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Why Silver Is Stealing the Spotlight from Gold
Christiane Tager 2025-07-17 21:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Since the start of the year, silver prices have soared nearly 30%, climbing from around $30.40 an ounce in January to nearly $37 in July – levels not seen since 2011. This is a rare surge for a metal that typically moves more cautiously than gold. Crossing the $35 per ounce threshold, silver has caught analysts off guard and stirred excitement ...
Tablecoin: When Human Intelligence Becomes a Currency
Christiane Tager 2025-07-22 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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As technological advances accelerate, Washington has just passed two landmark pieces of legislation: the country’s first national framework for stablecoins and the ambitious Genius Act. The aim? To regulate digital assets while safeguarding human intellectual contribution in an increasingly automated world. What Is the Genius Act? Recently ...
Trump Returns to His Scottish Roots to Open Golf Course on Ancestral Isle
This is Beirut 2025-07-24 10:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Donald Trump will fly into Scotland on Friday for a private visit to the land where his mother was born and spent her childhood on the remote Isle of Lewis. "It's great to be home; this was the home of my mother," he said when he arrived on his last visit in 2023. Born Mary Anne MacLeod, Trump's mother immigrated to the United States when she ...
A Journey Through the Mystery of Cleopatra at the Arab World Institute in Paris
Marie-Christine Tayah 2025-07-24 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cleopatra Paris Arab World Institute Exhibition Culture Egypt
Among all the women in history, Cleopatra has stood apart through her aura of mystery, her carefully cultivated image, and her lasting legacy. She has been woven into the fabric of history as both a femme fatale and a sovereign: a queen, a seductress, a shrewd politician, and an enigma. In Paris, the Arab World Institute is currently presenting ...
Will Stablecoins Become Everyday Money?
This is Beirut 2025-07-30 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Stablecoins might not make people into surprise millionaires the way bitcoin did, but these cryptocurrencies are designed to be more useful when it comes to daily life. The GENIUS Act, a regulatory framework recently signed into law by US President Donald Trump, may boost stablecoins, digital currencies with values pegged to a country's ...
New and Simple Ways to Use Bitcoin
Christiane Tager 2025-05-21 20:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Let’s dive into the world of Bitcoin – a digital currency that is transforming global finance. Bitcoin (BTC) is much more than just a cryptocurrency: it is a decentralized currency, without a central bank or intermediaries, based on blockchain technology – a public and secure ledger. In other words, it’s money that never sleeps, doesn’t ...
Accumulating Bitcoin a Risky Digital Rush by Companies?
This is Beirut 2025-08-08 10:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Bitcoin
US President Donald Trump's media group and Tesla, the electric carmaker owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, are among an increasing number of companies buying huge amounts of bitcoin. The aim? To diversify reserves, counter inflation and attract investors, analysts say. Who also invests? Companies frequently own bitcoin -- the largest ...
Pompeii: The City That Survived Its Own End
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-08-15 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Pompeii Italy Vesuvius Archeology
It is hard to imagine Pompeii as anything other than silent stones locked under volcanic dust, a tragic instant frozen in time. Yet recent discoveries overturn that museum-like image: the city did not vanish in a single breath; it lived on in a clandestine and fragile existence beneath its own ashes. Behind cracked walls and half-faded mosaics, ...
Smiling Viking Figurine Discovered After Centuries in Denmark
This is Beirut 2025-08-27 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Denmark's National Museum unveiled Wednesday what it described as the first "portrait" of a Viking: a miniature 10th-century figurine depicting a man with an imperial moustache, braided beard and neatly groomed hairstyle. Carved out of ivory walrus tusk, the partially damaged representation of a head and torso measures just three centimeters (1.2 ...
Counterfeit Gold: Arrests and a Practical Guide for Cautious Buyers
Liliane Mokbel 2025-08-27 18:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Gold Counterfeirt gold
On August 20 in Jounieh, a sweep by the Internal Security Forces led to the arrest of several members of a network selling counterfeit gold. While the operation highlights the need for vigilance, political, security and economic uncertainty continues to push Lebanese citizens toward the precious metal. But how can one tell a fake ounce from a ...
