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'Deadly' Loans Behind 'False Hope': Beware the IMF Trap
This Is Beirut 19/04 12:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The experiences of many countries with international financial institutions—chief among them the International Monetary Fund (IMF)—show that such partnerships often lead to counterproductive results. Instead of rescuing economies from crisis, the so-called reform programs have deepened structural and financial problems. In many cases, these ...
Syria Leader Hosts Republican US Congressman in Damascus
This is Beirut 19/04 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa United States
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has met with a US congressman, the Syrian presidency said on Saturday, the first such visit by an American lawmaker since the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani was also present at the meeting with Republican Cory Mills at the presidential palace in Damascus, a presidency ...
The Dollar Slides, Lebanon Worries
Liliane Mokbel 19/04 14:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The US dollar is weakening against major global currencies amid heightened geopolitical tensions and a tariff escalation spearheaded by President Donald Trump. This open trade war is undermining the dollar’s status in global markets. Can the American currency still maintain its dominant role in international trade? The question is especially ...
2025 National Basketball Day: A Celebration of Skill and Spirit
Jad Ramadan 20/04 01:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 2025 National Basketball Day kicks off in style at the iconic Nouhad Nawfal Stadium! The atmosphere is electric as fans from all over the country gather to celebrate the sport they love. Throughout the day, basketball stars representing every team in the Lebanese Basketball League come together for an unforgettable showcase of talent and ...
NASA's Oldest Active Astronaut Returns to Earth on 70th Birthday
This is Beirut 20/04 15:21 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cake, gifts, and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday. But NASA's oldest serving astronaut, Don Pettit, became a septuagenarian while hurtling towards the Earth in a spacecraft to wrap up a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). A Soyuz capsule carrying the American ...
Gold Hits Record above $3,500, Stocks Slip as Trump Fuels Fed Fears
This is Beirut 22/04 10:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump Banks New York Republicans USA
Bullion hit another record Tuesday while the dollar steadied and equities mostly fell as Donald Trump's latest salvo against Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell added fuel to fears about the central bank's independence. With the US tariff blitz still causing ructions on global trading floors, investors are now dealing with the added worry that the ...
Iraq Farmers Turn to Groundwater to Boost Desert Wheat Yields
This is Beirut 25/04 12:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Iraq Desert agriculture Wheat Groundwater Drought
Farmer Hadi Saheb cannot wait to see his wheat fields flourish in the heart of the desert after he tapped into groundwater reserves in water-starved Iraq. He is just one of many Iraqis who have turned to drilling wells in the desert to help sustain the country's agriculture. It is a risky move that threatens to deplete the groundwater in a ...
Volleyball - Lebanese Championship: The Battle for the Title Intensifies
Jalal Beaino 22/04 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A breathless season, a series of surprises, and a merciless battle for first place: Lebanese volleyball has its soap opera of the year. This season’s championship is more fiercely contested than ever. Tensions are high among several teams, each determined to stay in the title race. Batroun, last year’s unfortunate finalist, has once ...
Municipal Elections: How Will Amal and Hezbollah Adjust?
Natasha Metni Torbey 22/04 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Amal Municipal Elections
May appears to be a pivotal moment for Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, as Lebanon heads toward municipal elections that could serve as a litmus test for broader political shifts leading up to the 2026 parliamentary vote. These elections will take place against the backdrop of a deeply altered national climate, marked by a major war that has ...
Sandstorm Sweeps Across Lebanon: Dusty Skies and Health Warnings Issued
This is Beirut 22/04 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A powerful sandstorm is sweeping across Lebanon, turning skies hazy and covering major regions—including the Bekaa, Tripoli, Beirut, and Saida—in a dense layer of dust. Visibility has dropped dramatically, and the entire country feels cloaked in a golden fog. Where’s It Coming From? This storm is the result of a collision between a ...
