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US Slaps Sanctions on Dozens of Russian Banks over Ukraine War

This is Beirut, 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United States unveiled sanctions on dozens of Russian banks Thursday, including the largest remaining one yet to face such action, over the war in Ukraine. The move taking aim at financial institutions and officials "will further diminish and degrade Russia's war machine," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement. "This sweeping ...

False Evacuation Calls: Contact 112

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

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Amid the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, a series of fabricated evacuation calls have been circulating, urging citizens to flee various areas and buildings. These false alarms are causing widespread panic and fear across the country. This morning, residents of Maghdouche received calls instructing them to evacuate the town and its schools, even naming ...

Shock and Survival: A Testimony of War and Trauma in Lebanon

David Sahyoun, 20/11 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Testimony
 "I live in a neighborhood not far from areas that are frequently bombarded. Every day, I am immersed in constant terror. The incessant shelling, the persistent drone hum in the sky, and the whistling of missiles create an exhausting state of hyper-vigilance, fraying our nerves. At the slightest noise, I jump violently, my heart ...

Freight Insurance: The Impact of War on Prices

Christiane Tager, 20/11 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Due to the ongoing war between Hezbollah and Israel, freight insurance premiums have surged, adding further pressure on Lebanese trade and, consequently, on consumers. Armed conflicts significantly increase the risks associated with maritime and land transport. Ships and cargo can be targeted or suffer collateral damage from hostilities. ...

Lebanese Industry Caught in the Grip of War

Yara Germany, 18/11 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Lebanese industry is bearing the full brunt of the direct and indirect repercussions of the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Whether they are located in high-risk areas or in safer regions, manufacturers must redouble their efforts to find solutions and ensure their survival in these critical times. Read ...

War and Youth: How Children and Adolescents Cope with Conflict

Marilyne Jallad, 17/11 10:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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Many parents interviewed by This is Beirut, especially mothers, say they aren't afraid, or at least they try to hide their fear.   Mothers, Managing Fear, the August 4th Trauma, and Parenting Approaches   "As a mother, I don’t allow myself to be afraid; at least, I push the fear aside," says Caroline, a designer and mother to 14-year-old ...

Football: Lebanese National Team Player Celine Haidar Injured in Israeli Strike

Hala Abdallah, 16/11 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s national football team player Celine Haidar was reportedly injured on Saturday morning after an Israeli airstrike targeted the Chiyah area in southern Beirut. Haidar sustained a head injury from shrapnel and was rushed to Saint George Hospital in Hadath, where she remains in critical condition. As of the time of writing, the hospital ...

The Fatal Strike: The Day Hassan Nasrallah Was Killed

Melissa Manouchakian, 16/11 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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On September 27, 2024, Israeli forces conducted a targeted airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, destroying Hezbollah's subterranean headquarters and surrounding structures. The attack resulted in at least 33 fatalities and over 195 injuries. Among those killed were Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's leader since 1992, and Ali Karaki, the ...

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