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Trump Meets Congressional Leaders Ahead of Potential Federal Shutdown
This is Beirut 29/09 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Congress shutdown
Donald Trump is meeting Monday at the White House with top Republican and Democratic congressional leaders as negotiations remain deadlocked ahead of a potential federal government shutdown Tuesday night. If no budget, even temporary, is passed by midnight Tuesday, the U.S. will face a shutdown, halting most federal services. Hundreds of ...
'Timeless Dimensions:' The Pigments of Time of Gaby Maamary
Makram Haddad 29/09 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Timeless Dimensions Gaby Maamary Art Gemmayzé Gallery
Artist, art historian and restorer, Gaby Maamary has been teaching since 1990 and has led major conservation projects, from the Roman necropolis of Tyre (with the University of Nara) to scientific advising with the National Museum of Beirut, via his participation in the European program InfrArtSonic. A specialist in Renaissance techniques and ...
Two Hezbollah Artillery Commanders Killed in Israeli Drone Strikes in Beqaa and Nabatieh
This is Beirut 29/09 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Lebanon UNIFIL Drone Airstrike
Southern Lebanon witnessed renewed Israeli drone strikes on Monday, killing two people and injuring one amid rising border tensions. An Israeli drone targeted the town of Aitaroun, wounding one civilian. In Shamsiyeh, a village in West Beqaa’s Sohmor region, another strike hit an excavator, killing its operator. In a third attack, a guided ...
Trump Renews Tariff Threat on Movies Made Abroad
This is Beirut 29/09 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Films Tariff Donald Trump US Culture
US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat of imposing steep tariffs on films made outside the United States, claiming his country's industry has been "stolen" by others. Trump's remarks come shortly after he threatened a slew of new tariffs to be imposed this week on branded pharmaceutical products, furniture, as well as heavy trucks ...
US Faces Annual Budget Deadline as Another Government Shutdown Looms
Mario Chartouni 29/09 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Every year, as September draws to a close, Washington is confronted with a critical deadline: passing the federal budget for the next fiscal year. When the White House and Congress fail to reach an agreement, the dreaded “government shutdown” can occur. Now a familiar term in American politics, a shutdown refers to the partial closure of ...
Russia Withdraws from European Anti-Torture Convention
This is Beirut 29/09 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Russia Europe Torture European Anti-Torture Convention
President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law to pull Russia out of a European anti-torture convention, Moscow's latest rejection of Western institutions and rights protections amid its offensive on Ukraine. According to a document published online by Russian authorities, Putin approved a law to denounce the European Convention for the ...
Why Antranik? Alaa and Gabriel Speak Out
Hala Abdallah 29/09 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Antranik This is Sports sports basketball Lebanese basketball Gabriel Salibi Alaa Sabbagh
In their first appearance since joining Antranik, Alaa Sabbagh and Gabriel Salibi share their unfiltered take on the league’s new format. Why did they pick Antranik? And what surprises is the club hiding? Watch Episode 16 of This is Sports now on This is Beirut’s website and YouTube channel.
NSSF Approves LBP 208 Billion in Payments for Surgical Procedures
This is Beirut 29/09 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Less than five days after authorizing further advance payments to hospitals and doctors, bringing total healthcare spending to LBP 4.174 trillion since the start of the year, the Director General of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Mohammad Karaki, has approved an additional LBP 208 billion in payments for previously processed surgical ...
France Deploys Anti-Drone Resources for the Copenhagen Summit
This is Beirut 29/09 16:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
France has joined other European countries by sending anti-drone resources to Denmark to secure the EU summit on Wednesday and Thursday in that country, which has been overflown for several days by mysterious drones. "A temporary joint armed forces detachment has been deployed to Denmark. This detachment, already operational, consists of 35 ...
Alcaraz Fights Back in Tokyo to Emulate Nadal with 10th Final of Season
This is Beirut 29/09 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Tennis Tokyo Alcaraz ATP Rafael Nadal
Carlos Alcaraz battled back to beat Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday in Tokyo and reach his 10th final of a spectacular season, emulating fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal. The world number one and US Open champion Alcaraz will face his Laver Cup conqueror Taylor Fritz in Tuesday's decider of the Japan Open. No man since the legendary Nadal in ...
