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Why Qatar and Turkey Are Seen as 'Next in Line' for Conflict with Israel
Salam El Zaatari 11/09 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Iran Israel Turkey Qatar United States
The Israeli airstrike on September 9, 2025, against Hamas leaders in Doha shocked the Middle East, not only for its audacity but also for its symbolism: Israel was willing to strike inside the territory of a US ally, Qatar, long considered a safe haven for Hamas’ political leadership. The strike has since fueled speculation that Qatar, and by ...
The Unconscious in the Digital Age: What Freud and Lacan Would Have Seen on Our Screens
David Sahyoun 10/09 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Freud Lacan Social Media Culture Unconscious
Freud repeatedly insisted that the unconscious cannot be grasped directly; it reveals itself instead through slips of the tongue, dreams, fantasies, and symptoms. Today, the web provides a stage where these formations of the unconscious assume new forms. Each Google search, each video watched on repeat, each story posted—or deleted—becomes the ...
Chris Nader: A Trailblazer in Nature Tourism
Bélinda Ibrahim 29/08 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Nature Tourism Travels Sustainable Tourism Lodges Chris Nader
Telling Chris Nader’s story is like stepping behind the scenes of a quiet revolution, where high-end tourism reconnects with nature and luxury is redefined, not by ostentation but by authenticity and meaning. Chris, a young father and Lebanese entrepreneur based in Dubai, constantly rethinks what vacations, well-being, and hospitality truly mean ...
Council of Ministers: A Moment of Truth on Disarmament
Natasha Metni Torbey 05/09 13:45 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Amal Hezbollah Israel Joseph Aoun Lebanon Disarmament Council of Ministers
The Council of Ministers will meet today to examine the Lebanese Army’s plan for militia disarmament. Despite the uncertainty, three points are clear before the session: the meeting will take place, ministers from the Shia duo will attend, and the army’s plan will be formally submitted to the government. However, serious doubts remain that ...
Qatar PM Says Reserves the Right to Respond to Israeli Attack
This is Beirut 09/09 23:23 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Qatar’s Prime Minister said Tuesday that the country reserves the right to respond to the Israeli attack on its territory, calling it a “turning point” for the Middle East. “Qatar reserves the right to retaliate against this blatant attack,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said. “We believe today marks a pivotal moment. There ...
Le Drian in Beirut: Priority Given to Supporting the Lebanese Army
This is Beirut 11/09 14:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army Jean Yves Le Drian France lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron’s special envoy for Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, visited Beirut to discuss international coordination, particularly between Paris, Washington and Riyadh, as well as preparations for two major conferences on Lebanon. Support for the Lebanese Army was one of the central issues on the agenda. “This visit ...
Rally of Lebanon 2025: Speed, Passion, and Thrills
Makram Haddad 04/09 09:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Middle East Saudi Arabia Rally lebanon
The countdown is on. From September 4 to 7, 2025, the 47th Rally of Lebanon will roar into action under the patronage of the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, and organized by the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL). This edition, the fifth round and penultimate stage of the Middle East Rally Championship (MERC), ...
Expired Medications: Lebanon Sitting on a Health and Environmental Time Bomb
Makram Haddad 03/09 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
"An expired medication can be just as dangerous as a counterfeit one," says Joe Salloum. A shocking statement, almost a cry of alarm, meant to shake the authorities and shine a spotlight on a long-neglected problem. Yet behind this deliberately dramatic tone, scientific reality calls for more nuance: an expired medication is not always toxic, but ...
Kremlin Says Ukraine Peace Talks on Pause as Zelensky Warns of Putin’s Aims
This is Beirut 19:21 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Vladimir Putin Russia Ukraine Donald Trump
Moscow said Friday that peace talks with Kyiv were on "pause" as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin still had plans to try to capture the whole of Ukraine. US President Donald Trump warned meanwhile that he was fast running out of patience with Putin, who has shown no intention of ...
BDL, Lebanon’s Anchor of Trust on the Path to Recovery
Liliane Mokbel 15:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Central Bank of Lebanon Banks Banque du Liban Lebanon economy BDL
In a country where figures are often subject to interpretation and fiscal data remains scarce or unreliable, Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL) seeks to reaffirm its role as a reference point for institutional investors and international markets. It also aims to provide citizens with clear benchmarks to better understand the rationale and direction ...
