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President Aoun's Initiative Trapped Between Israel and Hezbollah
Bassam Abou Zeid 2025-11-23 16:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun is waiting for responses to his initiative, unveiled on the eve of Independence Day, fully aware that its outcome depends largely on two actors: Hezbollah and Israel. According to sources, Hezbollah has no intention of providing a clear response to the Lebanese presidency. The Iran-backed group remains determined to retain ...
The Gucci Jackie: Italian Elegance in Jackie Kennedy’s Hand
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-11-23 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Named after an icon and defined by its unmistakable silhouette, the Jackie exemplifies the subtle interplay between Italian refinement and global elegance. As one of the Florentine house’s signature pieces, it rose to fame through Jackie Kennedy Onassis, who lent it an enduring aura of sophistication. This is the remarkable journey of an ...
Who Was Haitham Tabatabai, the Hezbollah No. 2 Targeted by Israel?
This is Beirut 2025-11-23 23:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Born in Lebanon in 1968, Haitham Ali Tabatabai, also known as Abu Ali, is believed to be of an Iranian father and a Lebanese mother. He reportedly grew up in southern Lebanon and joined Hezbollah at a young age. A former commander of the Radwan Force, Hezbollah’s elite unit, Tabatabai operated in both Syria and Yemen, where he provided ...
The Twilight of the Shia Crescent
Marc Saikali 2025-06-19 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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For 45 years, Khomeini and his successor Ali Khamenei have sought to forge a Shia crescent stretching from Kabul to Beirut, passing through Baghdad, Damascus and Sana'a. This sweeping “revolutionary” project – religious, military and political – was built on the margins, fueled by communal suffering, billions in diverted public funds and ...
Sober Raves Rise: Coffee, Dance, and Zero Alcohol Vibes in Singapore
This is Beirut 2025-06-15 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Beneath a disco ball, young people sway to dance tracks and viral TikTok hits. But at this daytime party in Singapore, there’s not a single cocktail or pint in sight—just baristas serving freshly brewed coffee. “People think alcohol gives you a buzz, but caffeine can hit just as hard,” says Aden Low, 21, co-founder of the Beans and Beats ...
French Cinema Icon Brigitte Bardot to Be Buried in Saint-Tropez cemetery
This is Beirut 2025-12-29 17:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Cinema icon Brigitte Bardot is to be buried in a graveyard in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, an official said Monday, as France wrestles with how to pay tribute to a cultural legend who in later years championed far-right views. Bardot, who died on Sunday aged 91 after decades as an animal rights campaigner, had said she wanted to be laid to rest ...
Ukraine MPs Vote to Ban Russia-Linked Orthodox Church
This Is Beirut 2024-08-20 19:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ukraine's parliament voted Tuesday to ban the Russian-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a move Kyiv says strengthens its independence as the country cuts ties with institutions it considers aligned with Moscow. Kyiv has been trying to curb spiritual links with Russia for years—a process accelerated by Moscow's 2022 invasion, which the powerful ...
Spring Has Bloomed Again at Beit Tabaris
This Is Beirut 2024-05-21 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Despite the challenges posed by the security situation, Beit Tabaris has successfully maintained coherent musical activity, consistently supporting young Lebanese musicians through masterclasses and concerts. The violin masterclass was conducted remotely. Unable to come to Lebanon due to a canceled flight, Arnaud Nuvolone, the first violinist of ...
Bebe Vio: The Paralympic Champion Lighting Up the World
Makram Haddad 2024-06-18 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beatrice Vio, an exceptional Italian athlete, has reached the pinnacle of the Paralympic world through her talent, determination, and charisma. By pushing the boundaries of adapted athletics and becoming one of the few media stars of the Paralympic Games, she embodies resilience and excellence. Beatrice Vio, better known as "Bebe," is an Italian ...
