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Red Cross Says to cut 2026 Budget by 17%, Shed 2,900 Jobs
This is Beirut 21/11 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute
The International Committee of the Red Cross said Friday it was cutting its 2026 budget by 17 percent amid declining donor contributions and would slash the equivalent of 2,900 full-time positions. "The ICRC remains committed to working on the front lines of conflict, where few others can operate," the organization's president Mirjana Spoljaric ...
US Politician Accused of Stealing $5 mn in Disaster Funds
This is Beirut 20/11 09:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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US prosecutors on Wednesday said a Florida politician has been indicted on allegations she stole $5 million in federal disaster funds and used the money to finance her 2021 campaign. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat elected from south Florida, is accused of teaming up with her brother and others to keep a $5 million ...
Japan Local Authorities Approve Restart of World's Biggest Nuclear Plant
This is Beirut 21/11 09:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Japanese local authorities approved Friday the restart of the world's biggest nuclear plant, a key step in the process to get it back online after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Hideyo Hanazumi, governor of Niigata province, where the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant is located, told a news conference he "would approve" the resumption, which will need ...
Pope Leo XIV in Turkey: A Historic Moment
This is Beirut 28/11 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute
On the second day of his visit to Turkey, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Istanbul before joining Orthodox leaders for a historic prayer in Iznik. In a country where Christians make up only 0.1% of the population, his visit is seen by many as “a blessing.” The Pope emphasizes the importance of supporting refugees and the most ...
Syria Applauds Canada’s Decision to Remove Sanctions
This is Beirut 05/12 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Syria on Friday welcomed the Canadian government’s decision to lift sanctions on Damascus, calling it a positive step that acknowledges the humanitarian and economic toll such measures have had on the Syrian population and key sectors of the country’s economy. In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the ...
Two Soldiers Killed During an Army Operation in Baalbeck
This is Beirut 18/11 20:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Two soldiers were killed and three others wounded during clashes with wanted individuals on Thursday in the Charawneh neighborhood of Baalbeck, the Army Command announced in a statement. According to the army, a unit deployed in the area to carry out a series of raids came under heavy fire, prompting an exchange involving gunfire and ...
Two National Guard Soldiers Critically Wounded in Downtown Washington Shooting
This is Beirut 27/11 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute
A shooting in downtown Washington Wednesday night left two National Guard soldiers in critical condition. Authorities say the suspected gunman, a 29-year-old Afghan who came to the United States in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, was also injured and taken into custody.
Pope Leo XIV Bids Farewell to Lebanon at Official Ceremony
This is Beirut 02/12 14:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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After a three-day visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV bids farewell at an official ceremony at Beirut International Airport. He boards the plane back to Rome, leaving messages of peace, hope, and unity for the country.
Israeli PM's Office Says 5 'Senior Hamas Terrorists' Killed in Gaza
This is Beirut 22/11 18:46 - Reading : less than a minute
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Saturday and said that in response, Israeli forces had killed five "senior Hamas terrorists." "Today, Hamas violated the ceasefire again, sending a terrorist into Israeli-held territory to attack Israeli soldiers. In ...
Lebanon and Cyprus Sign Maritime Border Deal
This is Beirut 26/11 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon and Cyprus formally signed a maritime border demarcation agreement on Wednesday, marking a major step in bilateral relations and paving the way for expanded energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signed the agreement at Lebanon's presidential ...
South Lebanon: Airstrike Kills One and Injures 11
This is Beirut 19/11 09:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Early Wednesday morning, an Israeli drone targeted a vehicle in the town of Tiri with two missiles, killing one person and injuring 11 others, according to the Ministry of Public Health. A school bus carrying students happened to pass behind the targeted vehicle. In parallel, Israeli fire struck wooded areas in the town of Yaroun. In another ...
Emirates Orders 65 Boeing 777X Planes in $38 BN Deal
This is Beirut 17/11 11:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Emirates ordered 65 Boeing 777X planes in a deal worth $38 billion on Monday, delivering a boost to the US manufacturer on day one of the Dubai Airshow. Deliveries are expected to start from the second quarter of 2027 under the deal, which also includes 130 GE9X engines from General Electric. "It's a long-term commitment that supports hundreds ...
Drone Alert Temporarily Shuts Danish Airport
This is Beirut 17/11 11:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Aalborg airport in northern Denmark closed for several hours late Sunday after drones were reported in nearby airspace, airport authorities said, the latest in a spate of unexplained drone flights across Europe. "The airport was closed for landings and take-offs between 9:30 pm and 11:15 pm (2030 and 2215 GMT) last night after suspicious ...
Germany to Lift Curbs on Arms Exports to Israel
This is Beirut 17/11 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Germany is to remove restrictions it placed in August on arms exports to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, the government announced Monday. "The restrictions on arms exports to Israel... will be lifted," government spokesman Sebastian Hille told reporters, adding that the decision "will take effect on 24 ...