US Treasury Department Mulls Minting $1 Coin with Trump's Image
This is Beirut 2025-10-03 22:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
US Treasury Donald Trump United States Independence Money
The US Treasury Department is considering making a one-dollar coin that features President Donald Trump in order to commemorate the country's 250th independence anniversary, officials said Friday. In a social media post retweeted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Treasurer Brandon Beach shared early drafts of the coin. Beach posted "first ...
France to Charge Louvre Heist Suspects with Theft and Conspiracy
This is Beirut 2025-10-29 20:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Two men arrested over the jewel heist at France's Louvre museum this month will be charged with theft and criminal conspiracy, the Paris prosecutor said Wednesday. Dozens of detectives have been on the trail of four thieves who used a cherry-picker truck and cutting gear to break into a first-floor gallery at the world-renowned museum, then fled ...
The Sound of Heritage: Noel Anderson and Ireland’s Last Handmade Harps
This is Beirut 2025-10-30 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Music Harp Tradition Ireland Culture
"It's never too late to start a new hobby," says 89-year-old Irish harp maker Noel Anderson, one of only a few making the intricate instrument, a national symbol of Ireland. A retired wood and metalwork teacher, Anderson only took up the niche craft seven years ago, making his first harp at age 82. "It doesn't matter what age I am, really; I ...
Al-Qard al-Hassan’s Gold: Hezbollah’s New Financial Scheme
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-12-10 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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After introducing ATMs, easy-access loans, and clandestine counters scattered throughout the alleys of Beirut’s southern suburbs, al-Qard al-Hassan (AQAH), Hezbollah’s financial arm, has taken its operations a step further: direct gold trading. Gold bars, coins, and jewelry are reportedly now being offered to the Shiite community, turning gold ...
Stocks Track Wall St Sell-Off as US Deficit Fears Grow
This is Beirut 2025-05-22 10:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Equities sank and Treasuries remained under pressure following sharp losses on Wall Street fuelled by US economy fears as Donald Trump tries to push through fresh tax cuts that could balloon the already huge deficit. A weak auction of 20-year US government debt flashed a warning sign that the bond market was worried about the country's finances, ...
Heritage: The Mummies of Qadisha (2/2)
Amine Jules Iskandar 2025-05-04 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The medieval Maronite mummies buried in 1990 in the Assi cave, beneath Hadat, sparked the curiosity of the explorers from GERSL (Groupe d'Études et de Recherches Souterraines du Liban) regarding this troubled period in the second half of the 13th century. Ancient Maronite accounts, copied in the 17th century by Patriarch Estéphanos Douaihy, ...
Gulf States in Limbo as US-Iran Crisis Drags On
This is Beirut 24/04 21:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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After weathering unprecedented attacks from Iran, the wealthy Gulf states are now stuck between war and peace as talks stall and the vital Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed—threatening economic recovery. Iran has hit Gulf energy exports with its Strait of Hormuz blockade, while its attacks have caused damage to energy infrastructure ...
Royal Mint Launches Coins Dedicated to Paul McCartney
This is Beirut 2024-12-08 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
Oil Rises Over 1% as U.S.–Iran Talks Stall
This is Beirut 10:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks and ongoing disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz tightened global supply, according to Reuters. Last week, Brent and West Texas Intermediate gained nearly 17% and 13%. This marked the biggest weekly gains since the start of the war. Tensions in the Gulf have ...
Arrival of Third U.S. Carrier Marks First Triple Deployment in Middle East Since 2003
This is Beirut 11:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
For the first time since the 2003 Iraq War, the United States has deployed three aircraft carrier strike groups simultaneously to the Middle East, marking a major escalation in its military posture in the region, according to the United States Central Command. The latest deployment follows the arrival of the USS George H. W. Bush strike group, ...
