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Palestinian Authorities Arrest Suspect Over 1982 Antisemitic Paris attack: French prosecutors
This is Beirut 19/09 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron Fatah Palestine France Palestinian authority
Palestinian authorities have arrested a key suspect in an antisemitic attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris which left six people dead in Paris in 1982, French prosecutors said on Friday. The announcement comes as France gears up to formally recognise Palestine's statehood at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday. The office of the ...
Ben Gvir and Smotrich Urge West Bank Annexation as Western Countries Recognize Palestinian State
This is Beirut 21/09 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel West Bank Bezalel Smotrich Itamar Ben Gvir
Two Israeli far-right ministers on Sunday called for the annexation of the Israeli-occupied West Bank following the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state. "The recognition by Britain, Canada, and Australia of a Palestinian state... requires immediate countermeasures: the swift application of sovereignty in ...
France Confirms Loan of Bayeux Tapestry to British Museum Amid Conservation Concerns
This is Beirut 22/09 17:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Museum Bayeux Tapestry Heritage France Britain Culture
French President Emmanuel Macron's office stressed Monday that the planned loan of the nearly 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry to Britain next year was a surmountable challenge following expert outcry over the diplomatic gesture. Several heritage advisors have argued that the extremely fragile 11th-century masterpiece depicting the Norman conquest ...
Yemen Drone Attack Wounds 22 in Israeli Resort Town
This is Beirut 24/09 20:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel's military said a drone launched from Yemen struck the southern resort town of Eilat on Wednesday, with rescuers reporting nearly two dozen wounded. A military statement said the drone "fell in the area of Eilat" on the Red Sea coast after air defenses had failed to intercept it, in the second such incident within ...
Taliban Impose Communications Blackout Across Afghanistan
This is Beirut 30/09 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Tuesday, after Taliban authorities cut the fiber optic network. Taliban authorities began shutting down high speed internet connections to some provinces earlier in the month to prevent "vice". On Monday night, mobile phone signal and internet service gradually ...
Iran Withdraws Draft Resolution to Ban Attacks on Nuclear Facilities
This is Beirut 19/09 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Nations Israel United States Iran nuclear IAEA
Iran late Thursday withdrew a draft resolution at the UN nuclear watchdog that called to ban attacks against nuclear facilities after its war with Israel, citing reported US pressure for the last-minute change. In mid-June, Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign against Iran, triggering a 12-day war that saw Israeli and US strikes on ...
Israel Detains Palestinians in Nablus, Reopens West Bank-Jordan Crossing
This is Beirut 26/09 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel West Bank Palestine Jordan crossing
The Israeli military detained several Palestinians in an overnight raid in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, an AFP journalist at the scene said on Friday. When contacted by AFP, an Israeli military spokesman confirmed the raid and said that "forces operated in the Nablus area to apprehend several suspects involved in terrorist ...
Iran Approves Bill Toughening Penalty for Spying for US
This is Beirut 01/10 14:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iranian authorities on Wednesday approved a bill toughening penalties for those convicted of spying on behalf of Israel and the United States, months after the 12-day war between the foes. The bill was presented to parliament on June 23, as Iran and Israel were engaged in a war that saw unprecedented Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic, which ...
Motswedi: Botswana’s 2,488-Carat Gem Draws Global Cultural Interest
This is Beirut 23/09 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Mining Luxury Museum Belgium Botswana Canada Culture
The world's second-largest diamond could soon find a new home in a museum or a sheikh's collection, but first needs to be properly evaluated, the Belgian firm holding it told AFP Monday. Unearthed last year in Botswana, the 2,488-carat stone known as Motswedi is currently being analyzed by gem dealer HB Antwerp in the namesake port city ...
Peace with Syria and Lebanon Is on the Way...
This is Beirut 21/09 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Lebanon Syria Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah has created the opportunity of peace with Lebanon and Syria. “Our victories in Lebanon against Hezbollah have opened a window of opportunities that was unimaginable before our recent operations; there is a possibility of peace with our ...
