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Turkey Eyeing BRICS Membership While Staying in NATO
This is Beirut 2024-10-23 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Turkey's overtures towards BRICS may be a first for a NATO member, but experts say the move is economically driven and aligns with Ankara's desire for "strategic autonomy." President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will join the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan on Wednesday at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. He will meet ...
Hochstein's Proposal: A Beacon of Hope or a Harbinger of Diplomatic Failure?
2024-10-23 11:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein Joseph Aoun Middle East Palestine UN Security Council United Nations
On Monday, the US special envoy visited Beirut as part of yet another diplomatic initiative aimed at reinforcing stability in Lebanon amid heightened tensions on the southern border with Israel. American demands—ranging from the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 to separating Lebanon's situation from the war in ...
'Dead and Wounded' in Attack on Ankara Aerospace Giant
This is Beirut 2024-10-23 16:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Three people were killed and 14 others wounded in an attack on a top Turkish defense firm near Ankara, Turkey's interior minister said Wednesday. "We have three martyrs and 14 injured in the attack," wrote Ali Yerlikaya on X, also saying "two terrorists were neutralized" in the incident at the headquarters of state-run Turkish Aerospace ...
Turkey Accuses PKK over Ankara Defense Firm Attack
This is Beirut 2024-10-23 21:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Turkey Ankara Terrorist Attack Hostages PKK
Turkey's interior minister on Wednesday pointed the finger at the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has waged a decades-long insurgency against the government, over a deadly attack on a defense firm near the capital Ankara. "The identification process and the search for fingerprints are continuing and we will say which terrorist ...
Blinken Ends Latest Round of Shuttle Diplomacy Without Resolution
This is Beirut 2024-10-25 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Antony Blinken Democrats Hamas Middle East Benjamin Netanyahu Palestine US Secretary of State USA Washington
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday ended his eleventh round of the Middle East shuttle diplomacy without achieving a Gaza ceasefire. But after persistent disappointment, Blinken this time is trying a new approach that starts by figuring out what happens after the war ends. When he last visited Israel in August, Blinken publicly said ...
"I'm the Opposite of a Nazi", Says Trump in Georgia
This is Beirut 2024-10-29 05:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Donald Trump told supporters Monday he is "not a Nazi," using a rally in the final week of a bitter White House race to refute accusations of authoritarianism, including from a former top aide who branded him a fascist. As he and rival Kamala Harris, the current vice president, entered the final stretch of one of the closest US elections in ...
Presidential Election: Tangled in Internal and Regional Quagmires
2024-10-15 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Lebanese presidential issue is ensnared in a deadlock, caused by both domestic and international challenges. Each time one obstacle is removed, another, often more complex, emerges, as if the doors of the Baabda Palace are destined to remain closed until the regional crises are comprehensively addressed. The Lebanese political landscape is ...
Israeli Army Organizes 'Press Tour' in Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut 2024-10-14 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute
The Israeli army organized a "press tour" in southern Lebanon on Sunday. A group of journalists, escorted by the army, visited three alleged Hezbollah positions, including two tunnels. Credit: AFP
Lady Gaga Reimagines Art at the Louvre with 'Mona Lisa' Lipstick
2024-09-27 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a captivating display blending art with pop culture, Lady Gaga visited The Louvre in Paris to film a daring promotional video for the museum's upcoming exhibition, Figures of the Fool. Released on September 25, the video sees Lady Gaga in an unusual yet mesmerizing role where she faces Leonardo da Vinci's revered Mona Lisa, leaving a whimsical ...
Mikati Calls from Bkerké for Unified Dialogue and Consensus President Election
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 21:08 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerké on Thursday evening, where he met with Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai. He confirmed that their views aligned on urging the international community to pressure Israel to stop its aggression against Lebanon. Mikati, who briefed Rai on the tripartite meeting held in ...
Monet's Magical Smog: A London Exhibition
2024-09-28 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Monet's love for London's enchanting smog takes center stage in a new Courtauld Gallery exhibition, Monet and London: Views from the Thames. The display features 21 paintings sourced from private collections and museums in France, the United States, Ireland, and beyond. In London, Claude Monet found a peculiar allure in the famed "smog," a haze ...
Southerners Abandoned in Border Villages
2024-09-29 11:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
In the aftermath of the September 23 escalation, the dynamics have shifted for Lebanon, particularly for the southern residents who remained in their villages throughout 11 months of war. How is this new reality affecting their daily lives? The situation in Lebanon has changed drastically following the major escalation on September 23, which ...
French Foreign Minister To Travel to Lebanon on Sunday
This Is Beirut 2024-09-29 15:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
France's foreign minister will travel to Lebanon on Sunday, his ministry said, amid spiraling fears that the region could be headed toward an all-out war. Jean-Noel Barrot is due to land in Lebanon on Sunday evening to "exchange with the local authorities and bring French support, especially humanitarian", the foreign ministry said in a ...
Paris Fashion Week: Feminist Fashion with Classics Revived for Empowerment
This Is Beirut 2024-10-01 13:11 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At the recent Paris Fashion Week, the runway showcased a striking shift towards empowering women's wear for the upcoming summer collections. From Victorian-era bloomers to modern power suits for the "girl boss," the Paris Fashion Week highlighted a clear trend towards emancipatory clothing. [caption id="attachment_296389" align="alignnone" ...
Fashion's Bold Voices: Eco-Conscious and Innovatively Retro
This Is Beirut 2024-10-02 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
At this year's Paris Fashion Week, the runway buzzed with innovation and an eco-conscious ethos, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge style for the Spring/Summer 2025 collections. This season's Paris Fashion Week delivered an evocative blend of reflection and innovation, marrying deep-seated traditions with bold new directions in design. From ...