UNGA 2025 and the Middle East
David Hale 10:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Syria Iran Ukraine United States Israel Palestine
This month brings world leaders together to mark the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly. Their formal speeches in front of the assembly vary in interest, as many contain more pious platitudes than meaty information. The real work of interest often happens behind-the-scenes, as world leaders meet bilaterally or in small groups ...
Disarming Militias: Time for Lebanon to Assert a Firm Stance?
Élie-Joe Kamel 01/09 17:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces Amal Hezbollah Israel United States
Lebanon is entering a critical week as the Cabinet prepares to meet on Friday, September 5. During the session, the army’s plan to disarm militias – most notably Hezbollah – is expected to be presented. The meeting comes amid mounting pressure from Israel and the United States, deep internal divisions and a so-called “consensus” ...
Mental Load: The Silent Symptom of Feminine Desire
David Sahyoun 03/09 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Feminine Desire Mental Load Symptom
In contemporary discourse, “mental load” refers to the invisible burden carried largely by women. It is the ongoing effort of planning, monitoring, remembering and worrying on behalf of others. Many describe it as a weight that never leaves the mind. From a psychoanalytic perspective, this phenomenon goes beyond domestic imbalance. Mental ...
Lebanon, UNIFIL, and the Return of Sovereignty and Peace
David Hale 01/09 18:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon UNIFIL Israel Hezbollah Iran
There was a real possibility earlier this summer that the United States was going to veto the renewal of the UNIFIL mandate in August. Ultimately, a wiser course prevailed, when the UN Security Council extended UNIFIL's mandate "for a final time" last week until the end of 2026. This step is a positive one for everyone concerned except ...
Trump Blasts ‘Radical Left’ After Killing of Influencer Charlie Kirk
This is Beirut 11/09 09:03 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Charlie Kirk United States Donald Trump
Donald Trump lashed out at the "radical left" on Wednesday after the apparent assassination of his right-wing ally Charlie Kirk, vowing a crackdown after a killing that has sparked fears of worsening political violence in the United States. Kirk, a powerful voice in conservative politics at just 31 years old, had been dead only a few ...
China 'Unstoppable', says Xi with Kim, Putin at his Side
This is Beirut 03/09 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Ukraine China Xi Jinping Putin Kim Jong-Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin flanked Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing on Wednesday, capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding by the Chinese president and his allies against the West. In unprecedented scenes, Xi shook both their hands and chatted with the pair as they walked down a red carpet by Tiananmen ...
Qatari PM Says Netanyahu Must Be "Brought to Justice"
This is Beirut 10/09 23:29 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Qatar Israel Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
Qatar's prime minister warned Wednesday that an unprecedented Israeli strike in Doha targeting Hamas killed hope for Gaza hostages, calling for Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to be "brought to justice." His comments came a day after deadly strikes targeted Hamas leaders in Qatar, a US ally, a first in the oil-rich Gulf that ...
Poland Warns of Escalation, Holds NATO Talks after Russian Drone Intrusion
This is Beirut 10/09 19:33 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Poland gathered its NATO allies for urgent talks Wednesday after Russian drones flew into Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, warning that the situation was inching closer to "open conflict." Poland's airspace was violated 19 times, Tusk said, and at least three drones were shot down after ...
A Historic Opportunity for Lebanon: Senator Lindsey Graham’s Vision for Defense and Diversity
Amal Chmouny 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon United States Hezbollah Israel
During a recent visit to Beirut, Senator Lindsey Graham emphasized Lebanon’s unique role as a beacon of coexistence and resilience, driven by its diverse religious and ethnic communities. He proposed a robust defense agreement between the United States and Lebanon, positioning it as a strategic avenue for enhancing regional stability and ...
Kidnapped Academic Tsurkov in Israel after Release from Iraq
This is Beirut 10/09 23:38 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Irak Baghdad Elizabeth Tsurkov
Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov arrived in Israel on Monday, a day after she was released more than two years after her kidnapping in Baghdad. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the release of Tsurkov, who had been held hostage since March 2023. "Elizabeth Tsurkov, ...
