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Israel Vows to Eliminate Yahya Sinwar
This Is Beirut 2024-08-08 03:41 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel vowed to eliminate new Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, the alleged mastermind of the October 7 attack, with regional tensions threatening to boil over as the Gaza war entered its 11th month on Wednesday. The naming of Sinwar to lead the Palestinian militant group came as Israel braced for potential Iranian retaliation over the killing of his ...
Does Hassan Nasrallah Hate Beirut?
Nissrine Merheb 2024-08-06 08:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Since Sunday, a salvo of insults has been directed at William Noun. A full-scale electronic army has been unleashed to attack him, belittle his cause and accuse him of political subservience, exploiting the blood of martyrs and even treason. If not for some modicum of decency, these haters would have gone as far as accusing Noun of orchestrating ...
Trump Accuses Harris of “Turning Black” for Political Gain
This Is Beirut 2024-08-01 02:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris had decided to "turn Black" for political gain, as he attacked his Democratic White House rival during a combative interaction with African American journalists in Chicago. The Republican former president's inflammatory comments marked an escalation of the 78-year-old's vitriol ...
Postal Sector: Contract with LibanPost Renegotiated
2024-06-12 12:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Last November, the Council of Ministers decided to extend and renegotiate the management contract for the postal sector with LibanPost, which had expired in 2019 and had since been tacitly renewed. However, on July 13th, French shipping company CMA CGM won the tender launched by the Ministry of Telecommunications through the Merit-Colis Privé ...
What Remains of Our Commercial Agreements?
Nicolas Sbeih 2024-06-05 20:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Without anyone noticing and without any announcement, we missed our opportunity to anchor ourselves to Europe, failing to become a part of it. Yet, it was a beautiful prospect for many reasons: Europe is our primary commercial and cultural source, the main donor for our dilapidated administrations and NGOs, a model of modernism, democracy and ...
Behind the (Secret) Scenes of Lebanese Sports (12)
This Is Beirut 2024-02-09 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
- A discreet meeting was held in a restaurant on the Batroun coast to discuss the resignation of a member of the administrative committee of a major sports federation. Rumors are circulating that the resigning member may be reconsidering his decision. - A prominent referee is keeping a close eye on what is happening in a major federation, ...
Geagea: Our State Is Violated and Kidnapped
This Is Beirut 2024-03-25 20:07 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces party leader Samir Geagea highlighted, "This year, we are living through the path of suffering and pain in Gaza, where children, men and women are dying. We are living through the path of suffering and pain with Ukraine and Sudan." Geagea spoke after the annual recital in Maarab held during the Holy Week, stating that "Lebanon is ...
Pompeii Unveils Banquet Hall With Mythological Frescoes
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-12 10:44 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Discovering Pompeii's opulent past through a newly unearthed banquet hall adorned with mythological frescoes, which reveals Roman life's richness and complexity. In the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii continues to reveal its ancient secrets, with the recent discovery of a banqueting hall adorned with exceptional frescoes from Greek mythology, ...
'Back to Black': Resurrecting Amy Winehouse, Reviving Old Controversies
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-11 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A new biopic delves into the meteoric rise and tragic fall of British soul sensation Amy Winehouse, but critics question if it truly captures her essence and genius. Twelve years after her untimely death at 27, Amy Winehouse’s short but impactful life is once again in the spotlight with the release of Back to Black, a new biopic by British ...
Why are Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Stuck
This Is Beirut 2024-04-11 14:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
They set themselves a 48-hour deadline earlier this week, but on Thursday neither Hamas nor Israel had shown any signs of agreeing to a truce in Gaza despite pressure from international mediators. The United States, Egypt and Qatar put together a framework for a deal that would include a halt in fighting for six weeks and the exchange of about 40 ...
Wokism: A New Religion (1/4)
2024-04-07 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
A new soteriological policy is taking over the Western world. Its origins are academic, albeit unscientific and anti-academic. Blending politics, religion, puritanism and ideology, it echoes the darkest times of witch hunts. In this series of four articles, we will shed light on this new religion that is captivating the Western elites. The topic ...
'Love Is Giving What You Don’t Have to Someone Who Doesn’t Want It'
David Sahyoun 2024-04-02 11:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal all its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of ...
Beyoncé's Album Highlights Black Women Transforming Country Music
2024-03-28 11:26 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The much-anticipated country album by megastar Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter, set for release on Friday, March 29, has shone a spotlight on the endeavors of Black performers to foster a more inclusive Nashville, recognizing their integral role in the genre's history. This highlight puts into light not only the challenges faced by Black women in country ...
Karim Aïnouz: Empowering Women and Minorities Through Untold Stories
This Is Beirut 2024-03-23 10:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Brazilian filmmaker Karim Aïnouz, influenced by American director Todd Haynes, aims to “fill the gaps” in an industry that has long ignored women, minorities, and homosexuals through his filmography. Karim Aïnouz, a 58-year-old Brazilian filmmaker, has made a name for himself by consistently placing women at the forefront of his films. ...
Iran-Israel: Direct Tit-for-Tat Strikes to Die Down
Samar Kadi 2024-04-19 17:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and Israel, the latest of which occurred early Friday targeting the city of Isfahan in central Iran, are not expected to go on, as both sides are covertly seeking to de-escalate the unprecedented tensions. Overnight explosions echoed across Isfahan in what was described as an Israeli attack by US and ...
