This is Beirut, 2024-11-02 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Travel back in time to 1997. What happened in the USA on November 2, 1977? Join us weekly on Time Travel as we explore historical events under a different theme every month. This November, we're exploring natural disasters and the environment!
Bassam Abou Zeid, 2024-11-01 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Those in power need to act as statesmen, and the de facto powers need to show realism and courageously acknowledge that their actions have never been in the interest of Lebanon or the Lebanese people. It is inconceivable for a country to witness this ongoing destructive war for over a year while the state remains incapable of taking serious steps ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-01 14:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
European Union Josep Borrell Ukraine USA
Japan and the European Union announced a sweeping new security and defense partnership in Tokyo on Friday, which EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell hailed as a historic and "very timely" step. Borrell and his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya unveiled the pact to develop cooperation on joint military drills, the exchange of ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-01 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Pope Francis expressed his solidarity on Friday with the Spanish populations affected by the floods, which have resulted in at least 158 deaths and dozens of missing persons. "Let us pray for the people of the Iberian Peninsula, especially for the community of Valencia, ravaged by storm Dana," the name given in Italy to the severe weather that ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-01 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Antony Blinken Benjamin Netanyahu Palestine USA
The Biden administration is increasing the pressure on the Netanyahu government to meet its demands over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. If Israel fails to meet the US’ demands by November 13th, Biden may suspend military assistance to Israel, reports Axios. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin presented ...
Tylia El Helou, 2024-10-31 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon USA Presidential Election
In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, Former United States Secretary of Health and Member of the House of Representatives Donna Shalala explains how Kamala Harris will be committed to Lebanon and to achieving a ceasefire with Israel in line with Resolution 1701.
Nisrine Merheb , 2024-10-31 17:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As soon as Sheikh Naim Qassem took his position as the Secretary General of Hezbollah, he subconsciously sought to embody the persona of the “martyred” former chief, Hassan Nasrallah. Suddenly, Qassem became more eloquent, issuing threats against America and weaving colloquial Lebanese into his rhetoric, mirroring the distinctive style that ...
Salam Zaatari, 2024-10-31 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
As the 2024 election draws closer, an increasing number of Americans are rallying behind former President Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House. Trump’s strong focus on the economy and security, and his bold international policies resonate with voters who prioritize a robust America. The current administration under Joe Biden has ...
Tylia El Helou, 2024-10-30 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Kamala Harris Donald Trump USA
Today, the Democratic candidate returns to Pennsylvania, for a rally in the town of Harrisburg, while the Republican candidate holds two political rallies: the first in the early afternoon in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and the second in the evening in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
This is Beirut, 2024-10-30 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The bombing of AC Flight 901 in 1994 has been attributed to Hezbollah by the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence, according to a media note issued by the Department of State on Tuesday. The US Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information that leads to the ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-30 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump USA Crypto Bitcoin
Bitcoin was close to $73,000 in early Asian trade Wednesday, approaching a record high with investors keeping a cautious eye on the US presidential election. The leading digital currency was trading around $72,400 at 0700 GMT, after climbing as high as $73,563.63 in late US trade, just shy of its all-time peak of $73,797.98 in March. The surge ...
Rami Rayess, 2024-10-30 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Expecting a permanent ceasefire in Gaza or Lebanon just days before the end of President Joe Biden’s term is overly optimistic, if not entirely unrealistic. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unlikely to offer a “gift” he withheld for over a year to a president on the brink of departure. Naturally, Netanyahu will be eagerly ...