Hala Abdallah, 13/01 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, arrived in Beirut on Monday to congratulate President General Joseph Aoun and hold meetings with Lebanese leaders.
Mario Chartouni, 13/01 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Joseph Aoun Presidency
As Joseph Aoun takes office as President of the Lebanese Republic, he inherits more than just a position: he carries a name weighed down by a heavy legacy. Michel Aoun, his predecessor, left his mark on Lebanon’s history as the embodiment of failed governance, an unwavering ally of Hezbollah and its destructive agenda for Lebanon, and a ...
Amal Chmouny, 13/01 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The Middle East stands at a crucial crossroads, where deep-rooted conflicts and power struggles continue reverberating through the region, impacting not only its immediate neighbors but also global security and stability. In light of ongoing developments in Syria, This is Beirut features the insights of renowned US foreign relations experts, ...
This is Beirut, 12/01 18:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Israeli army carried out a series of raids in several areas of southern Lebanon, Sunday night. Shortly before midnight, the Israeli warplanes launched at least four raids in the valleys between Arabsalim, Houmine el-Fawka, Derir el-Zahrani and Roumine. Detonations could be heard for miles around in the Nabatyeh caza. Another air strike ...
Roudi Abou Nader, 12/01 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Australian Open Hady Habib Lebanon
Hady Habib wrote a memorable page in the history of Lebanese tennis on Sunday, winning his first-ever match in the main draw of the Australian Open. With this exceptional performance, he became the first Lebanese player to triumph in singles at a Grand Slam tournament, a feat that illustrates his determination and talent. This is not Habib's ...
Fady Noun, 12/01 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Roumieh Prison Islamists HTS Syria Lebanon
Although the issue was not explicitly mentioned during the joint press conference between Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, the matter of Syrian detainees in Lebanese prisons – an intersection of humanitarian, judicial and political concerns – was reportedly discussed during their ...
Jad Ramadan, 11/01 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon and Bahrain played to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025 qualifiers for Group A, held Saturday at Nonthaburi City Stadium in Thailand. Lebanon opened the scoring through Mary Jo Wakim in the 13th minute, but Bahrain equalized in the 27th minute via Sheikha Alanoud Al Khalifa. Dominant in ...
This is Beirut, 11/01 11:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Najib Mikati Ahmad el-Shareh lebanon Syria
The leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmad al-Shareh met on Saturday with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the border control issues will be tackled during the meeting that kicked off around noon. Mikati is accompanied by caretaker Foreign Minister, Abdullah Bou Habib in addition to General Security ...
Cian Ward, 10/01 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun Baabda Presidency Lebanon
The presidential palace in Baabda was bustling on Friday, as state work resumed on President Joseph Aoun’s first day in office.
Makram Haddad, 10/01 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese Federation of Shooting and Hunting organized the sixth edition of the Lebanese Championship in the Olympic Trap discipline (Category A). This competition, held at the Lebanon Country Club shooting range, brought together 12 high-level shooters, under the attentive eye of Wassim Khalil, Secretary-General of the host club, and several ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 10/01 16:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Presidency Joseph Aoun
The President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, enjoys significant regional and international support, notably from Saudi Arabia and the United States. Major European powers such as France, the United Kingdom and Germany also back the president. The Vatican, for its part, has expressed satisfaction with the election results. This regional and ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 10/01 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Joseph Aoun Presidency
In Lebanon, history tends to repeat itself in times of crisis, seldom during moments of progress, as we have grown accustomed to hardship that we often forget the fleeting moments of light. However, one cannot help but notice the striking similarities between the newly elected President Joseph Aoun and one of the pillars of Lebanon's First ...