Yara Germany 17/06 22:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Each time tensions flare in the Middle East, airspace closures thrust airlines, travel agencies and passengers into a frantic race against time. Flights are rerouted, layovers stretch and last-minute decisions become the norm… A behind-the-scenes look at a sky turned unpredictable, where everyone struggles to navigate the chaos. Following last ...
This is Beirut 17/06 21:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix is expected in Beirut on Wednesday for a multi-day visit focused on the renewal of the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) mandate, two months ahead of the UN Security Council’s scheduled session. According to informed sources, the visit could pave the ...
This is Beirut 17/06 19:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Ministry of Public Health distributed on Tuesday 33 Surgical Instrument Sets (SI Sets) to government hospitals to enhance their capacity to treat trauma and provide emergency treatment. The initiative, carried out in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), is part of a national emergency preparedness plan set in motion during ...
This is Beirut 17/06 18:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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An Israeli infantry force advanced east of the town of Kfarchouba on Tuesday and kidnapped Mohammad Qasim Ghanem, a 75-year-old shepherd. In related developments, Israeli drones flew at low altitudes over Beirut’s southern suburbs. Earlier today, explosions were heard in the Beqaa Valley, reportedly caused by interceptor missiles in the ...
Maroun Chahine 17/06 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
For its 25th edition, the Fête de la Musique once again transforms the streets of Lebanon into open stages, uniting all genres and generations in a moment of shared resilience and celebration.
Élie-Joe Kamel 17/06 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
On June 28 at Casino du Liban, actor and director Joe Kodeih will present his play El Ossa Kella, accompanied on piano by Bassam Challita. Blending comedy and music, this original creation seeks to heal Lebanese wounds through laughter and emotion.
Bassam Abou Zeid 17/06 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanon is closely monitoring the unfolding Iranian-Israeli war - a conflict it has kept at arm’s length, but whose fallout is certain to reach its borders. The real test is whether the government will be able to leverage the outcome to its advantage. Hezbollah resents being forced to remain on the sidelines of a war it sees as a sacred duty, ...
Natasha Metni Torbey 17/06 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese government has renewed its focus on the issue of displaced Syrians, designating it a top national priority amid the mounting pressure the crisis places on the country’s economy and social systems. In recent weeks, it has collaborated with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and humanitarian partners to develop ...
Philippe Abi-Akl 17/06 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israel’s “Rising Lion” operation against Iran, which began at dawn on Friday, was not merely a security response, it marked a pivotal step in a broader campaign of direct US pressure on Tehran. Coinciding with the expiration of President Donald Trump’s 60-day deadline for Iran to respond to nuclear deal proposals, the strike represented a ...
Johnny Kortbawi 17/06 08:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A few months ago, a political activist mockingly coined the term “Rice Pudding Axis” to describe the so-called obstructionist axis, after a major part of it collapsed in Lebanon following Hezbollah’s military failure and eventual capitulation. Unable to hold its ground, the group was forced to sign a humiliating agreement that effectively ...
This is Beirut 16/06 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In a landmark session held on Monday at Baabda Palace, the Cabinet ended an eight-year stalemate by approving a sweeping reshuffle of diplomatic appointments, signaling what officials described as a return to institutional order within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meeting since 10:30 AM, the Council of Ministers approved the full list of new ...
This is Beirut 16/06 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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As Israel and Iran exchange attacks for the fourth day, an Israeli drone struck the town of Hula in southern Lebanon on Monday, killing one person. According to local reports, the victim was engaged in beekeeping work on the western outskirts of the town, in the Qadam neighborhood, at the time of the attack. The Israeli army’s ...