par This Is Beirut, 17/07 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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According to a US court document, a former Syrian military commander called Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, who oversaw one of the most infamous jails in Syria and is suspected of torturing and executing political prisoners, was taken into custody in Los Angeles, the New York Times reported. In his application for US citizenship, al-Sheikh is charged ...
par Hala Abdallah, 30/07 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Despite its immense popularity, football in Lebanon is on a continuous decline, with ongoing developments raising concerns about the future of the game.
par Makram Haddad, 08/08 10:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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This Thursday, August 8th, the heart of Lebanon will beat to the rhythm of Laetitia Aoun's kicks. As the last representative of the Cedar country, the taekwondo champion will have the heavy task of restoring the honor of Lebanese athletes at the Paris Games. Today, on the thirteenth day of the Paris Games, all eyes in the country will be ...
par This Is Beirut, 20/08 11:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In the first match of the World Cup pre-qualifiers, Rwanda took the upper hand against Lebanon with a final score of 80 to 62. Rwanda led at the end of each quarter with the following scores: (24-17), (21-19), (20-12), and (15-14). Amar Mansour was the best player of the match, scoring 18 points for Lebanon. Tournament Overview The World Cup ...
par This Is Beirut, 22/08 22:03 - Reading : less than a minute
The Lebanese women's basketball team suffered a heavy defeat against Argentina, losing 60-49 in their third match of the Women's Basketball World Cup pre-qualifiers. With this third consecutive loss, Lebanon finishes at the bottom of their group without a single victory. This series of defeats highlights the urgent need to rethink the future of ...
par Charles Chartouni, 26/08 11:21 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The striking fact about the ongoing truce negotiations is the nature of their stakes, their partners and their projected outcomes. After 10 months of open-ended wars on three battlefronts, we are left with one successful truce, the comeback of an unhindered course of violence, the looming hazards of a total war destroying whatever is left ...
29/08 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The path to glory seems paved for the promising 12-year-old tennis player Maria Hachache, who consistently catches attention in every tournament she enters. Hachache made her mark in 2024 by winning numerous local titles, including the Lebanese Championship in the under-12 category, which took place on the courts of the La Collina Club last July, ...
par This Is Beirut, 29/08 21:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israel's defense minister on Thursday called for the expansion of the stated goals of the war in Gaza to include enabling residents to return to communities in northern Israel that have been evacuated due to attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. "Our mission on the northern front is clear - to ensure the safe return of northern communities ...
par Makram Haddad, 30/08 10:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 46th edition of the prestigious race kicks off on Friday afternoon in Kaslik and will run all weekend until Sunday evening. The 46th Rallye du Liban kicks off on Friday afternoon (5 PM) at the headquarters of the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) in Kaslik, in the presence of numerous political and sporting personalities, as well as ...
par Hala Abdallah, 31/08 09:22 - Reading : less than a minute
Motocross is more than just dirt and speed—it's a sport that's igniting a revolution among the youth in Lebanon. But is it genuinely an exhilarating sport, or merely a series of dangerous stunts? Discover the reality of motocross in Lebanon in this report.
par This Is Beirut, 04/09 14:28 - Reading : less than a minute
The Lebanese national team secured a 1-0 victory against Tajikistan in a friendly match at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Malaysia. This game marked the beginning of a new era for the Lebanese team, playing for the first time without former captain Hassan Maatouk, who recently retired from international duty. The only goal of the match was ...
par This Is Beirut, 04/09 14:56 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese team will play a crucial match against South Africa on September 14 and 15 in the Davis Cup at the Palm Hills Sports Club in Cairo, Egypt, as part of Group II. The winner will advance to a playoff match early next year against a team drawn by lot, with the victor qualifying for Group I. Lebanon is currently ranked 50th and South ...