War and Drought Threaten Lebanese Olive Oil
Rayan Chami 29/09 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute
South Lebanon Olive Oil Lebanon
In 2025, olive oil production is at risk due to drought and the war that devastated parts of South Lebanon, a region famed for its olive groves and high-quality oil.
Trump to Push Netanyahu on Gaza Peace Plan at White House
This is Beirut 29/09 15:12 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump Benjamin Netanyahu White House United Nations Gaza
US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday for high-stakes talks aimed at sealing an elusive Gaza peace agreement. Trump says a deal to end the nearly two-year war, free hostages held by Hamas and disarm the Palestinian militants is effectively done following talks with Arab and ...
Inkript's Bold Exploitation of Citizens: A Scandal Exposed
Karine al-Kassis 29/09 15:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Inkript is one of the most blatant examples of how a public institution can be hijacked and transformed into a private revenue stream. The company entered the Vehicle Registration Authority – al-Nafaa – under the banner of “digital progress and modernization.” But it did not stop at controlling the system; it also reached directly into the ...
Milan Fashion Week Wraps with Bold Trends and Timeless Glamour
This is Beirut 29/09 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Milan Fashion Week Italy Fashion Culture Art
The main shows at Milan Fashion Week wrapped up Sunday after another season of standout dresses, flawless tailoring, statement leather coats, and luxurious handbags. Here are some of the key looks from the Spring/Summer 2026 women's collections: 1920s Chic Ferragamo designer Maximilian Davis revisited the roaring twenties with a lively ...
Ahead of Trump Meeting, Israeli Minister Demands Army Keep "Operational Freedom" in Gaza
This is Beirut 29/09 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Donald Trump Palestine Benjamin Netanyahu Hamas
Israel's far-right finance minister on Monday insisted the military maintain "full operational freedom" in Gaza, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's White House meeting with US President Donald Trump. Trump is expected to press Netanyahu to agree to his 21-point peace plan, proposed after nearly two years of ...
Michigan Church Attack
This is Beirut 29/09 14:48 - Reading : less than a minute
USA Michigan Crime Church Shooting
A gunman attacked a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, killing four and injuring eight. The shooter, a 40-year-old veteran, was neutralized by police. The church was set on fire. The FBI is investigating this as a targeted act of violence amid a surge in political tensions in the US.
Parliamentary Session Descends into Chaos over Expatriate Voting and Raoucheh Dispute
This is Beirut 29/09 14:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hassan Nasrallah Lebanese Forces Amal Banque du Liban Parliament
The parliamentary session that convened at 11 AM on Monday was adjourned prematurely, with only 9 of the 17 scheduled agenda items addressed. The session was marred by political tensions, as several MPs withdrew in protest at the presidency’s refusal to include the issue of expatriate voting in the upcoming May 2026 legislative elections. Their ...
Another Record High: Gold Shines Brighter Than Ever
This is Beirut 29/09 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Gold Investments Dollar Washington Beijing
Gold continues to break records. The price per ounce (31.1 g) rose 1.3% on Monday, reaching $3,809, its highest level ever. The precious metal has surged 45% since the start of the year and nearly 130% over three years, outperforming most other investments. Several factors drive this gold rush: geopolitical uncertainties, from Russia’s invasion ...
Gunman Kills Four in Attack on Northern US Mormon Church
This is Beirut 29/09 13:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A man opened fire in a Mormon church in Michigan and set the building ablaze on Sunday, killing at least four people in the latest deadly tragedy that US President Donald Trump called part of a national "epidemic of violence." Police in the northern US state said the shooter first rammed the church with his vehicle before opening fire ...
Golf – Karim Salaam and Ali Zaatari Lift the Summer Cup Doubles Trophy
Makram Haddad 29/09 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fifty days of swings, precision, and nerves of steel came to a close at the Beirut Golf Club with the Summer Doubles Golf Cup. Karim Salaam, president of both the Lebanese Federation and the club, teamed up with steering committee member Ali Zaatari to claim the title. A Selective Course No fewer than 60 golfers, divided into 30 teams of all ...
