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Iran will Have 'no Choice' but to Acquire Nukes if Attacked: Khamenei Adviser
This is Beirut 2025-04-01 09:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Iran would have to acquire a nuclear weapon if attacked by the United States or its allies, an adviser to the country's supreme leader warned on Monday, following a threat by US President Donald Trump. The comments came after Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised to hit back if Trump carried out a threat to bomb the ...
Ghosting: A Strategy of Avoidance
David Sahyoun 2025-03-26 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Ghosting Psychoanalysis Culture Social Media
The anglicisms used to illustrate certain phenomena observed in virtual exchanges have surprising meanings. Far from indicating a mundane behavior, they carry meanings that reveal deeper characteristics about their users. This week, we will try to understand what “ghosting” is, which shares common traits with “breadcrumbing.” The ...
When AI Meets Therapy: The Promise and Pitfalls of Digital Healing
David Sahyoun 2025-04-16 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Therapy Artificial Intelligence AI Culture
AI (artificial intelligence) is a computer system designed to replicate human thought and behavior. It can reason, process information, and search for answers across vast pools of relevant content available online. A chatbot, by contrast, is a conversational tool designed to simulate human interaction. It runs on pre-scripted responses, ...
US War Plans Shared With Journalist: What We Know
This is Beirut 2025-03-25 13:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The Trump administration is dealing with the fallout of a stunning security breach that allowed a journalist to read exchanges between senior officials in a group chat on the Signal messaging app. The group's members, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, talked about strikes on Yemen's Huthi rebels hours before ...
Rediscovering Jean Ducruet: The Man Who Preserved Saint Joseph University
Fady Noun 2025-03-22 12:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The chaplaincy of Saint Joseph University (USJ) had the inspired idea this year to honor Father Jean Ducruet (1922–2010), rector of USJ from 1975 to 1995, by dedicating its 8th Jesuit Week (March 10–14) to him. This tribute coincided with the 150th anniversary of the university’s founding in 1875. To rediscover Father Jean Ducruet, one need ...
Turkey Detains Istanbul Mayor, Erdogan's main rival
This is Beirut 2025-03-19 15:31 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Turkish police detained Istanbul's powerful Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Wednesday in connection with two investigations into graft and "supporting terror," a move that the main opposition party slammed as a politically-motivated "coup". Imamoglu is President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival and his detention came ...
Hezbollah Reneging on Surrendering Its Arms
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 2025-03-18 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hezbollah and its allies – Speaker Nabih Berri, former Minister Najib Mikati, and Hezbollah ministers in the previous cabinet – all signed the ceasefire agreement with Israel that ended the war and that stipulated that arms in Lebanon must be exclusively in the hands of six government military and security agencies. When this happens, ...
US Raids on the Houthis: A Militia Seeking a Crushing Blow
Michel Touma 2025-03-17 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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There are times when one must confront reality and acknowledge the truth, however harsh it may be. In certain parts of the MENA region and the Gulf, specific politico-sociological factions — shaped by a distinct mindset — remain entrenched in rigid denial. The well-known “ostrich policy,” in other words. This is particularly evident in the ...
Bashar Masri’s Gaza: Why Trump Is Betting on a Palestinian Billionaire
Salam El Zaatari 2025-03-13 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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If you want to understand why Bashar Masri is the man rebuilding Gaza, you must start in Rawabi, the city he built from scratch—the first planned Palestinian city, rising from the West Bank’s rocky terrain like an Arab version of Silicon Valley. Wide boulevards, luxury apartments, tech startups, a shopping mall—Rawabi was his bet on a modern ...
Iran's Khamenei Says US Threats of Military Action 'Unwise'
This is Beirut 2025-03-12 19:32 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Wednesday that US threats were "unwise" after President Donald Trump sent him a letter urging negotiations and warning of possible military action if Tehran refused. "The US is threatening militarism. In my opinion, this threat is unwise," Khamenei said in a meeting with ...
Pope Leaves Faithful Guessing Over Easter Appearances
This is Beirut 2025-04-16 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Pope Francis may be on the mend, but as Easter nears, Catholic faithful are wondering how much of the celebrations the 88-year-old will be able to take part in after battling life-threatening pneumonia. The week of Easter is the most significant religious holiday in the Christian calendar and is packed with events, from the Way of the Cross ...
Pope Wishes 'Happy Easter' to Faithful in Appearance at St Peter's Square
This is Beirut 2025-04-20 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Pope Francis appeared in front of thousands of Catholic faithful at St. Peter's Square on Sunday for Easter, despite the 88-year-old pontiff's frail health that has kept him from most Holy Week events. "Happy Easter," said the Argentine pontiff in a weak voice from his wheelchair at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, to the delight of tens of ...
Lady Gaga Ignites Copacabana, Rio Overflows with Fans
This is Beirut 2025-05-02 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Behind his oversized black studded sunglasses, Victor Faro keeps his eyes fixed on the windows of the hotel where Lady Gaga is staying in Rio de Janeiro. He’s hoping to catch a glimpse of his idol before her massive free concert set for Saturday on Copacabana Beach. Wearing plastic goat horns on his head and a curled Dali-style mustache, the ...
Palestinian President Abbas Appoints Aide as Potential Successor
This is Beirut 2025-04-27 05:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Palestine Mahmoud Abbas PLO Politics
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas appointed a close aide as the first ever vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on Saturday, positioning him as a potential successor to the veteran leader. Hussein al-Sheikh was appointed by Abbas, 89, after the vice presidency position was created during a convention held in Ramallah ...
