War Diary: Day 365
par Rayan Chami, 05/10 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 5th, 2024.
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War Diary: Day 363
par Lyne Sammouri, 03/10 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 3rd, 2024.
War Diary: Day 245
par Rayan Chami, 07/06 21:54 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for June 7, 2024.
The Media Glossary: Femicide
par Lyne Sammouri, 03/04 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon marked a shocking increase in the rate of killing of women in 2023. What is femicide? What are the motivations behind committing such an act? In which countries is it most prevalent?
Two Israeli Strikes in Syria, a Car Used by Hezb Targeted
par This Is Beirut, 29/02 15:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israel hit a car used by Hezbollah in Syria, close to the Lebanese border, and also struck near Damascus on Thursday, a war monitor said, hours after similar attacks near the Syrian capital. "An Israeli drone targeted a car belonging to Hezbollah in the Homs countryside near the Syrian-Lebanese border," said Rami Abdel Rahman, who heads the ...
Imad Lahoud Appointed President of the Rally Commission Within the FIA
par This Is Beirut, 29/02 14:32 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon's Imad Nasri Lahoud has been appointed Chairman of the Rally Commission, one of the most important commissions within the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), following a proposal by the Federation's President, Mohammed bin Sulayem. The decision to appoint Lahoud was taken by the Federation's Council for a two-year term. It ...
Lebanon Sweeps FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers' Window 1 With Two Wins
par Hala Abdallah, 27/02 13:26 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon defeated Bahrain with a 94-63 score on Monday, completing a clean sweep of their assignments in the opening window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. The second window is scheduled for November 2024.
Two Gold Medals for Lebanon at the Abu Dhabi Triathlon
par This Is Beirut, 25/02 17:21 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The 14th edition of the Triyas Challenge, the region's largest day and night triathlon, was won by athletes Ali Zoebi and Lindzi Nader (sprint category). The event caters to all levels and ages, and over 13,000 people have taken part since its launch. The Yas Marina circuit, a popular sports and fitness center in Abu Dhabi, hosts a series of ...
Lebanon's FIFA Ranking Drops Dramatically
par Hala Abdallah, 24/02 15:28 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon's FIFA Men's World Ranking dropped to 115 following the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, where the Lebanese national football team failed to advance beyond the group stage.
2 Years of War: Ukrainians of Lebanon Speak Out
par Maureen Décor, 24/02 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute
There are those who have lived in Lebanon for decades, those who found refuge there after the Russian invasion, and those who come from both cultures. The Ukrainians of Lebanon speak out, two years after the start of the war.
Basketball-Asian Qualifiers: Lebanon Defeats Syria in Damascus
par Makram Haddad, 23/02 20:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese basketball team beat its Syrian counterpart (87-78) when the two teams met in Damascus on Friday as part of the 2025 Asian Cup qualifiers. There was no suspense (except in the last quarter) at Damascus' al-Fayhaa stadium. Lebanon's impressive team easily beat Syria 87-78 on Friday in their first qualifier for the 2025 Asian Cup, ...