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Adidas Accused of Cultural Appropriation Over Oaxaca-Inspired Sandals
This is Beirut 10/08 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US fashion designer Willy Chavarria said Saturday he regrets that sandals he created together with Adidas “appropriated” a traditional design from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. Local authorities had complained that the Oaxaca Slip-On sandals were a “reinterpreted” model of huarache sandals, particularly one found uniquely in the ...
Lebanese Army Denies Syrian Airspace Violations Amid Cross-Border Threats
This is Beirut 17/08 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese Army has denied recent media claims that its Air Force breached Syrian airspace to monitor military activity along the border. Some news sources had suggested that the patrols were in response to threats from armed Syrian groups intending to enter Lebanon and carry out security operations. In an official statement, the Army ...
Ex-Presidents, Premiers, Back Government Position On Weapons Control
This is Beirut 15/08 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Two former Lebanese presidents, Amin Gemayel and Michel Sleiman, along with three former prime ministers, Najib Mikati, Fouad Siniora and Tammam Salam, issued a joint statement on Friday backing the government’s position over the state’s exclusive control of weapons. The leaders praised the government’s efforts to restore full state ...
Northern Lebanon Eyes Revival of Kleiate Airport
This is Beirut 19/08 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny underscored the strategic importance of reopening Rene Mouawad Airport in Kleiate, describing it as “a cornerstone for boosting commercial and tourism activity in the North.” In his remarks during a visit to Abdel Wahab Island in Tripoli on Monday, Rasamny said that the economic feasibility ...
Global Support for Lebanon’s Move to Control Weapons
This is Beirut 08/08 20:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese government’s announcement of a national plan to restrict weapons possession exclusively to state security forces has received strong international endorsement, with Arab and European officials supporting the move. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed the decision, stating that the monopoly of arms by the state ...
Israel Seeks Control of Gaza, Won't 'Keep it': Netanyahu
This is Beirut 07/08 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israel intends to take full control of Gaza but does not want to keep or govern it, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ahead of a security cabinet meeting on Thursday. "We intend to," Netanyahu replied, when asked in a televised Fox News interview if Israel will take control of "all of Gaza." Fox News said the interview occurred just before ...
Issa Sees ‘New Day’ for Lebanon
This is Beirut 08/08 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US Congressman Darrell Issa affirmed on Friday that “this is a new day for Lebanon,” highlighting that “significant progress has been made in recent days.” Speaking after his meeting with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Issa described the developments as a “rebirth for Lebanon,” focusing on reconstruction efforts and urgent needs across ...
Tehran Vows to Block Lebanon’s Sovereignty Efforts
This is Beirut 08/08 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tehran’s open opposition to Lebanon’s push for full state sovereignty has become increasingly clear, as Lebanese authorities seek to dismantle Hezbollah’s status as a “state within a state.” The process, launched by President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese government on Tuesday, aims to restore the Lebanese state’s full authority over ...
More Than 1,100 Deaths Linked to Spain's Heatwave
This is Beirut 19/08 18:21 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
More than 1,100 deaths in Spain have been linked to a 16-day heatwave that ended Monday, according to an estimate released Tuesday by the Carlos III Health Institute. Officials reported 1,149 excess deaths in Spain from August 3 to 18 that could be attributed to the scorching temperatures, the public health agency said. The institute used data ...
Walid Joumblatt Calls for National Unity and Neutrality
This is Beirut 10/08 17:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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During a tour of Baalchmay and Aley alongside political and religious leaders, former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt addressed the regional situation, warning of a “great conspiracy” whose outcome remains uncertain. Joumblatt stressed that in light of the painful events unfolding in the region, Lebanon’s role is limited. ...
South Lebanon: Mayor of Mari Targeted by Israeli Fire
This is Beirut 16/08 17:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The mayor of Mari, Youssef Fayad, narrowly escaped death after being hit by a barrage of Israeli fire that flew just above his head while he was accompanying an employee of the Southern Council near the Abbasiya-Majidiyeh intersection. An Israeli drone also targeted an excavator in the town of Aitaroun. Another dropped a sound bomb near farmers ...
Ministries of Tourism and Technology Launch “Smart Tourism App”
This is Beirut 12/08 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tourism Minister Laura Lahoud and Minister of Technology and Artificial Intelligence Kamal Shehadeh on Tuesday launched a free smart tourism application during a press conference at the Tourism Ministry. Designed and developed by Rodolphe Khalat and Hanna Daoud, the app serves as a personal assistant powered by artificial intelligence, offering ...
Iraqi Kurdish Police Arrest Opposition Leader
This is Beirut 13/08 11:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Police in the Kurdish autonomous region in northern Iraq said they had arrested the leader of the main opposition party who would appear in court for a hearing on Wednesday. Businessman turned politician Shaswar Abdulwahid leads the New Generation party, which holds 15 of the 100 seats in the region's parliament and provides the main opposition ...
EDL: Gradual Return of Electricity Following Major Outage
This is Beirut 12/08 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The major outage that caused a nationwide blackout in Lebanon has been repaired. Lebanon’s electricity company, EDL, confirmed that the malfunction — caused by a faulty high-voltage transformer at the Zouk thermal power plant due to humidity and extreme heat — has been resolved. The gas and steam units at the Deir Ammar power plant have ...
