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Doping: Global Perspectives and Lebanese Realities (1/2)
2024-06-30 19:54 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Doping in sports represents a major issue that transcends national borders and sporting disciplines. Lebanon is no exception. Over the years, this controversial practice has become a global concern, raising complex ethical, medical and societal questions. Indeed, doping compromises the fairness of competitions, the health of athletes and the ...
Euro-2024: Today's Matches
This Is Beirut 2024-07-01 09:49 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
It's France's turn! Midway through the Round of 16 of Euro 2024, Les Bleus take the stage against Belgium this Monday. It’s one of the standout clashes of this round. If Didier Deschamps' men qualify, they will meet the winner of Portugal vs. Slovenia, the second match of the day (Beirut time). 7:00 PM: France vs. Belgium “This is a new ...
Orban Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine Amidst Ongoing Tensions
This Is Beirut 2024-07-02 11:04 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday for a surprise visit to the war-torn country by the EU and NATO's most vocal critic of Western support for Kyiv. Orban has not visited Kyiv since Russia invaded in February 2022 and has publicly hit out at Europe's financial and military aid, temporarily blocking a 50-billion ...
Germany and Sweden Arrest Eight Syrians Over War Crimes
This Is Beirut 2024-07-03 13:21 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Investigators in Germany and Sweden, on Wednesday, arrested eight suspects allied with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government over alleged participation in crimes against humanity in Syria, prosecutors in both countries said. The suspects are accused of taking part in a "violent crackdown on a peaceful anti-government protest" in the ...
Editorial – Pezeshkian's Election: A Mere Facade?
Michel Touma 2024-07-07 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The election of the so-called “moderate” candidate Massoud Pezeshkian to the presidency of Iran on Friday is not a major surprise. The fact that his candidacy was approved this time by the central authorities, after being rejected in the 2021 presidential election, suggested that the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali ...
‘Memento Mori: Unfinished Dialogues:’ Promoting Art as Dialogue
2024-07-11 10:53 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The project “Memento Mori: Unfinished Dialogues” includes an exhibition and open roundtable discussions. This artistic creation is organized by Daoud Andos, Ghiwa Tayar, Camille Hajjar and Ghassan Salem as part of the master’s program in Art Criticism and Curatorial Studies at USJ. The event will take place from July 11 to 15, 2024, ...
Macron's 'Choose France' Summit Attracts Record 15bn Investment
This Is Beirut 2024-05-13 13:32 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
France has received combined investment commitments from foreign companies of more than 15 billion euros, President Emmanual Macron's office stated on Monday. The announcement came as Macron kicked off a day of meetings with foreign business leaders at the Chateau de Versailles, called 'Choose France.' The biggest single commitment is by ...
What Prompted Washington to Release Aid to Ukraine and Israel?
Ali A. Hamadé 2024-04-25 12:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
In a surprising twist of events, the United States House of Representatives recently passed a bill allocating substantial financial and military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This legislation — in a gridlock for over six months — that apportions an astronomical amount of $95 billion, finally received bipartisan support. The bill ...
The Golden Globes 2024 Ended With Glamorous Cinematic Diversity
This Is Beirut 2024-01-08 10:58 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday, January 7, amidst an atmosphere brimming with glamour and suspense. The heavy hitters of the box office, Barbie and Oppenheimer, emerged as the frontrunners. The ceremony sought a rejuvenation, aiming to dispel the lingering shadows of racism and corruption allegations that marred its reputation in ...
For Pretoria, Israel's 'Apartheid' Worse than South Africa's
This Is Beirut 2024-02-20 12:57 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Palestine International Court of Justice
What Israel does in Palestinian territories represent an even more extreme version of apartheid than what was experienced in South Africa before 1994, Pretoria told the International Court of Justice on the 20th of February. Israel is applying an even more extreme version of apartheid in the Palestinian territories than experienced in South ...
US Lunar Lander Fails After 'Critical Loss' of Fuel
This Is Beirut 2024-01-08 18:53 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Astrobotic lunar lander Nasa Peregrine Lunar Lander United States
A historic private mission to land on the Moon was facing near-certain failure Monday after the spacecraft suffered a critical loss of fuel. This was a major blow to America's hopes of placing its first robot on the lunar surface in five decades. Fixed to the top of United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan rocket, Astrobotic's Peregrine Lunar Lander ...
Taylor Swift’s Sexuality Speculation in NY Times Sparks Outrage
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-09 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A controversial opinion piece published in The New York Times ignited a firestorm of criticism on social media. The 5,000-word column, authored by Anna Marks, an editor for the NYT’s Opinion section, speculated on superstar Taylor Swift’s sexuality, suggesting that she might be signaling a queer identity to her fans. This speculation comes ...
The Alain Delon Affair: The Sad Twilight of the Samurai
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-01-12 11:51 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Alain Delon, an emblem of French cinema and a luminary of the silver screen, likely envisioned a tranquil conclusion to his life, immersed in the glow of his legendary roles. However, the final chapter of this cinematic Samurai is marred by a distressing family feud that has spilled into the public eye. Now 88, and weakened by illness, the ...
Fadi Yazigi’s 'No Title' Exhibition Unveiled at Tanit Gallery
2024-01-15 11:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The exhibition 'No Title' by the painter and sculptor Fadi Yazigi at the Tanit Gallery, open from January 10th to February 16, 2024, sets the tone, inviting the spectator to immerse themselves in eloquent and poignant images. The canvases, brandished like a standard, testify to a history marked by wounds, presenting a form of art that is punchy ...
Kate Moss Celebrates Her 50th: A Supermodel's Milestone Birthday
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-15 13:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
British supermodel Kate Moss, an icon of the “Cool Britannia” era of the 1990s, reaches a milestone as she turns 50 this Tuesday, continuing to captivate the nation with her enduring allure. Despite her reluctance to acknowledge the significant birthday, as she revealed in a candid interview with 'The Times' last September, the media has been ...
