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The Power Cartel: Inside, a State Run on Generators
Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-11-12 15:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Lebanon is trapped in an opaque, sprawling energy system that keeps the country locked in an outdated model. Massive fuel imports, a relentless reliance on private generators, a fragile or even nonexistent national sovereignty, and a perpetually postponed shift to renewable energy all feed chronic dependency and block meaningful reform. This ...
Trump’s New Doctrine: Transforming the War on Drugs into a Front Against Iran
Ian Talley 2025-11-10 23:55 - Reading : 24 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Latin America Venezuela Drugs
The string of U.S. strikes against alleged narco-trafficking boats in the Caribbean is not just a fresh phase in the war on drugs; it is a new operational theater in the proxy war against Iran. The attacks—nearly a dozen over the last month—are the sharp tip of the Trump administration’s doctrine that treats Latin ...
Former Jihadist Syrian Leader Makes Unprecedented White House Visit
This is Beirut 2025-11-07 14:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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President Ahmed al-Sharaa will become Syria's first leader to pay an official visit to the White House on Monday, a crowning achievement for the ex-jihadist who, since taking power, has ended his country's isolation. Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, will meet President Donald Trump during the ...
EU Unlocks €4 BN in Aid for Egypt at First Joint Summit
This is Beirut 2025-10-22 22:45 - Reading : less than a minute
The EU and Egypt held their first joint summit on Wednesday, inking several loan deals including one worth another four billion euros ($4.6 billion) in European aid for Cairo. "We will sign a number of agreements that will open even more business opportunities in Egypt," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as she welcomed ...
U.S. Pushes Plan to Disarm Hamas and Rebuild Gaza
This is Beirut 2025-10-22 13:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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US Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday of the tough task ahead in disarming Hamas and building a peaceful future for Gaza, as Washington sought to reassure its ally Israel over the next steps in its ambitious ceasefire deal. Vance met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the second day of a trip to Israel, part of a diplomatic blitz in ...
UK Quietly Hosts Talks on Gaza Reconstruction
This is Beirut 2025-10-13 22:14 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Dozens of top officials from Middle Eastern and European nations huddled Monday with leading global financial institutions for talks in the UK on rebuilding the devastated Gaza Strip. Far from a high-profile Gaza summit in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, the UK's foreign ministry quietly brought together Middle East and European ...
The IMF’s Lebanon Framework: Balancing State Debt with Depositor Rights
This is Beirut 2025-10-02 11:50 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
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As Lebanon faces multiple challenges with economic and financial recovery from the country’s 2019 economic collapse, two interconnected issues remain particularly controversial: recovering the money of Lebanese who lost access to their bank deposits and holding those responsible for squandering their money ...
Jonathan Anderson Makes Bold Dior Womenswear Debut at Paris Fashion Week
This is Beirut 2025-10-01 20:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson drew a standing ovation from a celeb-packed crowd as he launched a bold first women's ready-to-wear collection for Dior on Wednesday during Paris Fashion Week. The show, held in the Tuileries Garden in central Paris, was one of the most highly anticipated moments of the Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Week, ...
Morgan Ortagus Calls for Disarming Hezbollah and Reforming Lebanon to Attract Investment
This is Beirut 2025-05-23 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Reforms Disarmament Investment Corruption
US Deputy Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus called on Friday for the urgent and complete disarmament of Hezbollah, stressing that legitimate arms must remain solely in the hands of the Lebanese state. In an exclusive statement to Al Jadeed, Ortagus emphasized that genuine economic and financial reforms are not only vital for building a ...
Screen Addiction: The False Promise of 'Mindset Therapy'
David Sahyoun 2025-05-21 18:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Addictions Mind Therapy Culture
Excessive screen use often results in compulsive patterns, where individuals struggle to cut back despite being fully aware of the negative consequences. Today, the screen has become a space of projection—a mirror reflecting our solitude, a portal to fantasy and an endless source of stimulation. It is no longer just a tool, it’s embedded in ...
Blinken Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine to Assure US Support
This Is Beirut 2024-05-14 10:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Anthony Blinken made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Tuesday to reassure Ukraine of American support amid Russia's renewed offensive in the East and incursion in the Kharkiv region. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived on Tuesday in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to assure Ukraine of continued American support and the flow of much-needed ...
Where Are We Now?
2024-10-14 09:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Israel is engaged on multiple fronts, extending between Lebanon, Gaza, the West Bank, and the auxiliary theaters of operation in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. The frontlines correspond to the coordinates that define the operational realms of the “unified battlegrounds” set by the Iranian regime. None of the evoked political issues—the ...
Faisal bin Farhan from Baabda: A Strong and Unwavering Support for Joseph Aoun
Lyne Sammouri 2025-01-23 19:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud concluded his visit to Baabda, where he met with newly elected President Joseph Aoun. This visit marks a historic moment, as it is the first time in 15 years that a high-ranking Saudi diplomat has visited Beirut. During the visit, Minister bin Farhan reiterated ...
Prada and Armani Redefine Elegance with Wild Romanticism
This is Beirut 2025-01-20 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
"Wild" yet sophisticated: Miuccia Prada, in collaboration with Raf Simons, unveiled her new menswear collection for Fall-Winter 2025/2026 in Milan. This collection delves into "human nature" and "basic instincts," combining raw emotions with refined craftsmanship. As one of the highlights of Men’s Fashion Week, the show took place in a striking ...
Trade Wars, Culture Wars, and Anti-Immigration: Trump's Big Promises
This is Beirut 2025-01-20 09:06 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A sweeping deportation program, "drill, baby, drill," and peace for Ukraine: President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to move big and fast when he returns to the White House on Monday. Here is a look at his sensational but frequently vague promises for a second term -- much of them likely to be enacted through executive ...