NSSF Reports Strong Recovery in Health Spending in 2025
This is Beirut 18/08 13:05 - Reading : less than a minute
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has reported a sharp rise in health expenditures since the start of 2025, signaling early signs of recovery. Health benefits, including hospitalizations, medical care, and medications, have surged by 65% compared with the entire year of 2024. On August 18, the NSSF approved two new financial advances ...
Israeli Citizen Repatriated from Lebanon After Year in Detention
This is Beirut 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday the repatriation of an Israeli citizen who had been held in Lebanon for a year. Saleh Abu Hussein returned to Israel through the Naqoura border crossing, in a transfer coordinated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The handover followed several ...
LAF Denounces Leaks of Officer Reshuffle Details
This is Beirut 12/08 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Army (LAF) addressed circulating reports following Monday’s announcement of a major reshuffle affecting 107 military positions. In a statement released Tuesday, LAF indicated that some media outlets, news websites, and social media platforms shared a leaked memo detailing the transfers and dismissals of officers, accompanied by ...
Palestinian Authority to Start Weapons Surrender in Lebanon Camps
This is Beirut 20/08 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Palestinian Authority is set to announce the start of a weapons handover phase in Palestinian camps in Lebanon within the next 24 hours, sources told al-Markazia. The plan, reportedly finalized under the direct instructions of President Mahmoud Abbas, comes after the arrival of the new Palestinian Ambassador to Beirut, Mohammad al-Asaad. A ...
Blast Kills Four in Northwest Syria: State Media
This is Beirut 14/08 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A blast rocked Syria's northwestern province of Idlib on Thursday, state media said, reporting four dead and without identifying its cause. Residents told AFP they heard the sound of explosions in the western outskirts of the provincial capital. State news agency SANA reported "an explosion whose cause is unknown in the vicinity of the ...
Aoun: Lebanon’s Main Problem Is Corruption, Not Bankruptcy
This is Beirut 14/08 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun on Thursday emphasized that Lebanon’s primary challenge is corruption, “because there has been no accountability.” Speaking at a meeting with a delegation from the Lebanese Business Council in Abu Dhabi, Aoun noted that “today, there is a judiciary, cases are being opened, and there are no prohibitions or red lines ...
Education Minister Announces Four-Day School Week
This is Beirut 20/08 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Education Minister Rima Karami confirmed on Wednesday that public schools in Lebanon will continue operating on a four-day week in the upcoming academic year, describing the decision as “a continuation of the previous measure, with the hope that this will be the last year.” Karami made the announcement following a meeting with ...
EDL: Years of Neglect Behind Lebanon’s Power Cuts
This is Beirut 14/08 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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In a statement released Thursday, Electricité du Liban (EDL) said Lebanon’s electricity network continues to struggle after years of neglect and chronic underinvestment, with key infrastructure destroyed in the 2020 Beirut Port explosion still unreplaced. EDL identified three main causes for the recurring power cuts: production capacity at ...
Army Arrests Drug and Arms Smugglers in East Lebanon
This is Beirut 11/08 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Lebanese Army announced on Monday that it conducted a series of security operations, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of illicit materials, including drugs and arms. In a raid in the town of Brital in Baalbeck, an army unit, supported by a Directorate of Intelligence patrol, arrested a Lebanese national and a Syrian for ...
Gemayel Slams Rhetoric Against Patriarch Rai
This is Beirut 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Kataeb Party Chief Sami Gemayel on Thursday condemned recent remarks targeting Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai, describing them as “unacceptable.” In his remarks after a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Gemayel warned that such rhetoric is “counterproductive to efforts for national consensus.” In parallel, he reaffirmed his ...
NBA to Open Season with Blockbuster Showdowns
This is Beirut 09/08 13:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Opening night of the upcoming NBA season will feature the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting Houston and a star-studded clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State, ESPN reported Friday. The season will tip off on October 21 and the opening night games will be aired by NBC, marking the league's return to the broadcaster ...
Iraq-Lebanon Dismantle Major Captagon Factory
This is Beirut 19/08 10:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday that, in coordination with Lebanese authorities, one of the largest Captagon factories in the Middle East has been dismantled. In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the ministry said that “close security and intelligence cooperation between Iraq’s General Directorate of ...
Lebanon Rejects Iran’s Stance on Hezbollah Disarmament
This is Beirut 07/08 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned statements made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, describing them as “unacceptable” and a “direct violation of national sovereignty.” In an interview with Iranian television on Wednesday, Araghchi reaffirmed his country’s support for Hezbollah, while stating that Iran ...
UNIFIL Uncovers Tunnel Network and Weapons in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 07/08 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) forces have uncovered an extensive network of fortified tunnels near the towns of Tayr Harfa, Zebqine and Naqoura, UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti announced on Thursday. Tenenti said the network included “a number of bunkers, artillery pieces, multiple rocket launchers, as well as hundreds of ...
Karate: One Silver and One Bronze for Lebanon
This is Beirut 18:35 - Reading : less than a minute
The Lebanese national karate team won silver and bronze on the first day of the Arab Karate Championship in Amman, Jordan. Randa Choucair won silver in the junior category, while Leen Kain claimed bronze in the same division, in the under-59 kg weight class. On this occasion, the president of the Lebanese Karate Federation, Moussa Fattouch, ...
Russia, Ukraine Exchange 84 Prisoners Each
This is Beirut 14/08 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 84 prisoners each on Thursday, both sides said, the latest in a series of swaps that has seen hundreds of POWs released so far this year. This latest one came on the eve of a high-level summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday. The Russian defense ministry ...