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The Wait Is Over: K-Pop Superstars BTS Returns with Album and Global Tour

This is Beirut 02/01 17:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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K-pop megastars BTS will release a new album in March ahead of a world tour, the group announced on Thursday. South Korea's biggest musical act has been on self-described hiatus since 2022, as its members undertook national military service required of all men under the age of 30. All seven members were discharged last year, and the group ...

Iran: The Regime Falters as Fear Shifts

Natasha Metni Torbey 02/01 17:35 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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In Iran, today’s protests are no longer a part of a long series of crises that the Islamic Republic has, over decades, contained through repression, intimidation, or external distraction. This is different: a deep, gradual, but now unmistakably visible erosion of the regime’s symbolic, ideological, and psychological foundations. This ...

Yemen's Separatists Say Fighting 'Existential' War Against Saudi-Backed Forces

This is Beirut 02/01 16:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Yemen's UAE-backed separatists said they were fighting a critical war against Islamists and Al-Qaeda extremists supported by Saudi Arabia, their military spokesman said on Friday. "This war is decisive and existential," Lieutenant Colonel Mohamed Al-Naqib said in a statement, after the Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes and ...

Deadlock in the Second Phase of the State Monopoly on Arms

Bassam Abou Zeid 2025-12-31 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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By the last day of 2025, the Lebanese government was expected to have completed the disarmament of Hezbollah nationwide, following a decision made at a Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace on August 5. The official statement tasked the Lebanese Army with drawing up an operational plan to restore the monopoly of weapons exclusively to the ...

Ahead of 2026, Washington's Tougher Terms for Lebanon

Amal Chmouny 2025-12-31 17:10 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Heading into 2026, U.S. engagement in Lebanon has become explicitly conditioned on measurable progress toward Hezbollah’s disarmament, marking a clear break from the strategic ambiguity that long defined Washington’s approach. The aftermath of the 2024 Israel–Hezbollah conflict, alongside Lebanon’s deepening economic and political crises, ...

Syria Arrests 21 Linked to Assad Rule as Curfew Covers Port City

This is Beirut 2025-12-31 10:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Authorities in Syria's Latakia province arrested 21 people allegedly linked to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad's rule on Tuesday, state media reported, as a curfew blanketed the provincial capital after sectarian violence the previous night. Monday's attacks in predominantly Alawite neighbourhoods of Latakia city came after three people ...

Iran Designates Royal Canadian Navy a Terrorist Organisation

This is Beirut 2025-12-30 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Iranian foreign ministry designated the Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organisation on Tuesday in what it said was retaliation for Canada's 2024 blacklisting of Iran's Revolutionary Guards. In a statement, the ministry said that the move was in reaction to Ottawa declaring the Guards, the ideological arm of Iran's military, a terror group ...

Jailed Turkish Kurd Leader Calls on Government to Broker Deal for Syrian Kurds

This is Beirut 2025-12-30 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Jailed Turkish Kurd leader Abdullah Ocalan said Tuesday that it was "crucial" for Turkey's government to broker a peace deal between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Damascus government. Clashes between Syrian forces and the SDF have cast doubt over a deal to integrate the group's fighters into the army, which was due to ...

Trump, Netanyahu Signal Hard Line on Lebanon as Hezbollah Disarmament Takes Center Stage

This is Beirut 2025-12-30 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a tougher stance toward Hezbollah following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday in Florida, warning that the group is “behaving badly” and stressing that efforts to disarm it remain a central focus of U.S. policy toward Lebanon. Speaking after the meeting at his ...

From Gaza to Iran: Trump and Netanyahu Review Regional Flashpoints

This is Beirut 2025-12-30 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held wide-ranging talks in Florida on Monday, addressing key regional crises including Gaza, Iran, Syria, and broader Middle East stability, as both leaders signaled continued strategic alignment despite ongoing regional tensions. The meeting, held at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago ...

Iran President Tells Government Listen to Protesters 'Legitimate Demands'

This is Beirut 2025-12-30 10:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported Tuesday, after demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran over economic hardship. Shopkeepers in the capital shut their stores on Monday, after Iran's embattled currency hit new lows on the unofficial market. Photos from ...

Peace with Israel: Lebanon's Path to Economic Revival

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 2025-12-30 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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An unconditional peace treaty with Israel, inspired by the Abraham Accords' success, could reduce Lebanon’s security risks, unlock billions in foreign investments, revive trade, agriculture, and services, and create jobs—offering economic salvation while preserving Lebanon’s support of Palestinians.  Normalization could boost Lebanon’s ...

De-Radicalizing Hezbollah's Base: A Realist Framework

Salam El Zaatari 2025-12-29 13:15 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

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Any serious discussion about de-radicalizing Hezbollah supporters must begin by discarding comforting illusions about the organization. It is not a fringe extremist group operating on the margins of Lebanese society but a heavily armed political-military organization embedded in parliament, municipalities, unions, border economies, and a regional ...

