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Zelensky Insists on a "Just Peace" in Paris

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday insisted at a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump that any settlement with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine had to be "just", as fears grow in Kyiv on the position of the incoming administration. President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee ...

Notre-Dame De Paris Hosts Its First Christmas Masses Since The Fire In 2019

For the first time since the fire in 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris is celebrating Christmas again on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the traditional Nativity Masses expected to attract thousands of worshippers. ‘We are now back at Notre-Dame, which has just been opened to worship and visitors. Our hearts are in celebration,’ said the archbishop of ...

Founder of Spain’s Mango Clothing Chain Dies in Accident

Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish clothing retailer Mango, one of Europe's largest fashion groups, with nearly 2,800 stores worldwide, died Saturday in an accident, the company said. While the company did not provide further details, Spanish media reports said the 71-year-old died after falling while hiking with several members of his family ...

This is Holidays: Day 8

This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Monday, December 23. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe. Try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!  

Lebanon and Syria, the Tangled Web

The political evolutions in both countries are quite ambivalent since they usher in a new political era beset by the pitfalls and the dirty arcane of domestic and regional power politics. The downfall of Hezbollah and the Assad regime is dawning a new chapter in the life of both Lebanon and Syria, notwithstanding their societal and political ...

This is Holidays: Day 7

This Is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Sunday, December 22. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe; try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!  

This is Holidays: Day 6

This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Saturday, December 21st.  Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe; try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!  

Mawlawi: Ali Mamluk Is Not in Lebanon

Caretaker Minister of Interior Bassam Mawlawi stated on Wednesday that the former head of Syrian intelligence Ali Mamluk is not currently in Lebanon and has not entered the country. "If he were to enter Lebanon, he would be arrested," Mawlawi said during an interview with local TV channel MTV. "His photos have been circulated at Beirut's Rafic ...

Al Jazeera Reports Its Journalist Killed in Israeli Strike On Gaza

An Israeli airstrike on Gaza killed Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed al-Louh on Sunday, the Qatar-based network reported. The strike targeted the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, according to Al Jazeera's Arabic-language website. The Israeli military, when contacted by AFP for comment, stated that it is "looking into the reports." Since the ...

Festive Agenda (1): December in the Spirit of Christmas

Beirut Chants: A Celebration of Artistic and Cultural Resilience The Beirut Chants festival, held from December 4 to 23, 2024, provides a space for unity and togetherness through free concerts highlighting culture and prayer. Among the highlights already past are Mozart’s Coronation Mass, the Nativity Hymns, and various performances by local ...

The Assad Dynasty in Syria: Autocratic Legacy, Repression and Challenges

Syria has been under the rule of the Assad dynasty for more than half a century. Hafez al-Assad, the founder, seized power in 1970, followed by his son Bashar, who took control in 2000 after his father's death. Belonging to the Alawite minority, the Assads established an autocratic regime over a predominantly Sunni population, portraying ...

Celebrated Poet and Activist Nikki Giovanni Leaves Legacy Behind

Award-winning US poet Nikki Giovanni, who was at the forefront of the Black Arts Movement, has died at age 81 after a long battle with cancer, her friends and family said Tuesday. Widely regarded as one of the most prolific African-American poets, Giovanni received numerous awards and a Grammy nomination for her work on civil rights, gender, and ...

Netanyahu Denies Charges in First Court Testimony in Corruption Trial

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed the allegations against him as he testified in court for the first time in his corruption case. Netanyahu, who has repeatedly sought to delay his court appearance, is the first sitting Prime Minister of Israel to face a criminal trial. He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and ...

Syria: Mohammed al-Bashir Appointed Head of Transitional Government

The Syrian rebels now in power in Damascus have appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as head of a transitional government that will be in place until March 1, state media said Tuesday. "The general command has tasked us with running the transitional government until March 1," said a statement attributed to Bashir on state television's ...

Access to Syria 'Crime Scene' a 'Game-Changer': UN Investigator

UN investigators who for years have been gathering evidence of horrific crimes committed in Syria hope Bashar al-Assad's downfall will finally mean they can access "the crime scene" and "massive evidence". "There is a sea change," said Robert Petit, a Canadian prosecutor and legal scholar who heads the United Nations investigative body known as ...

Syria: Various Indicators of an Imminent Collapse

A new dawn breaks over Syria, liberated from the man who has been known at times as “the tyrant of Damascus,” and at other times as “the executioner.” After the fall of Homs on Saturday night into the hands of opposition rebels, the collapse of Damascus and Bashar al-Assad’s regime was just a matter of hours. Since the surprise ...

