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"Future News" Returns After Years of Suspension
This is Beirut 2024-10-20 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Future Television building on Spears Street in Hamra is currently hosting an active workshop in preparation for the launch of its website in the coming hours. This launch is being overseen by a news team that combines new members with those who previously worked at the station, according to our sister company, “Houna Loubnan.” In ...
Amorim Handed Challenge of Restoring Glory Days to Man Utd
This is Beirut 2024-11-01 16:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Premier League Manchester United
Ruben Amorim was named on Friday as the new manager of Manchester United with a brief to restore the struggling Premier League giants to the pinnacle of English and European football. The 39-year-old Sporting Lisbon coach quickly emerged as the hot favorite for the Old Trafford job after Erik ten Hag was sacked on Monday following a terrible ...
Hamas and Fatah Agree on Gaza Administration Committee
This is Beirut 2024-11-04 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
A senior Hamas source told the London-based al-Araby al-Jadeed website on Monday that the recent talks in Cairo between Hamas and Fatah delegations ended with an agreement to form an administrative committee for Gaza. According to the website, this committee is set to manage civil and humanitarian affairs in Gaza after the war ends. This comes ...
South Korea’s Han Sells One Million Books After Nobel Win
This is Beirut 2024-10-16 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Over a million copies of books by Han Kang, the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, have sold in South Korea since the announcement, bookstores reported on Wednesday. The short story writer and novelist is best known internationally for her Man Booker Prize-winning novel The Vegetarian, her first work translated into ...
Corm Raises Alarm Over Internet Vulnerability
Christiane Tager 2024-11-12 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Internet Alfa Touch Starlink
As connectivity becomes a lifeline for everyone, Lebanon faces a serious threat to its internet network. Johnny Corm, the caretaker Minister of Telecommunications, has issued a stark warning, cautioning that the country's internet is at significant risk. Speaking to This is Beirut, he explained that “Lebanon’s airspace is open, allowing ...
Hochstein in Lebanon and Israel: A New Diplomatic Mirage?
Natasha Metni Torbey 2024-11-18 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Amos Hochstein Hezbollah ceasefire
In the absence of an “Iran-Israel-US deal,” any roadmap for a ceasefire in Lebanon seems destined to fail. What about a proposal that, in both substance and form, brings no changes (being similar to the previous one) and for which each party continues to express reservations? According to various media sources, US envoy Amos Hochstein is ...
300 Experts Urge UNESCO to Protect Lebanon's Heritage
This is Beirut 2024-11-17 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Baalbeck Hezbollah UNESCO
In a petition addressed to UNESCO, 300 cultural professionals, including archaeologists and academics, called on Sunday for the protection of Lebanon's heritage, particularly Baalbeck. Since September 23, Israel has been engaged in open warfare against Hezbollah, with strikes targeting the cities of Baalbeck (east) and Tyre (south), both of which ...
Ronaldo at Double as Portugal Reach Nations League Quarters, Spain Win
This is Beirut 2024-11-16 01:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark. Roberto Martinez's Portugal wrapped up top spot in Group A1 with a game to spare, securing their place in the next round in March. France, ...
US Sanctions Syrian Firm for Selling Oil to Fund Iranian Proxies
This is Beirut 2024-11-15 09:29 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Sanctions Iran Syria Iran Proxy US State Department
The US unveiled sanctions Thursday against 26 people, firms and ships allegedly associated with a Syrian conglomerate making hundreds of millions of dollars selling oil on behalf of Iran and its proxies. The US Treasury Department said in a statement that its designations were related to the Al-Qatirji Company, which it accuses of generating vast ...
