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Why Did the Government Overlook the Report on District 16?
Johnny Kortbawi 03/10 13:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Different considerations govern expatriate voting, an issue on which Speaker Nabih Berri was adamant, declaring that “Bible and Quran precede electoral law,” meaning the article in question will not be amended under any circumstances. This leaves us with two possibilities: either proceed with the law as it stands with District 16 included in ...
Sarah Mullally Appointed First Woman to Lead Church of England
This is Beirut 03/10 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Sarah Mullally was on Friday named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England -- which can trace its origins to the Roman empire -- and the global Anglican community. Her nomination by a committee tasked with finding a successor to Justin Welby, who stepped down earlier this year over an abuse ...
Donald Trump Attends Unusual Gathering of Hundreds of US Generals and Admirals Near Washington
This is Beirut 30/09 06:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Donald Trump will attend a meeting on Tuesday bringing together hundreds of American generals and admirals from around the world, unusually summoned to a military base near Washington. No official has explained the purpose of this meeting, which comes amid a political tightening of control over the U.S. military, marked by troop deployments in ...
Seoul Warns North Korea Holds Enough Uranium for Dozens of Nuclear Bombs
This is Beirut 25/09 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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North Korea is believed to possess up to two tonnes of highly enriched uranium, South Korea's unification minister said Thursday. The North has long been known to hold a "significant" amount of highly enriched uranium, the key material used to produce nuclear warheads, according to South Korea's defense ministry. But in a rare public ...
Denmark Bans All Civilian Drone Flights this Week due to EU Summit
This is Beirut 28/09 15:49 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Denmark will ban all civilian drone flights across the country this week to ensure security as Copenhagen hosts an EU summit gathering heads of government, the transport ministry said Sunday. Mysterious drone sightings across Denmark since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports, with Denmark hinting at possible Russian ...
Hamas Official says Group Still Needs Time to Study Trump's Gaza Plan
This is Beirut 03/10 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A Hamas official told AFP on Friday that the group still needed time to study a plan for Gaza put forward by US President Donald Trump and backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "Hamas is still continuing consultations regarding Trump's plan... and has informed mediators that the consultations are ongoing and need some time," the ...
Collectible Cars: Where Culture, Passion and Investment Meet
Christiane Tager 30/09 17:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In a world where traditional investments fluctuate with economic and geopolitical crises, collectible cars seem to hold steady. They do more than captivate enthusiasts; they also attract investors. In the United States and Europe, auction prices are soaring, and museums compete for rare models. What about Lebanon? Between roaring American muscle ...
What Does the US 21-Point Plan for Gaza Include?
This is Beirut 28/09 17:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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At the UN General Assembly, the United States shared a 21-point proposal with a small group of Arab and Muslim countries aimed at ending the war in Gaza. According to Axios, the US proposals draw on various ideas discussed over the past six months, as well as concepts developed by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and former British Prime ...
Milan Fashion Week Wraps with Bold Trends and Timeless Glamour
This is Beirut 29/09 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The main shows at Milan Fashion Week wrapped up Sunday after another season of standout dresses, flawless tailoring, statement leather coats, and luxurious handbags. Here are some of the key looks from the Spring/Summer 2026 women's collections: 1920s Chic Ferragamo designer Maximilian Davis revisited the roaring twenties with a lively ...
Gaza Peace Plan: Key Reactions to Hamas's Response
This is Beirut 04/10 16:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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International reactions have been pouring in following Hamas's positive response on Friday to US President Donald Trump's plan to free Israeli hostages in Gaza and end the nearly two-year conflict. Here are some of the main reactions from around the world: United States "Based on the statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for ...
Kudus Fires Spurs into Second with Win at Leeds
This is Beirut 04/10 20:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Mohammed Kudus' first Tottenham goal lifted Spurs up to second in the Premier League by ending Leeds' long unbeaten home run with a 2-1 win on Saturday. Noah Okafor cancelled out Mathys Tel's opener for the visitors in a first half that raged from end to end. Kudus grabbed the winner just before the hour mark and Tottenham had to show their ...
Four Killed in Attack on Northern US Mormon Church
This is Beirut 29/09 05:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
United States Michigan Shooting
At least four people were killed and several others wounded Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, authorities said, in the latest deadly tragedy that US President Donald Trump called part of a national "epidemic of violence." Police in the northern US state said the shooter first rammed the church with his vehicle ...
Europe’s First Alzheimer’s Treatment: Will Leqembi Live Up to Expectations?
Bélinda Ibrahim 02/10 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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After decades of research and broken promises, the arrival of Leqembi (lecanemab) marks a symbolic milestone in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Developed by Eisai and Biogen, this monoclonal antibody has just been approved in the European Union for the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer’s. For the first time, a drug aims to slow the progression ...
New Revelations About Nasrallah's Assassination
This is Beirut 22/09 13:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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On the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination, Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth published new details about the operation which it described as “worthy of a science-fiction movie.” The mission took place in September 2024, while Israeli fighter jets were heavily bombing Hezbollah strongholds in the southern suburbs of ...
Miracle Gel for Fractures: Medical Revolution or Media Hype?
Bélinda Ibrahim 01/10 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fractures Gel Bones Science China
In recent weeks, international media and social networks have been buzzing about a “miracle gel” developed by Chinese researchers. Known as Bone 02, this biomaterial reportedly repairs fractures in as little as three minutes without traditional surgery or metal implants. The concept sounds like science fiction: apply the gel to a broken bone, ...
At the UN, Aoun Makes Case for Preserving Lebanon’s Unique Model
This is Beirut 24/09 01:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Joseph Aoun urged the international community to recognize Lebanon’s vital role as a bastion of coexistence in a fractured Middle East. “There can be no development without peace, and no peace without justice and dignity,” he declared, emphasizing Lebanon’s ...
