Reports

Geagea Accuses Government of Being Hezbollah's Mailbox and Echo
Geagea Accuses Government of Being Hezbollah's Mailbox and Echo

Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea stressed that “the government must take a stance in the supreme Lebanese interest" instead of acting as a mailbox for Hezbollah and echoing its position. In a press conference on Friday, he said, “We do not want a civil war, but we want to present things as they should be,” revealing that “Amos ...

War Diary: Day 314
War Diary: Day 314

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 August 15, 2024.

Séjourné's Lebanese Tour to Prevent Regional Escalation
Séjourné's Lebanese Tour to Prevent Regional Escalation

In a visit to Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné reaffirmed France's role in mediating tensions in the Middle East, offering solidarity and support to Lebanon and seeking to extend France's involvement with UNIFIL.

Assumption in Zghorta: Between Prayer and Hrisseh
Assumption in Zghorta: Between Prayer and Hrisseh

Every year, in celebration of the feast of the Assumption, devoted believers embark on a symbolic journey spanning over 25km from Ehden to Zghorta. This pilgrimage culminates at the Church of Our Lady of Zghorta, where the faithful gather after a 4-hour walk. They attend the annual mass and come together to partake in the traditional Assumption ...

The Five New Sports That Will Be at the Next Olympics
The Five New Sports That Will Be at the Next Olympics

In every Olympic edition, the host city can propose the inclusion of one or more additional sports. Find out what sports Los Angeles will be adding to the 2028 Olympics.

War Diary: Day 312
War Diary: Day 312

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 August 13, 2024.

Four Historic Achievements at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Four Historic Achievements at the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Paris 2024 Olympics witnessed unforgettable moments, with women taking the spotlight through achievements that powerfully reinforced the role of women in sports.

War Diary: Day 311
War Diary: Day 311

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 August 12, 2024.

War Diary: Day 310
War Diary: Day 310

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 August 11, 2024.

Notable Figures From the Paris 2024 Olympics
Notable Figures From the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Olympic Games concluded this Sunday after two weeks of emotionally charged moments. Here’s a look back at the athletes who left a mark on this edition.

War Diary: Day 309
War Diary: Day 309

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 August 10th, 2024.

Contemporary Music, a Controlled Chaos
Contemporary Music, a Controlled Chaos

After rejecting the harmonic conventions of the past, contemporary music now manifests as a controlled chaos, integrating noise experiments and redefining the boundaries of auditory experience. This article explores three notable works that illustrate this sonic evolution. Omnipresent in the living world, "selfish genes" are fundamental agents of ...