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Our Lady of Lebanon, a Symbolic Stop of Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Jenny Rahmeh 2025-11-21 19:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV. The Our Lady of Lebanon sanctuary in Harissa will be one of the key stops of his visit.
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Turkey on First Foreign Mission of His Papacy
This is Beirut 2025-11-27 09:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a four-day visit, where he will hold talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and meet Christian leaders on the first overseas trip of his papacy. The trip, which includes a second leg to Lebanon, begins in the Turkish capital, Ankara, where the first American pope landed shortly after ...
How Is the Pope’s Visit Impacting Lebanon’s Economy?
Hala Abdallah 2025-11-26 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
As Lebanon prepares for Pope Leo XIV, businesses are hopeful and hotels are offering discounts, but security fears continue to shape expectations.
UAE Pledges $1 Billion Investment in Electricity for Government-Controlled Yemen
This is Beirut 2025-11-26 21:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday it would invest $1 billion in the electricity infrastructure of government-held Yemen, which has been devastated by civil war. On a visit to Aden, where the internationally recognized government is based, Emirati ambassador Mohammed Hamad al-Zaabi announced his country had "allocated $1 billion to build ...
Lebanon and Cyprus Sign Maritime Border Deal
This is Beirut 2025-11-26 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon and Cyprus formally signed a maritime border demarcation agreement on Wednesday, marking a major step in bilateral relations and paving the way for expanded energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signed the agreement at Lebanon's presidential ...
As Pope Leo XIV’s Visit Nears, Hope Runs Deep in Beirut
Marilyne Jallad 2025-11-26 14:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In Beirut, residents are awaiting Pope Leo XIV’s visit, scheduled from November 30 to December 2, with a mix of hope and caution, anticipating a unique moment for a capital suspended in uncertainty. Across Beirut, in cafés, malls, offices, and homes, the pontiff's expected arrival is sparking a wide range of feelings. Between hope, devotion, ...
Egypt's Foreign Minister Presents De-Escalation Proposal to Lebanon
This is Beirut 2025-11-26 14:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s “full support” for Lebanon’s efforts to assert exclusive state control over weapons during an official visit to Beirut on Wednesday. After talks with President Joseph Aoun, Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s backing for the president’s latest Independence ...
The Appeal of Saint Charbel’s Tomb to Pilgrims Worldwide
This is Beirut 2025-11-26 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Countless pilgrims travel to Lebanon’s Annaya every year to visit Saint Charbel’s tomb, a symbol of faith and healing for visitors of different religions and backgrounds.
Iran Condemns US 'Bullying Approach' Towards Venezuela
This is Beirut 2025-11-26 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, slammed what he called the United States' "bullying approach" towards Venezuela, a statement said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela. The United States has deployed the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, accompanied by a flotilla of warships, officially for ...
From Paul VI to Leo XIV: The Vatican’s Bond with Lebanon
Maroun Chahine 2025-11-26 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
From Paul VI to Benedict XVI, Lebanon has welcomed historic visits from popes, each carrying a message of peace, unity, and intercommunal dialogue. As the country continues to face crises, Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit follows this tradition and underscores the unique bond between the Vatican and the Land of the Cedars. Since 1964, three ...
J. Aoun Announces a Five-Point Plan to Reassert State Authority and Open the Path to Peace
This is Beirut 2025-11-21 21:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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On the occasion of the 82nd anniversary of Lebanon’s Independence, President Joseph Aoun delivered a speech Friday evening from South Lebanon, focusing on sovereignty, the state’s exclusive control over arms, and the need to turn the page on “mini-states.” The head of state unveiled a five-point plan aimed at fully restoring state ...
Papal Visit: Routes and Security Measures
Maria Chami 2025-11-25 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The official commission in charge of organizing Pope Leo XIV’s visit held a press briefing on Tuesday to inform citizens and the media about the planned logistical, security-related and media arrangements. It also detailed the routes that the papal convoy will follow during the three-day visit to Lebanon (November 30-December 2). The conference ...
Lebanese Red Cross’s Final Sprint Ahead of the Pope’s Visit
Hala Abdallah 2025-11-25 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon, scheduled from November 30 to December 2, the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) shared with This is Beirut details of the unprecedented medical and logistical setup designed to ensure the safety of anticipated crowds. Through its Emergency Medical Services Sector (EMS), the Red Cross says it is fully prepared to ...
Turkish Lawmakers Meet Kurdish Leader Öcalan
This is Beirut 2025-11-24 20:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Turkish lawmakers who are members of a parliamentary commission overseeing the peace process with the Kurdish guerrilla visited Abdullah Öcalan, the historic leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), in prison for the first time on Monday. The meeting between the parliamentary delegation and the imprisoned Kurdish leader on Imrali Island, ...
From Hermitage to Prayer: Annaya, a Path of Spirituality
Michael al-Andary 2025-11-24 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Nestled in the mountains of Annaya, the monastery and hermitage of Saint Charbel draw thousands of pilgrims every year. Born in 1828, Saint Charbel lived a life of prayer and solitude, leaving behind a legacy of faith and miracles. Today, Annaya remains a sanctuary of hope, where visitors and the faithful come seeking peace, healing, and spiritual ...
In Turkey, a Patchwork of Christian Communities
This is Beirut 2025-11-24 08:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Turkey's Christian community, which hosts Pope Leo XIV this week, was a minority under the Ottoman Empire whose numbers have dwindled due to forced exiles and massacres. Today, it counts around 100,000 members spread across five denominations -- just a fraction of Turkey's population of 86 million, the vast majority of whom are Sunni ...
