This is Beirut, 14/09 12:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai presided over a mass at Saydet Ilige Church in Mayfouq for the souls of the martyrs of the “Lebanese Resistance.” He stressed that “Lebanon is not a battlefield but an oasis of freedom and human dignity,” adding that “the martyrs of the Lebanese Resistance have become a resounding cry that Lebanon lives ...
This is Beirut, 14/09 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Bachir gemayel Lebanon president kataeb
On the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Bachir Gemayel, several political leaders paid tribute to the president-elect, who was killed on September 14, 1982. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam wrote on X, “More than four decades have passed since the assassination of President Bachir Gemayel... his slogan remains: Lebanon on 10,452 ...
Katia Kahil, 14/09 10:02 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Southern Lebanon Back to school
In a world where going to school is a basic right, stepping into a classroom in southern Lebanon requires courage. The 2025–2026 school year is far from being ordinary. In the border villages of Taybeh, Mays al-Jabal, Rmeish, Khiam and Bint Jbeil, returning to classes feels like navigating through the remnants of recent conflict. Each lesson ...
Fady Noun, 14/09 08:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
At the end of August, in a Lebanon beset by crisis, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Rai stood once more before the altar to renew the nation’s consecration to the Heart of Mary. First Lady Nehmat Aoun joined the faithful in this solemn act, a gesture first made in 2012 during Pope Benedict XVI’s Synod on the Middle East, and again in 2017 ...
This is Beirut, 13/09 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Hezbollah Lebanon Israel strike drone
At dawn, Israeli forces advanced into the outskirts of the town of Odaisseh, where they carried out an explosion. Meanwhile, an Israeli drone dropped a bomb near the old square of Kfar Kila. The Israeli Army also reported that a Hezbollah member was killed in an airstrike last night in the Aitaroun area of southern Lebanon. A drone later flew ...
This is Beirut, 13/09 18:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun Lebanon Bachir Gemayel
On the eve of the 43rd anniversary of President Bachir Gemayel’s assassination (September 14), President Joseph Aoun declared that his killing “did not only deprive Lebanon of a president or a political leader, but also represented an attempt to kill an authentic Lebanese dream. Yet, dreams do not die with those who carry them; they remain ...
Lea Mehanna, 13/09 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Culture Music Lebanon Jazz Rock
A trailblazer of his generation, Daniel Alhaiby redefines the flute, blending classical sophistication with the pulse of jazz, rock and Oriental melodies, creating a bridge between East and West, tradition and innovation.
Makram Haddad, 13/09 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Tennis Coupe Davis ATP lebanon
On the clay courts of the Palm Hills Sports Club, Lebanon turned its clear Friday lead into a resounding victory on the second day. The doubles match, entrusted to Hassan Ibrahim and Fadi Bidan, perfectly set the tone for the day: a straight-sets victory (6-2, 6-3) against Haydn Lewis and Darian King, which sealed qualification (3-0). For ...
Christiane Tager, 13/09 08:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon, which is already weakened by an unprecedented economic collapse, has for years faced a vital challenge: ensuring steady access to wheat. The destruction of Beirut Port’s silos in the August 4, 2020, explosion laid bare Lebanon’s food insecurity, erasing a vital storage hub and turning every shipment and agreement into a matter of ...
This is Beirut, 12/09 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Parliament legislation IBRD
Speaking on Friday after chairing a joint parliamentary committee session, Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab stressed the urgency of accelerating legislative work in parallel with government efforts. “This reflects the importance of speeding up legislation so that Parliament can facilitate urgent matters,” he said, noting that the committees ...
Makram Haddad, 12/09 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Tennis Davis cup Lebanon Barbados Benjamin Hassan Hadi Habib
On the clay courts of the Palm Hills Sports Club, Lebanon got off to the perfect start in its duel with Barbados. Hassan Fights Hard, Habib Dominates In the opening singles match, Benjamin Hassan (world No. 196) had to dig deep to overcome Barbados’ Darian King (No. 2114). In a tense, topsy-turvy contest, the Lebanese player eventually ...
This is Beirut, 12/09 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Tennis Davis Cup Lebanon Barbados Benjamin Hassan
Lebanon’s Benjamin Hassan defeated Barbados’ Darian King in three sets (7-6, 1-6, 7-6), securing Lebanon the first point in its Davis Cup tie against Barbados.