VideosBeirut and Beqaa Elections See Low Turnout, Multiple Violations Reported
Hala Abdallah 18/05 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Voters in Beirut and the Beqaa are heading to the polls amid low turnout and reports of irregularities.
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VideosBeirut Votes: Six Competing Lists and Low Turnout
Rayan Chami 18/05 12:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Beirut 2 District Municipal Elections
In Beirut’s 2nd district, stretching from Mazraa to Ras Beirut, six electoral lists are competing in a low-turnout race. The broad “Beirut Btejmaana” alliance leads, facing off against the so-called reformist “Beirut Madinati” and other contenders, as voters weigh tradition, change and the post-Hariri political landscape.
VideosMunicipal and Mukhtar Elections: Spotlight on the Capital!
Lyne Sammouri 18/05 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Achrafieh Beirut Municipal Elections
As polls open across Beirut, voter turnout remains low in neighborhoods like Achrafieh, Saifi and Gemmayzeh. Amid tight security and quiet streets, a few voices echo hopes of reclaiming the future and healing from the past.
VideosDonald Trump Concludes Gulf Tour in the Emirates
This is Beirut 16/05 12:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Donald Trump Gulf Palestine Ukraine Investments Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, the last stop on his Gulf tour, Donald Trump praised his strong relations with the region's leaders, hailing the Emirati president as a “strong leader.” He is now hoping for a swift agreement on Ukraine and is calling for action on the famine in Gaza.
VideosZelensky in Turkey on Eve of Uncertain Talks Without Putin
This Is Beirut 15/05 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Volodymyr Zelensky Vladimir Putin Ukraine Russia Istanbul
While Vladimir Putin declines the invitation, Volodymyr Zelensky travels to Ankara for talks with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the eve of Ukrainian-Russian talks in Istanbul, the outcome of which remains uncertain.
VideosFrom Riyadh to Doha: Trump Nurtures His Middle East Alliances
This is Beirut 15/05 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Donald Trump Middle East Saudi Arabia Qatar
Greeted with pomp in Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump then continued to Qatar, where a $200 billion contract with Boeing was announced—underscoring a tour framed by economic power and deliberate diplomatic pragmatism.
VideosTrump Calls for a Free Lebanon and a Cooperative Syria Before Leaving for Qatar
This is Beirut 14/05 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Donald Trump Hezbollah Saudi Arabia Middle East Syria
On his second day in Saudi Arabia, Trump called for a Hezbollah-free Lebanon and a Syria committed to the Abraham Accords. A vision for a peaceful Middle East before his departure for Qatar.
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.
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)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Lebanese Red Cross Covid-19 Hezbollah 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.