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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 ...
47th Commemoration of the Assassination of Kamal Joumblatt
This Is Beirut 2024-03-16 13:59 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A symbolic procession was held in Moukhtara on Saturday to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the assassination of Kamal Joumblatt, the founder of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP). Crowds gathered in the Chouf town to lay roses on his grave to recall his memory. Teymour Joumblatt, Kamal Joumblatt's grandson and current leader of the PSP, ...
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 ...
Generative AI: Ultimate Threat or Future of Journalism?
2024-03-19 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The emergence of generative intelligence is disrupting numerous sectors, and journalism is no exception. This technology, capable of producing text, images, and videos of impressive quality, raises crucial questions about the evolution of the profession. While generative AI poses an evident threat to certain traditional aspects of journalism, it ...
Is It Still Allowed to Dream in Lebanon?
Riad Obégi 2024-03-22 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Can we still see the repeated caress of passing time in the disjointed slabs of the sidewalks? Can we still smell the stubborn scents of orange blossoms among the port’s odors? Can we still grasp the benevolent smile and gesture of the truck driver within the chaotic traffic? Can we still find hope and energy in the lofty brow of our ...
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 ...
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 ...
"Inside Us", An Exhibition by Philippe Farhat at Cheriff Tabet
Zeina Nader 2024-03-23 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cheriff Tabet Gallery opens its elegant space in Achrafieh to showcase the art of Philippe Farhat in a solo exhibition titled Inside Us. Philippe Farhat, a painter and interior designer based in Beirut, also teaches art at several institutions. He probes the intimacy of the soul, revisiting neglected childhood dreams and often challenging ...
Judge Abboud Warns Against Complete Collapse of Judicial System
This Is Beirut 2023-12-08 12:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The President of the Higher Judiciary Council (HJC), Judge Souheil Abboud, highlighted numerous challenges confronting the Lebanese judiciary. During a conference organized by the Francophone Network of Judicial Councils (Réseau francophone des conseils de la magistrature judiciaire) (RFCMJ) at the French Court of Cassation in Paris, Judge ...
Hezbollah Chief's Secretary Assassinated In Beirut Strike
This is Beirut 09/04 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The IDF said it assassinated Ali Youssef Harshi in Beirut on Wednesday, the personal secretary of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem. In an official statement, the Israeli military confirmed the killing of Harshi, describing him as a key figure within Hezbollah and a close associate of its leadership. Who Was the Target? According to ...
Vance Arrives in Pakistan for Iran Talks
This is Beirut 11/04 12:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for talks with Iran that the Pakistani premier hosting the warring sides called a "make or break" effort to permanently halt weeks of fighting in the Middle East. An Iranian delegation led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is also in the city, having arrived ...
Iran Sacrifices Lebanon on the Altar of Its Own Interests
Marwan El Amine 11/04 22:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The U.S. and Israel have entered a two-week ceasefire, an arrangement that paves the way for negotiations aimed at resolving a wide range of complex and contentious issues. Yet Lebanon, despite Iran’s rhetoric, appears to remain a marginal concern in the talks for Tehran, which has shown little care for the suffering of Lebanese Shia. Despite ...
Proxy, Not Priority: Iran Leaves Hezbollah on the Sidelines
Ralph Atrach 11/04 23:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As Iran and the U.S. begin negotiations in Islamabad while Israel continues its military campaign in Lebanon, analysts say Tehran is prioritizing its own interests over those of its proxy, Hezbollah. “Iran has its priorities as a state,” political analyst Ali al-Amine told This is Beirut. “Today, its main interest is to avoid a ...
U.S. Vice President JD Vance: ‘We Were Unable to Reach an Agreement’ With Iran
This is Beirut 06:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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On Sunday morning, U.S. Vice President JD Vance held a press conference following 21 hours of negotiations with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, announcing that “we were unable to reach an agreement.” He emphasized that “Iran decided not to accept our terms” as U.S. negotiators sought to adhere to the agenda and demands it set ...