Macron Pledges to 'Act' Until End of Second Term
This Is Beirut 2024-06-23 22:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Amid promises of "change," Emmanuel Macron and his team assured on Sunday that governance will be more collaborative in case of victory, while the New Popular Front is mired in leadership battles for the prime minister's seat. Despite his camp struggling in the polls, Macron vowed to "act until May 2027," countering suggestions from some ...
J.D. Vance: From "Never Trump" to Trump's Running Mate
This Is Beirut 2024-07-16 10:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Combative and ultra-loyal, James David Vance's rise to Donald Trump's running mate this November completes a remarkable transformation for a 39-year-old senator now seen as the future face of the Republican Party. Vance has been one of Trump's most effective attack dogs in Congress, promoting the dominant populist ideology - opposing immigration, ...
When Adel Karam Meets Georges Khabbaz in 'Khiyal Sahra'
2024-07-25 18:21 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
From August 1 to 31, Adel Karam and Georges Khabbaz will bring the stage of Casino du Liban to life in the play written by Georges Khabbaz and produced by Tarek Karam, Khiyal Sahra (“Puppet”). On this occasion, a press conference was held at La Martingale, attended by a multitude of journalists representing various Lebanese media ...
Is Lebanon Done with Hezbollah or Is Hezbollah Done?
Salam Zaatari 2024-08-15 14:46 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
When you browse X, it feels as though a civil war is unfolding between Hezbollah supporters and the rest of the Lebanese population. The sentiment among ordinary Lebanese citizens echoes the days when the PLO attempted to dominate the country, acting as an entitled bully under the guise of their cause. There is growing frustration with ...
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 ...
Seven Arrested in Australia Police Raids, Links to Assyrian Attack
This Is Beirut 2024-04-24 11:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Australian police said seven people who posed an "unacceptable risk and threat" to the public have been arrested after anti-terror raids that involved more than 400 officers Wednesday. Police said the individuals were linked to a 16-year-old accused of stabbing an Assyrian Bishop in Sydney, and adhered to a "religiously motivated extremist ...
The Surge of Extremism and Unyielding Minds
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-09-10 11:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese people have been closely following the recent developments in the Iraqi Parliament with deep shock, particularly its July debate on a proposal to abolish the legal marriage age. This move would allow minors to marry without any age restriction, effectively turning every young girl into a potential bride. The proposal ignited ...
Pro-Iranian Axis Reactions to Escalation in Lebanon
Malo Pinatel 2024-09-23 21:27 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hundreds of Israeli strikes hit southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, after Israel advised residents in these areas to "stay away from Hezbollah targets." While the pro-Iranian group continues to launch rocket salvos in response to Israeli bombardments, various components of the Tehran-led axis have begun issuing statements of support. Iran ...
Israeli Ground Incursion: A High-Risk but Strategic Operation
2024-09-30 21:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
At the speed at which political and security developments are unfolding in Lebanon and the region, even though Tel Aviv has succeeded in weakening Hezbollah, the possibility of an Israeli ground operation, still under consideration, remains militarily and strategically risky for Israel. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Israelis have ...
A Revival of Resolution 1559 to Restore Lebanon's Sovereignty?
Paul Guillot 2024-10-03 11:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Exactly twenty years and one month after its adoption, UN Security Council Resolution 1559 is back on the agenda, and with urgency, given the deluge of iron and fire raining down on Lebanon due to a war triggered by the armed group Hezbollah in support of Hamas. While the resolution facilitated the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon in ...
The Maronite Church, Prisoner of Its Own Memory
Fady Noun 2024-10-26 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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For some Lebanese Christians, the 1860 massacres remain an open wound — a persistent thorn in their collective memory. The painful recollection of this brutality resurfaced during the canonization of the Massabki brothers, who were martyred in Damascus on the night of July 9-10, 1860. How did it come to pass that over 20,000 Christians — half ...
Where Did the Armed Palestinian Factions in Lebanon Go?