New Israeli Strikes on Ali Taher Hills Target Hezbollah Site
This is Beirut 03/10 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Residents of southern Lebanon were shaken in the early hours of Friday by a series of Israeli airstrikes on the wooded hills of Ali Taher, near Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa. The Israeli army claimed responsibility for the attack and announced through its Arabic-speaking spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, that it had struck a Hezbollah site. In a statement ...
Trump Meets Congressional Leaders Ahead of Potential Federal Shutdown
This is Beirut 29/09 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Congress shutdown
Donald Trump is meeting Monday at the White House with top Republican and Democratic congressional leaders as negotiations remain deadlocked ahead of a potential federal government shutdown Tuesday night. If no budget, even temporary, is passed by midnight Tuesday, the U.S. will face a shutdown, halting most federal services. Hundreds of ...
Hamas Official Says Egypt to Host Palestinian Conference on Gaza Future
This is Beirut 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A senior Hamas official said Saturday that Egypt would organize a conference for Palestinian factions to decide on the post-war future of the Gaza Strip after the group agreed to release hostages under a US ceasefire plan. Egypt will host an "intra-Palestinian dialogue on Palestinian unity and the future of Gaza, including the administration ...
Moscow to Build Four Nuclear Power Plants in Iran
This is Beirut 26/09 14:52 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran Rosatom Russia Energy Nuclear
Iran and Russia signed a $25 billion deal to build nuclear power plants in the Islamic republic, Iranian state media reported Friday, just hours ahead of the likely return of sweeping UN sanctions on Iran. "A deal for the construction of four nuclear power plants with a value of $25 billion in Sirik, Hormozgan, was signed between the Iran ...
The Secret Soundtrack of the Runways
Bélinda Ibrahim 30/09 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Music Culture Fashion Podiums Runways
Today, it is impossible to imagine a runway show without music. It is an integral part of the catwalk experience, shaping how the clothes are perceived and remembered. Whereas tracks once flowed without much cohesion, major fashion houses now rely on true soundtrack creators such as Michel Gaubert and Frédéric Sanchez, renowned for their ability ...
Government Reacts Following Nationwide Protests by Retired Personnel
This is Beirut 22/09 13:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Internal Security Forces Lebanese Army Ahmad Hajjar lebanon
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday approved measures to support retired military personnel, including the disbursement of two additional allowances this month. School allowances will be aligned with those of civil servants, at a full rate of 100% and previous grants and bonuses will be incorporated into their core salaries. The announcement ...
Irish Singer CMAT Postpones UK Tour Due to Health Issues
This is Beirut 03/10 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Music Touring Cancellation CMAT Britain Culture
Breakout Irish singer CMAT cancelled her upcoming UK tour dates to treat an infected wisdom tooth, days after British pop singer Lola Young halted gigs having collapsed on stage. "I am devastated to say that due to an infected wisdom tooth I need to reschedule all of my upcoming dates of the October UK tour," CMAT, whose real name is Ciara ...
Peace Day: UNIFIL Hails Its Strategic Cooperation with the Lebanese Army
This is Beirut 22/09 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese Army UNIFIL Lebanon South Lebanon Peace Day
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked the International Day of Peace this Sunday with an official ceremony held at its headquarters in Naqoura. It was the first celebration in two years, as the security situation in 2024 had forced the cancellation of previous commemorations. Speaking at the ceremony, UNIFIL Head of Mission ...
Trump Says Not Winning Nobel Would Be an 'Insult' to The US
This is Beirut 30/09 22:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Nobel Peace Prize
President Donald Trump said Tuesday it would be an "insult" to the United States if he does not receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his self-proclaimed role in solving multiple wars. Trump, who has long sought the prize, which will be unveiled on October 10, made the latest push for his case a day after he announced a peace plan to end ...
Alonso Warns Against Overconfidence Before Madrid Derby
This is Beirut 26/09 18:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Football Atlético Real Madrid Liga
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his side against overconfidence ahead of Saturday's visit to face city rivals Atletico Madrid in La Liga. Los Blancos have won every match they have played this season, leading the top flight by two points ahead of champions Barcelona and nine from Atletico, who are languishing in ninth. However the Spaniard, ...
