Ukrainian Flags Raised Ahead of US-Ukrainian Talks in Jeddah

This is Beirut 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute

Volodymyr Zelensky Saudi Arabia Jeddah Russia Ukraine

Ukrainian flags are now flying across the city of Jeddah in anticipation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's arrival in Saudi Arabia. A brief Saudi Foreign Ministry statement said the US-Ukrainian talks would be held in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. This comes just ahead of crucial talks with US officials aimed at finding a path to end the ...

Al Riyadi Defeats Sagesse to Stay Unbeaten in WASL

Hala Abdallah 09/03 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Al Riyadi Sagesse Basketball lebanon FIBA WASL Derby Beirut

Al Riyadi extends their winning streak with an 86-59 victory over Sagesse in a heated FIBA WASL matchup.

VideosPaule Hage: 25 Years of Dedication to Teaching

Yara Germany 09/03 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Teachers’ Day Education Students teaching

On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, This is Beirut invites you to meet one of the most passionate educators. For 25 years, Paule Hage has been dedicated to much more than just imparting knowledge — she has made her profession a mission of the heart.

VideosMarch 8: This Is Beirut Journalists Share Their Insights on Gender Equality

Maroun Chahine 08/03 12:33 - Reading : less than a minute

Women's Rights

On International Women’s Day, March 8, the incredible women of This is Beirut – who make up 61% of our team – share their insights on the journey toward gender equality, the progress made, and the challenges that remain.

VideosNew Government in Action: Nawaf Salam’s First Cabinet Meeting

Rayan Chami 06/03 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Cabinet

The first Cabinet meeting since Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government won Parliament’s confidence is being held today at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, chaired by President Joseph Aoun. This crucial session will address several key issues, including the implementation of reforms, the 2025 budget proposal and tax exemptions for war ...

VideosCabinet Approves 2025 Budget, Initiates Reforms

Rayan Chami 06/03 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute

Saudi Arabia Lebanon Government Nawaf Salam Budget 2025

PM Nawaf Salam confirmed the 2025 budget’s approval and pledged reforms to ease its impact. Work on the 2026 budget is underway, and future Cabinet sessions will move to a new venue. Information Minister Paul Morcos highlighted Saudi Arabia’s reform-linked support for Lebanon and announced work on tax exemptions for war victims and new ISF ...

Al Riyadi Defeats Amman United in Triumphant WASL Debut

Hala Abdallah 06/03 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute

Al Riyadi basketball lebanon sports Amman United FIBA WASL

Al Riyadi made a dominant statement in their WASL debut, defeating Amman United 108-88 at Nouhad Nawfal Stadium.      

ProgramsFrom Bold Canvases to Shattered Glass: An Overview with Ghazi Baker and Simon Berger

Lea Mehanna 05/03 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Culture Art Lebanon Switzerland Visual

Ghazi Baker, the first Lebanese artist at the Rijksmuseum, merges architectural discipline with the grotesque, while Swiss-German visual artist Simon Berger captivates the world with his precision in transforming shattered glass into stunning portraits using only a hammer.

VideosHighlights from the Cairo Summit on Gaza

Élie-Joe Kamel 05/03 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Gaza Cairo Arab summit

Arab leaders endorsed a plan on Tuesday to rebuild the Gaza Strip under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority.

Videos Ramadan Returns to South Lebanon amid War-Torn Streets

Lyne Sammouri 05/03 16:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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As Ramadan begins in South Lebanon, still marked by the aftermath of war, a sense of renewal emerges. In the souks of Nabatieh and the streets of Tyre, a blend of hardship and hope fills the air as communities find ways to celebrate the holy month.

FIBA WASL: Sagesse Falls to Iran’s Tabiat

Hala Abdallah 05/03 11:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Tabiat basketball FIBA WASL Sagesse

Round 1 of FIBA WASL started on Tuesday and runs until March 9. Sagesse will have a chance to bounce back on March 7.

VideosAugust 4: Monthly Gathering of Victims’ Families

This is Beirut 04/03 21:45 - Reading : less than a minute

More than four years after the Beirut port explosion, the victims’ families continue their fight for justice. Their monthly sit-in at the Statue of the Immigrant is a cry against oblivion. With the new government in place, hope is renewed… but the struggle persists.