Fade French Manicure: Fall’s Soft Nail Trend
Bélinda Ibrahim 21/09 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fade French Manicure Nails Beauty Trend
A quick glance at the hands of influencers and actresses confirms it: the traditional French manicure, with its crisp white tips, no longer has the monopoly on chic. This season, a gentler, subtler version is taking the spotlight—the fade French manicure. At first, it looks almost invisible, and that’s precisely the appeal. The delicate ...
Lebanon's Half Measures Lead to Growing US Skepticism
Amal Chmouny 01/10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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As Lebanese leaders continue to implement half measures that fail to address pressing issues decisively, voices in Washington are increasingly questioning the US's support for Beirut. The context is troubling. From across the Atlantic, it is clear that Lebanese officials have yet to confront their fear of a "weak and defeated" Hezbollah, while the ...
Zelensky Says NATO Membership Not Automatic Protection, Praises Trump after Shift
This is Beirut 24/09 18:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Volodymyr Zelensky cast doubt Wednesday on NATO's ability to guarantee Ukraine's security but praised Donald Trump after the US president unexpectedly flip-flopped to say he thinks Russia can be defeated. Addressing the United Nations, Zelensky suggested that even NATO membership, which Trump has ruled out for Ukraine, might not be ...
Abu Dhabi 2025: Riyadi Overturns Champville and Heads to the Final
Makram Haddad 04/10 09:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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At the Abu Dhabi International Basketball Championship, the Lebanese derby lived up to expectations in the semifinal: Riyadi dominated Champville 97–83 after a one-sided finish. Earlier in the tournament, Riyadi had cruised through the group stage against Al Dhafra (114–81) and TNT (94–53), while Champville impressed with a blowout against ...
‘American Gigolo:’ The Film That Put Giorgio Armani on the Map
Bélinda Ibrahim 23/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In 1980, America discovered American Gigolo and its protagonist, Julian Kaye, portrayed by Richard Gere. His silhouette, sculpted by the California light, moves through his modern apartment and pauses before an endless wardrobe. It is not just a display of suits. In every movement and every choice of jacket or shirt, there is something new, a ...
Tony Blair: Former UK Premier Central to Trump's Gaza Plan
This is Beirut 30/09 19:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Tony Blair, Britain's former Prime minister whose legacy was heavily tarnished by the 2003 war in Iraq, has long been a contentious figure in the Middle East and beyond. His potentially leading role in Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza will likely do little to change that. Blair, 72, who is set to sit on the board of a proposed international ...
“My Father’s Shadow”: Nigeria’s First Cannes-Winning Film Returns Home
This is Beirut 19/09 19:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Now back in Lagos for the film’s local release, Davies reflects on the film’s deeply personal themes and its resonance with a nation still grappling with the legacy of its political past. Akinola Davies, the director of My Father's Shadow, Nigeria's first film to win an award at the Cannes film festival, is savoring his return to Lagos, the ...
Love and Loss Lead the Way on the 2025 Booker Prize Shortlist
This is Beirut 24/09 17:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Literature Booker Prize Shortlist 2025 Britain Culture
Three authors writing about love and loss have made the Booker Prize shortlist for the first time, among the six chosen as contenders for this year's prestigious award. The works explore "the ties that bind families together, and the moments of crisis that can pull them apart," the prize organizers said late Tuesday. The shortlist ...
NATO Intercepts Russian MiGs in Estonian Airspace as Tallinn Calls for Article 4 Talks
This is Beirut 19/09 21:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Three Russian MiG-31 fighters violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Friday, Estonia said, triggering complaints of a dangerous new provocation from the EU and NATO. Italian F-35 fighters attached to NATO's air defense support mission in the Baltic states were scrambled to intercept the Russian jets and warn them off, Estonian ...
Demna Debuts Gucci Collection, Igniting New Era in Milan
This is Beirut 23/09 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Maverick Georgian designer Demna makes his debut for Gucci at Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday with a film featuring a family of Italian characters bursting with attitude, as the house pledged a "new era" in its history. The 44-year-old took over at Gucci in July after a decade at fellow Kering brand Balenciaga, tasked with helping reverse falling ...
Nuclear Issue: Giving Up Uranium Enrichment, a Red Line for Iran
This is Beirut 24/09 17:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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“We will not yield,” said Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, rejecting any compromise on uranium enrichment, a major point of contention with Western countries over Iran’s nuclear program. AFP reviews Tehran’s firm stance just days before a possible return of UN sanctions against Iran. Why does Tehran insist on ...
Generation Z: Anger Spreads Across Continents
Moncef Ait-Kaci 01/10 21:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In Morocco, the protest movement has reached an unprecedented scale over the past four days. From Rabat to Casablanca, from Oujda to Tiznit, and also in Agadir, thousands of young people have mobilized around the Gen Z 212 collective, which had been largely unknown until now. Clashes have multiplied, including confrontations with security forces, ...
EU Proposes Ban of Russian LNG Fuel in Latest Sanctions Package
This is Beirut 19/09 18:38 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The European Union proposed Friday to bring forward by a year a ban on Russian gas imports as part of new sanctions to sap Moscow's war chest and please US President Donald Trump. The 19th package of EU sanctions targeting Moscow since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine also seeks to hit firms as well as banks and traders in China, India, and other ...
Building Modern, Accessible Digital Finance for All
Liliane Mokbel 03/10 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Economy Lebanon Yassine Jaber Finance Taxes Digital
At a press conference on Friday at the Ministry’s headquarters, Finance Minister Yassine Jaber unveiled a roadmap to establish a digital financial administration that is efficient, transparent and citizen-focused. This transformation is built around four key pillars: Electronic Notifications Registered taxpayers now receive all official ...