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 ...

San Sebastian Festival Celebrates Cate Blanchett’s Lifetime Achievements

2024-05-10 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Australian actress Cate Blanchett is set to be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain, the organizers announced on Thursday. Cate Blanchett will also be featured on the main poster of this prominent event, the most notable film festival in the Spanish-speaking world, scheduled to take place from ...

Iran’s GPS Jamming Hits Daily Life, Leaving Drivers Lost in Tehran

This is Beirut 2025-08-17 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The streets of Tehran have become a confusing maze for driver Farshad Fooladi amid widespread GPS disruption, still ongoing nearly two months after the end of Iran and Israel's unprecedented 12-day war. "For weeks I have been unable to work," said Fooladi, who uses Iran's homegrown ride-hailing app Snapp to find customers. "Most of the time was ...

France: Macron, Bayrou and a Perilous Political Rentrée

Soumia Benmerzoug 2025-08-27 16:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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France’s political rentrée promises to be fraught with tensions. The Prime Minister is staking the government’s survival on a controversial austerity plan, while nationwide strikes scheduled for September 10 are already casting doubt on the country’s stability. With a fractured National Assembly and growing public anger, the executive is ...

Women’s Equality Day: How Culture Reflects and Drives the Fight for Women’s Rights

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-08-26 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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August 26 is not an ordinary day in the United States. It is Women’s Equality Day, a moment to remember the victory of women’s suffrage and to reflect on the progress that remains to be made. Established in 1973, this date commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, a milestone that secured the right to vote for women. A ...

Naim Qassem: Pro-Sovereignty Reformist

Johnny Kortbawi 2025-08-26 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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At its core, the issue is that Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, has been seeking ways to convince his audience that handing over the group’s weapons to the state has become inevitable, particularly in the wake of the party’s military and political setbacks suffered over the past year. Qassem has repeatedly approached ...

Woody Allen at the Heart of a Controversy Between Moscow and Kyiv

This is Beirut 2025-08-26 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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 Monday, Ukraine denounced Allen’s virtual appearance at the Moscow International Film Festival, calling it "an insult" to the victims of the Russian invasion. The 89-year-old director—largely shunned by much of Hollywood due to longstanding sexual assault allegations made by his adopted daughter—spoke on Sunday during an online event of ...

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Seen Targeting US Tech Firms

This is Beirut 2025-08-26 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Donald Trump on Monday threatened further tariffs and export restrictions against countries that he says are targeting US tech firms. "Digital Taxes, Digital Services Legislation, and Digital Markets Regulations are all designed to harm, or discriminate against, American Technology," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. His ...

Esports: Team Falcons Retains Its World Crown

Pierre Daccache 2025-08-25 11:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The world's largest esports competition has just come to an end. On Sunday, August 24, after seven weeks of fierce competition, the curtain fell on the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh. In an electric atmosphere, marked by the fervor of an audience from around the world, the Saudi club Team Falcons achieved the feat of retaining its title, winning ...

Trump Clashes with Democrats as he Expands National Guard Plans

This is Beirut 2025-08-24 13:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Donald Trump threatened to deploy National Guard troops Sunday to yet another Democratic stronghold, the Maryland city of Baltimore, as the US president seeks to expand his crackdown on crime and immigration. The Republican's latest online rant about an "out of control, crime-ridden" city comes as Democratic state leaders -- including Maryland ...

Cracker Barrel Logo Change Sparks Cultural Backlash Across U.S.

This is Beirut 2025-08-23 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Cracker Barrel has a special place in the hearts of many Americans, offering homestyle American cuisine in a folksy "Old Country Store" setting complete with rocking chairs and occasional country music performances. But an attempt to rebrand the storied US chain has sparked a firestorm of opposition online and opened a new front in the culture ...

UN Experts Denounce Attacks on Syria's Druze

This is Beirut 2025-08-21 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A panel of UN experts denounced Thursday what they described as an outbreak of massacres, sexual violence and kidnappings targeting the Druze minority in southern Syria in the past month. Fighting erupted in the Sweida region on July 13. Clashes between local Druze fighters and Sunni Bedouin rapidly escalated, drawing in government forces and ...

Downton Abbey Fans Cherish Iconic Props Before Final Farewell

This is Beirut 2025-08-19 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As Downton Abbey draws to a close in September, some fans took solace by getting close to memorable props and costumes from the much-loved British saga as they went on sale Monday. Everyone has their favorite piece, including Charlie Thomas of London's Bonhams auction house which is holding the sale. He had no hesitation in highlighting the ...

Terence Stamp, Screen Legend and 'Superman'’s Zod, Died at 87

This is Beirut 2025-08-18 08:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The London actor from a working-class background, born on July 22, 1938, had his first breakthrough in Peter Ustinov's Billy Budd. His performance as a dashing young sailor hanged for killing one of his crewmates earned him an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for Best New Actor. Carving out a niche for his alluring depictions of brooding ...