This Is Beirut 2024-04-19 19:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The political crisis in Lebanon and the explosive situation in southern Lebanon, as well as the risk of conflagration in the region, were the focus of French President Emmanuel Macron's meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Elysée Palace on Friday. The meeting lasted nearly an hour, after which they were joined by the ...
Alissar Boulos 2024-04-19 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Good evening, and welcome to The Intelligent Recap It is Friday, April 19th, and the 196th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s episode: Israel attacks Iran, Iran replies, and the world holds its breath. In Lebanon: we take a look at the situation at the southern border, Lebanon’s political life picks up, as well as more local ...
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-04-19 18:24 - Reading : less than a minute
A panel discussion titled "Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Media Landscape," led by Marc Saikali, Raymond Khoury, and Maha Zaraket and moderated by Youmna Chacar Ghorayeb, examined the evolving impact of AI on media, discussing its various aspects and implications. The discussion was attended by enthusiasts, journalism students, and ...
Lyne Sammouri 2024-04-19 16:33 - Reading : less than a minute
In a press conference held in Meerab, the leader of the Lebanese Forces addressed the issue of Syrian displacement in Lebanon.
This Is Beirut 2024-04-19 15:09 - Reading : less than a minute
Public Prosecutor Jamal Hajjar handed over to the Mount Lebanon Court of Appeal on Friday the file on the preliminary investigation carried out by the Army into the murder of Pascal Sleiman, coordinator of the Lebanese Forces in Jbeil, who was abducted and killed during an alleged car theft. Six suspects of Syrian nationality were also referred ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-19 12:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The delegation of opposition MPs continued its tour in Washington, D.C., presenting the opposition's standpoint to American officials regarding the situation in Lebanon. MPs Michel Moawad, Waddah Sadek, Georges Okais, Marc Daou and Nadim Gemayel presented a unified roadmap for Lebanon's future. The delegation began with a series of crucial ...
2024-04-19 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In their recent tour of Lebanese leaders, the ambassadors of the Quintet Committee, including France, the US, Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, made no significant progress in breaking the deadlocked presidential election. However, the messages delivered by some were crystal clear. Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari did not participate in the meeting ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-18 23:27 - Reading : less than a minute
From April 18th to 21st, over 200 exhibitors gather at the Forum de Beyrouth for the Beauty and Wellbeing Forum, a groundbreaking event in Lebanon dedicated to beauty, as well as mental and physical health.
This Is Beirut 2024-04-18 22:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti stressed in comments made to the National News Agency on Thursday that the peacekeeping force "is neutral, does not support any party and does not carry out surveillance activities." “The only thing we support is peace. The pursuit of peace through the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 is ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-18 19:56 - Reading : less than a minute
The United States Embassy in Beirut published on its X account: “Today, Ambassador Johnson and the U.S. Embassy Beirut community marked the 41st anniversary of the 1983 Embassy bombing. Together with the families of the victims, we honored lives that were lost and changed. Our colleagues’ legacy continues to inspire our daily work.” The ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-18 19:21 - Reading : less than a minute
French President Emmanuel Macron will receive caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Army, General Joseph Aoun, on Friday, against a backdrop of national and regional tensions, announced the Élysée Palace. "The caretaker prime minister is expected to arrive at the Élysée Palace at noon on Friday," ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-18 18:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Interior Bassam Mawlawi stressed on Thursday that "the protection of Syrian nationals lies in the application of the law," reiterating that "Lebanon can no longer support the economic displacement" of Syrians. At a meeting held at the Ministry to discuss Syrian displacement, Mawlawi said that "municipalities have a duty to ...