Israeli Strikes Kill Hezbollah Commander and Islamist Group Leader
This is Beirut 22/04 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border intensified on Tuesday following a series of Israeli drone and artillery strikes that killed two high-ranking militants, including a Hezbollah commander and a senior figure in the Islamist group Jamaa Islamiya. Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army’s Arabic-speaking spokesperson, confirmed that the strike ...
Baby Artist: 'Thumbelina''s First Solo Exhibition in Tokyo
This is Beirut 23/04 15:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Japan Exhibition Painting Toddler artist Thumbelina Culture
Gripping paintbrush and crayon, the artist known as Thumbelina splodges and splats with merry abandon, the one-year-old star of a Tokyo exhibition that goes on way past her bedtime. Abstract paintings by the toddler are on sale for 33,000 yen ($230) at her debut show at hip gallery Decameron, tucked above a bar in the Kabukicho red-light ...
India Takes Diplomatic Measures Against Pakistan After Kashmir Attack
This is Beirut 23/04 19:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
India unveiled a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against archrival Pakistan on Wednesday, accusing Islamabad of supporting "cross-border terrorism" after a deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir. These measures include the suspension of a key water-sharing treaty, the shutting of the main land border crossing between the neighbors, and a raft ...
Nintendo Bullish on Switch 2 Pre-Sales in Japan
This is Beirut 24/04 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nintendo shares surged Thursday after the gaming giant boasted of higher than expected demand in Japan for pre-orders of its hotly anticipated Switch 2 console. The successor to the Switch -- the third best-selling console ever behind Sony's PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS -- is set to hit shelves worldwide on June 5. And the stakes are high: ...
Arsenal Lacked ‘Energy’ in Palace Draw as Liverpool Prepare to Seal Title
This is Beirut 24/04 10:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal have to get their "energy" back for the Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain after a lacklustre 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace left Liverpool on the brink of winning the Premier League. Arteta's side were hoping to warm up for their first Champions League semi-final appearance since 2009 with a victory ...
Lebanon’s Inflation Drops to Five-Year Low, but Food Prices Remain a Strain
This Is Beirut 24/04 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The annual inflation rate in Lebanon dropped to 14.2% in March 2025, marking the lowest level in five years, according to official figures released this week. The decline follows a 15.6% rate recorded in February and reflects a broader easing in price increases across several key sectors. The most notable slowdowns were seen in housing and ...
Real Madrid Win at Getafe to Keep La Liga Title Hopes Alive
This is Beirut 24/04 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Real Madrid Liga Getafe FC Barcelona
Arda Guler struck the only goal as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Getafe on Wednesday to claw back to within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona. The young Turkey international fired in from outside the area midway through the first half as Carlo Ancelotti's side stayed in title contention after Barcelona won by the same scoreline at Mallorca on ...
Lady Gaga Stuns Rio with Historic Copacabana Beach Concert
This is Beirut 04/05 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Music Concert Culture Lady Gaga Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Lady Gaga rocked Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach on Saturday with a free mega-concert that the Brazilian city said drew about two million fans. "Brazil, I missed you so much," screamed the American pop star — in her first Brazil gig since 2012 — before launching into Poker Face on a monumental chessboard, one of many grandiose backdrops in ...
Trump Says Ordering '100% Tariff' on All Movies Produced Abroad
This is Beirut 05/05 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was ordering new tariffs on all films made outside the United States, claiming Hollywood was being "devastated" by a trend of US filmmakers and studios working abroad. The announcement comes as the White House is coming under mounting criticism over its aggressive trade policies that have seen Trump impose ...
Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
This is Beirut 17/04 22:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted that he could force out the head of the independent Federal Reserve, lashing out after Jerome Powell warned of tariffs-fueled inflation. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said Powell would "leave if I ask him to." He added, "I'm not happy with him. I let him know it, and if I want him ...
Cautious Optimism Persists as Lebanon’s Retail Sector Remains Sluggish
This Is Beirut 15/05 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The latest Retail Trade Index published by the Beirut Traders Association and Fransabank for the first quarter of 2025 is bluntly titled: “A cautiously optimistic start to the year… but commercial activity remains sluggish.” A headline that reflects a climate both promising and uncertain. The optimism stems largely from notable political ...