There Might Be a Shot for a Ceasefire in Lebanon, According to Hochstein
This is Beirut 2024-11-12 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Amos Hochstein ceasefire
The American envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, told reporters at the White House that there might be "a shot" at getting a ceasefire in Lebanon in the coming weeks, according to the American news website, Axios. "I am hopeful we can get it," Hochstein was quoted as saying. Axios revealed that Ron Dermer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
AI Brings St. Peter's Basilica to Life with Digital Twin
This is Beirut 2024-11-12 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Vatican Rome AI Basilica Heritage
The public will soon be able to access every detail of St. Peter’s Basilica through a virtual portal, thanks to 400,000 images of the monument analyzed by artificial intelligence, according to a project presented Monday at the Vatican. Starting December 1, visitors to the basilica's official website will discover a digital reconstruction of its ...
Putin Finalizes Landmark Defense Pact With North Korea
This is Beirut 2024-11-10 14:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Vladimir Putin North Korea Kim Jong Un Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a landmark defense pact with North Korea, a deal that comes amid reports that Pyongyang has dispatched thousands of troops to fight against Ukraine. Putin struck the deal during a visit to North Korea in June, but it had to pass through Russia's parliament and be signed by the Kremlin leader to ...
Paddington Returns to Peru in Thrilling New Adventure
This is Beirut 2024-11-04 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Stars of the box-office busting Paddington film series gathered in London on Sunday for the world premiere of its latest instalment, but there was no sign of the enigmatic leading bear. Paddington in Peru, directed by Dougal Wilson, sees the much-loved bear return to his homeland, capering through the Amazon rainforest in his first film outing in ...
Notre-Dame de Paris: A Jewel of French Popular Culture
Elie Valluy - Paris Correspondent 2024-11-08 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral Heritage Paris
In a month, on December 7 and 8, 2024, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen for visitors and worshipers, five years after it was devastated by fire. Beyond being an emblematic (religious and historical) monument of Paris, and more broadly of France, Notre-Dame de Paris has, for decades and even centuries, inspired numerous writers, ...
Istanbul Film Festival Canceled After Authorities Ban ‘Queer’ Screening
This is Beirut 2024-11-08 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The organizers of a film festival in Istanbul announced its cancellation on Thursday in protest, following local authorities' ban on the screening of the film Queer, starring former "James Bond" actor Daniel Craig. "A few hours before the opening, authorities in the Kadikoy district informed us that the screening of Queer, scheduled for the ...
Daou to Qassem: Stop Selling Illusions
This is Beirut 2024-11-06 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Opposition MP Mark Daou deconstructed Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem's populist rhetoric, urging him to “stop selling illusions and sending young people to certain death.” “Sheikh Qassem, it seems that no one has informed you that the terrain has not induced any change in the balance of power (with Israel). Thirty-seven Lebanese ...
Special Edition: Donald Trump Claims Victory
This is Beirut 2024-11-06 11:38 - Reading : less than a minute
USA Presidential Election Donald Trump Kamal Harris
We bring you the latest results from our studio in Beirut with Victoria Werling, Head of Reports Section at This is Beirut; Charles Chartouni, university professor and political science researcher; and Chelsea Al Arif, journalist. Together, they will shed light on this historic election, drawing on the analyses of our special correspondents in ...
Israeli commandos jammed UNIFIL radar in abduction operation
This is Beirut 2024-11-05 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A preliminary probe found that Israeli commandos used a speedboat equipped with radar-jamming devices to abduct a Lebanese man accused of being a Hezbollah operative, a Lebanese judicial official told AFP Tuesday. The initial findings suggest that "the Israeli army used a high-speed vessel equipped with advanced devices capable of jamming radars" ...
US Presidential Election: Why Results May Not Be Known Tonight
This is Beirut 2024-11-05 19:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Kamala Harris US Presidential Elections
Americans are currently casting their votes to decide whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will be the next occupant of the White House. However, it's unlikely that the results will be revealed immediately, given the unpredictability surrounding the election. Voting procedures and the high risk of contested results could extend the wait by ...
Habtoor Grand Hotel in Beirut Decides to Close its Doors Tomorrow
This is Beirut 2024-10-16 19:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The management of the Habtoor Grand Hotel in Beirut has decided to close the establishment as of tomorrow, without specifying a date for a possible reopening. According to information obtained by This is Beirut, a conflict lasting several days pitted the management against a television channel using the hotel as a base for its offices, studios, ...