Marc Saikali 2024-10-29 18:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
When the concept known as “support front” was first implemented, there was hardly a week that went by without some Palestinian militia claiming responsibility for rocket fire from Lebanon against Israel in support of Gaza. For the past few weeks, that has come to an end. Hamas, Islamic Jihad, al-Aqsa Brigades... the entire Palestinian armed ...
Macron Hosts Xi Jinping in France
This Is Beirut 2024-05-05 18:56 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday, where his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron intends to advocate trade "reciprocity" and the search for a resolution to the war in Ukraine, in the face of a Chinese president who continues to show his support for Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday, on a state visit hosted by ...
Suspicious Timing to Incite Strife in Parallel With Regional Developments
2024-04-16 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The recent surge of security incidents in Lebanon leaves no room for doubt: they mask a deliberate scheme aimed at destabilizing the country, and a conspiracy undermining civil peace, coexistence and national unity. The latest destabilizing incident was the kidnapping and killing of Pascal Sleiman, Lebanese Forces coordinator in the Jbeil ...
To Sheikh Naim Qassem: What Success Are We Talking About?!
Nisrine Merheb 2024-10-31 17:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As soon as Sheikh Naim Qassem took his position as the Secretary General of Hezbollah, he subconsciously sought to embody the persona of the “martyred” former chief, Hassan Nasrallah. Suddenly, Qassem became more eloquent, issuing threats against America and weaving colloquial Lebanese into his rhetoric, mirroring the distinctive style that ...
In Tripoli, a New Christmas Tree Installed
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 18:48 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A new Christmas tree has been installed in the square of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Tripoli's Zahiriya region. It is meant to replace the first tree, which was completely burnt down by flames caused by a Molotov cocktail thrown at it by unknown assailants at dawn on Sunday. The reinstallation of the Christmas tree was entirely ...
Golden Globes 2026: 'One Battle After Another' Dominates, 'Hamnet Shocks' as Best Drama
This is Beirut 12/01 18:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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One Battle After Another reigned supreme at the Golden Globes on Sunday, winning best comedy, while Hamnet sprung a surprise by taking best drama film at the splashy Hollywood ceremony. Paul Thomas Anderson's screwball thriller One Battle, which centers on an aging revolutionary played by Leonardo DiCaprio, led the night by winning four of its ...
Israeli Defense Officials: Hundreds of Iranian Cyberattacks Thwarted in Recent Months
This is Beirut 11/02 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hundreds of Iranian cyberattacks targeting Israelis, including senior government and defense officials, academics, and journalists, were detected and foiled in recent months, the Shin Bet security agency and National Cyber Directorate said Wednesday. In a joint statement, the Shin Bet and the National Cyber Directorate reported a significant rise ...
Turkey Warns Over 'Dangerous' Bid to Stir Civil War in Iran
This is Beirut 07/03 21:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Turkey's foreign minister warned against efforts to stir up a civil war inside Iran, while cautioning Tehran after NATO intercepted a Turkey-bound ballistic missile launched from Iran earlier in the week. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said any effort to stir up a civil war inside Iran in a bid to bring about regime change would be a ...
Israeli Warplanes Drop Leaflets Over Beirut, Causing Panic
This Is Beirut 13/03 16:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israeli planes dropping propaganda leaflets over Beirut on Friday caused a number of loud booms in the sky, terrifying residents of the Lebanese capital. AFP correspondents heard four successive booms at short intervals, before clouds of paper leaflets appeared high in the air. State media said the noise was "caused by Israeli aircraft flying at ...
Laurent Petitgirard: The Academy that Rejects Academicism
Alain E. Andrea 2023-12-08 10:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
There was a time when tonality reigned majestically over the European musical scene, elevating its followers to the status of demiurges, praised and honored for eternity. However, the great musical schism of the 20th century marked the irreversible divorce between European art music and the tonal system. This reality became increasingly apparent ...