Harissa: Where Lebanon’s Spirit Comes Into View
Michael al-Andary 2025-11-23 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Perched 650 meters above the Bay of Jounieh, Harissa stands as one of Lebanon’s most iconic landmarks. For over a century, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lebanon has welcomed pilgrims and visitors of all faiths, drawn by its towering statue and breathtaking panoramic view. Blending spirituality, history, and national identity, Harissa remains a ...
The Sisters of the Cross Hospital at the Heart of the Papal Visit
Jenny Rahmeh 2025-11-22 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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For the first time, a pope will visit the Sisters of the Cross Hospital in Jal el-Dib. Pope Leo XIV has chosen to include this center in his visit to Lebanon, scheduled from November 30 to December 2. It is a choice that highlights a unique institution – a hospital that welcomes, supports, and protects people suffering from mental and ...
Venezuela Says Us Military Exercises on Nearby Island a ‘Provocation’
This is Beirut 2025-10-26 18:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Venezuela on Sunday blasted the arrival in nearby Trinidad and Tobago of a US warship as a dangerous "provocation," amid mounting fears of potential attacks against the Venezuelan mainland. The USS Gravely, a guided missile destroyer, docked Sunday in the Trinidadian capital Port of Spain for a four-day visit, which will include joint ...
North Korea’s Top Diplomat Heads to Russia and Belarus for Talks
This is Beirut 2025-10-26 12:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui will visit Russia for a three-day trip from Sunday, the Russian foreign ministry said. Choe would be in Russia "on a working visit" from Sunday to Tuesday, it said in a statement. Russian ambassador Aleksandr Matsegora accompanied the minister to the airport, the Russian embassy in Pyongyang said in a ...
Pope Leo XIV: The Church Proposed That Hezbollah Lay Down Arms and Pursue Dialogue
This is Beirut 2025-12-02 22:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Pope Leo XIV revealed on Tuesday, during a press conference aboard the plane returning him to Rome after his visit to Beirut, that “the Church has put forward a proposal” calling on Hezbollah to “abandon its weapons and prioritize dialogue.” He said he had been informed of a message sent by the Shiite movement during his stay in ...
Crude Falls for Second Day as Trump Signals Possible Iran Deal
This is Beirut 06/05 11:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Oil prices fell for a second straight session on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions and renewed hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement raised expectations that constrained Middle East supply could soon return to global markets. Brent crude futures dropped $1.69, or 1.5%, to $108.18 a barrel as of 06:40 GMT, after falling 4% in the previous ...
Hezbollah Radwan Commander Killed Amid Widening Israeli Military Operations
This is Beirut 07/05 15:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Israeli military said on Thursday that it has significantly expanded operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire began on April 16, claiming it has killed more than 220 operatives and commanders during ongoing strikes and ground activity in the area. According to the Israeli army, the campaign targets individuals and ...
Majd Harb Calls for Reform of Lebanon’s Boycott Law with Israel
This is Beirut 07/05 14:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese attorney and political activist Majd Harb announced on Thursday that he is preparing two draft laws aimed at amending Lebanon’s legislation related to “collaboration with Israel,” saying he intends to present the proposals to supportive MPs and parliamentary blocs following the conference. Harb said the first proposal seeks to ...
U.S. Says Warplane Disabled Ship that Tried to Break Iran Port Blockade
This is Beirut 06/05 20:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A U.S. Navy warplane fired on and disabled the rudder of an oil tanker that tried to break Washington's blockade of Iranian ports, the U.S. military said on Wednesday. It is the second time the U.S. military has fired on a ship it said was attempting to violate the blockade, which has been in place since April 13. U.S. forces warned the ...
Israel Strikes Beirut’s Southern Suburbs for First Time Since Ceasefire
This is Beirut 06/05 20:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel carried out a strike Wednesday night on Beirut’s southern suburbs, marking the first attack on the Dahiyeh since the ceasefire that came into effect on April 17 and was later extended under U.S.-backed mediation efforts. The strike targeted a senior commander in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force, according to a joint statement issued by ...
How Hezbollah's Coordination Unit Continues to Influence Lebanese Security
Ralph Atrach 06/05 20:10 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Armed Forces’ (LAF) recent raids in a southern suburb of Beirut to apprehend gunmen were coordinated with Hezbollah’s Liaison and Coordination Unit, a security source told This Is Beirut, highlighting the unit’s continuing influence over security measures in Lebanon. In a tense standoff Sunday, Hezbollah supporters blocked ...
Beirut to Further Develop Plan for State Control of All Weapons, Says PM Salam
This is Beirut 06/05 17:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced Wednesday that Beirut will “review and further develop” its plan to place all weapons under state control. The remarks came as Salam also confirmed on Wednesday that the tender process for the long-delayed René Moawad Airport project in Qlayaat, northern Lebanon, will ...
Rubio Says Lebanon-Israel Peace Deal “Imminently Achievable”
This is Beirut 05/05 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel is “imminently achievable” and emphasized that the Lebanese Armed Forces must have both the will and capability to directly confront Hezbollah’s arms. Rubio said there is no fundamental conflict between the Lebanese and Israeli ...
U.S. Awaits Iran Response to Latest Deal Offer
This is Beirut 07/05 18:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The United States was waiting on Thursday for Iran to respond to its latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East and to reopen the key shipping lane out of the Gulf. Oil prices tumbled five percent after U.S. President Donald Trump said once again that an agreement could be near after positive talks and Iran said it would pass on its ...