VideosAsh Monday: A Moment of Sharing and Spiritual Renewal
Élie-Joe Kamel 03/03 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Ash Monday was celebrated in Lebanon, marking the beginning of Lent for Christians.
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President Aoun to Asharq Al-Awsat: Only the State Can Decide on War and Peace
This is Beirut 01/03 00:09 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun outlined his presidential agenda in his first televised interview on Friday, broadcast on the platforms of the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat and Asharq News. The president stressed that “only the state can bear the responsibility for protecting Lebanon’s territory and people,” reaffirming his commitment to ...
Trump, Zelensky, and Vance Engage in Extraordinary Shouting Match
This is Beirut 28/02 20:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky clashed in an extraordinary shouting match in the Oval Office, leaving efforts to end the war with Russia hanging in the balance. "With respect, I think it's disrespectful for you to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media", said US Vice ...
VideosFinal Preparations for Yemenis in Sanaa Before Ramadan
Pierre Daccache 28/02 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Residents of Sanaa make their final pre-Ramadan purchases in a market in the old city, while the number of shoppers is lower than last year.
"How ?!": Award-winning magicians mesmerize the audience
Hala Abdallah 28/02 10:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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For the first time in Lebanon, world champions of magic Boris Wild, Javier Botia, Shotty Ice, Ondřej Pšenička and Ark captivated spectators with an unforgettable show!
VideosIn India, Female Beer Brewers Are Aiming to Change Attitudes
This Is Beirut 27/02 16:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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In an India where female drinkers are often stigmatized, Lynette Pires proudly asserts her place in this largely male-dominated sector.
VideosPrivate US Company Launches for Moon a Second Time
This is Beirut 27/02 12:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Intuitive Machines, the first private company to successfully complete a lunar landing, has launched its second probe to the Moon. Liftoff took place in Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, on the 26th of February.
VideosSea, Sand and Stranded Vehicles: On Patrol with Qatar Desert Rescuers
This is Beirut 26/02 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute
A vehicle is pulled out of the sand soaked by a rising tide near a seaside resort in the desert state of Qatar. The Aoun Qatar team performs this type of operation dozens of times a day. This rescue service, supervised by the government, is one of four volunteer groups conducting rescue operations in the desert of this small, gas-rich peninsula.
Storm Strikes Beirut, But Life Goes On
Hala Abdallah 25/02 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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It's 10 °C in Beirut, just another normal day on the corniche, despite the storm that swept through the country.
'Not a Celebration:' Soldiers on the Ukrainian Frontline React to Third War Commemoration
This is Beirut 25/02 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
On the third commemoration of Russia's invasion, Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline share their thoughts on the war. The three-year-long conflict was sparked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. “Another year of pain, another year of remembering those guys who are gone. Not a celebration at all. No celebration,” says a ...
TestimoniesEating Disorders: Perspectives From an Overcomer and a Specialist
Chelsea Al Arif 25/02 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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Eating disorders are more common than people think. Addressing them is of great importance. On World Eating Disorders Week, hear the raw and powerful truth from a specialist and a survivor. This report features an emotional exchange about pain, resilience and recovery.
Positive Atmosphere Marks First Half of Parliamentary Session
Lyne Sammouri 25/02 15:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The first round of the confidence debate has concluded. On Tuesday, Parliament gathered for a two‐day plenary session, with around 75 parliamentarians set to speak and vote on whether to grant confidence to the new government, known as the “rescue and reform government.” For the cabinet to commence work, it must secure the ...