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Cardinals Enter Second Day of Conclave to Elect New Pope
This is Beirut 10:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Anticipation gripped the Catholic world Thursday as the cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope prepared to retreat behind the heavy doors of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel for their second day of voting. A plume of black smoke rose over the crowds thronging St. Peter's Square late Wednesday, confirming that the conclave's first ballot had not ...
Doves, Deaths and Rations: Papal Elections Over Time
This is Beirut 07/05 09:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
vatican religion pope conclave
Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan conditions and were even locked up so long that some of them died. Here are some notable papal elections through the ages. The dove decides In 236, the Christian community of Rome was debating potential papal candidates ...
All Eyes Turn to Conclave After Pope Francis's Funeral
This is Beirut 27/04 12:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Pope Francis Vatican Catholic Church
With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church. Alongside world leaders and reigning monarchs, an estimated 400,000 people turned out on Saturday for the Argentine pontiff's funeral at the Vatican and burial in Rome. The ...
Could Syria Break Again? The Ghost of Civil War and Israel’s Strategic Calculus
Salam El Zaatari 01/05 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In the swirling dust of a broken Syria, the ghosts of war aren’t just whispering, they’re knocking loudly on the door. Just months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Syria appears to be at a crossroads: Will it finally stumble its way into fragile unity, or will it fracture further into sectarian enclaves and foreign ...
Goya’s Cursed Pigment: When Art Becomes Poison
Bélinda Ibrahim 06/05 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Francisco Goya Poison Pigments Paintings Art
What if Goya’s deafness wasn’t just a twist of fate, but the poisoned result of a deadly pigment he used in his paintings? In 1793, at 47, Francisco de Goya was struck by a mysterious affliction that left him bedridden for months. He emerged weakened, feverish, delirious – and permanently deaf. The impact was profound. Just as he was poised ...
All Eyes Turned on the Municipal Elections in Dahyeh
Hala Abdallah 29/04 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Southern suburbs Hezbollah Amal Municipal elections
As Lebanon prepares for its first municipal elections since the October 2023 war with Israel, attention is turning to the southern suburbs of Beirut, or Dahyeh—a bastion of Hezbollah. The Shiite-majority area has long been under the political influence of Hezbollah and its ally, the Amal Movement. But this year’s vote carries significance far ...
Aoun and Al Nahyan Pledge to Strengthen Ties as Lebanon Seeks Regional Support
This is Beirut 30/04 21:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
United Arab Emirates Hezbollah Israel Joseph Aoun South Lebanon
President Joseph Aoun and Emirati President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the Emir of Abu Dhabi, agreed to deepen and expand bilateral relations during a summit held on Wednesday in the UAE capital. Aoun arrived in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to begin a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates. Upon his arrival, he held a ...
Arsenal Determined 'to Make a Statement' Against PSG in Champions League Semi-Final
This is Beirut 07/05 15:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Arsenal's Declan Rice insisted Tuesday the Gunners are confident they can "deliver something special" by overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital in the return match of their Champions League semi-final tie. "We're here to win the game. We're here to make a statement. We want to get to the ...
France and the Oil Monarchies' Support for Ahmad al-Sharaa
Nicolas Beau 09:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron Hezbollah Israel Saudi Arabia United States
More than ten key players, including states and militias, have been present for many years on Syrian soil: the Syrian army, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Hezbollah, Russia, the Turkish and American armies in the northwest of the country, the Kurds of Rojava, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) led by Commander Mazloum Abdi, a former member of ...
Unveiling Eurovision: Secrets Behind the Rules You Didn't Know
This is Beirut 13:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The Eurovision Song Contest evokes a world of intrigue with its song rules, and system of semi-finals, juries and votes that draw out the drama until a winner is crowned. Here is a look at how the competition is put together, how artists are chosen and how the voting system works: Organizers The competition is organized by the European ...
Hamas Insists on 'Comprehensive' Deal to End Gaza War
This is Beirut 07/05 16:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hamas insisted Wednesday on a "comprehensive" agreement to end its war with Israel, as rescuers said Israeli bombardment of Gaza killed at least 26 people amid a growing humanitarian catastrophe. A two-month ceasefire in the war collapsed in March, with Israel resuming intense strikes and imposing a total aid blockade on the Palestinian ...
