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Five Dead in Israeli Drone Attack on Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut 21/09 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Five people were killed and two others wounded on Sunday in an Israeli drone strike on Bint Jbeil, the latest in a string of attacks in south Lebanon in recent days. The strike which targeted a motorcycle, also hit a car that was passing by killing and wounding its passengers, a family of six. Three children are among the dead. According to Saudi ...
Larijani in Beirut Praises Qassem’s Initiative Toward Saudi Arabia
This is Beirut 27/09 14:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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While in Lebanon for the commemoration of the assassination of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani met with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri at Ain el-Tineh. After the meeting, Larijani hailed Lebanon as a “friendly country,” describing his talks with Berri as ...
President Aoun and First Lady Head to New York
This is Beirut 20/09 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun departed Lebanon on Saturday for New York to take part in the United Nations General Assembly, where he is set to deliver Lebanon’s official address. Accompanied by First Lady Neemat Aoun and a team of advisors, the president’s schedule includes a series of meetings with international leaders to discuss Lebanon’s ...
Israel to Reopen Only West Bank-Jordan Crossing Friday
This is Beirut 25/09 18:49 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israel will reopen the sole crossing accessible to Palestinians between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan on Friday, the three sides said, after its closure following an attack that killed two Israelis. The Palestinian borders authority announced in a statement the resumption of operations at the Allenby crossing "starting from ...
UN Says Has Verified 103 Civilians Killed in Lebanon Since Ceasefire
This is Beirut 01/10 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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The United Nations said Wednesday it had verified the deaths of 103 civilians in Lebanon since the November 2024 ceasefire with Israel, as it demanded a halt to the ongoing suffering. "We are still seeing devastating impacts of jet and drone strikes in residential areas, as well as near UN peacekeepers in the south," UN rights chief ...
Progressive Socialist Party Secures Release of 24 Sweida Detainees
This is Beirut 22/09 22:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) announced on Monday the release of 24 detainees from Sweida following sustained mediation efforts. According to a statement from the party’s Media Commission, these releases are the result of ongoing communications and initiatives led by the party since the bloody events of July. The party intensified ...
Vinicius, Rodrygo Back In Ancelotti's Brazil
This is Beirut 02/10 13:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan. Vinicius was rested from Brazil's last 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in September, while Rodrygo missed out after struggling for game time this season with ...
German Police Mobilize as Blasts Heard in Burning House
This is Beirut 01/10 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Large numbers of police descended on an apartment building in the German city of Munich, Wednesday after a fire broke out inside, followed by loud explosions. One person was seriously injured, a police spokeswoman told AFP in the Bavarian state capital of Munich. She did not confirm media reports that shots had been fired and that one person had ...
At the UN, Aoun Reaffirms Gradual Disarmament
This is Beirut 22/09 22:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
President Joseph Aoun is set to deliver Lebanon’s address before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Aoun, who arrived in New York on Sunday, held a series of meetings on Monday with representatives of the Lebanese diaspora as well as with European leaders, urging the latter to pressure Israel to end its ongoing air raids on ...
US Restricts Movement of Iranian Delegation at UNGA
This is Beirut 23/09 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United States announced new measures on Tuesday to restrict the movement of the Iranian regime’s delegation attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, reinforcing its maximum pressure strategy on Tehran. The State Department said the restrictions will prevent Iranian officials from accessing wholesale clubs, luxury ...
European Military Chiefs to Meet Over Russia Shadow Fleet: Macron
This is Beirut 02/10 19:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that military chiefs of countries in the European-led "coalition of the willing" supporting Ukraine will hold talks within days on how to disrupt Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet. "In the coming days, our chiefs of staff, in coordination with NATO, within the framework of the coalition of ...
Voluntary Return Convoy: 59 Syrians Cross Masnaa
This is Beirut 02/10 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The third phase of Lebanon’s government plan for the voluntary return of displaced Syrians has begun. On Thursday morning, 59 Syrians gathered in the Karantina area of Beirut before departing for Damascus. In a statement issued Wednesday, Lebanon’s General Security confirmed the operation would take place Thursday at 6 AM via the Masnaa ...
Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, Tsunami Alert Issued
This is Beirut 18/09 23:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early Friday, rocking buildings and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert. Videos posted on Russian social media showed furniture and light fixtures shaking in homes, while another showed a parked car rocking back and forth on a ...
Israeli Strikes: UNIFIL Denounces 'Serious Violations' of Resolution 1701
This is Beirut 19/09 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) condemned Thursday night’s Israeli airstrikes on multiple areas in South Lebanon, calling them “violations of Security Council Resolution 1701.” In a statement issued on Friday morning, UNIFIL warned that these attacks “put the fragile stability that has been built since November of ...
UN Security Council to Vote on Reimposing Sanctions Against Iran
This is Beirut 18/09 20:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The UN Security Council will vote Friday on whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, the Council's presidency said, after Britain, France, and Germany triggered the process that led to the vote. The three European countries, signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) intended to stop Tehran from obtaining ...
Beirut Port Records 35% Increase in Container Traffic in September
This is Beirut 02/10 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Omar Itani, the Chairman of the Board of Beirut Port, announced a significant rise in container traffic in September 2025, with a 35% increase compared to the same period last year. According to published figures, 80,676 standard containers were handled last month, up from 59,724 in September 2024. Meanwhile, the container terminal operated by ...
