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Syrian Prisoners and Islamist Detainees in Lebanon: A Ticking Time Bomb
Badih Karhani 2025-07-14 11:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The issue of Syrian prisoners in Lebanon has resurfaced, alongside that of Islamist detainees, many of whom have been held for years without trial or clear charges. This tragic reality highlights a blatant pattern of ongoing political and judicial injustice, where hundreds of individuals are denied their most basic legal and human rights under ...
What if Superman’s Power Was Humanity After All?
Marie-Christine Tayah 2025-07-25 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Superman Cinema Movie Culture Art David Corenswet
The new Superman movie, featuring new actors, is all over the place. David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent/Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion and Isabela Merced. Ranking number one internationally, the film attracts crowds eager to see their favorite hero’s new adventures. The plot ...
Trump Puts EU Trade Deal Odds at 50/50 Ahead of Von der Leyen Meeting
This is Beirut 2025-07-25 22:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Donald Trump said Friday there was a 50 percent chance of a trade deal with the European Union as the bloc's chief, Ursula von der Leyen, announced a weekend meeting with the US president. In an attempt to slash his country's trade deficits, Trump has vowed to hit dozens of countries with punitive tariff hikes if they do not hammer out a pact ...
The State vs. Hezbollah: Avoiding a Repeat of the Munich Agreement Mistake
Michel Touma 2025-07-14 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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This chapter in Europe’s history, on the eve of World War II, is familiar to most. It’s often held up as a textbook case of the risks of trying to appease an adversary who, from the outset, had embraced an uncompromisingly aggressive stance — regardless of the concessions offered. The reference is unmistakable: the infamous Munich Agreement ...
U.S. Ambassador Nominee: Disarming Hezbollah ‘Not Optional but Necessary’
This is Beirut 2025-07-29 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Michel Issa, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Lebanon, delivered a firm message on Tuesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, declaring that the disarmament of Hezbollah is “not optional but necessary” and urging that “the time to act is now.” Issa pledged, if confirmed, to work closely with Lebanese ...
Trading Arms for Power: Hezbollah’s Political Bargain
Johnny Kortbawi 2025-08-05 20:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The issue of Hezbollah’s weapons is no longer confined to a small elite who once represented a silent majority and feared Hezbollah’s refusal to constructively engage. Today, the weapons file is firmly on the table, openly discussed under sustained Arab and international pressure. The August 5 Cabinet session holds historic significance, on ...
America's Middle East Dilemma and Opportunity
David Hale 2025-08-05 19:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Whatever you think about events since October 2023, a fundamental shift in the balance of power has occurred in the Middle East. The dilemma for Washington and its regional partners is what to do now to bring lasting security for all those who in the past were compelled to live in the shadow of threats and violence by Iran and its Arab proxies. ...
Climate Disruption Drives Up Grocery Costs
Christiane Tager 2025-08-05 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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There was a time when fuel prices were the main concern. Today, it’s the cost of food that’s raising eyebrows. What ends up on our plates is no longer determined solely by supply, demand or inflation. Temperature has become a key factor. Behind the sharp rise in food prices, a quieter but increasingly decisive force has emerged: climate ...
'Unspeakable Horror': the Attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
This is Beirut 2025-08-04 12:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Japan this week marks 80 years since the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II. The first on August 6, 1945 killed around 140,000 people in Hiroshima and three days later another 74,000 perished in Nagasaki. Here are some facts about the devastating attacks: The bombs The first atomic bomb was dropped ...
US Deploying Nuclear Submarines in Response to 'Provocative' Russian Comments
This is Beirut 2025-08-01 20:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines Friday in an extraordinary escalation of what had been an online war of words with a Russian official over Ukraine and tariffs. Trump and Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's security council, have been sparring on social media for days. Trump's post ...
From Strategy to Reality: What Will It Take to Disarm Hezbollah?
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-08-01 15:30 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
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The question of disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon, long a political taboo, is now back at the heart of both political and diplomatic discussions. This shift comes amid mounting international pressure and a changing balance of power in the region. Although the topic remains deeply divisive within Lebanon’s political class, experts believe there are ...
Exploring and Excavating Underwater Heritage
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-07-29 14:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Before any underwater excavation begins, one fundamental question must be answered: Should the findings be brought to the surface? “In some cases – particularly when dealing with a submerged city – preserving the site’s integrity means leaving everything untouched,” explains marine biology expert Marcos Hado. “But when valuable ...
Hezbollah Halts University Stipends for Children of Killed Fighters
This is Beirut 2025-07-27 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Hezbollah has informed the families of its members who were killed in battles of a new decision to halt all university education stipends for their children. Exclusive information obtained by Al Arabiya/Al Hadath reveals that Hezbollah’s “Martyr Foundation,” responsible for supporting the families of the deceased, has begun systematically ...
Same Mistakes, Different Times
Johnny Kortbawi 2025-07-29 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese history is marked by a long string of repeated missteps, errors that quietly pile up as the country resists any course correction. They’re the product of a persistent pattern of poor decisions, while entrenched political forces keep trying, in vain, to turn the tide in their favor. Today, Lebanon is repeating a familiar mistake, one ...
Palantir, the AI Giant That Preaches US Dominance
This is Beirut 2025-07-29 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Palantir, an American data analysis and artificial intelligence company, has emerged as Silicon Valley's latest tech darling -- one that makes no secret of its macho, America-first ethos now ascendant in Trump-era tech culture. The company's reach spans the global economy, with banks, hospitals, the US government, and the Israeli military among ...