Netanyahu Invited to White House in 'Near Future'
This is Beirut 01/12 20:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to visit the White House "in the near future" during a phone call on Monday, his office said. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening, spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump," the premier's office said in a statement. "Trump has invited Prime Minister ...
Our Lady of Lebanon, a Symbolic Stop of Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Jenny Rahmeh 21/11 19:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV. The Our Lady of Lebanon sanctuary in Harissa will be one of the key stops of his visit.
In Annaya, Saint Charbel at the Heart of Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Jenny Rahmeh 20/11 19:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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In Annaya, the sanctuary of Saint Charbel is awaiting with fervor a moment that promises to be historic. On December 1st, it will be one of the key stops during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon, scheduled from November 30th to December 2nd.
Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge, When Lebanese Youth Take Action
Yara Germany 06/12 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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They are students, driven and determined to make a difference. This Friday night in Beirut, Lebanese youth took center stage at the Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge award ceremony, hosted by the British Embassy. An initiative led by Becky’s Button, encouraging young people to stand up against gender-based violence and to propose concrete ...
Shelling of Unknown Origin Hits Damascus Area
This is Beirut 09/12 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Syrian state media said shelling of unknown origin hit a Damascus area home to a military airport on Tuesday, without causing casualties. "The vicinity of the Mezzeh military airport in Damascus was targeted by three shells of unknown origin, without causing casualties or material damage," state news agency SANA quoted a military source as ...
Families of Beirut Blast Victims Pressure Authorities After Pope’s Visit
Hala Abdallah 04/12 20:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Beirut blast families held their monthly gathering on Thursday, renewing calls for action from the authorities. They said that Pope Leo XIV’s visit serves as a powerful reminder that the case cannot be forgotten.
Iran Condemns US 'Bullying Approach' Towards Venezuela
This is Beirut 26/11 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, slammed what he called the United States' "bullying approach" towards Venezuela, a statement said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela. The United States has deployed the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, accompanied by a flotilla of warships, officially for ...
President Joseph Aoun Condemns Israel Airstrike on Beirut
This is Beirut 23/11 17:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned Israel’s airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, noting that the attack happened the day following Lebanon’s Independence Day. President Aoun described it as “further proof that Israel disregards repeated calls to halt its assaults on Lebanon, refuses to implement international ...
Jal El Dib Awaits Pope Leo XIV's Visit
This is Beirut 02/12 08:20 - Reading : less than a minute
The air is filled with anticipation and emotion outside the Hôpital de la Croix in Jal El Dib. Faithful gather, eagerly awaiting the arrival of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff is expected to meet with medical staff and patients during a visit that symbolizes faith, solidarity, and blessings.
Princess Diana enters Paris waxwork museum
This is Beirut 20/11 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Grevin waxwork museum in Paris unveiled a new star attraction on Thursday: Princess Diana in the "revenge dress" she wore after public revelations about her then-husband, Prince Charles's, infidelity. The Grevin Museum in central Paris, similar to Madame Tussauds in London, already has models of Charles, who is now King Charles III, and his ...
Naim Kassem Criticizes the State and “American Financial Tutelage”
This is Beirut 17/11 18:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Kassem continued his comments on the Lebanese government, urging it to adopt a firmer stance toward Israel. During the first commemoration of the assassination of Mohammad Afif and his companions, he once again took it upon himself to remind the Lebanese state of its “responsibility” to put in place a “plan ...
Israeli Army Announces New Operation in Northern West Bank
This is Beirut 26/11 08:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Israeli military on Wednesday announced a new "counterterrorism" operation in the north of the occupied West Bank. The military and internal security service said in a joint statement that they "began operating as part of a broad counterterrorism operation in the area of northern Samaria", using the Israeli biblical term for part of the West ...
Day Two of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Lebanon
This is Beirut 01/12 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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On day two of his visit, Pope Leo XIV prayed in Annaya, greeted crowds in Harissa, affirmed Lebanon’s model of coexistence, led an interfaith prayer in Beirut, and encouraged the youth to “continue to hope” in the face of ongoing crises.
Turkish Lawmakers Meet Kurdish Leader Öcalan
This is Beirut 24/11 20:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Turkish lawmakers who are members of a parliamentary commission overseeing the peace process with the Kurdish guerrilla visited Abdullah Öcalan, the historic leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), in prison for the first time on Monday. The meeting between the parliamentary delegation and the imprisoned Kurdish leader on Imrali Island, ...
New Israeli Strike on South Kills One
This is Beirut 22/11 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person on Saturday, the Lebanese health ministry said, in the latest attack on the area despite a nearly year-long ceasefire. In a statement, the ministry said that the Israeli strike on a vehicle in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, south Lebanon, killed one person. The ministry also said that a grenade ...
Syria: Explosion of Unknown Origin Injures Civilians in Idlib
This is Beirut 26/11 14:35 - Reading : less than a minute
An explosion of unknown origin shook the town of Kafr Takharim in western Idlib on Wednesday, injuring several civilians, according to local sources. A correspondent on the ground reported that the blast—likely linked to an ammunition depot containing rockets—sent a large plume of smoke into the air and caused significant damage in an ...