This is Beirut, 21/04 13:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
LAF Lebanon Army Arrest Crime Syria
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) issued a statement on Monday detailing a series of arrests and security measures conducted by its Intelligence Directorate in different regions of Lebanon. In the Lailaki area, the LAF arrested a citizen (H.H.) implicated in numerous offenses, including kidnapping, theft, drug abuse, causing disturbances, shooting, ...
This is Beirut, 21/04 13:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Pope Francis Vatican Passing Lebanon Easter
The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, sparking a wave of sorrow across the globe. In Lebanon, the news reverberated deeply, uniting both political and religious leaders in mourning the loss of a spiritual icon whose message of peace and inclusion touched millions. The Presidency of the Council of Ministers declared a ...
Makram Haddad, 21/04 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The second matchday of the Lebanese Championship play-offs confirmed early trends: at the top, the battle for the title is intensifying among the top three teams; at the bottom, the suspense grows as teams fight for survival. Title Play-offs: Al-Ahed Stands Firm as Leader, Al-Ansar in Pursuit In the big clash of this second round, Al-Ahed made a ...
This Is Beirut, 21/04 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Following the adoption of the draft law for reforming and reorganizing the banking sector in Lebanon, the government will begin preparing a law to address the financial gap, intended to restore financial system stability. However, the implementation of the banking reform and reorganization bill is suspended until the law on the financial gap is ...
This is Beirut, 20/04 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Tensions in southern Lebanon escalated sharply on Sunday as Israeli warplanes launched a series of intense airstrikes across multiple areas, targeting what were described as Hezbollah military sites and rocket launch platforms. A security source told Al Hadath that the Israeli military is “currently attacking Hezbollah’s infrastructure and ...
Rayan Chami, 20/04 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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In a rare alignment of calendars, Lebanon’s Orthodox, Greek Catholic and Maronite churches celebrated Easter together. From messages of renewal to reflections on unity and homecoming, believers across sects shared one spirit of resurrection and hope.
Hala Abdallah, 19/04 20:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Pinocchio and Friends show Lebanon Beirut
Catch Pinocchio and Friends on April 21 – before it’s too late!
Liliane Mokbel, 19/04 14:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The US dollar is weakening against major global currencies amid heightened geopolitical tensions and a tariff escalation spearheaded by President Donald Trump. This open trade war is undermining the dollar’s status in global markets. Can the American currency still maintain its dominant role in international trade? The question is especially ...
This is Beirut, 19/04 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Music France Lebanon Africa Matthieu Chedid
Sequels? Not really his thing. “Stuff like Rocky II freaks me out, the idea of repeating the same thing.” And yet, eight years after blending voices and sounds from Mali into a groundbreaking choral album, -M- is back at the helm of a new Lamomali. “At first, I wasn’t into it at all. I thought doing a pale imitation would’ve been a ...
This Is Beirut, 19/04 10:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, concluded an official visit to Lebanon on Friday, during which she expressed clear support for the country’s reform agenda and state sovereignty. Her visit follows in the footsteps of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ trip to Lebanon last ...
This is Beirut, 18/04 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem declared Friday evening that any attempt to disarm the "resistance" is a direct service to Israel and will be firmly opposed. In his speech, Qassem said, “We will not allow anyone to strip Hezbollah or the resistance of its weapons. This idea should be removed from the Lebanese political ...
This is Beirut, 18/04 17:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah continues to reject any talks about disarmament, insisting that the issue is off the table until Israel fully withdraws from southern Lebanon. Wafiq Safa, a senior Hezbollah official, reiterated this stance on Friday, dismissing any suggestion of giving up the group’s weapons. “There will be no disarmament. In fact, the only people ...