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IDF Chief of Staff Approves Continued Military Plans in Lebanon

IDF Chief of Staff Approves Continued Military Plans in Lebanon

Hezbollah’s Qassem Attacks Lebanese Government and Opposes Direct Talks with Israel

Hezbollah’s Qassem Attacks Lebanese Government and Opposes Direct Talks with Israel

Lebanon Civil Defense Says Israeli Strike Destroys its Nabatieh Facility

Lebanon Civil Defense Says Israeli Strike Destroys its Nabatieh Facility

Escalation in Southern Lebanon Intensifies Amid Regional Diplomatic Efforts with Iran

Escalation in Southern Lebanon Intensifies Amid Regional Diplomatic Efforts with Iran

Tehran and Washington Signal Breakthrough in Negotiations

Tehran and Washington Signal Breakthrough in Negotiations

Alleged Iranian-Linked Plot Targeted Ivanka Trump in Failed Assassination Attempt

Alleged Iranian-Linked Plot Targeted Ivanka Trump in Failed Assassination Attempt

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  • 24/05 23:15 Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist wins Indianapolis 500
  • 24/05 21:52 Rubio accuses Hezbollah of trying to 'drag Lebanon back into chaos'
  • 24/05 21:39 Senegal parliament speaker announces his resignation 
  • 24/05 21:20 Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 2 including paramedic lg/srm
  • 24/05 20:08 West Ham relegated from Premier League as Spurs survive
  • 24/05 19:26 Hezbollah chief says hopes for Iran-US deal and that it 'includes us'
  • 24/05 19:13 Hezbollah chief urges Lebanon govt to abandon direct talks with Israel
  • 24/05 18:59 Hezbollah chief says group's disarmament unacceptable, amounts to 'annihilation'
  • 24/05 18:21 Netanyahu says Trump agrees Israel has right to counter threats on all fronts, including in Lebanon
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Breaking the Myth of Hezbollah's Captive Constituency

Hussain Abdul-Hussain

Lebanon Faces Defining Moment in Talks with Israel

Marwan El Amine

Why Hezbollah’s Use of FPV Drones Against Israel Will Backfire

Seth J. Frantzman

Lebanon

Iran Reaffirms Support for Hezbollah and Calls for Lebanon-Inclusive Regional Ceasefire Proposal
Iran Reaffirms Support for Hezbollah and Calls for Lebanon-Inclusive Regional Ceasefire Proposal

This is Beirut 23/05 17:15

Two Airports, Two Realities: Beirut's Airport Under Hezbollah’s Shadow, Qlayaat Under State Control
Two Airports, Two Realities: Beirut's Airport Under Hezbollah’s Shadow, Qlayaat Under State Control

Ralph Atrach 23/05 13:40

U.S. Sanctions on Hezbollah and Amal's \
U.S. Sanctions on Hezbollah and Amal's "Deep State": Implications for the Duo and the State

Claudia Groeling 23/05 01:50

No Turning Back in Lebanon-Israel Talks
No Turning Back in Lebanon-Israel Talks

Samar El-Kadi 22/05 15:30

Lebanese Army Responds to U.S. Treasury Allegations Against Intelligence Officer
Lebanese Army Responds to U.S. Treasury Allegations Against Intelligence Officer

This is Beirut 22/05 13:10

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Middle East

Rubio Says Iran Talks Show Progress but Key Issues Remain Unresolved
Rubio Says Iran Talks Show Progress but Key Issues Remain Unresolved

This is Beirut 23/05 17:40

Iran Chief Negotiator Vows 'Crushing' Response if U.S. Resumes Attacks
Iran Chief Negotiator Vows 'Crushing' Response if U.S. Resumes Attacks

This is Beirut 23/05 15:15

Iran Weighs Peace Proposal, Accuses U.S. of 'Excessive Demands'
Iran Weighs Peace Proposal, Accuses U.S. of 'Excessive Demands'

This is Beirut 23/05 12:35

Pakistan Army Chief in Tehran as Iran Weighs U.S. Peace Offer
Pakistan Army Chief in Tehran as Iran Weighs U.S. Peace Offer

This is Beirut 23/05 01:20

EU Expands Iran Sanctions Over Strait of Hormuz Navigation Threats
EU Expands Iran Sanctions Over Strait of Hormuz Navigation Threats

This is Beirut 22/05 14:50

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Pope Leo XIV: A Mission For Peace
Pope Leo XIV: A Mission For Peace
The Muslim Brotherhood: The Rise of an Invisible Power
The Muslim Brotherhood: The Rise of an Invisible Power
October 7, 2023: Two Years Later
October 7, 2023: Two Years Later
A Year After Nasrallah's Death: The End of Hezbollah?
A Year After Nasrallah's Death: The End of Hezbollah?
Motherhood in the 21st Century
Motherhood in the 21st Century
Confidential
Municipal Elections in Beirut: Will “Change MPs” Be Punished by Voters?
Municipal Elections in Beirut: Will “Change MPs” Be Punished by Voters?