Kuwait Says 24 Arrested Over 'Financing of Terror'
This is Beirut 13:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Kuwait has arrested 24 people as part of an investigation into the "financing of terrorist entities," authorities said late Saturday, without revealing who was involved. A security source told AFP that five former Kuwaiti lawmakers were among those detained. Since Iran began attacking Kuwait and other Gulf states last month as part of the Middle ...
Editorial: Urgency of a Strict Application of Resolution 1701
Michel Touma 2023-12-02 15:07 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Israeli invasion of Lebanon in June 1982 compelled the Lebanese and Israeli governments to formally sign the May 17 Agreement (1983) following extensive and difficult negotiations. This was an official document that definitively ended the state of hostility between the two countries, thereby laying the foundation for the withdrawal of the ...
It’s the Politics, Stupid!
Nicolas Sbeih 2023-12-05 18:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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This column is known for its scathing critiques but is not accustomed to delivering insults. Nevertheless, the expression in the title has a history: During Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, his campaign strategist created three slogans, including "It’s the Economy, Stupid" (addressing his rivals), meaning that everything revolves ...
Stars Sing Christmas for Their Elders: 'Shining Stars of Hope'
2023-12-17 18:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
The Takreem Foundation, led by journalist and presenter Ricardo Karam, organizes a grand Christmas carol event, dubbed “Shining Stars of Hope,” to be held at the Casino du Liban on Thursday, December 21. The proceeds will go to struggling stars and artists. The evening will be hosted by Ronza, Fadia Tomb el-Hajj, Yuri Mrakadi, Tania Kassis, ...
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 ...
Near East: Is the Two-State Solution Still Possible?
Ali A. Hamadé 2023-12-21 19:28 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, the possibility of conflict resolution in the near future remains remote. The proposition of a two-state solution, often presented as the ideal option in theory, encounters practical obstacles that make its attainment complex and uncertain. This theory was raised by US President ...
“Hungry Madrid In Better Form But Barça Strong”, Xavi
This Is Beirut 2024-01-13 16:43 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez admitted Saturday that "hungry" rivals Real Madrid are in better form but insisted his side are strong and can retain the Spanish Super Cup. The Spanish giants do battle in Sunday's Clasico final in Saudi Arabia, a repeat of last year's showdown in which the Catalans excelled to lift the first trophy of Xavi's ...
Salah Rescues Egypt as Nigeria Draw and Ghana Lose at Cup of Nations
This Is Beirut 2024-01-15 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Mohamed Salah saved Egypt from an embarrassing defeat in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, while Nigeria were held by Equatorial Guinea despite Victor Osimhen getting on the scoresheet. Ghana were also in action in Abidjan and suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Cape Verde as three nations with 14 AFCON titles between them all ...
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 ...
Why Is Iran Upholding a Precarious Calm in Lebanon?
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-01-16 14:56 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Iranian poise and restraint prevailing on the Lebanese front may raise questions, especially given the recent escalation in the region following the Kerman attack. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard accused the groups behind the attack of having Israeli ties and undergoing training in northern Iraq, justifying the assault on Erbil. However, ...
January Is Not Over Yet, So Happy New Year… 1984!
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-01-22 11:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
“Where have your Monday columns gone?” several people have asked me. Those posts that recounted the improbable adventures of the sexagenarians in a world just as improbable. I acknowledged that I lacked the typical lightness of those kinds of writings... due to the spirit of the times, no doubt… So, as I pick up my pen in this year, 2024, ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Lebanon: At the Heart of Football (2/3)
2024-03-23 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
In the middle of an interesting momentum at the heart of football, we are diving into a deeper dynamic. After addressing infrastructure and biased investments, it is the primary stakeholders’ turn to provide their perspective on the circular state of popular sports. To truly understand football at its core, it is paramount to be close to the ...