Al-Qard Al-Hassan: Is Hezbollah's 'Bank' in Jeopardy? (2/2)
Maurice Matta 2024-10-16 08:30 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Lebanon Economy Al Qard Al Hassan Hezbollah
Many legal experts agree on the idea that "the Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association is a loophole in Lebanese law." The change in terminology does not alter the legal nature, which means that it is, in essence, a bank under legal reality and cannot be considered a non-profit charity organization, as it identifies itself. Specific circulars about Al-Qard ...
Beirut Chants: Resilience Through Music and Community
This is Beirut 2024-11-19 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut Chants Festival Culture
“No sound rises above the sound of music.” “Beirut Chants has never been a ‘festival’ in the conventional sense. For us and our loyal fans, Beirut Chants has always been a shared space, a reflection of our diverse community's determination, solidarity, and authenticity. It is where all Lebanese come together, no matter how tough the ...
TeleLiban Archives Receive Emergency Preservation Boost
This Is Beirut 2024-09-03 16:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Ministry of Information and UNESCO Beirut Office unveiled a new initiative on Monday. This joint effort, titled “Documentary Heritage Emergency Intervention for TeleLiban Archives” was achieved with the support of the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) emergency interventions. TeleLiban's ...
UK Halts Direct Flights to Iran as Part of New Sanctions
This Is Beirut 2024-09-10 19:17 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The United Kingdom said on Tuesday that it has started terminating "all direct air services between the UK and Iran," as part of new sanctions on Tehran for supplying Russia with missiles to use in Ukraine. London said it was acting alongside international partners to "cancel its bilateral air services arrangements with Iran," which would ...
Lebanese Road Network Rehabilitation: An Overly Ambitious Project?
2024-09-09 19:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The rehabilitation of Lebanese roads is the focus of an ambitious program initiated by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in June of 2023. A section spanning several hundred kilometers is currently undergoing restoration, with over a hundred projects covering the entire territory. "No region has been spared in this process of restoring ...
China’s Paralympic Domination Fails to Ignite Enthusiasm Back Home
This Is Beirut 2024-09-08 16:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the Paris Paralympics enter their final day, China's athletes are enjoying rampant success and are almost 100 medals ahead of their nearest challengers, but few in the country appear to be paying attention. The Olympics were watched widely, with victorious Team China athletes lauded as national heroes, and nail-biting medal table rivalry with ...
The Collectif Monnot: A New Cultural Heartbeat for Beirut
This Is Beirut 2024-09-07 10:37 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Collectif Monnot was inaugurated this Wednesday, September 4. This groundbreaking initiative unites the cultural powers of the Monnot neighborhood to refine Beirut's cultural landscape. This collaboration brings together eight leading cultural institutions, transforming the Monnot area into a vibrant hub of cultural activities. The Collectif ...
Gilbert Amy: The Quest for a New Golden Age of Music (1/2)
Alain E. Andrea 2024-09-06 17:37 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Considered a major figure in contemporary French music, Gilbert Amy continues to shine at the dawn of his eighty-eighth year. From his residence in Courbevoie, he invites us to explore his musical universe by revisiting the past and contemplating the present and future of Western art music. In his warm Courbevoie residence, just minutes from ...
Greta Thunberg Arrested at Pro-Palestine Protest
This Is Beirut 2024-09-04 19:22 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Climate activist Greta Thunberg and several others were arrested Wednesday after occupying a University of Copenhagen building to call for an academic boycott of Israeli universities, Danish media reported. Images on the daily Ekstra Bladet website showed the 21-year-old activist, wearing a black-and-white keffiyeh shawl draped over her ...
Countries Where the X Social Network Is Banned
This Is Beirut 2024-08-31 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
With its ban of X, which went into effect on Saturday, Brazil joins a small club of countries to have taken similar measures against the social network, most of them run by authoritarian regimes. Beyond permanent bans, some nations have temporarily restricted access to X, formerly Twitter, which has often been used by political dissidents to ...