Maurice Matta, 30/11 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
On October 25, Lebanon was officially placed on the gray list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), subjecting the country to enhanced monitoring. The FATF report highlighted ongoing vulnerabilities in Lebanon’s efforts to strengthen measures against money laundering and terrorism financing. A key point in the report was FATF’s ...
Joanne Naoum, 30/11 08:45 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Despite over 1,200 Hezbollah members killed, among them top leaders, and thousands of fighters injured, an estimated death toll of 3,961, $2.8 billion in housing costs and 99,000 housing units partially or fully destroyed, Hezbollah’s chief Naim Qassem declared “victory.” More important still is the fact that the war the Hezb launched ...
Roudi Abou Nader, 29/11 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese Basketball Federation gathered on Friday at its main headquarters to announce the key details of the upcoming season, marking an important step after the recent break. Men's league: adjustments for a competitive season The Federation confirmed that the Men’s First Division League will start on February 1, 2025. The competition ...
This is Beirut, 29/11 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In the aftermath of the war, several regions of Lebanon are now in ruins. Here's an overview.
Marie-Christine Tayah, 29/11 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
music culture reading Marseille Lebanon
More than 800 attendees gathered at La Criée for an extraordinary evening of art and storytelling. The event combined the power of Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet with the evocative visuals of Zeina Abirached, whose black-and-white illustrations were projected on stage. The performance was enriched by the soulful voice of Tania Saleh and the ...
Makram Haddad, 29/11 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Football Lebanon Jordan Asia Messi
Lebanon began its campaign in the fourth edition of the West Asia U-18 Women's Championship with a 1-1 draw against the host team, Jordan. The match, played Thursday evening at the Aqaba Stadium, was filled with suspense and emotions, marking a highly competitive start to the tournament. A Controlled First Half The beginning of the match was ...
This is Beirut, 28/11 21:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Benjamin Netanyahu Israel Lebanon Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday threatened Hezbollah with an "intensive war" if the Lebanese militant group violates the newly established ceasefire. "If necessary, I have instructed the Israeli army to wage an 'intensive war' in response to any violation," Netanyahu said in an interview with Israeli broadcaster Channel ...
Alain E. Andrea, 28/11 19:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Baalbeck Lebanon France Music Art
Some souls pass through this world like a shooting star, leaving behind a light that never fades. They are born in silence and return to the original silence. On tiptoe, it is said. Henri Goraïeb (1935-2021) was one of them. A concert pianist — and, oh, what a virtuoso — he was one of those candles that burned stoically despite the contrary ...
Cian Ward, 28/11 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute
In the final hours of the war, Israel unleashed a wave of raids on the capital. This is Beirut spoke with residents of the targeted buildings to hear their perspective on the recent events.
David Sahyoun, 28/11 17:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
War Psychoanalysis Couple Lebanon
Testimony "Once, our apartment at Galerie Semaan was a peaceful haven. Now, it feels like a real pressure cooker. The atmosphere in our home has completely changed. My husband yells over the smallest things. I do too, actually. Yesterday, we argued simply because the kids were making too much noise while playing— as if noise could still bother ...
Rayan Chami, 28/11 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Parliament Army Commander Nabih Berri
In a session on Thursday, the Lebanese Parliament approved the extension of mandates for security chiefs holding the rank of Brigadier General and above, including Army Commander General Joseph Aoun. His term, initially set to expire in January 2025, has been extended for another year amidst political divisions and ongoing regional tensions. The ...
This is Beirut, 28/11 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
The national carrier Middle East Airlines (MEA) will resume all flights as normal from December 12. The airline also began operating additional flights on Thursday to meet demand, which has increased considerably. Sources at MEA confirmed that, since the announcement of the ceasefire, more than 6,000 requests have been received via the website, ...