Jdeideh–Bauchrieh–Sed Heads to the Polls: A Pivotal Municipal Election
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-02 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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As the May 4th municipal elections in Mount Lebanon approach, the race in the Jdeideh–Bauchrieh–Sed Bauchrieh municipality is heating up. This municipality, the largest in Northern Metn, represents a key battleground in the upcoming elections. The municipal council, which plays a crucial role in local governance, consists of 21 members: five ...
Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Devastating Form of Abuse
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-04-30 15:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is one of the most extreme and tragic forms of child abuse worldwide. Often triggered by a moment of anger or helplessness in response to persistent crying, a single violent shake can cause catastrophic brain injuries in infants – altering the course of a life before it has even begun. Behind this tragic reality lies a ...
Carney Wins Canada Election, Vows to Stand Up to Trump in Trade War
This is Beirut 2025-04-29 10:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged Tuesday to defeat the United States in Donald Trump's trade war after leading Canada’s Liberal Party to a historic election victory and securing another term in power. The United Kingdom congratulated Carney on his win, while the European Union’s top official vowed to work with Ottawa to "defend our shared ...
Conclave to Elect New Pope Starts May 7
This is Beirut 2025-04-28 14:59 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Catholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced on Monday, a week after the death of Pope Francis. So-called "Princes of the Church" under the age of 80 will meet in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new religious leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. The date was decided at meeting ...
Cardinals Set to Pick Conclave Date to Elect New Pope
This is Beirut 2025-04-28 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Red-hatted cardinals were expected to pick a date Monday for the conclave to elect a new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, following the death of Pope Francis. Dozens of so-called "Princes of the Church" from across the world have been gathering at the Vatican since the 88-year-old Argentine pontiff died on April 21. But so far there ...
All Eyes Turn to Conclave After Pope Francis's Funeral
This is Beirut 2025-04-27 12:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church. Alongside world leaders and reigning monarchs, an estimated 400,000 people turned out on Saturday for the Argentine pontiff's funeral at the Vatican and burial in Rome. The ...
Pope Francis and the Grace of God
Fady Noun 2025-04-26 21:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Despite appearances that may lead some to think the world is merely an endless repetition, History has meaning: the world is moving toward something. A deadly struggle between truth and falsehood marks this History. One need look no further than the fabrications currently infesting the internet—fabrications involving dates, predictions, and ...
'Andor' Ends as Boldest and Darkest Series of 'Star Wars'
This is Beirut 2025-04-20 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Often hailed by critics as “the best Star Wars series,” Andor returns this Wednesday for its final season—shaped by historical accounts of war and revolution, according to creator Tony Gilroy. Premiering on Disney+ in 2022, the large-scale production cost over $645 million across its two seasons, according to Forbes. The show traces the ...
Russian General Killed by Car Bomb Near Moscow
This is Beirut 2025-04-25 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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An explosive device ripped through a parked car near Moscow on Friday killing a senior Russian general, the Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes said, adding it had launched a murder probe. Authorities named General-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik, deputy head of the main operational directorate of the military's General Staff, as the ...
Russia Probes Car Blast Reportedly Targeting Military Figure
This is Beirut 2025-04-25 13:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Russia's Investigative Committee said Friday it had opened a criminal probe after an explosion set fire to a car in the Moscow region, with unconfirmed reports that a senior military figure was targeted. The Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said it had opened a criminal case over "an explosion in a car in the town of ...
Global Warming Is a Security Threat and Armies Must Adapt
This is Beirut 2025-04-22 11:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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From responding to weather disasters to facing rising competition in the fast-warming Arctic, militaries are increasingly exposed to climate change and cannot afford to let it become a strategic "blind spot," security experts say. Concerns have grown recently that climate action is being sidelined, as Europe bolsters its defense and the United ...
15 Potential Successors to Pope Francis
This is Beirut 2025-04-21 18:20 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
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The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor. Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favorites to become the next pope, known as the "papabili", divided by region. This list ...
Key Dates in the Life of Pope Francis
This is Beirut 2025-04-21 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Here are some key dates in the life of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, who died on Monday aged 88: December 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires to an accountant and a housewife from an Italian emigrant family. September 21, 1953: Receives his calling to become a priest. He later described being moved ...
Who Am I to Judge? Pope Francis in Key Quotes
This is Beirut 2025-04-21 11:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Key quotes from Pope Francis's papacy: Humility "Pray for me" - pronounced at the end of every speech, because, he once explained, "I am a sinner too." His first tweet and first post on Instagram were versions of the mantra. The poor "How I would like a poor church for the poor" - setting the tone for his pontificate, three days after his ...
How Global Policies of Convenience Have Quietly Undermined Our Freedoms
Philip Honein 2025-04-21 11:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Over the past two decades, the world has undergone a quiet but profound transformation, not through war or revolution, but through regulatory control. What began as a post 9/11 response to global terrorism has evolved into a far-reaching system of surveillance, compliance and behavioral control. It has been packaged as safety, transparency and ...
Cate Blanchett Honored at San Sebastian Film Festival
2024-09-22 10:33 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the second day of the San Sebastián Film Festival, Australian actress Cate Blanchett was celebrated with the prestigious Donostia Award. The festival runs until September 28, 2024. At San Sebastián Film Festival, Cate Blanchett received the Donostia Award from Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón, who had directed ...