EDL Cracks Down on Illegal Connections
This is Beirut 29/09 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
EDL Lebanon Illegal Connections
In a statement issued Monday, Électricité du Liban (EDL) announced the launch of a large-scale campaign to dismantle illegal connections to the power grid. According to the statement, the initiative, set to be implemented nationwide, aims to “ensure equal rights and obligations for all citizens” and addresses the “urgent need to preserve ...
Swedish PM says Russia Likely Behind Airport Drones
This is Beirut 29/09 13:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Monday Russia was likely behind mysterious drone flights over several Scandinavian airports ahead of an EU summit in Copenhagen. Drone sightings across Norway and Denmark in particular since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports. Speaking to broadcaster TV4, Kristersson said "the ...
Paris Fashion Week Opens With New Creative Era
This is Beirut 29/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paris Fashion Week France Culture Brands Fashion
Shows by Saint Laurent and Weinsanto will kick off a hotly anticipated Paris Fashion Week on Monday, with a dozen brands set to showcase new creative directors following a major industry shake-up. The Spring-Summer 2026 season will highlight the recent renewal of top leadership within global luxury brands. The first Chanel show by Matthieu Blazy ...
EU Confirms Reimposition of Iran Sanctions after UN move
This is Beirut 29/09 12:10 - Reading : less than a minute
United Nations European Union Tehran Iran
The European Union confirmed on Monday it had reimposed sweeping sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program after the United Nations reinstated its overarching measures. The UN took that step over the weekend after Western powers triggered the so-called "snapback" mechanism under the 2015 nuclear accord. The sanctions reintroduced by ...
Armani’s Farewell Show Close Milan Fashion Week
This is Beirut 29/09 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Giorgio Armani Milan Fashion Week Culture Art Fashion
Giorgio Armani's final collection went on show Sunday at Milan Fashion Week, originally intended as a 50th anniversary celebration for the Italian house, but now serving as a final tribute. The legendary designer, who was head of a billion-dollar fashion empire, died this month aged 91. Sunday evening's catwalk show had been planned as the ...
Barca Beat Real Sociedad to Top Liga as Yamal Returns
This is Beirut 29/09 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
FC Barcelona Football Liga Real Sociedad
Lamine Yamal returned from injury to help Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday and move to the top of La Liga by one point. After Real Madrid was thrashed 5-2 by rivals Atletico Madrid in a derby on Saturday, Hansi Flick's side had the chance to claim pole position above Xabi Alonso's side. Alvaro Odriozola gave Real Sociedad the lead ...
Bad Bunny to Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show
This is Beirut 29/09 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Singer U.S. Super Bowl Concert Bad Bunny Culture
Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show, the NFL said on Sunday, ending speculation that Taylor Swift was being lined up for the American football showpiece. Super Bowl halftime shows have traditionally attracted the biggest names in the music world, with past performers reading like a who's ...
Iran Says it Executed One of Israel's Top Spies
This is Beirut 29/09 09:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran said Monday it executed a man it described as one of Israel's top spies after he was convicted of working for its arch-enemy. "One of the leading spies of the Zionist regime in Iran, Bahman Choubi Asl, was hanged this morning," the judiciary's Mizan Online website reported. Iran and Israel fought a 12-day war in June after ...
Basket-Abu Dhabi: Riyadi and Champville Launch Their International Season
Makram Haddad 29/09 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
United Arab Emirates Riyadi Champville
Under the aegis of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, with the supervision of the Emirati Federation and the organization of al-Wahda in partnership with Global Active Sports, the second edition of the Abu Dhabi International Basketball Championship sets up in the indoor hall of the al-Jazira club. Eight clubs make up a cosmopolitan field. The games ...
Heart: Operating Better, Faster — DeBakey’s Legacy, the Lebanese Trajectory
Makram Haddad 29/09 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Heart Michael E. DeBakey Lebanon AUB
In the focused light of the operating room, a mini-incision; around the table, the Heart Team. In a few hours, a valve is repaired, an aorta reinforced, a myocardium sheltered. If the gesture seems more fluid and less traumatic today, it is because it relies on a century of innovations and transmission. Among its architects, Michael E. DeBakey, ...