Lebanon: At the Heart of Football (1/3)
2024-03-22 18:47 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
We all have someone in our circle who is passionate about football. This sphere of activity acts like a truncated icosahedron, eliciting intense emotions in everyone. The beauty of this sport, while not the most sublime that has ever existed, has nevertheless managed to end conflicts, unite peoples, and evoke emotions that captivate more than four ...
Generative AI: Ultimate Threat or Future of Journalism?
2024-03-19 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The emergence of generative intelligence is disrupting numerous sectors, and journalism is no exception. This technology, capable of producing text, images, and videos of impressive quality, raises crucial questions about the evolution of the profession. While generative AI poses an evident threat to certain traditional aspects of journalism, it ...
'The Pearl of Intellect:' Ismailism, a Refined Shiism (2/2)
Maxime Pluvinet 2024-03-17 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After detailing the doctrines and origins of Ismailism, an offshoot of sevener Shiism, born in the 8th century, the latter part of this article explores specific texts of the nizarite branch, known as the "Assassins," and recounts their fate following their defeat during the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. Gaining notoriety ...
Gaza: Mossad Chief Meets CIA Counterpart for Hostage Release
This Is Beirut 2024-03-09 20:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel said on Saturday its spy chief had met with his US counterpart as part of efforts to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza. "The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, met yesterday (Friday) with the head of the CIA, Bill Burns, as part of the ceaseless efforts to advance another hostage release deal," Prime Minister Benjamin ...
Akira Toriyama's Legacy: Shaping Global Manga and Anime Culture
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-09 18:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of the immensely popular Dragon Ball manga and anime series, passed away at the age of 68. His untimely death has left a profound impact on the world of manga and anime, as fans and fellow artists mourn the loss of a visionary storyteller. Toriyama’s journey began in the early 1980s with his comedy manga ...
Frédéric Chopin: A Poet's Soul (1/2)
Alain E. Andrea 2024-03-01 20:16 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Among the luminaries of 19th-century European music, Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) stands out as the undisputed 'poet of the piano.' He deliberately focused on the piano, the king of instruments, to delve into and elevate the nuanced emotions of Romantic music — ranging from passion and melancholy to rebellion, despair, and exuberance. His ...
'I Love You… Me Neither'
David Sahyoun 2024-02-14 11:19 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
One can easily picture, on Valentine’s Day, two beings glued to each other, gazing into each other’s eyes, drowning in their oceanic depths, madly in love (because yes, love is madness!), their hands delicately brushing, sitting on a public bench as Brassens sings, or as Peynet draws, alone in the world, despite the critical or envious looks ...
Attieh to TIB: A Meeting Is Due This Afternoon With the Quintet Ambassadors
Joanne Naoum 2024-04-17 13:29 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The National Moderation parliamentary bloc initiative is hanging by a thread. The MPs are set to meet with the ambassadors of the Quintet committee this afternoon at their headquarters in Saifi to try to find common grounds for a potential breach in the deadlock in the presidential election. "It's our last opportunity, and regardless of the ...
Heat and Pelicans Overcome Key Absences to Take Final Playoff Spots
This Is Beirut 2024-04-20 10:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Miami Heat shrugged off the absence of star forward Jimmy Butler to crush the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in their play-in eliminator on Friday and earn a clash with the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs. In the Western Conference, the New Orleans Pelicans, also missing their key man with forward Zion Williamson out ...
Mbappe the Next Prize for Real Madrid, Kings of Europe
This Is Beirut 2024-06-02 15:13 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Real Madrid's record-extending 15th Champions League triumph will leave incoming French superstar Kylian Mbappe licking his lips at what lies ahead for him. The 25-year-old forward has been unable to win the competition with Paris Saint-Germain in seven years at the French club. Set to join the Spanish giants in the coming days, Mbappe saw the ...
Man City Win Historic Fourth Straight Premier League Title
This Is Beirut 2024-05-20 10:08 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Manchester City created English football history on Sunday, beating West Ham 3-1 to win their fourth straight Premier League title and break Arsenal's hearts as Jurgen Klopp made an emotional Liverpool exit. Phil Foden scored two early goals, including one after 79 seconds at an expectant Etihad, to lay the foundations for City's victory. West ...
Djokovic Into French Open Last 16 After Early Hours Five-Set Epic
This Is Beirut 2024-06-02 11:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Novak Djokovic avoided crashing to his worst defeat at the French Open in 15 years in the early hours of Sunday morning when he clinched a five-set victory over Italy's Lorenzo Musetti. Defending champion and 24-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic came from two sets to one down to triumph 7-5, 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a third round tie which ...
Benoît Debbané Unveils the Essence of Femininity
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-06-02 11:12 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
With “12 Women (and an Orange Cat),” Benoît Debbané invites us to revisit our perception of feminine beauty. Through his intimate and authentic portraits, the Lebanese painter pays tribute to the women who have marked his life, while exploring the fascinating parallels between femininity and the enigmatic presence of cats. The opening ...
'Brotherland' by Georges Melhem : A Cry for Peace
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-28 18:02 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Fifteen years after its first publication, the novel Brotherland by Georges Melhem is back in the spotlight, revamped and more relevant than ever. Through the poignant story of twins separated by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the author issues a heartfelt call for empathy and reconciliation. Fate has a strange way of bringing people together. ...
The Unexpected Football Landscape Revolution (3/3)
Jad Ramadan 2024-05-25 16:44 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
As this series comes to a close, there are still two uncovered teams in Europe that have defied the odds throughout the season, making a name for themselves on the biggest stage. These underdogs are none other than England’s Aston Villa and Italy’s Bologna, who have both offered their fans a season to remember. While Aston Villa gradually ...