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Iran Launches Missiles as Khamenei's Son Takes Charge
This is Beirut 09/03 09:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf nations early Monday after the Islamic republic named Mojtaba Khamenei its new leader to succeed his late father despite threats by the United States and Israel to target him next. Nine days after US-Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and plunged the Middle East into war, Iranian clerics picked ...
Mojtaba Khamenei Succeeds His Father as Iran’s Supreme Leader
This is Beirut 08/03 23:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was elected Iran’s Supreme Leader on Sunday, succeeding his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed last Saturday at 86 after more than three decades as the country’s head of state. The elder Khamenei had denied in 2024 that such a dynastic succession could take place, given that the Iranian Revolution ended centuries of ...
Missile and Drone Attacks Across Gulf as Iran Walks Back Apology
This Is Beirut 08/03 20:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Even as President Masoud Pezeskian signaled his desire to deescalate with Iran’s Arab neighbors, attacks continued on the Gulf on Sunday. Kuwait intercepted three ballistic missiles on Suday but suffered damage in a drone attack to a government building housing the Public Institution for Social Security. In a separate incident, fuel tanks at ...
Six Wounded in Israel After Iran Missile Fire
This is Beirut 08/03 15:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Six people were wounded, some by shrapnel, at blast sites in central Israel on Sunday, according to first responders, after the military said it had detected a new wave of Iranian missiles. A spokesperson for Magen David Adom emergency services said "medics and paramedics are providing medical treatment and evacuating" the wounded to ...
Inside Hezbollah’s Post-Nasrallah Power Struggle
Samar El Kadi 08/03 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hezbollah’s renewed conflict with Israel has exposed internal tensions within the group that have been simmering since Tel Aviv’s assassination of its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and other senior figures. The loss of these leaders has left the group grappling with what analysts describe as a “decapitation” of its leadership ...
Saudi Minister Warns Iran Against 'Miscalculation' After Attacks
This is Beirut 07/03 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged Iran to "avoid miscalculation" on Saturday, following missile and drone launches against the kingdom. In a series of statements, the Saudi defence ministry said it had thwarted repeated missile launches at an air base which houses US military personnel and drone attacks ...
Iran President Apologizes to Gulf Neighbors Triggering Rift Among Country’s Leadership
This Is Beirut 08/03 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeskian faced backlash from conservative hardliners following his speech yesterday, in which he apologized and vowed to stop striking neighboring Arab countries, provided they did not conduct attacks against the Islamic Republic. In an apparent backtrack, Pezeskian claimed in a prerecorded address, Sunday, that ...
Iran Security Chief Says U.S., Israel Seeking 'Disintegration of Iran'
This is Beirut 07/03 22:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iran's security chief Ali Larijani said on Saturday that the United States and Israel were seeking to break the Islamic republic apart. "Their issue was... the fundamental disintegration of Iran," said Larijani in a pre-recorded interview broadcast on state TV. On February 28, the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran that killed ...
Turkey Warns Over 'Dangerous' Bid to Stir Civil War in Iran
This is Beirut 07/03 21:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Turkey's foreign minister warned against efforts to stir up a civil war inside Iran, while cautioning Tehran after NATO intercepted a Turkey-bound ballistic missile launched from Iran earlier in the week. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said any effort to stir up a civil war inside Iran in a bid to bring about regime change would be a ...
Lebanese Should Not Despair
David Hale 07/03 21:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Once again, Iran and its proxy, Hezbollah, have dragged Lebanon into a war. Once again, Hezbollah has shown that its loyalty is to its paymaster in Tehran, not to the Lebanese people or state, whose well-being and security are matters of indifference to them. Once again, Hezbollah's practice of using human shields to protect its facilities and ...
Israel-Hezbollah Escalation Intensifies as Warnings and Airstrikes Continue
This is Beirut 07/03 16:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah intensified across Lebanon on Saturday, with Israeli airstrikes striking multiple locations in the south and the Bekaa Valley, new evacuation warnings issued to civilians, and Hezbollah launching retaliatory rocket and drone attacks toward northern Israel. The developments come as the conflict enters ...
Iranian Strikes on Arab Countries Continue Into Seventh Day of Regional War
This is Beirut 07/03 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The war between Iran and the U.S.-Israeli alliance continues to spill across the Middle East, with several Arab countries reporting missile and drone attacks as Tehran expands its retaliatory campaign across the region. Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia all reported interceptions of Iranian projectiles on Saturday, while ...
Israel Defense Minister Warns Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah or Pay 'Heavy Price'
This is Beirut 07/03 14:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Saturday warned Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that his country would pay a "very heavy price" if it fails to disarm Hezbollah. Addressing the president, Katz said in a statement broadcast on Israeli television that if "the choice becomes protecting our civilians and the safety of our soldiers or Lebanon, ...
U.S. and Iraq to 'Intensify Cooperation' Against Attacks
This is Beirut 28/03 12:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States and Iraq will "intensify cooperation" to prevent attacks and ensure Iraqi territory is not used to launch assaults against US facilities, Washington's embassy in Baghdad said in a statement. Since the war began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iraq has been increasingly drawn into a conflict it had sought to avoid ...
Israel Military Says Journalist Killed in Lebanon Member of Elite Hezbollah Unit
This is Beirut 28/03 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Israeli military said it had killed on Saturday a member of an elite unit of Hezbollah who worked as a journalist for Al Manar television network. The military targeted and eliminated Ali Shoeib, a "terrorist in the intelligence unit of Hezbollah's Radwan Force," it said in a statement. Shoeib, it said, "operated within ...
Putin says NATO Rearmament Not a 'Threat' to Russia
This is Beirut 2025-06-19 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 ...