Lea Mehanna 2025-10-11 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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A fearless take on Lebanese reality, full of humor, truth, and edge. BornStars is now officially #1 at the Lebanese box office—a win for local cinema, directed by Caroline Labaki and produced by Chady Elie Mattar.
This is Beirut 2025-10-10 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
An appointed parliament, not an elected one. Women, minorities, entire regions: absent. On October 5, 2025, Syria appointed its first post-Assad parliament. But this process, carried out without free elections, excludes entire regions and raises serious questions about the representation of women and minorities. One-third of the seats will be ...
This is Beirut 2025-10-10 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute
“Beirut Souks Reborn” brought together officials and public figures on Thursday to celebrate a new chapter for the city, marking the return of life, business and optimism to the heart of the capital.
Yara Germany 2025-10-10 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Every two days, someone takes their own life in Lebanon, and more than 700,000 people do so every year worldwide. Through testimonies and data addressing causes, psychology and religion, This is Beirut delves into this phenomenon. This World Mental Health Day, we shed light on suffering too often buried under shame, misinformation, social pressure ...
Rayan Chami 2025-10-09 19:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has disrupted the global energy balance. Europe, seeking independence from Moscow, is diversifying its energy sources – but at a high economic cost. Under sanctions, Russia is redirecting its exports to Asia, a less lucrative market. However, this growing closeness between Moscow and Beijing marks ...
This is Beirut 2025-10-09 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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A historic deal has been reached in Gaza: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire following negotiations in Egypt. Hostages taken during the October 7 attack will be exchanged for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Over 400 humanitarian aid trucks will enter Gaza daily, while a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops is planned.
Tylia El Helou 2025-10-08 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover the ongoing negotiations in Cairo over Gaza and the US government shutdown. We also feature an exclusive interview with Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), who shares his insights on the Gaza conflict and the prospects for peace in the region.
Tylia El Helou 2025-10-08 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover the Cairo talks and the war in Gaza. We also feature an interview with Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), to discuss Trump’s plan for Gaza and a potential peace deal.
Elie Ziadé 2025-10-08 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
This is the central theme of this 20-minute visual investigation produced by Ici Beyrouth and This Is Beirut. The film combines archival footage, expert analysis and excerpts from speeches to explore the rise, power and fragility of a regime built on faith, weapons and fear. Three Voices to Understand Iran The documentary features three ...
This is Beirut 2025-10-07 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Two years after October 7, the world remembers. Across Israel, Europe and the Americas, communities gather to honor the lives lost in the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023.
Hala Abdallah 2025-10-07 17:24 - Reading : less than a minute
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The story behind Jihad El Khatib’s shocking transfer, told by Central’s Vice President Nicolas Abi Nasr in this week’s episode of This is Sports. Watch the full interview via the link in bio.
Elie Ziadé 2025-10-07 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Two years after Hezbollah launched its so-called “support front for Gaza,” Ici Beyrouth and This Is Beirut release an exclusive 20-minute documentary titled “Iran: The Fall of the Mullahs?” on Wednesday, October 8. Produced by senior reporter Elie Ziadé, with Abd Farchoukh in charge of visual design, editing, and ...