Saudi Envoy Honors May Chidiac with Embassy Medal
This is Beirut 30/09 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari awarded former Minister of State for Administrative Reform May Chidiac the Medal of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Lebanon on Tuesday. The distinction was presented at her residence in Dekwaneh, in recognition of her patriotic stances, steadfast commitment to national unity, and tireless efforts in ...
Spanish Great Busquets to Retire After MLS Season
This is Beirut 26/09 14:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Inter Miami's former Barcelona and Spain star Sergio Busquets said Thursday he will retire from football at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season. The 37-year-old midfielder made the announcement in a social media post. "These will be my last months on the pitch. I'm retiring very happy, proud, fulfilled, and above all grateful," ...
Public Prosecutor Issues Search Warrants for Organizers of Raoucheh Rock Lighting
This is Beirut 01/10 14:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Public Prosecutor Jamal Hajjar issued investigative warrants against two suspects involved in the lighting of Raoucheh Rock last Thursday. According to a report by the National News Agency, the action follows the suspects’ refusal to appear for questioning after being summoned for investigation.
Public Sector Shake-Up: 10,000 Jobs Under Review
Liliane Mokbel 20/09 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A total of 2,600 job titles are set to be eliminated from the public administration, as proposed by Nisrine Machmouchi, President of the Civil Service Council. These roles, considered obsolete, are the result of years of what she describes as “anarchic recruitment” and “unusual” job titles, often lacking clear job descriptions. To ...
Syrian Army Clashes with Narcotics Smugglers on Lebanese Border
This is Beirut 26/09 09:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced on Friday that army units clashed with a group of narcotics smugglers near Dabousiya, west of Homs, along the Lebanese-Syrian border. In a statement, the ministry said the confrontation led to the seizure of a batch of drugs, which was handed over to the competent authorities. It added that operations to ...
EU Weighs Tariffs on Russian Oil Imports
This is Beirut 24/09 16:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The European Commission said Wednesday that it was working on potentially imposing tariffs on imports of Russian oil into the bloc, in the face of pressure from US President Donald Trump. Trump has demanded that Europe end energy imports from Moscow before agreeing to move ahead with punishing sanctions against Moscow over the war in ...
Macron: Recognition of Palestinian State Key to Isolating Hamas
This is Beirut 19/09 00:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
French President Emmanuel Macron insisted Thursday that recognizing a Palestinian state would isolate the militant group Hamas and reiterated his condemnation of Israel's devastating offensive in Gaza. "Recognising a Palestinian state is just deciding to say: 'The legitimate perspective of Palestinian people and what they suffer today has nothing ...
Poultry Sector Warns: Imports Are Killing Our Industry
This is Beirut 30/09 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Syndicate of Poultry Producers Tariffs
The Syndicate of Poultry Producers, led by William Boutros, issued a warning on Tuesday, urging authorities to act swiftly to save local businesses now facing extinction. The reason is that Lebanese poultry products are banned from Arab markets, while similar goods imported from neighboring countries freely enter Lebanon duty-free. “Most Arab ...
Mourinho Appointed at Benfica as He Returns to Portugal
This is Beirut 18/09 18:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Benfica appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday, with the Portuguese returning to work in his homeland, 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea. The 62-year-old, who also coached Real Madrid and Manchester United among other clubs, was sacked by Turkish side Fenerbahce in August after Benfica beat them in the Champions League ...
This Week on This is America: Hezbollah, Gaza, Israel, Iran
Tylia El Helou 01/10 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover the 21-Point Plan for Gaza, the Trump and Netanyahu meeting, and the disarming of Hezbollah. We also feature an exclusive interview with David Schenker, Taube Senior Fellow and Director of the Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab Politics at The Washington Institute, to discuss the ...
Georges Khabbaz Shines at the Hamburg International Film Festival
This is Beirut 27/09 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese actor and playwright Georges Khabbaz is taking part in the 32nd edition of the Hamburg International Film Festival in Germany with two major films in which he plays leading roles. The first, A Thousand Secrets, a Thousand Dangers, directed by Oscar-nominated Canadian filmmaker Philippe Falardeau, was chosen as the festival’s opening ...
Israel Approves David Zini, Netanyahu's Pick, for Domestic Security Chief
This is Beirut 25/09 22:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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An Israeli panel confirmed on Thursday the nomination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pick for the next head of the Shin Bet domestic security service, a government statement said. Netanyahu named David Zini as his pick to lead the Shin Bet in May, after months of legal and political wrangling over his bid to dismiss the agency's ...
IS Leader Killed in US Airstrike in Syria
This is Beirut 19/09 22:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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American forces carried out a raid in Syria on Friday, killing a senior operative from the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group, the US military said. "Omar Abdul Qader was an ISIS member actively seeking to attack the United States," the military's Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement, using an alternate acronym for IS. "His death ...
The Art of Losing: Hezbollah’s Stubborn Path
Marc Saikali 24/09 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Hezbollah has lost. Yes, lost. The military campaign? Lost. The battle for public opinion? Lost. The fight for legitimacy in Lebanon? Lost. And yet the Shia militia keeps haunting the country, convinced that a LED projection on a rock will somehow rewrite history. Illuminating the “Pigeon Rock” with portraits of dead leaders is Hezbollah’s ...