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UN Nuclear Watchdog Calls for Full Cooperation from Iran
This is Beirut 20/11 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday adopted a resolution that called on Iran to provide it with access and information regarding its nuclear program, as required under UN resolutions. The vote came a day after the head of IAEA renewed his call for Tehran to allow inspections at key nuclear sites attacked by Israel and the United ...
Raggi Open to Negotiations With Israel
This is Beirut 21/11 00:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi said Thursday evening that he was open to negotiations with Israel while urging Lebanese expatriates to quickly register on the platform for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Speaking on MTV’s Sar el-Waet program, Mr. Raggi said that if he were given a mandate by the government, he would be ready to enter ...
Australia Lists Iran’s IRGC as State Sponsor of Terrorism
This is Beirut 27/11 09:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Australia on Thursday officially designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism, following the release of an intelligence assessment linking the group to attacks targeting Jewish communities throughout the country. The assessment by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) ...
Lebanon–Cyprus Agreement: Strategic Breakthrough or Maritime Concession?
This is Beirut 26/11 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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As the debate over border demarcation in Lebanon reopened widely following the maritime agreement with Israel and ongoing efforts to define both land and sea borders with Syria, Lebanon has reached a final agreement with Cyprus on the maritime boundary. The move comes after the government approved the draft agreement and referred it to the ...
Lebanese Red Cross Praises Support from ABC Group
This is Beirut 11/12 17:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) commended the ABC Group for its sustained commitment, welcoming the company’s CEO, Ron Fadel, to its headquarters in Spears. The visit falls under an initiative launched in November 2024 to provide long-term support for the LRC’s humanitarian missions. Entering its second year, the partnership was created to ...
U.S. to Label Maduro-Led Cartel as Foreign Terrorist Organization
This is Beirut 17/11 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States plans to classify a cartel that it says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro runs as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday, as tensions soar between the two countries. "Cartel de los Soles by and with other designated FTOs including Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel are responsible ...
German Hollywood Veteran Udo Kier Dead at 81
This is Beirut 24/11 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Film Obituary Udo Kier Actor Germany Culture
German actor Udo Kier, whose offbeat charisma made him a cult figure in both arthouse and Hollywood cinema, has died at 81 in California, US magazine Variety reported. With a career spanning more than half a century, Kier appeared in hundreds of films, often stealing scenes with his unmistakable presence. Kier first rose to fame in the 1970s ...
UK warns Putin as Russian Military Ship Enters its Waters
This is Beirut 19/11 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The UK government warned the Kremlin on Wednesday after saying a Russian military ship had entered British waters and directed lasers at UK pilots. Defense Secretary John Healey told reporters in London that the ship had "entered" UK waters for the second time this year, following an earlier incursion back in January. "The Yantar is on the edge ...
ISG: El-Hajj and Keuchkarian, Lebanese Heroes in Riyadh
Makram Haddad 16/11 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Dsovak Keuchkarian Lynn el-Hajj Lebanon Islamic Solidarity Games
Born in the mid-2000s to bring together the National Olympic Committees of the Islamic world, the event has grown over the editions. This sixth stop in Riyadh confirms the step up in scale: a well-oiled organization, a dense program, increased visibility for water and combat sports. For the Lebanese delegation, the challenge was twofold: to ...
Kanaan Warns of “Constitutional Violation” in Unaudited State Accounts
This is Beirut 03/12 15:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Ibrahim Kanaan Budget 2025 Finance and Budget Committee
Following a Finance and Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, its chairman, MP Ibrahim Kanaan, issued sharp warnings over the state’s continued failure to produce audited financial accounts, describing this as a “clear constitutional violation” of Article 87. Kanaan stressed that Lebanese citizens are required to submit their accounts for ...
Fadi Khalaf: Lebanon Is on the Path to Economic Restructuring
This is Beirut 27/11 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, Fadi Khalaf, stated that the country is beginning to return to the path of economic recovery, considering the return of the Union of Arab Banks to Lebanon as a promising sign of hope. However, he warned that the Lebanese State’s failure to comply with the conditions set by Arab ...
Maroon 5 to Headline Chambord Live in Only French Date of 2026
This is Beirut 26/11 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Maroon 5 will perform their one and only French show of 2026 on June 27 at the iconic Château de Chambord, organizers AZ Prod confirmed Tuesday to AFP. Known for their signature blend of pop, funk and R&B, and for global hits like Sugar, Memories and Girls Like You, the American band will take the stage in one of France’s most celebrated ...
Day Two of the Pope’s Visit: Experience Every Moment Live
Serge Abi Ghanem 30/11 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Monday, December 1st: a historic day in Lebanon. The Pope continues his visit, and This is Beirut takes you to the heart of every moment. At 9:45 a.m., he will be in Annaya, following in the footsteps of Saint Charbel. Then he will visit the Harissa Basilica, overlooking the Bay of Jounieh, to witness the devotion of the faithful. Later in the ...
Syrians Protest After Violence Against Alawite Minority
This is Beirut 25/11 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Syria Conflict Alawite Protest
Several hundred people protested on Tuesday in Syria's coastal city of Latakia in the country's Alawite heartland against recent attacks targeting the minority community, AFP correspondents said. Protesters in Latakia shouted slogans including "The Syrian people are one" and "To the whole world, listen to us, the Alawites ...
Romania Scrambles Jets Over Fresh Drone Incursion
This is Beirut 19/11 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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NATO member Romania, bordering Ukraine, scrambled fighter jets early on Wednesday after a fresh drone incursion, the defense ministry said, while neighboring Moldova also reported that its airspace was breached. Romania and Moldova have repeatedly seen violations of their airspaces, including drone fragments falling onto their soil, following ...