Replacing Iran with Turkey Is a Recipe for Disaster in Syria
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 2025-07-29 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Syrian revolution was not an uprising for liberty, freedom, or democracy. It was a manifestation of Sunni Islamists, backed by Turkey and Qatar, venting their rage against the rule of Assad, supported by Shia Islamist Iran. Syria’s Sunni Islamists did not care that Assad was a brutal dictator; they sought to replace him with their own ...
UNIFIL Mandate Shift Could Ignite Region: Will the US Push Back on Israeli Demands?
Philippe Abi-Akl 2025-07-29 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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One month separates Lebanon from a critical juncture, one of the most sensitive in its modern history. At the end of August, the United Nations Security Council will decide whether to renew the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for another year. The decision could either reaffirm the mission’s role or mark its ...
Defending Champions England Beat Spain on Penalties to Win Women's Euro 2025
This is Beirut 2025-07-28 13:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 after Sunday's final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final of two years ago and retain their continental crown. It looked as though Spain would repeat their victory ...
‘Dialogue’ with Hezbollah: Ensuring History Does Not Repeat Itself
Michel Touma 2025-07-28 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
One of Winston Churchill’s best-known quotes is that “those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” In Lebanon’s current context, the meaning is clear: if we don’t draw lessons from our recent past, we can neither navigate the present nor build any kind of future. This is especially relevant to the stance now taken by ...
The Politics of Frozen Conflicts and Their Antidotes
Charles Chartouni 2025-07-28 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Paradoxically enough, the strategic contexts throughout the Middle and Near East extending between Iran and Gaza are in a state of volatility, and none of the security issues at stake have been addressed in a conclusive manner — or were ever meant to be. After the consecutive defeats that have unraveled the strategic and political realms of ...
The Unfinished Wars
Charles Chartouni 2025-07-14 10:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Iran Syria Iraq United States
The regional political scene is quite treacherous, as it conveys misleading signals regarding the outcomes of the ongoing wars in the greater Middle East. American diplomacy remains evasive regarding these wars and their prospects. This uncertainty complicates international relations and makes it challenging for global powers to formulate coherent ...
In the Footsteps of the Saint: Darb Mar Charbel, the Lebanese “Camino” in Motion
Makram Haddad 2025-07-13 09:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Beyond the cedars and valleys, a breath of holiness emerges. This is not just a road to a shrine — it’s a journey to the soul of a nation. In 2026, Lebanon will inaugurate its very first long-distance pilgrimage trail: Darb Mar Charbel, literally meaning the path of Saint Charbel. Inspired by the famous Camino de Santiago, ...
Strait of Hormuz Faces Potential Closure Amid Rising Regional Tensions
This is Beirut 2025-06-23 14:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Strait of Hormuz Iran Oil Gas
Iran’s parliament gave the green light to a proposal to shut down the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, a step that needs clearance from the security authorities. Such a move could significantly disrupt worldwide oil shipments and heighten tensions in an already unstable region. The Strait, which narrows to just 33 kilometers at its slimmest point, ...
US Senate in Final Push to Pass Trump Spending Bill
This is Beirut 2025-07-01 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
US senators were in a marathon session of amendment votes Monday as Republicans sought to pass Donald Trump's flagship spending bill, an unpopular package set to slash social welfare programs and add an eye-watering $3 trillion to the national debt. The president wants his "One Big Beautiful Bill" to extend his expiring first-term tax cuts at a ...
Six Pages That Could Make or Break Lebanon
Marc Saikali 2025-07-03 08:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Six pages: that’s the full length of the US document handed to Lebanese authorities. The official response to those six pages is what US special envoy Tom Barrack will be seeking during his upcoming visit, scheduled on Monday. For Lebanon’s leadership, the time has come to “step out of the shadows” and take clear, time-bound action. As ...
US Strikes Set Back Iran Nuclear Program by Up to Two Years
This is Beirut 2025-07-02 23:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
United States Pentagon Iran Iran Nuclear Program
US intelligence assessments indicate that strikes on Iranian nuclear sites set the country's atomic program back by up to two years, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. "We have degraded their program by one to two years at least; intelligence assessments inside the (Defense) Department assess that," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told journalists, ...
‘Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way:’ Myth or Reality?
David Sahyoun 2025-07-02 18:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Will Way Myth Unconscious
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way” – most of us have grown up hearing it, whether at home, in school, or later in the workplace. It’s become so familiar that we rarely question it, repeating it like a modern mantra. But beneath its motivational appeal lies one of the more damaging myths of our time. It implies that sheer willpower ...
Basketball: Sagesse Wins a Breathtaking Semifinal Thriller
Makram Haddad 2025-07-02 08:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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They did it. Linos Gavriel’s men withstood everything: pressure, heatwaves, comebacks and a tenacious Beirut Club until the very last second. The final score was 78-77 for Sagesse, who won the decisive Game 5 and took the series 3-2. A one-point difference, just like in Game 4... except this time, luck was on their side. A resounding revenge for ...
Big Beautiful Bill: America’s Divisive Tax Overhaul
Mario Chartouni 2025-07-02 08:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Passed by the US Senate last Tuesday by a majority of 51 votes to 50, thanks to the decisive vote of Vice President J.D. Vance, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB), is currently the most ambitious and polarizing budget bill championed by Donald Trump since his return to the political ...
Casino du Liban: Hitting the Jackpot of Scandal
This is Beirut 2025-07-01 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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For decades a beacon of entertainment in Maameltein, Casino du Liban now finds itself at the heart of a storm of scandal and investigation. At the center of a sprawling probe—where suspicions of money laundering, illegal online gambling, political collusion and opaque financial schemes converge—the iconic casino has been entangled in a series ...