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Jordanian FM at Serail: We Do Not Interfere in Lebanon's Presidential Election

This is Beirut, 07/10 14:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi affirmed on Monday that "Jordan stands by Lebanon." He stated, "We will continue to provide assistance and support all Lebanese efforts to strengthen the internal political situation, and we encourage the election of a new president for the republic, but we do not interfere in this matter." Speaking from ...

Lebanon Sets Official School Year Start Amid Ongoing Confrontations

This is Beirut, 06/10 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Abbas Halabi Lebanese University Schools Lebanon

Caretaker Minister of Education and Higher Education Abbas Halabi announced that the official start of the academic year will be on Monday, November 4. During a press conference, Halabi stated, “Private schools may conduct remote learning based on their available resources.” He also added that “the decision for in-person classes will be the ...

Israeli Bombardments Continue to Intensify Across Lebanon

This is Beirut, 06/10 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The situation in Lebanon continues to escalate, with intensified Israeli bombardments targeting various regions, particularly the southern suburbs of Beirut and south Lebanon. Attacks on Beirut’s Southern Suburbs The southern suburbs of Beirut faced a severe wave of Israeli airstrikes overnight, with over 25 hitting the area. This bombardment ...

Beirut's Southern Suburbs: Over 25 Raids in One Night

This is Beirut, 06/10 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Beirut Southern Suburbs Lebanon

The southern suburbs of Beirut endured an intense barrage of Israeli airstrikes overnight, with more than 30 raids targeting the area. The bombardment began shortly after nearly five evacuation notices were issued by the Israeli army for several locations, including Bourj al-Barajneh and Haret Hreik. Airstrikes specifically targeted Bourj ...

War Diary: Day 365

Rayan Chami, 05/10 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 5th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 363

Lyne Sammouri, 03/10 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 3rd, 2024.

War Diary: Day 256

Tylia El Helou, 18/06 21:17 - Reading : less than a minute

Gaza Hamas lebanon Recap

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for June 18th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 245

Rayan Chami, 07/06 21:54 - Reading : less than a minute

Gaza lebanon

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for June 7, 2024.

The Media Glossary: Femicide

Lyne Sammouri, 03/04 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Femicide lebanon media glossary

Lebanon marked a shocking increase in the rate of killing of women in 2023. What is femicide? What are the motivations behind committing such an act? In which countries is it most prevalent?

Two Israeli Strikes in Syria, a Car Used by Hezb Targeted

This Is Beirut, 29/02 15:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israel hit a car used by Hezbollah in Syria, close to the Lebanese border, and also struck near Damascus on Thursday, a war monitor said, hours after similar attacks near the Syrian capital. "An Israeli drone targeted a car belonging to Hezbollah in the Homs countryside near the Syrian-Lebanese border," said Rami Abdel Rahman, who heads the ...

Imad Lahoud Appointed President of the Rally Commission Within the FIA

This Is Beirut, 29/02 14:32 - Reading : less than a minute

Automobile FIA lebanon Rally

Lebanon's Imad Nasri Lahoud has been appointed Chairman of the Rally Commission, one of the most important commissions within the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), following a proposal by the Federation's President, Mohammed bin Sulayem. The decision to appoint Lahoud was taken by the Federation's Council for a two-year term. It ...

Lebanon Sweeps FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers' Window 1 With Two Wins

Hala Abdallah, 27/02 13:26 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon defeated Bahrain with a 94-63 score on Monday, completing a clean sweep of their assignments in the opening window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. The second window is scheduled for November 2024.