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Parliamentary Committee Debates LBP 2,000 Billion Credit Allocation
This is Beirut 24/06 20:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Banque du Liban NSSF Ibrahim Kanaan lebanon Adel Nassar Finance and Budget Committee Yassine Jaber
The Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, convened on Tuesday to review a proposed supplementary credit of 2,000 billion Lebanese liras to the national budget. The session, held in the presence of Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, Justice Minister Adel Nassar, numerous MPs and representatives from key public institutions, ...
Eastern Christians: The Last Keepers of a Legacy
Marc Saikali 26/06 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Damascus Europe Israel Middle East Christians
A suicide bombing, this time inside a Damascus church during Sunday Mass. Twenty-five dead. The blast silenced prayer, shattered lives and shook a community already on the brink. Eastern Christianity is dying, not in the chaos of an open warfare, but through a long, silent agony, met with the world’s indifference. In a secularized Europe where ...
Khamenei Says Trump 'Exaggerated' Impact of US Strikes on Nuclear Sites
This is Beirut 26/06 18:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused US President Donald Trump on Thursday of exaggerating the impact of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, in his first appearance since a ceasefire in the war with Israel took hold. In a televised speech, Khamenei hailed what he described as Iran's "victory" over Israel, vowed never to ...
Iran Denies Existence of Any Plan To Resume Talks With Washington
This is Beirut 27/06 05:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Iran on Thursday denied it is set to resume nuclear talks with the United States after the end of a 12-day war with Israel, and accused Washington of exaggerating the impact of US strikes. The most serious conflict yet between Israel and Iran derailed nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, but President Donald Trump said Washington ...
‘Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way:’ Myth or Reality?
David Sahyoun 02/07 18:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Will Way Myth Unconscious
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way” – most of us have grown up hearing it, whether at home, in school, or later in the workplace. It’s become so familiar that we rarely question it, repeating it like a modern mantra. But beneath its motivational appeal lies one of the more damaging myths of our time. It implies that sheer willpower ...
Basketball – Finals: Riyadi Strikes First, La Sagesse Under Pressure
Makram Haddad 05/07 13:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Even without its king, Riyadi keeps the crown in sight. In the absence of their playmaker Wael Arakji, who is sidelined with a shoulder injury from the Asian Champions League, the reigning champions didn’t flinch. On Friday night, in a packed and heated Saïb Salam arena, the Yellows dominated their eternal rivals La Sagesse (86-81) to take the ...
Bedouins, Not So Nomadic After All
Natasha Metni Torbey 23/07 16:50 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
Clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze factions in Syria’s Sweida province have reignited attention on the political and militarized role of these communities. But across the border in Lebanon, another question emerges: Who are the Lebanese Bedouins? The issue takes on renewed urgency amid reports that several of them, notably from Wadi ...
When AI Develops an Attitude of Its Own
Lyne Sammouri 06/07 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
AI Artificial Intelligence Technology
You ask your AI assistant or chatbot to do something, and instead of just doing what you told it to do, it dodges your request, deceives you or backtalks like a stubborn taxi driver who refuses to put the meter on. It might find an exception, or even lie to get what it's trying to do. Frustrating, isn't it? This might have surprised you. But in ...
Isabelle Huppert Embodies Timeless Despair in Castellucci’s ‘Bérénice’ Revival
Marie-Christine Tayah 07/07 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Bérénice Isabelle Huppert Theater Romeo Castellucci Paris Théâtre de la Ville
The Italian director, known for his expertise in visual and sensory theater and inspired by his knowledge of painting, scenography and stage design, took Racine’s tragedy and transformed it into a fully contemporary interpretation. The production centers on the heroine’s intense pain, creating an immersive experience far removed from the ...
Request to Lift Bouchikian’s Parliamentary Immunity: What Does the Process Involve?
This is Beirut 11/07 13:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Former Minister of Industry and current MP Georges Bouchikian is facing corruption allegations and is the subject of a request to lift his parliamentary immunity. In response, a joint meeting of the Bureau of Parliament and the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and Justice was held on Friday morning at Ain el-Tineh. The request, submitted ...
