Storm Strikes Beirut, But Life Goes On
Hala Abdallah, 25/02 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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It's 10 °C in Beirut, just another normal day on the corniche, despite the storm that swept through the country.
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Hezbollah Is the Antithesis of Shia Islam
Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 25/02 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
A video went viral of a Lebanese woman standing at the Beirut Airport and berating other passengers, shouting: “We sacrificed our blood, this is our country, and whoever does not like it should emigrate.” She then held a picture of late Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, pumped her first in the air, and shouted a few slogans. ...
Waddah Sadek to TIB: We Will Give This Government a Few Months Before Assessing Its Performance
Lyne Sammouri, 25/02 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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In an interview with This is Beirut, MP Waddah Sadek said that he would give the new government a few months before assessing its work.
Perfect Sweep! Lebanon Eyes FIBA Asia Cup Gold
Hala Abdallah, 25/02 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Injuries sidelined several key players, yet Lebanon fought hard to secure a win and head to the FIBA 2025 Asia Cup undefeated.
Basketball: Lebanon Seals Perfect Asian Qualifiers Campaign
Makram Haddad, 25/02 10:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanon concluded its Asian recital in the best possible way! On Monday night, in a heated Nohad Nawfal arena, in front of nearly 4,000 spectators, the Cedars fought hard to tame the United Arab Emirates (91-88) and finish these qualifiers with an immaculate record: 6 wins in 6 games. Among the distinguished guests present, Akram Halabi, President ...
Schools and Nurseries Will Be Closed in Mountainous Areas Due to Frost
This is Beirut, 24/02 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Schools in the mountains and in the Beqaa area will be closed on Tuesday because of the wave of cold, generating frost in the morning. The Ministry of Public Health also announced the closure of all nurseries in areas 500 meters above sea level and higher. Minister Rakan Nassereddine cited the ongoing frost wave caused by a low-pressure weather ...
Christopher Feghali, the Rising Star of Lebanese Motorsport
Makram Haddad, 24/02 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Christopher Feghali Abdo Feghali Lebanon Podium Formula 4
Lebanon is gradually making its mark in motorsport thanks to a young prodigy: Christopher Feghali. At just 15, the young prodigy is stringing together top-level performances in Formula 4 and has just made his mark in the Winter Championship in Spain, where he battled against the greatest hopefuls of the discipline. An Intense Weekend on the ...
Dormant Cells Could Be Activated to Discredit President Aoun's Mandate
This is Beirut, 24/02 13:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Dormant Cells Lebanon
Dormant cells in certain areas and in some Palestinian camps might be activated to destabilize Lebanon during the mandate of President Joseph Aoun, who emphasized the state’s monopoly over weapons in his inaugural speech, according to a security report obtained by opposition politicians. “There are fears of an attempt to use dormant cells ...
Lebanon in the Grip of Polar Low 'Adam'
This is Beirut, 24/02 13:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin were hit by a low-pressure system of polar air dubbed “Adam,” leading to a significant drop in temperatures, especially on Saturday and Sunday. The mountains and coasts were decked out in a blanket of white, a long-awaited sight for the Lebanese. Snow will reach 400 meters, mainly in the north, with ...
Shifting Paradigms and Policy-Making
Charles Chartouni, 24/02 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The cascading events that have resulted in the defeat of Iranian proxies in the Near East have not yet elicited the due questioning among political actors. The systematic dismantling of the power nodes that have structured the strategic continuum patiently woven by Iran throughout the last two decades should have impelled political actors to ...
Netanyahu Vows Continued Israeli Military Presence in Lebanon
This is Beirut, 23/02 19:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday reaffirmed that Israeli forces will maintain their positions in Lebanon, citing strategic oversight of several Israeli areas. “We expect the Lebanese army and government to uphold their commitments under the ceasefire agreement,” Netanyahu stated during a military ceremony in Holon, ...
IIF: A Glimmer of Hope for Lebanon
Liliane Mokbel , 23/02 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a note titled “A New Era: The Urgency of Deep Reforms,” the Institute of International Finance (IIF) emphasizes that there is still hope for Lebanon. It outlines two possible scenarios: limited reforms or comprehensive reforms. According to its estimates, Lebanon’s economy shrank by 38% between 2018 and 2024, while the investment-to-GDP ...