Chelsea Al Arif 23/07 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Washington Tom Barrack Lebanon
In the span of two weeks, Barrack first arrived promoting dialogue, then returned with warnings. This explainer breaks down what changed and why it matters for Lebanon.
Élie-Joe Kamel 23/07 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute
August 4 Beirut Port Explosion Commémoration Justice
Nearly five years after the Beirut port explosion, the pain knows no borders: gatherings will take place in Beirut, as well as in France, Belgium, Italy, Brazil… United in mourning, the victims’ families and the Lebanese diaspora are still demanding justice.
This is Beirut 23/07 12:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Cook Islands Fight Starfish Coral
In the Cook Islands, divers are taking on a coral-eating threat: the crown-of-thorns starfish. Armed only with wooden spears, they defend fragile reefs already strained by climate change. As the invasive species spreads rapidly, their hands-on fight has become vital to saving what remains.
Élie-Joe Kamel 23/07 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Ordre of Malta Health Crisis Mobile Medical Units Marwan Sehnawi
In response to Lebanon’s ongoing health crisis, the Order of Malta has stepped up its humanitarian efforts by launching four mobile medical units. The initiative aims to provide equitable access to healthcare services, particularly in the country’s most remote and underserved areas.
Lyne Sammouri 22/07 19:05 - Reading : less than a minute
He ruled from behind bars, escaped without a trace, and turned Ecuador into a cocaine corridor. Now, “Fito” faces justice in the US. From taxi driver to narco kingpin, what’s the story behind Ecuador’s most feared criminal?
Hala Abdallah 22/07 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
basketball federation sports This is Sports Akram Halabi basketball
From the new season format to potential player bans, Basketball Federation President Akram Halabi answers the questions fans are asking. Don’t miss Episode 8 of This is Sports, only on This is Beirut’s website and YouTube channel.
This is Beirut 22/07 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
In the mountains of Hakkari, at the border between Turkey, Iran, and Iraq, Kurdish herders are returning to their lands. For decades, this region was emptied by conflict between the Turkish army and Kurdish militants. Today, despite the scars left by war, families are trying to rebuild a rural life. This return marks a fragile revival: traditions ...
This is Beirut 22/07 11:10 - Reading : less than a minute
No ID means no school, no work, no future. Millions in Pakistan are invisible in the eyes of their government because they are undocumented.
Hala Abdallah 21/07 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Sports sports basketball football
Catch the latest in local and international sports in this recap. Stay tuned for the full episode of This is Sports.
This is Beirut 21/07 11:55 - Reading : less than a minute
In June 2024, in a village in southeastern Pakistan, a young camel named Cammie was brutally mutilated when a farmer cut off her front leg after she wandered into his field in search of food. Rescued by an animal shelter in Karachi, Cammie was fitted with a prosthetic leg and is now learning to walk again. Cammie is no longer just an injured ...
Lyne Sammouri 20/07 16:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Bodies wrapped in red cloth are carried at a funeral home in Ha Long City as families mourn the victims of Saturday’s ferry disaster caused by a sudden storm.
This is Beirut 20/07 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Mourners marched through the streets of Mafaleh village during a funeral procession on July 19, following days of deadly clashes in southern Syria’s Sweida province.