Marc Saikali 03/04 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Iran Donald Trump Nuclear
By playing Russian roulette for too long, one eventually gets shot. This is the situation Iran's leaders are now facing. Since 1979, Khomeini and his successors have tried to export their so-called Islamic Revolution throughout the region. Without any success, but with plenty of blood, wars and tears. First in Iraq, then in Syria, Yemen, Lebanon ...
Bassam Abou Zeid 02/04 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam
A Western diplomatic source voiced concern over the situation in Lebanon, warning that mounting internal and external pressures on President Joseph Aoun’s term could lead to its failure if the first year does not yield tangible progress on multiple fronts. The source noted that high expectations surrounded Joseph Aoun’s election as president ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 02/04 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute
In Lebanon, economic uncertainty is driving Lebanese citizens to turn to gold, the ultimate safe haven, with prices surpassing $3,000 per ounce.
Natasha Metni Torbey 02/04 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Damascus Lebanese Red Cross United Nations
With the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the justification long used by the international community – particularly the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) – for maintaining the Syrian presence in Lebanon no longer holds. The agency had argued that “political refugees” would face serious danger if they returned and that coordinating their repatriation with ...
This is Beirut 02/04 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Roumieh Adel Nassar Ahmad Hajjar
In a significant step, the long-dormant courtroom inside Roumieh Prison is set to resume operations, offering a solution to Lebanon’s mounting prison overcrowding crisis. The decision was confirmed on Wednesday during a meeting between Minister of Justice Adel Nassar and Minister of Interior Ahmad al-Hajjar. Both officials stressed the urgency ...
David Sahyoun 02/04 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Psychoanalysis Trauma Parents Teachers Culture
Lebanon has been entrenched in a protracted, multifaceted structural crisis, compounded by prolonged security instability, regional conflicts, political tensions and sporadic outbreaks of violence. These factors have fostered an environment of uncertainty and anxiety. The war that erupted in 2023 has layered additional trauma and disruption, ...
Lyne Sammouri 02/04 17:14 - Reading : less than a minute
A night of music with a purpose! Aleph Abi Saad and his orchestra took over the Casino du Liban theater, using melodies to make impact in support of Grace Hills Association, an organization committed to helping people with special needs.
This is Beirut 02/04 16:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Supreme Islamic Shiite Council has filed a legal complaint against unidentified individuals responsible for launching rockets from southern Lebanon toward Israel, as well as those accused of spreading Israeli military propaganda and fueling sectarian tensions. Filed on Wednesday through the council’s attorney, Dr. Hassan Fadlallah, the ...
This is Beirut 02/04 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Saudi Arabia USA Normalization
Akkar MP Walid Baarini on Wednesday sparked debate with a controversial tweet on normalization with Israel, arguing that it should not be approached with “one-upmanship and bravado.” “Normalization is acceptable if it protects us from aggression, if it helps us reclaim our land and guarantees that it won’t be occupied again, and if it ...
This is Beirut 02/04 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah USA Morgan Ortagus
Deputy US Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus is expected in Israel within the next hours, carrying a proposal for settling the persisting tensions between Lebanon and Israel, particularly in light of the escalation in recent days. According to several sources, Ortagus, who will travel to Lebanon after her visit to Israel, will seek ...
This is Beirut 02/04 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Massad Boulos
The US Department of State announced on Tuesday the appointment of Massad Boulos as Senior Advisor for Africa. This position adds a new role to Boulos, in addition to his existing role as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs. According to the press release, Massad Boulos will travel to Africa on April 3 to address ...
Christiane Tager 02/04 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Despite the psychological impact of the airstrikes, Ramzi Salman, the President of the Lebanese Guesthouses Syndicate, told This is Beirut on Tuesday that the Eid al-Fitr weekend saw a significant influx of visitors. According to Salman, guesthouses experienced relatively strong bookings, highlighting the sector’s resilience amid the ongoing ...