Essential Oils: Potent Natural Remedies with Hidden Risks
Bélinda Ibrahim 11/05 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Essential Oils Health Wellness
Lavender, peppermint, tea tree, lemon and ravintsara—essential oils have taken over natural medicine cabinets. They prominently feature in skincare rituals, cosmetic products and home remedies for everything from winter ailments to stress and pain relief. As concentrated extracts from aromatic plants, they embody a return to nature in a world ...
Brigitte Bardot Defends Depardieu and Slams Feminism
This is Beirut 12/05 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Film Brigitte Bardot Gérard Depardieu
“Feminism isn’t my thing. I like men,” said Brigitte Bardot in a televised interview with BFMTV on Monday — her first TV appearance in 11 years. During the interview, she voiced support for actors Nicolas Bedos and Gérard Depardieu, both facing allegations of sexual assault. The former French cinema icon, who retired from acting over ...
Newcastle Win Top-Five Showdown with Chelsea, Arsenal Rescue Liverpool Draw
This is Beirut 12/05 18:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League with a vital 2-0 victory over top-five rivals Chelsea, while Arsenal fought back from two goals down to rescue a valuable 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday. Sandro Tonali put Newcastle ahead after just two minutes at St James' Park before Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was ...
Cannes 2025 Opens with Tribute, Emotion, and a Call for Reflection
Madeleine Cadoux 14/05 09:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Cannes Film Festival France Cinema Culture Stars Cannes
From the very first minutes of the evening, the tone was clear: Cannes celebrates cinema and challenges its history, its myths, and its responsibilities. Honorary Palme d’Or to Robert De Niro One of the night’s most unforgettable moments came when Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, presented the honorary Palme d’Or to 81-year-old Robert De Niro, a ...
USJ and HDF to Open Groundbreaking Healthcare Facility in Limassol
Liliane Mokbel 14/05 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Cyprus Economy Medical Healthcare
Hôtel-Dieu de France (HDF), Lebanon’s premier university hospital, is expanding to Limassol, Cyprus, with an ambitious project that will feature a state-of-the-art medical center and a faculty of medicine affiliated with Saint Joseph University (USJ). This strategic initiative is designed to meet the growing demand for specialized healthcare ...
Tom Cruise Has World Guessing as He Unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes
This is Beirut 14/05 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning powers into the Cannes film festival for its premiere on Wednesday on a steamroller of hype, with the world asking if this will be the final curtain for agent Ethan Hunt. With some fans fretting that the $400-million epic - the eighth in the high-octane franchise - could be the last, Cruise ...
Trump’s Middle East Visit: AI Dreams, Petrodollars and the Rebirth of Broken States
Salam El Zaatari 15/05 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump MBS Saudi Arabia Dubai Syria Middle East
Trump’s first major foreign trip in his second term didn’t start in Jerusalem, Cairo or Baghdad, it began in Riyadh. That alone says a lot. This wasn’t about Abraham Accords 2.0 or sermonizing about “shared values.” This was pure transactional diplomacy, wrapped in the glossy skin of petrodollars and lined with AI circuits. The visuals ...
The Cost of Nepotism in Formula 1
Jad Ramadan 15/05 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Formula 1 is often romanticized as the pinnacle of motorsport — a fusion of elite engineering, strategic brilliance, and exceptional driving skill. But behind this facade, lies a controversial, often unspoken problem: nepotism. While some people see it as a “passing of the torch” moment, others have criticized this issue, arguing that ...
Tom Cruise’s Death-Defying ‘Mission’ Lights Up Cannes
This is Beirut 15/05 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Tom Cruise Cannes Cannes Film Festival France Culture Cinema
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning made its big grandstand premiere at the Cannes Film Festival Wednesday, with the first reviews saying it more than lives up to its steamroller hype. "What a rush!" The Guardian declared in its five-star love letter to Cruise's $400-million behemoth, calling him a modern "superhuman action ...