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Israel Conducts Large-Scale Military Drill Near Lebanese Border

This is Beirut, 26/03 20:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Israel’s Northern Command launched on Wednesday a large-scale military exercise involving the 91st and 146th divisions, alongside the Air Force, Navy, police, Fire and Rescue Authority, and rapid response teams tasked with protecting border communities. The drill, announced by the Israeli army’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, on his X ...

Lebanon in the Top 80 of Numbeo Safety Index: A Pleasantly Surprising Ranking

This is Beirut, 26/03 20:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon may not be the world champion of Olympic calm, but it certainly has a surprise in store for you! With its 78th place (out of 147) in the Numbeo Safety Index ranking, it ranks ahead of major countries like the United States, France and England. Yes, you read that correctly – it’s quite an achievement! Who would have thought that, in a ...

Lebanon’s Digital Transformation: A Key to Economic Revival, Says Shehadeh

This is Beirut, 26/03 19:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s Minister of the Displaced and State Minister for Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Kamal Shehadeh, has underscored the critical role of digital transformation in driving the country’s economic development. In an interview with CNBC Arabia, Shehadeh described digital transformation as “a key step to strengthening economic ...

'Nouhad Al-Shami: A Sign of Faith' Hits the Big Screen

Hala Abdallah, 26/03 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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A story of faith and miracles, Nouhad Al-Shami: A Sign of Faith will be in cinemas across Lebanon starting March 27.

'Praise be to God!' Really?

Marilyne Jallad, 26/03 17:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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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 ...

French Envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian on a New Lebanon Tour

This is Beirut, 26/03 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

Syria Postpones Visit by Lebanese Security Delegation

This is Beirut, 26/03 14:19 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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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 ...

'L’Ennemi, un livre pour la paix,' Comes to Life on Stage

Marie-Christine Tayah, 26/03 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

Football - Asian Qualifiers: Lebanon Strikes Hard and Takes the Lead of Its Group

Makram Haddad, 26/03 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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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 ...

More Than 21,000 Syrians Flee to Lebanon in March (UNHCR)

This is Beirut, 25/03 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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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 ...

Who Destroyed Lebanon: Hezbollah or the Banks?

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 25/03 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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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 ...

Ircad 2025: Beirut Leading the Charge in Medico-Surgical Innovation in the Middle East

Makram Haddad, 25/03 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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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 ...

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