Lebanon

PoliticsAmericans Call for Direct Talks Between Lebanon and Israel

Bassam Abou Zeid 21/10 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel does not seek to negotiate with Lebanon solely over Hezbollah’s disarmament; its broader goal is a peace and normalization agreement between the two countries. At present, Israel shows little interest in Lebanese proposals, much like during the maritime border talks, where shuttle diplomacy by Amos Hochstein between Beirut and Tel Aviv ...

Op-edThe Soft Narrative of Hezbollah’s Terror

Johnny Kortbawi 21/10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Every era has its instruments of propaganda — voices that amplify power, shaping history, politics, and identity to advance agendas far removed from democratic principles and the natural order of events. Since the assassination of Hezbollah’s former Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, and after a period of denial and confusion within the ...

Pope Leo XIV’s Visit: Bookings Soar, Hotels Remain on Standby

Christiane Tager 20/10 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With the historic visit of Pope Leo XIV, scheduled from November 30 to December 2, 2025, drawing near, Lebanon is experiencing a surge in travel bookings. Airlines report a strong rise in demand, while the hotel sector is still waiting to see tangible gains. The announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s first trip to the region has generated widespread ...

Heading Toward 5G: Is Lebanon Ready?

This is Beirut 20/10 15:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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When Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage announced a three-year plan to introduce 5G across Lebanon, questions immediately arose about the country’s ability to modernize its infrastructure. The plan, revealed on October 15, aims to position Lebanon at the forefront of innovation. It promises ultra-fast internet speeds, minimal delays ...

One Year After Nasrallah’s Death, Hezbollah Struggles to Rebuild

This is Beirut 20/10 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A year after the assassination of its leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli strike on Beirut on September 27, 2024, Hezbollah is quietly attempting to rebuild its shattered leadership and reassert its influence. According to a detailed report by Le Figaro correspondent Georges Malbrunot, the Shia militia now operates in a state of ...

AnalysisThe Jeopardized Peace

Charles Chartouni 20/10 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The significant progress toward peace achieved by the Trump administration presents a valuable opportunity if key obstacles can be overcome. None of the earlier, ill-conceived attempts to end the cycle of violence compare with the outstanding diplomatic achievement of the American administration. The humbug of the French president has faded away, ...

EditorialHezbollah and the “Reality Principle”

Michel Touma 20/10 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Major developments are unfolding rapidly in the Levant, placing the region before what increasingly seems like an urgent reality: Hezbollah’s leadership, and more broadly its Iranian backers, need to align their political conduct with the so-called “reality principle.” In psychoanalytic terms, the “reality principle” means facing facts ...

Canonization of Ignatius Maloyan at the Vatican in the Presence of President Aoun

This is Beirut 19/10 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun and First Lady Naamat Aoun attended the solemn Mass during which Blessed Bishop Ignatius Maloyan, of the Armenian Catholic Church, was proclaimed a saint on the altars of the Catholic Church. The ceremony, celebrated on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, was presided over by Pope Leo XIV in the ...

VideosThe ‘Frozen Dollar’ Trap: A Scam Resurfaces

This is Beirut 19/10 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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The so-called “frozen dollar” phenomenon has resurfaced in Lebanon, spreading confusion and fear. Agents pose as saviors, offering “unblocked” dollars at discounted rates. In reality, they collect advance payments and then vanish without a trace.

Ignatius Maloyan, Martyr of the Armenian Genocide, to Be Canonized This Sunday in Rome

This is Beirut 19/10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan, a prominent figure of faith and martyrdom during the Armenian Genocide, will be canonized this Sunday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome by Pope Leo XIV. The ceremony will be attended by official delegations from Lebanon, including President Joseph Aoun and Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai, alongside representatives from ...

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Syrian FM Says Damascus Seeks to "Correct" Ties with Lebanon, Ensure Dignified Refugee Return

This is Beirut 18/10 20:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani said Saturday that Damascus aims to “correct” its relationship with Lebanon and guarantee a “dignified return” for Syrian refugees, in comments broadcast on Syrian state television. Al-Shaibani, appointed earlier this year, said his government is “working to address the effects of the previous ...

Production and Distribution of “Tannourine” Water Resume Across Lebanon

This is Beirut 18/10 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The suspension of production and distribution of “Tannourine” brand water was lifted on Saturday afternoon by the Ministry of Public Health, five days after it was put in place due to a risk of contamination by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine said at a press conference that after complaints were posted ...