15 May 2025

Multimedia

 Displaced Residents Back State-Led Camp Relocation in Beirut
Displaced Residents Back State-Led Camp Relocation in Beirut

Ralph Atrach 20/05 20:35

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Majd Harb: 1955 Israel Boycott Law Should Be Repealed Immediately
Majd Harb: 1955 Israel Boycott Law Should Be Repealed Immediately

Kaline Antoun 23/04 20:25

 Sarit Zehavi: We Need a Lasting Peace Agreement, Not Just Ceasefire
Sarit Zehavi: We Need a Lasting Peace Agreement, Not Just Ceasefire

This is Beirut 21/04 18:45

After Ceasefire, South Lebanon Residents Back Negotiations for Peace
After Ceasefire, South Lebanon Residents Back Negotiations for Peace

Claudia Groeling 19/04 19:25


Economy

The CMA CGM Foundation Establishes an Emergency Fund in Support of the City of Tripoli
The CMA CGM Foundation Establishes an Emergency Fund in Support of the City of Tripoli

This is Beirut 13/02 13:30

Gap Law: The Programmed Destruction of the Banking Sector
Gap Law: The Programmed Destruction of the Banking Sector

This is Beirut 2025-12-21 15:05

Gap Law: A Legalized Expropriation of Deposits
Gap Law: A Legalized Expropriation of Deposits

This is Beirut 2025-12-21 12:05

The Law of Financial “Massacre”: When Nawaf Salam and “Kulluna Irada” Strip Depositors of Their Savings
The Law of Financial “Massacre”: When Nawaf Salam and “Kulluna Irada” Strip Depositors of Their Savings

Eleonore Stephan for Huna Lubnan 2025-12-21 09:05

Gap Law: How the Lebanese State Erases Its Responsibility
Gap Law: How the Lebanese State Erases Its Responsibility

This is Beirut 2025-12-20 18:05

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Culture

Golden Globes 2026: 'One Battle After Another' Dominates, 'Hamnet Shocks' as Best Drama
Golden Globes 2026: 'One Battle After Another' Dominates, 'Hamnet Shocks' as Best Drama

This is Beirut 12/01 18:15

Golden Globe 2026: Full List of Nominees Revealed!
Golden Globe 2026: Full List of Nominees Revealed!

This is Beirut 09/01 20:40

'One Battle After Another' Breaks SAG Record with 7 Nominations
'One Battle After Another' Breaks SAG Record with 7 Nominations

This is Beirut 08/01 17:30

Brigitte Bardot’s Last Goodbye: Actress and Activist Laid to Rest
Brigitte Bardot’s Last Goodbye: Actress and Activist Laid to Rest

This is Beirut 07/01 20:45

Taylor Swift’s Wine Choice Shines a Spotlight on French Sancerre
Taylor Swift’s Wine Choice Shines a Spotlight on French Sancerre

This is Beirut 06/01 17:00

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Sports

Morocco, Kings of Arabia: a lob from outer space, VAR drama, and a hero out of nowhere
Morocco, Kings of Arabia: a lob from outer space, VAR drama, and a hero out of nowhere

Makram Haddad 2025-12-19 08:40

WASL: Riyadi Snatch a Thriller in Tehran, Gyokchyan the Clutch Hero
WASL: Riyadi Snatch a Thriller in Tehran, Gyokchyan the Clutch Hero

Makram Haddad 2025-12-18 08:50

Football – Lebanese League: Al-Ahed Win, Jwaya Slip, Nejmeh Catch a Cold
Football – Lebanese League: Al-Ahed Win, Jwaya Slip, Nejmeh Catch a Cold

Makram Haddad 2025-12-17 11:30

Taekwondo: Lebanon Consolidates Its Place in the International Family
Taekwondo: Lebanon Consolidates Its Place in the International Family

Makram Haddad 2025-12-16 09:30

WASL: Riyadi in Tears, Sagesse in Celebration
WASL: Riyadi in Tears, Sagesse in Celebration

Makram Haddad 2025-12-12 11:10

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Science

Artificial Womb: Is Japan Really on the Brink of Birth Outside the Human Body?
Artificial Womb: Is Japan Really on the Brink of Birth Outside the Human Body?

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-12-17 11:00

​​​​​​​Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Lebanon’s Livestock Under Pressure as a Health Emergency Takes Hold
​​​​​​​Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Lebanon’s Livestock Under Pressure as a Health Emergency Takes Hold

Makram Haddad 2025-12-17 08:50

The Brain: Forever an Adolescent Until 32
The Brain: Forever an Adolescent Until 32

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-12-11 10:30

HIV and STIs: The Return of a Forgotten Threat Among 15–24-Year-Olds
HIV and STIs: The Return of a Forgotten Threat Among 15–24-Year-Olds

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-12-10 12:00

Long Covid: New Pathways to Repair the Brain
Long Covid: New Pathways to Repair the Brain

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-12-04 15:05

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Miscellaneous
USJ Hosts Grand Dinner Celebrating 150 Years of Educational Commitment
USJ Hosts Grand Dinner Celebrating 150 Years of Educational Commitment

27 Aug. 2025

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