Cabinet Session: Lebanon Expands Shelters Amid Displacement Crisis
This Is Beirut 2024-10-02 17:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
During a cabinet session held on Wednesday, Prime Minister Mikati provided updates on his discussions with United Nations organizations and donor countries regarding Lebanon’s response plan for the displacement crisis. According to Mikati, the number of shelter centers has reached approximately 874 and is expected to increase as the crisis ...
Biden, Harris Tour US States Damaged by Hurricane Helene
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 04:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday witnessed Hurricane Helene's catastrophic destruction firsthand and Vice President Kamala Harris distributed aid to needy families, as thousands of federal responders joined all-out efforts to rescue residents and care for millions in the disaster. Biden flew into the Carolinas and his deputy headed to Georgia ...
NATO Chief Visits Kyiv for the First Time, Vows Support
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
NATO's new chief, Mark Rutte, visited Kyiv on Thursday, a major show of support for Ukraine in his maiden trip in the role. Kyiv relies on billions of dollars in Western military aid to fight the Russian invasion, with the NATO Secretary-General a powerful voice corralling support for Ukraine on the global stage. Taking over the role on Tuesday, ...
UN Raises Plight of Migrant Workers in Lebanon
This Is Beirut 2024-10-04 20:32 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Some migrant domestic workers in Lebanon have been locked in homes while their employers flee from Israel's air strikes, the United Nations said Friday. The UN's International Organization for Migration said foreign domestic staff were increasingly being abandoned by the Lebanese families to face heightened danger in the conflict. The IOM raised ...
Iranian Foreign Minister Meets Senior Houthi in Oman
This is Beirut 2024-10-14 12:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hamas Houthi Palestine Tehran Oman
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met in Muscat on Monday with Mohammed Abdelsalam, a senior official from Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement, according to his office. The foreign ministry released pictures of their talks during Araghchi's visit to the Omani capital, the latest in a series of diplomatic trips in the region following ...
'Know Thyself, Lebanon!'
Fady Noun 2024-10-05 10:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
“Know thyself.” This timeless Socratic precept, fundamental to any individual in pursuit of wisdom, holds equally true for nations. By disregarding it, Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, met his demise. Convinced he had secured full control over the Lebanese state, and by leading Lebanon into a war in support of Hamas on ...
Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' Comes to Life in Bosnia
This is Beirut 2024-10-06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the rolling terrain of Bosnia, a businessman has embarked on a project to bring Van Gogh’s Starry Night to life, crafting a replica of the iconic painting over an impressive area of ten hectares. Deeply passionate about the Dutch artist’s work, Zukic views this endeavor as a homage to an artistic heritage that belongs to everyone. ...
Iran Oil Minister Visits Key Sites Amid Israeli Threats
This is Beirut 2024-10-06 15:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad visited an oil facility on Kharg Island on Sunday amid growing concerns over potential Israeli air strikes targeting such vital sites. The visit comes after an Israeli official said the country was "preparing a response" after Iran launched a barrage of missiles this week at Israel, its sworn enemy. Iran's ...
French Museums Enter Prisons: ‘ The Mona Lisa’ at Fleury-Mérogis
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 06:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the classroom of the school center at Fleury-Mérogis prison, Barbara Beautier, head of the “Micro-Folies” digital museums in Île-de-France, projects The Mona Lisa on a giant screen in front of four inmates. “What strikes you about this painting?” asks the young woman, zooming in on Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. “Her ...
US CENTCOM Commander Visits Israel for 'Situation Assessment'
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
US Central Command chief General Michael Kurilla visited Israel for "a situational assessment" focused on security challenges coming from Iran and Lebanon, the Israeli military said on Monday. "General Kurilla's visit focused on the current security issues, with an emphasis on Iran and the northern front," a military statement said, without ...
Human Rights Watch Warns of 'Serious Risks' to Civilians From Israeli Strikes
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Human Rights Watch Masnaa Border Crossing Syria
Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Monday that Israeli strikes on the Lebanon-Syria border, which have recently intensified, pose a "serious risk" to civilians attempting to cross into Syria and could hinder humanitarian operations. On Friday, the Israeli army conducted a raid in eastern Lebanon near the Masnaa border crossing, blocking the main ...
French Museums Enter Prisons: ‘The Mona Lisa’ at Fleury-Mérogis
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the classroom of the school center at Fleury-Mérogis prison, Barbara Beautier, head of the “Micro-Folies” digital museums in Île-de-France, projects The Mona Lisa on a giant screen in front of four inmates. “What strikes you about this painting?” asks the young woman, zooming in on Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. “Her ...
Outcome of Barrot’s Tour: Last Chance for Lebanon
2024-10-08 13:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On September 29, his plane landed at Beirut International Airport, ahead of his trip to Israel on October 6. This mission aimed to halt the exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel while also mitigating Israeli retaliation for Iran’s recent missile attack that targeted the Hebrew state. On September 30, Iran launched approximately 200 ...
Visit of European Security Official to Damascus
This is Beirut 2024-10-13 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
A senior European security official recently visited Damascus, where he met Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and some of his security staff. The visit was shrouded in media blackout and secrecy. However, leaked information indicated that it covered the evolution of the situation in the region and new developments, as well as the French-American ...
Basketball – Lebanon Beaten at Home: a Bump In the Road or A Real Warning Sign?
Makram Haddad 2025-12-04 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Qatar Basketball World Cup Qualifications
For several years, playing Lebanon on its home floor was almost an impossible mission. Since the blowout loss to South Korea on February 23, 2019, Zouk Mikaël had become a true fortress: ten straight qualification wins, across all FIBA competitions. Iraq, Bahrain twice, Indonesia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, New Zealand, Syria, the ...