Moumanaa’s Group of Three Backs a President to Maintain Control
Bassam Abou Zeid 2025-01-07 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Hezbollah, Amal and the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) are deeply concerned about the intensifying political pressure they face in the wake of Hezbollah’s significant losses in the war, the collapse of the Syrian regime and growing Arab and international calls for a presidential election. They vehemently oppose any candidate who ...
IMF, Egypt Reach Deal Unlocking $1.2 Bn
This is Beirut 2024-12-25 09:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that it has reached a deal with Egyptian authorities allowing the country access to about $1.2 billion. The funding access is subject to executive board approval. "The Egyptian authorities have continued to implement key policies to preserve macroeconomic stability, despite ongoing regional tensions ...
The Enchanting Legends and Untold Secrets of Notre-Dame de Paris
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-12-24 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Notre-Dame Culture Paris Heritage
Notre-Dame de Paris, an iconic masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is filled with legends, mysteries and fascinating anecdotes. Let's delve into some of the most captivating secrets of this emblematic cathedral, each reflecting the richness of its past. The Mystery of the Devilish Doors One of the most intriguing legends of Notre-Dame involves ...
After Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Enjoys Moment ‘In the Sun'
This is Beirut 2024-12-17 12:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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After backing the rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad and brokering a key Horn of Africa peace deal, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boosted his international standing, leaving him well-placed to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, analysts say. Although Turkey was not directly involved in the Syrian strongman's overthrow, it has long ...
World Bank Announces Record $100 Billion Support for World's Poorest Countries
This is Beirut 2024-12-06 10:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The World Bank announced Thursday that it had raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world's poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100 billion in total spending power. Donor countries committed $23.7 billion to replenish the bank's concessional lending arm, known as the International ...
Antoine Habib: BDH, A Ray of Hope in a Turbulent Lebanon
2024-10-21 13:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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In an interview with This is Beirut, Antoine Habib, Chairman and General Manager of Banque de l'Habitat (BDH), shared that despite Lebanon's challenging situation, the bank has resumed issuing loans, with many already disbursed. These loans, aimed at low- and middle-income individuals, cover the purchase of apartments, home renovations, land ...
Alaa Moussa Tours Lebanon Ahead of Quintet Meeting
This Is Beirut 2024-09-11 16:11 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Regarding the Quintet meeting scheduled for September 14, it seems that the Lebanese should not expect any major changes regarding the presidential issue. At least, this is the impression emanating from political circles, particularly within the Lebanese Forces (LF), whose leader, Samir Geagea, met on Tuesday with the Egyptian Ambassador to ...
Keys Stuns Sabalenka in Thriller to Win Australian Open
This is Beirut 2025-01-25 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Underdog Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win her first Grand Slam crown at the age of 29. The American Keys ended world number one Sabalenka's dream of becoming the first woman for 26 years to win a third successive Melbourne Park singles crown. Keys yelled in delight and wiped away ...
Unveiling Mars' Hidden Depths: Water Beneath the Surface
Alissar Boulos 2024-08-16 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a recent discovery that could rewrite our understanding of Mars, a study based on data from a retired NASA mission has unveiled the presence of an underground reservoir of water in the rocky outer crust of the planet. The findings, published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shed light on a hidden world ...
UN Lauches a New "Vulnerability" Index for States
This Is Beirut 2024-08-14 01:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday officially launched a new data-driven "vulnerability" index that would help small island States and developing nations gain access to low-interest financing. The "Multidimensional Vulnerability Index" (MVI) is set to act as a complement to GDP and other development metrics. Since the 1990s, small island ...
US Administration Works "Around the Clock" for a Ceasefire in Gaza
This Is Beirut 2024-08-06 04:22 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
US President Joe Biden held crisis talks on Monday on a potential Iranian counterattack on Israel, as his administration said it was working around the clock to avoid all-out war in the Middle East. Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in frantic diplomacy to try to ease tensions sparked by a suspected Israeli attack that killed ...
Are Gaza Ceasefire Talks Dead?
This Is Beirut 2024-08-04 18:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
With Ismail Haniyeh killed, regional tensions escalating, and the latest round of talks stalling, are ceasefire hopes now dead? The killing of Hamas's political leader in an attack blamed on Israel has prompted fears of a wider regional conflict and sidelined talks aimed at ending the nearly 10-month war in Gaza. With the United States and ...
Presidential Election: Opposition MPs Discuss Proposals with Various Blocs
This Is Beirut 2024-07-10 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Following the announcement of their initiative to break the presidential stalemate that has persisted since October 31, 2022, opposition MPs submitted on Wednesday “their two proposals” to various parliamentary blocs that they met successively. Opposition MPs Elias Hankach, Ghassan Hasbani, Fouad Makhzoumi, and Michel Doueihi began their ...
EU Unlocks 1.4 bn Euros from Russian Assets for Ukraine
This Is Beirut 2024-06-24 21:52 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The EU on Monday agreed to start paying out a first chunk of funds worth 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) earned from Russian frozen assets to help arm Ukraine, bypassing blockages from Hungary. The money is part of roughly three billion euros a year in interest from immobilized Russian central bank funds that the EU agreed to use for Kyiv in ...
Presidential Elections: Bassil's Position Is Divisive
This Is Beirut 2024-06-13 14:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Launched on Monday, the initiative of the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), Gebran Bassil, which is in line with that of the Amal-Hezbollah tandem for unlocking the presidential deadlock, has raised strong reservations within opposition circles. However, it enjoys the support of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP), which is engaged in ...