Israel Army Says 700,000 Palestinians Fled South from Gaza City
This is Beirut 25/09 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Palestine United Nations Gaza Hamas
The Israeli military said Thursday that 700,000 Palestinians have fled Gaza City to the south since late August, as it presses an air and ground assault on the urban center. When asked by AFP, the military said that "700,000 Palestinians have evacuated" from Gaza City to the south of the Gaza Strip. The UN's humanitarian agency, OCHA, on ...
Disarmament Plan: Army Report Awaits Cabinet Review
This is Beirut 02/10 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel Lebanese Army Council of Ministers Disarmament Plan
According to reports by local channel MTV on Thursday, Lebanon’s government is expected to receive a detailed report from the army in the coming days on its activities south of the Litani. The document comes a month after the cabinet approved a military plan to secure the state’s exclusive control over weapons. It will be closely watched, ...
Hamas Has “No Excuse” to Reject Gaza Plan, Says French Foreign Minister
This is Beirut 30/09 20:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hamas France Jean-Noël Barrot Israel
Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas “has no excuse to reject the proposal made to it” under the plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday. “Hamas is now completely isolated, categorically disavowed; it must face the reality: it has lost,” he told France Inter radio, ...
Washington Lifts Broad Sanctions on Syria but Maintains Pressure on Assad Allies
This is Beirut 25/09 09:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
State department United States Sanctions Syria Bachar el-Assad
The US Department of the Treasury has announced a sweeping overhaul of its sanctions' regime targeting Syria. In a statement released Wednesday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the publication of a final rule amending the regulations on sanctions related to Syria. This update, which implements two presidential executive ...
Lebanon: Political Supervision and Army Support
Bassam Abou Zeid 01/10 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese Army United Nations Hezbollah Syria Palestine
Western diplomatic sources have noted that international and regional focus on Lebanon has shifted toward the Palestinian and Syrian issues. This was particularly evident during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where attention to Syria and Palestine prevented a meeting between President Joseph Aoun and French President Emmanuel ...
US Offers $10 Million for Data on Hezbollah’s Financial Networks
This is Beirut 22/09 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah US State Department Rewards for Justice Iran Paraguay Argentina Brazil Lebanon
The US State Department’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program offers up to $10 million for any information regarding Hezbollah’s financial networks, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. According to the State Department, Hezbollah financiers and operatives in this region generate revenue for the Iran-aligned group through illicit ...
WASL 2025–2026: Calendar Set for Sagesse and Riyadi
This is Beirut 01/10 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
WASL Basketball Sagesse Riyadi Asia
On Wednesday, the FIBA Asia Regional Office confirmed the official calendar for the West Asia League for the 2025-2026 FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL) season. Following the withdrawal of Iraqi club Al Difaa Al Jawii, the competition will ultimately feature five teams: Sagesse (Lebanon), Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon), Shahrdari Gorgan (Iran), Al ...
Rasamny Warns Against Roadside Dumping as Winter Nears
This is Beirut 24/09 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
CDR lebanon Fayez Rasamni Winter floods roads littering
Public Works Minister Fayez Rasamny on Wednesday urged citizens to “take responsibility” and stop dumping waste along roadsides, warning that sewage mixing with rainwater poses serious risks ahead of the winter season. In his remarks at a press conference in Dbayeh, near one of the capital’s most flood-prone areas, Rasamny outlined the ...
US Treasury Department Mulls Minting $1 Coin with Trump's Image
This is Beirut 03/10 22:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
US Treasury Donald Trump United States Independence Money
The US Treasury Department is considering making a one-dollar coin that features President Donald Trump in order to commemorate the country's 250th independence anniversary, officials said Friday. In a social media post retweeted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Treasurer Brandon Beach shared early drafts of the coin. Beach posted "first ...
Germany Arrests 3 Suspected Hamas Members Planning Attacks
This is Beirut 01/10 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Three suspected members of Palestinian militant group Hamas were arrested in Berlin Wednesday for allegedly planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli sites, German prosecutors said, with weapons and ammunition also seized. The suspects were "foreign operatives" of Hamas, who have "have been involved in procuring firearms and ammunition for the ...