Hala Abdallah, 26/03 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute
cinema culture Lebanon Nouhad Al-Shami faith miracles
A story of faith and miracles, Nouhad Al-Shami: A Sign of Faith will be in cinemas across Lebanon starting March 27.
Marilyne Jallad, 26/03 17:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel Joseph Aoun lebanon
Behind the repeated phrases heard from those interviewed on the streets of Beirut, such as “Kater Kheir Allah (Praise be to God), I’m breathing, I’m alive,” and “Thank God, I haven’t lost a loved one in the war,” lie much deeper and more complex emotions. Measured Hope and Optimism A closer look reveals that hope and optimism still ...
This is Beirut, 26/03 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Joseph Aoun Jean-Yves Le Drian France Lebanon
President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed on Wednesday that “structural reforms and the reconstruction of areas affected by Israeli bombardments are at the top of his political agenda.” He also indicated that “efforts will continue to restore confidence between Lebanon and its citizens, and between the country and the international ...
This is Beirut, 26/03 14:19 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A visit to Syria by a security delegation led by Minister of Defense General Michel Menassa has been postponed at the request of the Syrian authorities. The Lebanese delegation comprised the Director General of General Security, General Hassan Choucair (who had previously accompanied former Prime Minister Najib Mikati on his visit to Syria as ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 26/03 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Theater France Lebanon Culture
Sometimes, a small book can spark a profound change. During the Christmas holidays, what seemed like a simple children’s book, L’Ennemi, un livre pour la paix turned out to be a deep source of inspiration. With its delicate illustrations and powerful, minimalist text, this book moved readers with its humanity and impact. What began as a ...
Makram Haddad, 26/03 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese national team started the qualifications for the 2027 Asian Cup in the best possible way by crushing Brunei 5-0 on Tuesday evening in Al-Wakrah. This resounding victory places Miodrag Radulović’s men at the top of their group, benefiting from the draw between Yemen and Bhutan (0-0). The match took place in the presence of the ...
This is Beirut, 25/03 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
More than 21,000 Syrians have fled to Lebanon during the month of March as the deadliest sectarian violence since Bashar al-Assad’s ousting has ravaged Syria’s Alawite heartland, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported Tuesday. The surge in refugees follows a wave of mass killings in Syria’s coastal region, particularly targeting the Alawite ...
Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 25/03 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Banks Parliament
A “bloc” of lawmakers, political parties, media outlets, and non-governmental organizations are peddling a platform that distracts attention from the paramount importance of disarming Hezbollah and instead blames banks for the utter misery that Lebanon finds itself in. Such an argument is either too dumb, or its proponents are too ...
Makram Haddad, 25/03 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ircad Beirut Lebanon Middle East
From March 26 to 29, 2025, Beirut will host the Ircad conference, a leading scientific event focused on the latest advances in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. This edition will place particular emphasis on robot-assisted urological surgery, an expanding field where artificial intelligence and robotics are revolutionizing surgical ...
This is Beirut, 24/03 13:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned on Monday during a visit to Jerusalem that Israeli strikes on Syria and Lebanon threatened to worsen the situation. The most intense escalation since a November ceasefire, which ended the war between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, occurred on Saturday. Lebanon's health ...
Charles Chartouni, 24/03 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The resumption of the reckless bombardment of Israeli territories from South Lebanon is a blatant violation of the internationally mandated truce stipulations and puts at stake the stability of Lebanon and its hypothetical national security. The tedious game of pinpointing the culprits is part of a hackneyed stratagem whose goal is to perpetuate ...
Liliane Mokbel, 23/03 21:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
With bitter sarcasm, the Lebanese refer to the Railway and Public Transport Authority (OCFTC), now seen as a symbol of public sector waste. The last train from Beirut to Rayak ran in 1975, and the Beirut–Tripoli line was shut down in 1996. Yet the institution has somehow endured. Initially used for freight, the trains later carried ...