Jdeideh–Bauchrieh–Sed Heads to the Polls: A Pivotal Municipal Election
Chelsea Al Arif 02/05 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Municipality Jdeideh Baouchrieh Sed Bouchrieh Auguste Bakhos Jean Abi Jaoude
As the May 4th municipal elections in Mount Lebanon approach, the race in the Jdeideh–Bauchrieh–Sed Bauchrieh municipality is heating up. This municipality, the largest in Northern Metn, represents a key battleground in the upcoming elections. The municipal council, which plays a crucial role in local governance, consists of 21 members: five ...
"Aal Arbiin": Josyane Boulos and Mireille Panossian Blend Laughter and Truth at Le Monnot
Marie-Christine Tayah 29/04 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Theater Play Le Monnot Beirut Culture Comedy
Beginning May 14 at 8:30 PM, Le Monnot theater will showcase Aal Arbiin, a play written by Dimitri Melki and directed by Shady Habr, starring Josyane Boulos and Mireille Panossian. Through a cleverly orchestrated situation, Aal Arbiin explores the hidden cracks beneath polished social appearances. The play promises a heartfelt performance where ...
Heritage: The Mummies of Qadisha (2/2)
Amine Jules Iskandar 04/05 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The medieval Maronite mummies buried in 1990 in the Assi cave, beneath Hadat, sparked the curiosity of the explorers from GERSL (Groupe d'Études et de Recherches Souterraines du Liban) regarding this troubled period in the second half of the 13th century. Ancient Maronite accounts, copied in the 17th century by Patriarch Estéphanos Douaihy, ...
First Emirates Airlines Flight Carrying Emirati Citizens Lands in Beirut Marking a Step Toward Economic and Tourism Revival
This is Beirut 07/05 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Beirut International Airport United Arab Emirates Emirates
The first Emirates Airlines flight from the United Arab Emirates carrying Emirati citizens landed on Wednesday at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport marking a symbolic and warmly welcomed moment in Lebanese-UAE relations. The airport’s arrivals hall was adorned with flowers to greet the aircraft and its passengers, reflecting the ...
Syria Monitor: 14 Killed as Druze Fighters Clash with Security Forces Near Damascus
This is Beirut 29/04 20:52 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Syria Conflict Religion Druze SOHR
A Syria war monitor on Tuesday said 14 people, including seven Druze fighters, were killed in sectarian clashes near Damascus, as authorities blamed "gunmen" and vowed to pursue those involved. The overnight clashes, sparked by the circulation on social media of an audio recording deemed blasphemous, were met with condemnation from ...
Lebanon’s Ossified Left and Its Stance on Palestine
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 06/05 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Palestine Israel Christian Muslim
After the French Revolution of 1789, the king conceded some of his powers to Parliament. His supporters sat to his right and his opponents to his left. Forever after, the Right denoted supporters of the ruler and traditions, while the Left meant breaking with the old and yearning for the new. But that was only in theory. In practice, as time ...
Sinner Leading the Charge in Golden Era for Italian Tennis
This is Beirut 06/05 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Tennis Jannik Sinner Italy Rome Open
Jannik Sinner will delight crowds at the Rome Open this week when the world number one makes his return to tennis, but the Italian's three-month doping ban has allowed other local rising stars to move into the limelight. Sinner was on Monday joined in the top 10 of the men's world rankings by Lorenzo Musetti, who is at number nine after reaching ...
PSG Finish Off Arsenal to Reach Champions League Final
This is Beirut 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Paris Saint-Germain clinched a place in the Champions League final as goals by Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi gave them a 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their last-four tie on Wednesday, securing a 3-1 aggregate triumph. Ruiz crashed in a shot from the edge of the area in the 27th minute at the Parc des Princes to leave PSG firmly in ...
AfD Designated as "Far-Right Extremist": Is a Ban on the Party Coming ?
This is Beirut 02/05 20:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the rising far-right party AfD as an extremist group, handing authorities greater powers to monitor it and fuelling calls for it to be banned. The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) swiftly slammed the move as a "heavy blow" to democracy, just months after they won second ...
Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Devastating Form of Abuse
Bélinda Ibrahim 30/04 15:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Shaken Baby Syndrome Damage Child Abuse Baby Health
Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is one of the most extreme and tragic forms of child abuse worldwide. Often triggered by a moment of anger or helplessness in response to persistent crying, a single violent shake can cause catastrophic brain injuries in infants – altering the course of a life before it has even begun. Behind this tragic reality lies a ...
Barca Edge Real Madrid in Extra-Time to Win Wild Copa Del Rey Final
This is Beirut 27/04 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde struck deep in extra-time to decide a gripping Copa del Rey Clasico final on Saturday in Seville, earning his side a 3-2 win over rivals Real Madrid. The Catalans, aiming for a quadruple this season, won the first major trophy of Hansi Flick's reign as coach and a record-extending 32nd Spanish cup in dramatic ...
Israel Calls up Tens of Thousands of Reservists for Gaza Offensive
This is Beirut 04/05 04:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Israel Palestine Gaza Conflict
Israel was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of an expanded offensive in Gaza, Israeli media reported Saturday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar. Several news outlets reported the military had begun sending the orders for reservists to replace conscripts and active-duty soldiers in ...
America, Iran, and the Appearance That Deceives
David Hale 28/04 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
USA United States Iran Tehran Washington
Judging from the statements out of Tehran and Washington, the American-Iranian nuclear talks are going swimmingly. This studied appearance is only natural. Iran's leaders are highly motivated to draw the U.S. into protracted negotiations, during which they can appear perfectly reasonable while avoiding further consequences for their inglorious ...
The Liberal Comeback: Carney’s Impossible Equation
Ali A. Hamadé 02/05 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Donald Trump Canada Liberals Mark Carney
On April 28, Canadians went to the polls to elect a new Assembly and, indirectly, to choose their next head of government. While the latest polls predicted a tight race, the final result confirmed an ongoing trend: the Liberal Party, led for the first time by former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, once again triumphed over Pierre ...
Raphinha's Barca Rise Key to Devastating Champions League Run
This is Beirut 06/05 10:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
FC Barcelona Inter Milan Champions League
Barcelona visits Inter Milan in a tantalizing Champions League semi-final second-leg clash on Tuesday, with Raphinha's latest contribution in the club's spectacular European run ensuring the tie restarts on a knife-edge. For once this season, the statistics did not fully reflect the Brazilian's part in Barcelona's third goal in the 3-3 first-leg ...
Georges Khabbaz Shines in 'Yunan:' A Lebanese Star with Global Reach
Marilyne Jallad 07/05 14:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Georges Khabbaz Award Cinema Yunan
“Once again in Spain, I received the Best Actor award for my role in Yunan, directed by Ameer Fakher Eldin. A big thank you to the Las Palmas Film Festival and the jury for this honor, which means a lot to me,” he wrote on Instagram on Monday. He also extended his congratulations to the director for the film's fifth award. An Intense Role in ...
Dembele Sinks Arsenal as PSG Seize Edge in Champions League Semi-Final
This is Beirut 30/04 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Football Champions League PSG Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain seized the advantage in their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal as Ousmane Dembele sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg on Tuesday. Dembele struck in the opening minutes at the Emirates Stadium and Luis Enrique's side held on to the lead with a composed display that kept Arsenal at bay. PSG will head into the second ...
Haliburton Stunner Sinks Cavs, Warriors Down Wolves Despite Curry Blow
This is Beirut 07/05 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Minnesota Timberwolves Golden State NBA
The Indiana Pacers defeated the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers 120-119 as the Golden State Warriors shrugged off a Stephen Curry injury to claim victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs on Tuesday. Tyrese Haliburton's 24-foot three-pointer with just 1.1 seconds remaining sealed a remarkable comeback from fourth-seeded ...
Turkey, Israel Must Ease Tensions in Syria
This is Beirut 07/05 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Six months after Bashar al-Assad's fall, Turkey and Israel are both operating in Syria with starkly opposing agendas, stoking fears of a confrontation unless they find a way to coexist, analysts say. Over the past week, Israel has struck deep inside Syria, with unconfirmed reports suggesting Turkish and Israeli warplanes had a close encounter ...