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Saad Hariri Meets Russian FM, Calls for Ceasefire in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 15/11 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri held a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Abu Dhabi on Friday, during which he stressed the urgent need to end the brutal Israeli aggression on Lebanon, which targets civilians, as well as humanitarian and health institutions. “There is an urgent necessity for an immediate ceasefire and the ...

Mikati to Larijani: Iran Must Avoid Positions That Create Tensions

This is Beirut, 15/11 15:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati emphasized the importance of Iran “avoiding positions that could create friction between different Lebanese factions or favor one group over another.” During his meeting at the Governmental Palace with Ali Larijani, the advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mikati urged Tehran to ...

Ali Larajani's Security Team Resists Airport Check

This is Beirut, 15/11 14:55 - Reading : less than a minute

Ali Larijani Iran Lebanon Airport

The security team accompanying Ali Larijani, the advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, refused to undergo a mandatory security inspection at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport on Friday, citing diplomatic immunity. Brigadier General Fadi Kfouri, head of airport security, had ordered a thorough inspection of the ...

US Submits Proposal to Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Efforts

This is Beirut, 15/11 12:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States submitted a written proposal to Lebanon as part of ongoing efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, two senior Lebanese political sources told Reuters. According to the above mentionend media, US Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson met with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday to deliver the draft, aimed ...

Devastation Mounts Amid Escalating Tensions Between Hezbollah and Israel

This is Beirut, 15/11 11:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The situation on the ground leaves little room for hope of an imminent ceasefire as hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel escalate. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly preparing for a potential ground operation deep into Lebanese territory if Hezbollah does not agree to a ceasefire, according to the Wall Street ...

War Diary: Day 405

Chelsea Al Arif, 15/11 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute

War Diary Lebanon Gaza

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 14, 2024.  

Glaser: Qard al-Hassan Is Funded by Illicit and Illegitimate Activities Led by Terrorist Regimes

Tylia El Helou, 14/11 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, former Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing at the US Department of the Treasury, Daniel Glaser, explains how Hezbollah plays a role in Lebanon's economy beyond Qard al-Hassan, particularly concerning illicit activities or alternative financing. He also discusses how the US and international ...

Football: Lebanon and Thailand Draw, a Promising Stalemate for the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Makram Haddad, 14/11 21:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Lebanon Thailand Friendly match

In a match played on the Thammasat Stadium pitch, Lebanon held Thailand to a goalless draw (0-0). This friendly, part of both teams' preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, served as a real rehearsal ahead of the official qualifiers next March. For Lebanon, despite the goalless outcome, the result offers promising signs for the upcoming ...

Lacroix: Resolution 1701 Remains Key, UNIFIL Ready to Support Lasting Peace Roadmap

This is Beirut, 14/11 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On his third visit to Lebanon, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix stressed that Security Council Resolution 1701 remains the framework to return to stability — and build on it. Concluding a three-day visit to Beirut, Lacroix underscored in meetings with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Caretaker Prime Minister ...

Zeina Nader’s Abstract Art Shines Once Again in Italy

Bélinda Ibrahim, 14/11 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Zeina Nader is a true force of nature. Her unwavering passion for art drives her to overcome all obstacles, even as her country is shaken by conflict. Despite uncertain security conditions, the painter continues to proudly represent Lebanese art on the international scene, exhibiting her works in Italy. A globetrotter at heart, well-established ...

World Bank: Damages and Losses in Lebanon Conflict Estimated at $8.5 Billion

This Is Beirut, 14/11 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

World Bank Lebanon Economy conflict losses

The World Bank has published on Thursday an initial assessment report of the impact of conflict on Lebanon’s Economy and Key Sectors. According to a new World Bank report, the cost of physical damages and economic losses due to the conflict in Lebanon is estimated at USD 8.5 billion. The Lebanon Interim Damage and Loss Assessment (DaLA) finds ...

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