War Diary: Day 163
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-03-17 20:24 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 17th, 2024.
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The Infinity Glove: Revolutionary Assistive Technology
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-03-17 10:23 - Reading : less than a minute
The Infinity Glove, developed by Samir Elias and Wassim Omran, is a groundbreaking assistive device bridging communication barriers for individuals with hearing and speech impairments. It facilitates sign language translation to spoken words via a smartphone app, emphasizing inclusivity and envisioning a future of seamless integration of assistive ...
War Diary: Day 162
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-03-16 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 16th, 2024.
Historic Studio Al-Ahram in Cairo Devastated by Fire
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-16 14:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A devastating fire struck Studio Al-Ahram, one of the oldest film studios in Egypt and the Arab world, without causing any casualties. On the night of Friday to Saturday, a large-scale fire broke out at Studio Al-Ahram, located in the Giza region, west of Cairo. Built in 1944, this iconic studio is considered one of the oldest and most important ...
War Diary: Day 161
Rayan Chami 2024-03-15 21:27 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 15th, 2024.
The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report
Alissar Boulos 2024-03-15 19:03 - Reading : less than a minute
Good evening and welcome to The Intelligent Recap. It is Friday, March 15th, and the 161st day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s edition, the security situation in southern Lebanon escalates, the World Bank introduces its Country Climate and Development Report, and Lebanon commemorates March 14th. In international news, Gaza faces the ...
Arz Zahreddine Will No Longer Represent Lebanon
Hala Abdallah 2024-03-15 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Arz Zahreddine, the sole representative of Lebanon in the Paralympics, is now seeking to acquire citizenship from another Arab nation as this year would be the last year during which he represents his country. Arz did not disclose which country he intends to represent next year.
Resolution 1701 Under the Spotlight at La Sagesse University
2024-03-14 22:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
An explanatory panel under the title “Resolution 1701 and National Defense Strategy” convened today at La Sagesse University in Furn el-Chebbak, organized by the Faculty of Political Science and International Relations. The panel was devoted to tackling and promoting awareness of the guidelines of United Nations Security Council Resolution ...
War Diary: Day 160
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-03-14 21:40 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 14th, 2024.
Ibrahim Najjar to This Is Beirut: A Defense Strategy Depends on Political Consensus
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-03-14 18:33 - Reading : less than a minute
Professor Ibrahim Najjar, former Minister of Justice, said, "Our current government is supposed to be a caretaker government. But if we can have the cake and eat it too, it would be perfect. In other words, it would be great to reach a consensus over our defense strategy, which is an agreement that would do good to everyone, I think. However, it ...
Tarek Mitri to TIB: 1701 Is the Only Game in Town
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-03-14 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Tarek Mitri said to This is Beirut that "all parties involved are stopping the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1701." He also deplored the fact that the Lebanese Army hasn't been deployed yet on the border.
Nassif Hitti to TIB: 1701 Needs to Be Implemented Gradually
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-03-14 13:49 - Reading : less than a minute
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nassif Hitti told This is Beirut that UN Resolution 1701 needs amendments, but the process of its implementation has to be gradual, as results cannot be attained all at once but rather through a pragmatic and gradual process.