Israel Vows to Strike Foes Anywhere after Qatar Attack
This is Beirut 10/09 22:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Israel warned its enemies Wednesday they were not safe anywhere, a day after strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, a US ally, drew a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump. Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed that Israel would "act against its enemies anywhere," while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Qatar to expel Hamas officials or ...
Will Lebanon Disarm Hezbollah, or Not?
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 09/09 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Lebanon Israel Hezbollah United States
The Lebanese cabinet heard, on Friday, a presentation from Army Chief Rodolphe Haykal on a confidential plan to monopolize arms, as tasked by the government on August 5. The cabinet then issued a statement, and Information Minister Paul Morcos held a press conference. The vague responses left observers divided, with each side interpreting the ...
Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati Canonized: Watchers of the Same Dawn
Fady Noun 07/09 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Pope Francis USA Catholic church
Two young men, Carlo Acutis (1991–2006) and Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925), are to be canonized together in Rome on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Both owe their “elevation to the glory of the altars” to two remarkable miracles officially recognized by the Church, too detailed to recount here. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati were ...
Unconvincing France Come From Behind to Edge Iceland in World Cup Qualifying
This is Beirut 10/09 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
France Football World Cup Qualifiers
A disjointed France recovered from a Michael Olise gaffe to beat Iceland 2-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, holding on for a second straight win after Aurelien Tchouameni was sent off and a late equalizer was disallowed. Olise inexplicably gifted the opening goal to Iceland's Andri Gudjohnsen at the Parc des Princes, leaving France in danger ...
Security Council Grants Final Extension of UNIFIL’s Mandate
This is Beirut 29/08 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
UN Security Council Emmanuel Macron Lebanese Army Ceasefire UNIFIL
The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until December 31, 2026, setting in motion a final withdrawal of the peacekeeping force by the end of 2027. For the first time, the resolution introduces a clear timetable for winding down UNIFIL’s presence. France ...
England Thrash Serbia, Haaland Stars in World Cup Qualifying
This is Beirut 10/09 16:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Europe England Serbia Norway Erling Haaland
England sent out a warning to their World Cup rivals with a brilliant 5-0 thrashing of Serbia in qualifying on Tuesday, while Erling Haaland scored five as Norway emphatically maintained their 100 percent record. Elsewhere in Europe, Portugal and France overturned deficits to make it back-to-back wins to open their bids to reach next year's ...
Rubio Heads to Israel on Saturday as US Backs Netanyahu Ahead of Palestinian State Push
This is Beirut 17:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Marco Rubio Israel United States Qatar
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will leave Saturday on a trip to Israel to offer support before French-led moves to recognize a Palestinian state, the State Department said. Rubio is going ahead with the visit despite President Donald Trump gently reprimanding Israel for a surprise attack on Hamas on Tuesday in Qatar, a key US partner. Rubio ...
Hope and Hate: How Migrant Influx has Changed Germany
This is Beirut 29/08 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Ukraine Syria Migrants Germany Middle East
Men sit outside shisha bars and women in hijabs push strollers past Middle Eastern restaurants and pastry shops in Berlin's Sonnenallee, a wide avenue which has become a symbol of how much Germany has changed in the last decade. Many came during the huge migrant influx of 2015, when a million people arrived in a matter of months -- mostly from ...
Macron Names Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu New Prime Minister
This is Beirut 09/09 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
France Emmanuel Macron Sebastien Lecornu Francois Bayrou
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister and his close ally Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to resolve a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the next days. In choosing Lecornu, 39, to replace Francois Bayrou as the seventh premier of his mandate, Macron has plumped for one of his closest allies ...
Viking Ships Make Final High-risk Voyage to New Oslo Home
This is Beirut 11/09 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Vikings History Museum Last Trip Norway Culture
Three 1,200-year-old Viking ships that have stood the test of time are embarking on their final and possibly riskiest journey to their new forever home in Norway. The first to relocate is the Oseberg, which on Wednesday slowly made its way from its current location in the old Viking Ship Museum, arriving intact with a newly built addition that ...