How Camels Helped Mauritania Beat Jihadism
This is Beirut 14/05 15:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Mauritania’s camelback troops patrol the desert frontier in a unique strategy to counter jihadist threats.
Multimedia
VideosTensions Rise in Tripoli (Libya) as Gheniwa’s Death Reshapes the Balance of Power
This is Beirut 14/05 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Tripoli Libya Abdelghani el-Kiki
Six dead in Tripoli, including military leader Gheniwa. A turning point in the balance of power in western Libya.
SpotlightFrom War Zones to Wards: How LRC Keeps Lebanon Alive
Samar El-Kadi 14/05 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanese Red Cross Covid-19 Hezbollah Israel Lebanon Geages Kettaneh
A toll-free emergency number that most people in Lebanon have in mind during a crisis is the three-digit “140,” which connects to the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC). The volunteer-based, non-profit organization has proven to be life-saving in times of war and peace. Each year, the LRC handles over one million missions across the country, including ...
Videos'Anything Goes Bel Arabi:' A Broadway Classic with an Arab Twist
Rayan Chami 13/05 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Broadway meets Beirut under the lights of Casino du Liban. “Anything Goes Bel Arabi” brings comedy, romance and chaos to the stage in a dazzling Arabic adaptation. Directed by Roy El Khouri and starring Carole Samaha—with a stellar cast, a live orchestra and over 20 dancers—it’s musical theater magic like you’ve never seen before.
Riyadi Crushes Sagesse in Historic Derby Night
Hala Abdallah 13/05 10:45 - Reading : less than a minute
FIBA WASL Riyadi Sagesse basketball sports
Over 20 years later, Al Riyadi and Sagesse fans filled the stands for a historic Beirut derby in the FIBA WASL Final 8, where Riyadi defeated its rival by 30 points.
Pope Leo XIV’s First Speech: Peace, Charity and Compassion to the Most Vulnerable
This is Beirut 12/05 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute
In front of tens of thousands of faithful gathered at the Vatican, Leo XIV, the first American pope, delivers his first speech, centered on peace, charity, and compassion to the most vulnerable, affirming his vision of a Church in motion.
VideosRiyadh Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Trump
This is Beirut 12/05 12:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Donald Trump Gulf Palestine Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump will begin his Gulf tour in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, where he is set to receive a grand welcome in Riyadh. The visit will focus on boosting investments in defense, energy and artificial intelligence. However, rising tensions with Iran and the ongoing crisis in Gaza loom large over the trip.
VideosTannourine: Family Ties Prevail Over Politics
Chelsea Al Arif 11/05 20:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Tannourine Batroun Municipal Elections Lebanon
A large number of the electorate in several Batroun villages reject the interference of political parties in the management of local affairs.
VideosChristian Minorities in Al-Mina: Voting to Stay Visible
Rayan Chami 11/05 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
In al-Mina, Christian minorities headed to the polls with cautious determination, aware of their limited numbers but eager to assert their role in municipal life. Turnout was modest yet higher than in Tripoli, as voters balanced frustration with past failures against calls for representation and transparency.
VideosCannes 2025: An Emotive Official Poster for the 78th Edition
This is Beirut 11/05 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute
With just days to go before the highly anticipated 78th Cannes Film Festival, the official poster has been unveiled in dramatic fashion.
VideosTripoli Votes: A City at a Crossroads
Rayan Chami 11/05 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
As North Lebanon heads to the polls, Tripoli faces a decisive test: 359 candidates, fragmented alliances, and calls for change after nine years of political stagnation. With major leaders absent from the race, local coalitions, Islamists, and independents are vying to reshape the city’s fragile political balance — and restore fair ...