Syria Faces Upsurge in Strikes Amid Gaza War
This Is Beirut 2024-01-20 14:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Soaring tensions triggered by the Israel-Hamas war are being felt in Syria, which has been targeted by air raids and other attacks launched from several countries. On Saturday, Israel launched its second high-profile targeted assassination in the country in less than a month, killing the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' spy chief for Syria and three ...
Israeli Delegation in Paris for Talks on Hostage Release
This Is Beirut 2024-01-28 14:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A high-profile Israeli delegation arrived in Paris on Sunday for key negotiations on the release of abductees by Hamas on October 7, joining other international figures including Qatar, Egypt, and the US. The Israeli delegation, led by Mossad chief David Barnea and Shin Bet head Ronan Bar, will held talks in Paris on Sunday evening with the ...
An Aounist for President?
This Is Beirut 2024-02-11 09:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Qatari envoy to Lebanon Jassim bin Fahd al-Thani (Abu Fahd) did not succeed in convincing the head of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), Gebran Bassil, to elect either Marada Party leader Sleiman Franjieh or Army Commander-in-chief General Joseph Aoun to the presidency. The envoy spent days in Lebanon during which he met with Franjieh, Bassil ...
Washington Seeking Ceasefire in Gaza Ahead of Ramadan
2024-02-20 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
According to informed Arab circles, significant endeavors are underway to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza prior to the beginning of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan around March 11. Efforts are underway despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s unwavering determination to pursue the war until all its goals are fulfilled, and despite ...
Red Sea: Shipping Insurance Rates Soar Due to Houthi Attacks
This Is Beirut 2024-02-23 11:32 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Houthis' attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea exacerbated uncertainty in the region, raising costs on firms and prompting risk premiums and freight rates to soar. Insurance providers can henceforth demand an extra war premium, but for a limited amount of time. Attacks by the Houthis on commercial ships in the Red Sea sent insurance ...
Erdogan Urges Palestinian Unity After Meeting Hamas Chief
This Is Beirut 2024-04-20 18:32 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the Palestinians on Saturday to "unite" against Israel, at the end of his meeting with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Palestinians to unite amid Israel's war in Gaza following hours-long talks with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul on ...
Trump Leads Super Tuesday in White House Race
This Is Beirut 2024-03-06 10:58 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Donald Trump is virtually set for a rematch with Joe Biden on US presidential elections after his victory in the "Super Tuesday" primaries on March 5, while his rival Nikki Haley recorded only modest successes. Donald Trump celebrated an "amazing night" as he closed in on the Republican presidential nomination with easy wins in the Super Tuesday ...
Explosion Reported Near Vessel off Aden
This Is Beirut 2024-03-06 14:14 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
According to maritime security agencies Ambrey and UKMTO, an explosion occurred near a cargo ship south of Aden, Yemen, on Wednesday amid ongoing tensions in the Red Sea. Maritime security firm Ambrey on Wednesday reported an "explosion" near a Barbados-flagged, US-owned bulk carrier transiting southwest of the Yemeni port city of Aden. "A ...
Two Dead in Bulk Carrier Missile Attack from Yemen
This Is Beirut 2024-03-06 19:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A missile launched by Yemen's Houthis struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, resulting in at least two fatalities and six injuries among the crew, according to a statement from a US official. A missile fired by Yemen's Houthi hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, with the crew reporting at least two dead and six ...
Nikki Haley Suspends US Presidential Election Campaign
This Is Beirut 2024-03-06 19:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States USA
Republican former UN ambassador Nikki Haley halted her White House campaign on Wednesday, refraining from endorsing former President Donald Trump. However, she urged Trump to garner the support of moderates and independents who had previously backed her during the primary. Republican former UN ambassador Nikki Haley suspended her White House ...
Kanaan: 32,000 Current Illegal Administrative Jobs
This Is Beirut 2024-03-08 23:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Chairman of the parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee Ibrahim Kanaan has criticized the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Judicial Police for their failure to respond to his information notes regarding illegal sales of tax stamps. According to Kanaan, these illicit transactions are taking place within public administration premises, citing ...
Qatar’s Prime Minister: A Driving Force in High Diplomacy
Alissar Boulos 2024-03-26 20:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
A year ago, in March 2023, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, appointed his Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim al-Thani, as Prime Minister. There is very little information available about this political figure on the internet and in open sources. We will attempt to ...
Damien Ressiot, The Man Who Sent Lance Armstrong to Hell
Makram Haddad 2024-03-27 19:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On the fringes of the Assises du journalisme currently being held in Tours, This Is Beirut has obtained an exclusive interview with Damien Ressiot, former journalist and current director of testing at the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD). At 60 years of age (he looks 15 years younger), Damien Ressiot is anything but an ordinary character. A ...
Azerbaijan Accuses Armenia of ‘Media Campaign’ at ICJ
This Is Beirut 2024-04-15 11:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Armenia and Azerbaijan are facing each other at the ICJ on Monday over mutual "ethnic cleansing" claims, as tensions increase between the long-running enemies. Azerbaijan and Armenia again crossed swords before the United Nation's top court on Monday, with Baku accusing Yerevan of using the high profile hearings to wage a "public media campaign" ...
Mansouri Discusses a New Proposal for Deposits' Categorization
This Is Beirut 2024-04-18 15:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The interim governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL), Wassim Mansouri, disclosed that the bank is studying a new proposal regarding the categorization of the depositors’ funds, which have been frozen since the onset of the 2019 rampant economic crisis. He estimated the banks' liabilities at nearly $88 billion. In an interview with Al-Sharq ...