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War Diary: Day 193
War Diary: Day 193

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 April 16th, 2024.

MP Makhzoumi: Initiatives Aligning with Taif and Constitution Are Welcome
MP Makhzoumi: Initiatives Aligning with Taif and Constitution Are Welcome

Renewal bloc MP Fouad Makhzoumi was optimistic after a meeting on Tuesday of several parliamentary blocs with the Quintet’s ambassadors at the Egyptian ambassador's residence, stressing that the initiative led by the five-nation group for ending the presidential deadlock is moving forward. Makhzoumi stressed that his bloc supports any initiative ...

Australia's Great Barrier Reef Struggles to Survive
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Struggles to Survive

Due to climate change, Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is becoming a watery graveyard of bleached reef. It is suffering one of the most severe coral bleaching events on record. Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is suffering one of the most severe coral bleaching events on record, leaving scientists fearful for its survival as the impact ...

Lebanese Civil War: 49th Anniversary Commemorative March
Lebanese Civil War: 49th Anniversary Commemorative March

On the 49th anniversary of the Lebanese civil war, the NGO "Fighters for Peace" organized a march on Monday bringing together fighters who took part in the conflict. Made up of several stops, the march began at the National Museum and ended at Beit Beirut in the emblematic Sodeco district, which still bears the scars of the war that lasted from ...

War Diary: Day 192
War Diary: Day 192

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 April 15th, 2024.  

Catherine Haddad Aims to Take Lebanon to the Olympics 
Catherine Haddad Aims to Take Lebanon to the Olympics 

Meet Catherine Haddad, a Lebanese-American dressage rider who is aiming to become the first in her field to represent Lebanon in high-level international competitions like the Olympics.

War Diary: Day 191
War Diary: Day 191

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 April 14th, 2024.

Election of a New President to the Order of Engineers and Architects of Beirut
Election of a New President to the Order of Engineers and Architects of Beirut

An expected 40,000 voters are set to vote today in the Order of Engineers and Architects of Beirut to a elect a new president, as well as five new members of the Council. Results are expected after the ballots close at 7:30 PM.   [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/lebanon/244100"]

The Lebanese Brace for Regional Escalation
The Lebanese Brace for Regional Escalation

After the escalations between Israel and Iran on Saturday night, Lebanese citizens immediately feared a spillover of the conflict to Lebanon, prompting them to brace for potential escalation.

War Diary: Day 190
War Diary: Day 190

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 April 13th, 2024.