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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.
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 ...
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 ...
Zeitz MOCAA: Africa Tells Its Story in a Silo Cathedral
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-11-22 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The offshore winds of Cape Town still carry the memory of the port, the muted echoes of colonial trade, and the vertical dream of a continent gazing toward the horizon. At the far end of the Waterfront in the Silo District, a silent concrete giant, abandoned for decades, has come to life as the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. Entering ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Lebanon–Cyprus Agreement: Strategic Breakthrough or Maritime Concession?
This is Beirut 2025-11-26 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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As the debate over border demarcation in Lebanon reopened widely following the maritime agreement with Israel and ongoing efforts to define both land and sea borders with Syria, Lebanon has reached a final agreement with Cyprus on the maritime boundary. The move comes after the government approved the draft agreement and referred it to the ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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, ...
How Syria Can Begin Integrating the SDF
Seth J. Frantzman 2025-12-24 10:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Clashes erupted December 22 in Aleppo between Syrian government troops and the local Kurdish security forces (Asayish), killing at least three people and underscoring the challenges facing efforts to unify armed factions under the Syrian transitional government. Even as Damascus seeks to consolidate nationwide security and integrate armed ...
Syria Says Killed Senior IS Leader
This is Beirut 2025-12-25 10:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Syrian authorities on Thursday said they killed a senior leader in the Islamic State group in coordination with the US-led coalition, hours after the arrest near Damascus of another leader. Syrian security and intelligence forces, working in coordination with the international coalition, conducted what the interior ministry described as a ...
The Maghreb: The Muslim Brotherhood and the Challenge of Power
Marie de La Roche Saint-André 2025-11-12 10:55 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
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As the Arab Spring unfolded, several political movements inspired by the Muslim Brotherhood sought to rise to power across the Maghreb. In Tunisia, it was Ennahda; in Morocco, the Justice and Development Party (PJD); and in Algeria, the Movement of Society for Peace (MSP). The period proved favorable to the Muslim Brotherhood and its ideology, ...
Pakistan Army Chief in Tehran as Iran Weighs U.S. Peace Offer
This is Beirut 23/05 01:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday as diplomacy around the Middle East war gathered pace, with Iran weighing a new US peace proposal while warning that deep divisions still stand in the way of a deal. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei cautioned that the visit did not mean "we have reached a ...
Lebanon, Israel to Hold New Direct Talks in Washington as Ceasefire Nears End
This is Beirut 14/05 13:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Lebanon and Israel are set to hold a new round of peace talks in Washington on Thursday as their latest ceasefire agreement, which remains formally in effect, approaches its expiration. Israel's military said it was striking Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon on Thursday after warning residents of several towns and villages there and in the ...
Pakistani Minister Arrives in Tehran to 'Facilitate' U.S.-Iran Peace Talks: Media
This is Beirut 16/05 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Pakistan's Minister of Interior arrived in Tehran on Saturday "to facilitate" the peace talks between Iran and the United States that have stalled despite a fragile ceasefire, Iranian media reported. "Mohsin Naqvi arrived today in the Islamic Republic of Iran on an official two-day visit as part of Pakistan's ongoing ...
Why Hezbollah’s Use of FPV Drones Against Israel Will Backfire
Seth J. Frantzman 18/05 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hezbollah has begun using first-person view (FPV) drones against Israel, causing casualties among Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops deployed along the Lebanese border. While the threat is growing, it will also backfire for Hezbollah. Israel is already mobilizing its defense technologies against drones across multiple fronts, which will result in ...
Iran Claims U.S. Seeking to ‘Start a New Round of War’ and Threatens ‘Forceful Response’
This is Beirut 20/05 17:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Iran accused the United States on Wednesday of seeking to reignite the regional war, after President Donald Trump renewed threats of military action against Tehran while Washington continues tightening its naval blockade around Iranian shipping routes. The escalation came as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it had forced 90 commercial ...
Lebanon Pursuing State “Free From Illegal Weapons,” Foreign Minister Says Amid Talks With Israel
This is Beirut 20/05 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji said Wednesday that Lebanon had taken what he described as a “courageous decision” to enter direct negotiations with Israel in pursuit of a permanent ceasefire, full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, and the establishment of a state “free from occupation and illegal weapons.” The remarks, ...
Iran Media Say Mediator Pakistan's Army Chief Due in Tehran
This is Beirut 21/05 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iranian media reported that Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was due in Tehran on Thursday, with Islamabad mediating as Iran examines the latest US proposal to end the Middle East war. Iran's ISNA news agency said Munir's visit was aimed at continuing "talks and consultations" with Iranian authorities, but did ...
Why Lebanon Still Lacks a Viable Shia Alternative
Marwan El Amine 21/05 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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An important question is increasingly being raised among sovereigntist political circles in Lebanon and within regional and international forums, particularly in Washington: where is the Shia alternative to the Hezbollah-Amal political alliance? Some parties ask this question in good faith, based on the conviction that any meaningful path toward ...
Iran Weighs Peace Proposal, Accuses U.S. of 'Excessive Demands'
This is Beirut 23/05 12:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands," Iranian media said on Saturday, as U.S. media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic republic considered the latest peace proposal. Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday to bolster mediation, and U.S. President ...