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Paul McCartney’s Second Act: From Beatles Split to Wings Glory
This is Beirut 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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“I used to be a music demigod—now I’m unemployed.” That raw line sets the tone for Paul, a touching and intimate graphic novel by artist Hervé Bourhis. The book captures the emotional and artistic rebirth of Paul McCartney in the early 1970s, following the painful breakup of the Beatles and his return to form with Wings. The Beatles ...
Central Bank of Lebanon’s Governor Proposes a Specialized Body for Bank Restructuring
Maurice Matta 15:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The subcommittee of the parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, continues its review of the draft Banking Sector Restructuring Law. The discussions are centered on resolving divergences between the government's proposal, the IMF’s recommendations, and the proposals presented by Central Bank of Lebanon’s (BDL) ...
$4 Billion: The True Weight of Lebanon’s Agriculture Sector
Liliane Mokbel 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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As Lebanon endures a prolonged economic crisis, one figure remains widely overlooked: the country’s agriculture sector generates over $4 billion annually when including the entire value chain: transport, packaging, and agro-food processing. On its own, raw agricultural production is valued at $2.2 billion per year. Strengthening agriculture and ...
FM Rajji Rejects Foreign Interference in Lebanon’s Internal Affairs
This is Beirut 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji reaffirmed Lebanon’s stance against external interference and called for mutual respect in regional relations during his speech at the “Path to the State” conference on Saturday. Rajji stressed Lebanon’s commitment to a non-interventionist policy: “We do not want anyone to interfere in our internal ...
Iran Holds State Funeral for Top Brass Slain in War with Israel
This is Beirut 13:02 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Iran held a state funeral service Saturday for around 60 people, including its military commanders, killed in its war with Israel, after Tehran's top diplomat condemned Donald Trump's comments on supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as "unacceptable." The proceedings started at 8:00 am local time (0430 GMT) in the capital ...
Yemen's Houthis Claim Missile Fired at Israel
This is Beirut 12:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they fired a ballistic missile towards Israel on Saturday in response to Israel's conduct towards Palestinians during the Gaza war. In Israel, warning sirens sounded in several areas before the army announced the "missile was most likely successfully intercepted." It was the first missile launch ...
Thérèse of Lisieux: Holiness Made Possible
Fady Noun 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The relics of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux are currently touring Lebanon. Despite certain excesses—such as the brevity of some “visits” and the hurried processions past her reliquary—this form of popular devotion remains deeply rooted in Church tradition. The veneration of relics—and belief in their power—dates back centuries. As ...
Qatar Urges Israel, Hamas to Seize ‘Window of Opportunity’ for Gaza Truce
This is Beirut 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Gaza mediators are engaging with Israel and Hamas to build on momentum from this week's ceasefire with Iran and work towards a truce in the Palestinian territory, Qatar foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said. Israel and Iran on Tuesday agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the United States and Qatar just hours after the Islamic republic ...
Basketball: Sagesse Rediscovers Its Sacred Fire
Makram Haddad 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
It’s no longer a spark—it’s a blaze. On Friday night, in a high-stakes, high-tension game, Sagesse unleashed a storm on Beirut Club, winning 103–85 at the Chiyah Sports Complex. A resounding victory that puts the Ghazir Greens up 2–1 in the series and gives them a match point at home. In an electric atmosphere, Linos Gavriel’s men ...
Karl Lagerfeld’s Private French Villa Heads to Public Auction
This is Beirut 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Hidden from view, once a creative sanctuary and reception venue, a former residence of iconic German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is headed for public auction this Tuesday under France’s notarial system. Purchased by Lagerfeld in 2010, the “Domaine de Voisins,” located in Louveciennes (Yvelines), was dubbed his villa outside Paris. The ...
Rwanda, DR Congo Sign Peace Deal in US After Rebel Sweep
This is Beirut 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace agreement Friday in Washington to end fighting that has killed thousands, with the two countries pledging to pull back support for guerrillas -- and President Donald Trump boasting of securing mineral wealth. "Today, the violence and destruction comes to an end, and the entire region ...
Iran Holds State Funeral for Top Brass Slain in War With Israel
This is Beirut 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Iran began a state funeral service Saturday for around 60 people, including its military commanders, killed in its war with Israel, after Tehran's top diplomat condemned Donald Trump's comments on supreme leader Ali Khamenei as "unacceptable". The proceedings started at 8:00 am local time (0430 GMT) in the capital Tehran as government offices and ...
Norris Bounces Back as McLaren Take 1-2 in Austrian Practice
This is Beirut 08:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lando Norris bounced back from his Canadian catastrophe with his customary smile on Friday after topping the times ahead of team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri as McLaren reeled off a solid 1-2 in practice at the Austrian Grand Prix. As the paddock digested news that Mercedes had held talks about possibly signing Max Verstappen from ...
Trump Hopeful for Gaza Ceasefire, Possibly ‘Next Week’
This is Beirut 05:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump voiced optimism Friday about a new ceasefire in Gaza, as criticism grew over mounting civilian deaths at Israeli-backed food distribution centers in the territory. Asked by reporters how close a ceasefire was between Israel and Hamas, Trump said: "We think within the next week, we're going to get a ...