Reports

Assameh: Preserving Dr. Sacy's Legacy
Assameh: Preserving Dr. Sacy's Legacy

Founded in 2013 by Dr. Robert Sacy, the NGO Assameh continues to support women and children cared for at Quarantina Hospital. On Wednesday, a new obstetrics wing will be inaugurated at the hospital.

Lebanese Basketball Clubs Making Big Moves During the Off-Season
Lebanese Basketball Clubs Making Big Moves During the Off-Season

Lebanese basketball clubs are making headlines worldwide, with al-Riyadi Beirut making it to the FIBA Intercontinental Cup Hall of Fame, while other clubs gear up for major regional tournaments, setting the stage for an electrifying season ahead.

War Diary: Day 345
War Diary: Day 345

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 15, 2024.

Rising Tensions: Increased Bombing in South Lebanon and Upper Galilee
Rising Tensions: Increased Bombing in South Lebanon and Upper Galilee

On Sunday, tensions between Hezbollah and Israel escalated on the southern front. In the early evening, Hezbollah announced that it had launched drones to attack the command headquarters of the Military Gathering Battalion in the Golan Division at the Yarden barracks, resulting in casualties and injuries. However, Israeli media reported that five ...

Houthis Urge Tel Aviv Residents to Evacuate to South After Missile Strike
Houthis Urge Tel Aviv Residents to Evacuate to South After Missile Strike

The Houthis issued an announcement on Sunday warning the residents of Tel Aviv, in central Israel, that the area had become an active war zone, urging them to evacuate to a "humanitarian zone" in the Negev desert. Earlier in the day, a missile triggered a rush to shelters in central Israel on Sunday, a rare incident that caused no casualties but ...

War Diary: Day 344
War Diary: Day 344

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 14th, 2024.

The Day God Pronounces the Final Verdict
The Day God Pronounces the Final Verdict

It is already midnight, and the city is collapsing under the weight of the imminent apocalypse. The following text aims to be a sketch, in words and music, of what the future seems to promise. It is already midnight. The city seems numb beneath a cloak of ink. The stars struggle to adorn this black veil that stretches into infinity. Everything is ...

War Diary: Day 343
War Diary: Day 343

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 13th, 2024.

Fuel Tanks near Burj Hammoud's Fire?
Fuel Tanks near Burj Hammoud's Fire?

These fuel tanks, located just a few hundred meters from the Bourj Hammoud landfill site, are a source of great concern following the fire that broke out there on Thursday. This event rekindled fears of a potential explosive catastrophe, given the proximity of these flammable tanks to the landfill. The ongoing investigation, inconclusive at this ...

Nidal Haddad: Abou Melhem and Oum Melhem, Model Grandparents for the Lebanese
Nidal Haddad: Abou Melhem and Oum Melhem, Model Grandparents for the Lebanese

  Last Wednesday, Aley paid a heartfelt tribute to Abou Melhem and Oum Melhem, the legendary couple of Lebanese television. During this emotional ceremony, their granddaughter, Nidal Haddad, spoke with emotion about the authenticity, wisdom, and lasting imprint her grandparents left in the hearts of the Lebanese, calling them “model ...

Bourj Hammoud – Dora Landfill: Fire Almost Controlled
Bourj Hammoud – Dora Landfill: Fire Almost Controlled

Beirut firefighters and civil defense teams were able to contain most of the fire that ignited late on Thursday evening at the Bourj Hammoud – Dora landfill. The situation is almost calm and the teams are moving into the next phase. The environmental and health risks remain uncertain.

Lebanon Unites to Honor Cardinal Agagianian in Grand Ceremony
Lebanon Unites to Honor Cardinal Agagianian in Grand Ceremony

On Thursday, Cardinal Krikor Bedros XV Agagianian’s remains were carried by representatives of 12 religious communities during a national celebration in Beirut, symbolizing unity and peace amid Lebanon’s ongoing crises.