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Turkey Hosts Latest Diplomatic Push on Middle East War
This is Beirut 17/04 08:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Turkey hosts a high-stakes forum Friday bringing together the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as Islamabad pushes diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war. Pakistan's powerful army chief met senior negotiators in Tehran on Thursday as Washington and Iran considered a fresh round of talks to end the six-week ...
The Situation of Migratory Species Worsens Worldwide
2024-02-12 19:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Albatrosses, turtles, or sturgeons: the plight of migratory species, vital for nature’s balance, is deteriorating, warns a groundbreaking report published on Monday under the auspices of the UN and reported by AFP. "Migratory species are being severely impacted," denounced the head of UN Environment, Inger Andersen. Among the species listed by ...
Editorial – Tel Aviv-Tehran: A Waltz With the Irrational
Michel Touma 2024-01-24 11:51 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The "cockfight" between irrationality and pragmatism on the regional political-diplomatic stage, and consequently, on the local scene, is in full swing. Regrettably, for decades, it has been the Lebanese, Palestinian and even Israeli populations who have borne the brunt of this ongoing struggle. This race against time between political maneuvers ...
Education, Against All Odds (2/4) – The Sadr Family, in the School of Dignity
Maxime Pluvinet 2024-01-24 15:28 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Imam Moussa Sadr, the former spiritual leader of the Lebanese Shiite community, mysteriously disappeared during a visit to Libya in 1978. He remains in the memory of the Lebanese as the main figure who championed the cause of dignity for Lebanese Shiites. Born in 1928 in Qom, Iran, this Shiite religious leader, holding the title of Sayyed (borne ...
Budget Debate: MPs Criticize Lack of Economic Vision
2024-01-24 23:23 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Judged by some MPs as contrary to the Constitution because it lacks an account closure, the 2024 budget proposal has not garnered unanimous support in Parliament even though it has been significantly modified by the parliamentary Finance and Budget committee. MPs took turns to express their views in Parliament on Wednesday, the first day of a ...
Budget 2024: Debate Continues for the Second Day
This Is Beirut 2024-01-25 11:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
For the second day running, the Lebanese parliament continues its debate on the 2024 state budget. The MPs, who are meeting for the plenary session at the Parliament on Thursday, are expected to discuss and then vote on the finance bill article by article. After a first day mainly devoted to speeches by the various parties, the second day will be ...
Mikati to MPs: Elect a President and Let's Get It Over With!
This Is Beirut 2024-01-26 17:43 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati insisted on Friday that his government had inherited the problems and crises of previous cabinets, attempting to absolve himself of the failings and incompetence of most of his ministers. "For two days, I listened to the MPs' statements and their opinions, most of which were constructive and pointed out the ...
Hasbani to TIB: The Budget Is Not Ideal
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-01-26 20:34 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese Forces MP Ghassan Hasbani said on Friday that even if the budget in its current state is nowhere close to being perfect, some points are still being discussed within Parliament before proceeding with the vote. “We are halfway through the discussions, and the vote might happen later tonight or might require another half a day," he added.
‘Unmasked’ or The Gallery of Portraits by Georges Meouchy
2024-01-28 13:49 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At Rebirth Beirut, in an exhibition titled "Unmasked," which runs from January 25 to February 3, 2024, gallerist Aïda Cherfan introduces us to a new talent: Georges Meouchy, an artist known for his original and unique style. A self-taught painter who also works as a notary, Meouchy acknowledges being inspired by his varied social and ...
Venice Carnival 2024 Celebrates Marco Polo
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-29 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Carnival of Venice, one of the most emblematic and photographed festivities in the world, began its celebrations with a bang this Saturday. For the 2024 edition, Venice pays homage to one of its most famous sons, Marco Polo, by celebrating the 700th anniversary of his death with the theme "Towards the Orient. The Incredible Journey of Marco ...
Seiji Ozawa, Requiem for Life
Alain E. Andrea 2024-02-13 16:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Seiji Ozawa, who conducted his symphony of life with unwavering passion until his last breath, gifts the world a musical legacy ripe with boldness, genius and profound artistic commitment. With Eric Tanguy, we go behind the scenes of one specific work, embellished by the tour-de-force interpretation of Mstislav Rostropovich, and masterfully ...
Economic Organizations Call on MPs to Vote for the Budget With Amendments
This Is Beirut 2024-01-22 18:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Economic organizations called on MPs on Monday to vote for the budget with its amendments to avoid having it be promulgated by decree. On the eve of Parliament's general sessions scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday to examine the draft budget for fiscal year 2024, the economic organizations issued a statement in which they called on MPs and ...
A Look Back at The First Round Of 16 in The Champions League
Abbass Attara 2024-02-15 19:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
On Tuesday and Wednesday evening, the Cup with the Big Ears was back in action, much to the delight of football fans, and there was plenty to look forward to. With fixtures that lived up to expectations and Valentine's Day parties postponed, the Champions League delivers every time. Here's a look back at the highlights, from the Red Bull Arena to ...
‘Mother Valley’ by Carlos Chahine: A Cinematic Gem
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-02-18 10:56 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In Mother Valley, Carlos Chahine delivers a nuanced portrait of Lebanon in 1958, capturing with finesse a woman’s quest for freedom in a changing world. This Franco-Lebanese film skillfully blends historical drama with intimate exploration, establishing itself as a major work in the cinematic landscape of 2023. Carlos Chahine’s ...
Stifle Music Too, Why Don’t You!
Alain E. Andrea 2024-02-20 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In this critical period where art in Lebanon, and particularly music, is sinking into a worrying decline, a methodical campaign of marginalization and discrimination has been persisting against seasoned artists for some time now. Recently, the sudden cancellation, without a convincing explanation, of concerts organized on a pro bono basis for ...