Syria Post-Assad – Day 1: Basic Necessities, Telecommunications and the Future of the Syrian Pound

Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria is left with a crumbling economy, shaped by decades of state control and average wages barely surpassing $40 per month. The country’s economic prospects now depend largely on the removal of American and Western sanctions, as well as financial assistance from the international community. ...

Royal Mint Launches Coins Dedicated to Paul McCartney

The Royal Mint has launched a new collection of £5 coins celebrating Paul McCartney’s exceptional career, highlighting his legacy with The Beatles, Wings, and his solo work. This marks the first time McCartney has been featured on an official UK coin. “It’s a tremendous honor,” McCartney stated, reflecting on his collaboration with the ...

Armenia PM says Foiled 'Sinister' Coup Plot by Senior Cleric

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday said security forces had foiled a coup plot involving a senior cleric, amid his escalating standoff with the leadership of the powerful Apostolic Church. Pashinyan has been at loggerheads with senior clerics since 2020, when Catholicos Garegin II began calling for his resignation following ...

Israel Cracks Down on Hezbollah’s Financial Hubs

As Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks continue to pound South Lebanon, a strategic front is rapidly emerging. Israel is now openly targeting Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure, marking a shift from battlefield confrontation to economic warfare. This week was a turning point. On Wednesday, the Israeli military released an unprecedented map ...

Iran says Internet to 'Gradually' Return to Normal

Internet access in Iran will "gradually" return to normal this week, a senior Iranian official said Monday on the 11th day of an unprecedented shutdown. Iran earlier this month imposed a nationwide communications blackout amid huge anti-government protests.  The shutdown of communications accompanied a brutal government crackdown ...

War Diary: Day 214

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 7th, 2024.

ITU Condemns Israel's Jamming of Telecommunication in Lebanon

The Ministry of Telecommunications has received a letter from the Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations and international organizations, via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that the Radiocommunication Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has reminded Israel of its obligation to respect laws and decisions ...

Erdogan’s Mourning Decree for Hamas Leader Sparks Israeli Outrage

Following Erdogan’s decree of a day of mourning for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Turkey lowered its flag on Friday at its embassy in Tel Aviv, sparking outrage among Israeli leaders. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz summoned Turkey’s deputy ambassador in Israel for a “stern reprimand.” Katz also stated ...

Saloua Raouda Choucair: A Museum Celebrates the Lebanese Avant-Garde

Lebanon celebrated the opening of the Saloua Raouda Choucair Museum, paying tribute to the pioneer of Arab abstract art. Nestled in a pine forest in Ras el-Metn, this artistic sanctuary offers an exceptional immersion into the universe of this visionary artist. An hour’s drive from the bustling city of Beirut, the Saloua Raouda Choucair Museum ...

Anti-Government Demonstrations in Tel Aviv After Hostage Release

Anti-government demonstrators are assembling at Democracy Square in Tel Aviv for their weekly gathering on June 8, 2024. Their demands include early elections, the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and a resolution for the release of hostages held by Hamas. [caption id="attachment_262237" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] ...

Judge Hajjar: Probe into US Embassy Attack Underway, No Final Results Yet

Acting Public Prosecutor Judge Jamal Hajjar has assigned Army Intelligence, the Information Division of the Internal Security Forces and State Security to conduct the investigation and collect data about the shooting that targeted the US embassy in Awkar on Wednesday. As the probe is underway, information is still unclear regarding how the ...

History's Most Monumental Funerals

  Hezbollah's Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah praised late President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Affairs Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, highlighting their monumental funeral as one of the largest in modern history. “The funeral procession is the third largest in the history of mankind after Imam Khomeini and Qassem Soleimani,” ...

Google Doodle Pays Tribute to Etel Adnan’s Transcendent Art

Google recently celebrated the life and work of the late Lebanese-American artist and writer Etel Adnan with a poignant Doodle, highlighting her profound impact on 20th-century art and literature. The Google Doodle, unveiled on April 15, beautifully encapsulates the essence of Etel Adnan’s multifaceted career. The illustration depicts Adnan at ...

'Emily in Paris:' A Glamorous Showcase?

The Netflix series Emily in Paris pushes the boundaries of product placement, making it a central character in the storyline. Luxury brands, mainstream retailers and tech giants compete creatively to grab viewers’ attention, turning fiction into a massive catalog. It’s hard to escape the flood of logos that bombard viewers of Emily in Paris. ...