Iran's Foreign Minister to Hold Paris Talks Wednesday
This is Beirut 24/11 18:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will hold talks with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris this week, France's foreign ministry said Monday. Tehran is under pressure from Western powers to allow inspectors from the UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), into its ...
Something for Moi? Miss Piggy’s Shoes Go Under the Hammer
This is Beirut 20/11 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Entairtainment Auction Muppets US Culture Jim Henson
Some of Jim Henson's most memorable creations go under the hammer in California next week, with the first US auction of puppets and memorabilia from the late entertainer's decades-long career. Highlights include a pair of shoes worn by the domineering Miss Piggy in a "Muppets" movie, as well as puppets from "Fraggle Rock" and characters from the ...
Faith and Hope Unite as Lebanon Prepares for Pope Leo XIV’s Visit
Maria Chami 29/11 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Lebanon goes far beyond the scope of an official visit. For many, it resonates as a symbol of hope for all religious communities, a reminder that the country remains at the heart of spiritual and human concerns, and a breath of optimism that could revive the faith of a people in search of peace.
Crowds Pack Martyrs Square Ahead of the Pope's Arrival for Interfaith Gathering
This is Beirut 01/12 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Crowds gather at Martyrs’ Square in Beirut’s downtown, where Pope Leo XIV is set to lead an interfaith gathering with representatives of several of Lebanon’s 18 recognized religious communities
Syrian ISF Arrest Members of a Dangerous ISIS-Affiliated Cell in Latakia
This is Beirut 24/11 23:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Syrian ISF command in Latakia announced on Monday that security units had apprehended members of one of the most dangerous ISIS-aligned cells during a precision operation in the al-Badrusiya area of northern Latakia countryside, as reported by SANA. Brigadier General Abdulaziz Hilal al-Ahmad, Commander of Internal Security in Latakia ...
Faithful and Clergy Gather in Harissa Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Arrival
This is Beirut 01/12 10:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Bishops, priests, religious members, and representatives from pastoral ministries are assembling at the Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral in Harissa to welcome Pope Leo XIV, creating an atmosphere of devotion and anticipation as the pope prepares to address the community and share his message of peace and faith.
Iran Guards confirm they seized oil tanker in Gulf
This is Beirut 15/11 13:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirmed on Saturday that they had seized an oil tanker in the Gulf off the country's coast, a day after security companies determined they were likely responsible. "Yesterday morning at 7:30, after a judicial authority ordered the seizure of the cargo of an oil tanker with the trade name Talara and the flag of the ...
The Pope’s Final Day in Lebanon: Don’t Miss a Moment
Serge Abi Ghanem 01/12 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Tuesday, December 2nd: the final day of the Pope’s state visit to Lebanon. The Pope concludes his stay, and This is Beirut brings you every key moment, live. Starting at 8:30 a.m., we will be at Jal El Dib, located at the Sisters of the Cross Hospital. At 10:30 a.m., follow the mass on the waterfront, a unique moment of reflection and unity. At ...
Pupils Kidnapped from Catholic School in Central Nigeria
This is Beirut 21/11 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
An unknown number of pupils have been abducted from a Catholic school in central Nigeria by armed gangs, police and a government official said Friday, in the second such incident in less than a week. The school kidnappings and an attack on a church earlier this week come weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over what ...
Pope Leo XIV Wraps Up Lebanon Visit with Prayer and Peace Call
This is Beirut 02/12 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute
On his final day in Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV left a lasting mark with emotional meetings, a moment of prayer at the Beirut port explosion site, and an open-air Mass attended by 150,000 faithful, highlighted by a strong call for unity and peace.
The Journey for Peace Continues: Day Two of the Pope’s Visit
This is Beirut 01/12 16:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Follow Pope Leo to Martyrs’ Square and to Bkerke, alongside the youth at the heart of the Maronite Patriarchate. Throughout the day, our teams will be live from our studios and on the ground at every stop of his visit. Exclusive reports, analyses, and instant reactions will make you feel as though you were there.
Who Was Haitham Tabatabai, the Hezbollah No. 2 Targeted by Israel?
This is Beirut 23/11 23:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Born in Lebanon in 1968, Haitham Ali Tabatabai, also known as Abu Ali, is believed to be of an Iranian father and a Lebanese mother. He reportedly grew up in southern Lebanon and joined Hezbollah at a young age. A former commander of the Radwan Force, Hezbollah’s elite unit, Tabatabai operated in both Syria and Yemen, where he provided ...
Islamic Jihad Says Found Body of One of Last Three Gaza Hostages
This is Beirut 24/11 21:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The armed wing of Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad said it had found the body of one of the last three hostages held in Gaza on Monday. "Today we found the body of one of the enemy prisoners during search operations in areas controlled by the Zionist (Israeli) army in the central Gaza Strip," the al-Quds Brigades said in a ...
Kurdish PKK Militants Say Have Left Key Area in North Iraq
This is Beirut 17/11 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Kurdish militant group PKK said Monday its forces had withdrawn from a key border area in northern Iraq in a move aimed at shoring up the peace process with Turkey. The pullout comes six months after the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) formally renounced its armed struggle against Turkey, drawing a line under four decades of violence that had ...
Palestinian Killed by Israeli Army in West Bank Operation
This is Beirut 16/11 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli military said Sunday it had killed one person overnight during an operation in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, with the Palestinian health ministry reporting a teenager had been shot dead. "Overnight (Sunday), Israeli army reserve soldiers... conducted an operational activity in the area of Nablus during which a terrorist ...