:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he would work with Europe to set terms for a possible peace deal to present to the United States, after allies gathered in London pledged to spend more on security and assemble a coalition to defend any truce in Ukraine. The weekend crisis talks, which brought together 18 allies, came at a ...
Top Washington Officials Suggest Zelensky May Have to Step Down
This is Beirut 2025-03-02 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Volodymyr Zelensky United States
Top Washington officials suggested Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky might have to step down if a peace deal is to be reached, underscoring President Donald Trump's stunning shift in approach to the war with Russia. "We need a leader that can deal with us, eventually deal with the Russians, and end this war," National Security ...
Trump-Zelensky: When "Diplomacy" Takes on a Whole New Meaning
Marc Saikali 2025-02-28 22:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Seven minutes that will leave a lasting mark on diplomatic history. Live, before the world’s cameras, Donald Trump tore into his guest, Volodymyr Zelensky. "You don’t have the cards in your hands." "Without our support, your fate would have been sealed in two weeks." "You’re playing at World War III." Faced with an utterly unfazed American ...
Gene Hackman, the Quiet Giant of American Cinema
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-02-28 12:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
USA Gene Hackman Cinema Hollywood
Hackman passed away on February 26, 2025, in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Despite his advanced age, the disturbing circumstances of his death have deeply shaken Hollywood. His wife, 63-year-old classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were also found dead. The details surrounding their discovery are especially unsettling. The bodies ...
British Pop Sensation Charli XCX Wins Brit Award for Best Songwriter of the Year
This is Beirut 2025-02-27 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Singer Pop Award Britain Brit Awards Winner
British pop sensation and brat summer icon Charli XCX won the Brit Award for Best Songwriter of the Year on Wednesday, putting her in pole position to scoop up the most honors in a weekend ceremony. The 32-year-old also has five nominations going into Saturday's awards — the highest of any artist — including the nod for the coveted Artist of ...
Nicolas Hénin on the ISIS Defendants’ Denial: “A disturbing dual role”
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-02-25 12:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Middle East ISIS Nicolas Hénin Mehdi Nemmouche trial
The trial opened on Monday, February 17, 2025. Nicolas Hénin, a former hostage of Daesh, faced his jailer Mehdi Nemmouche in a French court. Nemmouche, already convicted for the attack on the Jewish Museum of Brussels, is now on trial for the kidnapping and detention of 27 Westerners in Syria between 2013 and 2014. Among them, four French ...
Grenade Blast in French Bar Wounds 12
This is Beirut 2025-02-13 09:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Twelve people were wounded when a grenade exploded in a bar in France's southeastern city of Grenoble on Wednesday, officials said. "Someone came in and threw a grenade, apparently without saying a word, and ran away," prosecutor Francois Touret-de-Courcy told journalists at the scene, where emergency workers had cordoned off the area. Two ...