Riyadi Asserts Its Dominance Over Lebanese Basketball
Makram Haddad 12/07 10:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a packed Manara arena, Riyadi ended all suspense. After a balanced start and a slight lead for the Greens, the Yellows accelerated in the second quarter and never looked back. Mastery in Yellow By halftime, the game was nearly sealed (57-43). The third quarter only confirmed the trend (73-51). Solid, focused, and dominant, Ahmad ...
The Syrian Bogeyman: A Cover for Hezbollah’s Weapons
Bassam Abou Zeid 13/07 19:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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As part of its ongoing campaign to justify keeping its weapons outside state authority, Hezbollah has been circulating claims of Syrian troop build-ups along Lebanon’s eastern border and alleged infiltrations of extremist fighters into Lebanese territory. On multiple occasions, the Lebanese Army has swiftly and unequivocally denied these reports ...
Barrack’s Third Visit: Lebanon at a Crossroads
Philippe Abi-Akl 15/07 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Hezbollah Lebanon Israel Thomas Barrack Nabih Berri Joseph Aoun
As US envoy Thomas Barrack prepares for a potential third visit to Beirut on July 28, Lebanon stands at a critical juncture. Barrack is expected to deliver Washington’s official response to Lebanon’s recent proposal—alongside the “miracle solution” he hinted at before his last departure. At the heart of Lebanon’s plan is a coordinated ...
How Effective Is UNIFIL?
Mario Chartouni 15/07 16:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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With its mandate set to expire on August 31, 2025, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is once again facing scrutiny over its effectiveness in fulfilling its mission. Enlarged under UN Security Council Resolution 1701 in 2006 to prevent the presence of armed groups south of the Litani River, UNIFIL has struggled to enforce its ...
Skimming the Sun, Probe Sheds Light on Space Weather Threats
This is Beirut 16/07 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Eruptions of plasma piling atop one another, solar wind streaming out in exquisite detail -- the closest-ever images of our Sun are a gold mine for scientists. Captured by the Parker Solar Probe during its closest approach to our star starting on December 24, 2024, the images were recently released by NASA and are expected to deepen our ...
Lebanon-Cyprus Maritime Border Talks Reach Critical Stage
Bassam Abou Zeid 18/07 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Cyprus Lebanon Syria Oil economy exploration gas maritime borders
Lebanon’s push to revive oil and gas exploration in its Exclusive Economic Zone remains stuck in limbo. Political gridlock and regional volatility have stalled progress, and even French energy giant TotalEnergies – holder of the license for Block 9 – has yet to take any operational steps or issue public statements. The only current movement ...
Israel in Sweida: Motives and Ambitions
Philippe Abi Akl 22/07 08:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Israel Benjamin Netanyahu Syria Sweida Bedouin Ahmad al-Sharaa Druze
As heavy clashes enter their second week in Syria’s southern province of Sweida, pitting Druze factions against tribal groups backed by the Syrian Army and security forces, Israel’s quiet but deliberate involvement is raising alarm. Official claims of protecting Syria’s Druze are met with widespread skepticism. The real story lies in Tel ...
Arsenal Seek Statement Win At Liverpool, Amorim Faces Burnley Must-Win
This is Beirut 29/08 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Liverpool and Arsenal aim to strike first blood in the Premier League title race as last season's top two face off at Anfield after a summer of heavy spending. Manchester United's investment in a new forward line is yet to reap any reward, heaping the pressure on Ruben Amorim to deliver when Burnley visit Old Trafford. However, it is West Ham's ...
Lebanon, UNIFIL, and the Return of Sovereignty and Peace
David Hale 01/09 18:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon UNIFIL Israel Hezbollah Iran
There was a real possibility earlier this summer that the United States was going to veto the renewal of the UNIFIL mandate in August. Ultimately, a wiser course prevailed, when the UN Security Council extended UNIFIL's mandate "for a final time" last week until the end of 2026. This step is a positive one for everyone concerned except ...
Paris Fashion Week’s Unforgettable Moments
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-03 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Autumn-Winter women’s Fashion Week in Paris, concluding on Tuesday, was marked by unforgettable moments, ranging from grace and oddity to controversy and spectacle. At the heart of the Paris Fashion Week runways, seven events particularly captured attention, showcasing the diversity and creative richness of the fashion world. From tender ...