‘Ephemeral Lands:’ Salah Missi’s Solo Exhibition
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-03 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the heart of Beirut, an art event poised to challenge perceptions and invite introspection is set to open its doors. "Ephemeral Lands," the latest solo exhibition by Lebanese visual artist Salah Missi, promises an evening of artistic exploration and cultural reflection at the no/mad utopia gallery on Thursday, March 7, from 6 PM to 9 PM. This ...
"Art of Living": The Crossroads of Innovation in Interior Decoration
This Is Beirut 2024-03-05 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The annual “Art of Living” exhibition returns in 2024 to present the latest trends in design, furnishing, and interior decoration under the banner of creativity, authenticity, and innovation. This prestigious event, a true showcase of the sector, takes place annually to unveil all the novelties in the world of furniture and design. Over five ...
Chanel Celebrates Its Love Story With Deauville
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-03-10 17:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Chanel and Deauville share a love story that lasted for over a century. When Gabrielle Chanel opened her first store in the Norman seaside resort in 1912, she could not have imagined that she was sealing the fate of her brand with that of this town. Since then, the two names have been inseparable, united by a common passion for casual elegance and ...
Camille Cottin All the Way to Hosting Cannes Film Festival
2024-03-15 11:22 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a recent announcement that has sparked considerable excitement within the cinematic community, renowned French actress Camille Cottin, celebrated for her leading role in the Netflix sensation Call My Agent, has been appointed as the host of the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. This year, the grand event is scheduled to take place ...
Vodafone Sells Italian Unit to Swisscom
This Is Beirut 2024-03-15 15:29 - Reading : less than a minute
British telecoms giant Vodafone said on Friday that it agreed to sell its Italian unit to Swisscom for eight billion euros in cash, completing efforts to overhaul the UK group's European operations. "Swisscom's purchase of Vodafone Italy and to merge it with its Italian subsidiary, Fastweb, creates a strong contender in the most challenging telco ...
Memorandum to the Biden Administration: Lebanon
David Hale 2024-01-23 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The arrival of a new American ambassador in Beirut can mark a new style in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy there. However, it is good to remember that policies are set in Washington, not at embassies. As the talented new American ambassador, Lisa Johnson, settles in, it is an opportune moment to consider how the team in Washington should ...
‘Jamilat’: The Feminine Nude as an Icon
2024-01-22 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Renowned painter Jamil Molaeb marks his grand return to the Janine Rubeiz Gallery from January 9 to February 23 with a striking exhibition titled Jamilat, celebrating the feminine nude. In Jamil Molaeb's collection, the female body is set against a natural backdrop, positioned at the center of the canvas as if at the universe's core. This becomes ...
Conspiracy Theories, a Lebanese’s Daily Bread
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-03-19 15:46 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
No people in the world believe in conspiracy theories like the Lebanese do. In Lebanon, there is an absolute passion for analyzing and painting scenarios, no matter how farfetched or utterly unrealistic they might be. Adherence to conspiracy theories is nothing new for the Lebanese people, who believe that all that occurs is the result of a ...
UNIFIL Reports Escalating Drone Activity Near Its Positions in Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut 13/05 16:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has expressed growing concern over intensified military activity involving both Hezbollah-linked elements and the Israeli military near its positions in southern Lebanon, warning that recent drone incidents have placed peacekeepers at direct risk. In a statement issued on Wednesday, UNIFIL said ...
President Trump Vows ‘Complete Victory’ Over Iran as Diplomatic Deadlock Deepens
This is Beirut 11/05 20:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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U.S. President Donald Trump declared Monday that Washington remains determined to achieve “complete victory” over Iran, signaling a sharp hardening of the American position as negotiations with Tehran appear increasingly deadlocked and the fragile regional ceasefire edges closer to collapse. “We’re going to have a complete ...
Lebanon Urges U.S. Ambassador to Push Israel to Halt Bombardments
This is Beirut 12/05 00:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanese leaders urged the U.S. ambassador to Beirut to pressure Israel to halt its attacks as it pounded the country with airstrikes on Monday despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Lebanese authorities raised the overall death toll from Israeli strikes since March 2 to 2,869 people. That figure includes dozens killed since the truce ...
The "Last Mile" of Hezbollah's Disarmament: Washington Holds the Key
Marwan El Amine 12/05 11:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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There is no doubt that Israel has inflicted a severe blow on Hezbollah, weakening not only its battlefield capabilities but also significantly eroding its regional role. However, its complete dismantling as a military force ultimately depends on U.S. pressure on Iran. Hezbollah no longer resembles the organization it was prior to launching its ...
Kuwait and Bahrain Announce New Cases Linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
This is Beirut 12/05 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Kuwaiti authorities announced Tuesday the arrest of four suspected infiltrators allegedly linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), accusing them of attempting to enter the country by sea to carry out “hostile acts” against the Gulf state. According to Kuwait’s Interior Ministry, the suspects admitted ...
Iran's Guards hold military drills in capital as ceasefire teeters
This is Beirut 12/05 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards held military exercises in the capital, Tehran, to prepare for any confrontation, state media reported Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump warned a ceasefire in the Middle East war was on the brink of collapse. The drills involved the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or IRGC, the ideological arm of Iran's ...
UAE Blacklists 21 Individuals and 5 Lebanon-Based Entities, Including Al-Qard Al-Hassan
This is Beirut 12/05 22:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United Arab Emirates has expanded its domestic terrorism sanctions list, designating 21 individuals and five Lebanon-based entities over alleged links to Hezbollah, according to a cabinet resolution issued this week. The decision, under Cabinet Resolution No. 63 of 2026, is part of what the UAE described as efforts to strengthen regional and ...