If Boycotting Israel Requires a Law, Is It Truly Popular?
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 11:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hezbollah and its global Intifada allies claim that the overwhelming majority of Lebanese, Arabs, and people of conscience view Israel as pure evil, a cancer to be eradicated. Yet if this hatred is truly so deep and universal, why does Lebanon still need to enforce its heavy-handed law boycotting Israel? The statute criminalizes any contact with ...
Ancient Greek Artifacts: Athenian Vase's Historic Journey
2023-12-09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Acropolis Museum Athenian Vase
This week, the Acropolis Museum in Athens commenced the display of a remarkable Greek vase, hitherto housed in the British Museum for a quarter of a millennium. This venerable artifact, dating back 2,500 years, is part of a rare loan arrangement. On Tuesday December 5, organizers of the exhibit unveiled this historic piece. Nikolaos Stampolidis, ...
In Lebanon, How to Sort the Gold From the Chaff?
Maroun Chahine 2024-02-25 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Investing in gold can provide stability and financial security, but price volatility and the risks associated with counterfeit gold coins can complicate matters. It is essential to carefully assess the advantages and disadvantages based on one's financial goals and risk tolerance.
Gold Price: Is a Trend Reversal Pointing in the Horizon?
Liliane Mokbel 2024-05-02 11:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The fundamental principle of asset diversification remains unshakable despite the speculative fever surrounding a short-term surge in gold prices, with experts predicting a peak of $2,800 per ounce by the end of 2024. Lebanese investors have turned to gold since the onset of the multidimensional crisis in October 2019, even though the yellow ...
Valet Parking Delirium: “Because You’re Worth It”!
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-09-02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Welcome to Lebanon, the land of Cedars and mafias of all kinds! The latest sensation? The parking valet mafia, which adds a certain flair to the already long list of leeches draining us to the bone with unparalleled delicacy. From electricity generators to water tanks, to currency exchangers, all of them, absolutely all, are lining their pockets ...
Bitcoin Nears $100K: Will Trump Boost Crypto?
Maurice Matta 2024-11-22 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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On Thursday, Bitcoin surged past $98,000, raising its market capitalization to $1.9 trillion. This rally reflects expectations of robust legislative and executive support for the crypto sector, bolstered by Republican victories in the White House and Congress. The cryptocurrency market, including “meme coins” like Dogecoin, continues to surge ...
ŠamaŠ: A Call for Peace Through Art and Music
Fabienne Touma 2024-12-14 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Paris Culture Art Exhibition
Originally unveiled in 2017 at the Lebanese Pavilion of the Venice Biennale, ŠamaŠ (pronounced Shamash) seamlessly combines visual art and music. For the first time in France, visitors can experience this extraordinary piece at the IMA in Paris until April 6. Deeply symbolic, the project stems from Zad Moultaka’s profound reflection on ...
Gold Rush for Nasrallah-Themed Memorabilia
This is Beirut 2025-05-01 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah Gold Coin
Since the assassination of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, a gold rush of sorts has swept through Beirut’s southern suburb, with a surge in demand for items bearing his image. Books, medallions, and even gold coins and bars are flying off the shelves. According to information obtained by This is Beirut, local ...
The Tale of the Christmas Coins
Fady Noun 2024-12-22 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the snow-covered mountains of Lebanon, there lived a group of playful and curious children. This peaceful and friendly village was known for a special tradition that occurred every Christmas: the mysterious “Christmas Coins.” The villagers, gruff yet somewhat mystical, spoke of these ...
Stylish Christmas Slippers: The Stars of the Traditional Festive Season
Marie-Christine Tayah 2024-12-22 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Christmas slippers have become a true symbol of the season, reminding us of a cherished tradition that blends history, legend and modernity. Over time, they have undergone a subtle transformation, fusing ancient customs with contemporary tastes. A Tradition Anchored in History The history of Christmas slippers is deeply rooted in the past. Their ...