What Criticism Does Israel Have Against UNRWA?
2024-01-29 15:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
According to a report published on Monday by The New York Times, Israel has submitted a dossier to the US government containing accusations against 12 UNRWA employees. Ten of them were labeled as “Hamas members,” and one was allegedly affiliated with the Islamic Jihad. The six-page dossier alleges that roughly 190 UNRWA employees, including ...
Rakajoo: From Boxing Rings to Parisian Art Galleries
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-16 14:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Baye-Dam Cissé, better known by his pseudonym Rakajoo, embodies a remarkable life trajectory. At 37 years old, this self-taught boxer and artist from Saint-Denis, a Parisian suburb, is holding his first solo exhibition at the prestigious Palais de Tokyo in Paris. This retrospective highlights a series of colorful and allegorical works, blending ...
Sayrafa Rate Fixed at LBP 89,500: What's Changing?
Liliane Mokbel 2023-12-20 18:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Without prior notice, Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL) announced on Monday evening (December 18), by means of a simple statement, a new rate for the dollar on its Sayrafa exchange platform. It set the rate at 89,500 Lebanese pounds (LBP) to the dollar, marking an increase of LBP 4,000 from the rate that has been in effect since last ...
Hopes Rise for Israel-Hamas Truce Deal
This Is Beirut 2023-12-20 23:26 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Expectations grew over Israel and Hamas' move towards a new ceasefire and an agreement for the release of hostages in the Gaza conflict on Wednesday. These developments followed discussions in Europe and a visit to Egypt by the leader of the Palestinian militant group. Hopes rose that Israel and Hamas may be inching toward another truce and ...
Ethiopian Woman Found Dead in Souk al-Ahad, the Presumed Murderer Arrested
This Is Beirut 2023-12-30 15:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced on Saturday that they apprehended H.A., a Sudanese individual born in 1993, on December 22 in Furn el-Chebbak. He is suspected to be the perpetrator of the heinous crime against L.N., a young Ethiopian woman born in 1989, whose lifeless body was discovered on December 16 in a dumpster in Souk ...
From Daesh's Takfirism to Hezbollah's 'Takhuinism'
2023-12-31 12:08 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
If ISIS tried to carry out ethnic cleansing based on takfirism, Hezbollah has devised the notion of "takhuinism" (accusation of treason) to subjugate Lebanon in an atmosphere of terror. Every Christian is potentially labeled as a Zionist agent. The military tribunal has become Hezbollah's instrument of oppression, where any accused individual is ...
Alfa and Touch Employees Press for Better Work Conditions
This Is Beirut 2024-01-04 16:56 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Syndicate of Telecom Employees, representing mobile phone operators in Lebanon Alfa and Touch, has once again spoken out, announcing that next week will be “crucial” if the Ministry of Telecommunications does not meet its demands and sign a collective agreement guaranteeing better work conditions. The syndicate assured that it “will not ...
Alfa and Touch: Significant Increase in Profits
This Is Beirut 2024-01-12 13:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Profits made by the two mobile operators Alfa and Touch increased by tens of millions of dollars year-on-year while expenses were reduced, saving millions of dollars which were transferred to the Treasury. The financial conditions of the two mobile operators were on the agenda of the parliamentary Information and Telecommunications Committee, ...
AAI Calls for Vote on Amended Budget
This Is Beirut 2024-01-23 17:47 - Reading : less than a minute
The Association of Automobile Importers in Lebanon (AAI) has joined economic organizations in calling on MPs from all blocs to assume their national responsibilities and vote for the amended budget. In a press release, the AAI warned that failure to vote on the budget with the amendments made by the parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee in ...
Martinez Strikes Again as Inter Reclaim Top Spot From Juve
This Is Beirut 2024-01-29 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lautaro Martinez fired Inter Milan back to the top of Serie A with the only goal in Sunday's dramatic 1-0 win at Fiorentina, as depleted Napoli played out an uneventful goalless draw at Lazio. Argentina forward Martinez glanced home the decisive goal in the 14th minute of an action-packed contest in Florence in which Nicolas Gonzalez wasted a ...