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Drought: Litani River at Its Lowest Level in Years
This is Beirut 17/06 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Facing an unprecedented water shortage, the Litani National Authority has sounded the alarm and called for rigorous and cooperative management of water resources. In a statement, the Authority warned of a dramatic drop in water levels in the Qasmiyé–Ras el-Aïn irrigation project, which supplies the regions of Saida and Tyre. According to the ...
Aoun Reaffirms Lebanon’s Support for UNIFIL to UN’s Lacroix
This is Beirut 18/06 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to the continued presence of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the south, during a meeting with UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix on Wednesday. During the meeting, Aoun underscored Lebanon’s dedication to implementing UN Security ...
All-Risk Insurance in Wartime
Liliane Mokbel 17/06 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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While Lebanon remains officially neutral in the military escalation between Israel and Iran, it is already feeling the first economic tremors. Rising regional tensions are starting to weigh on the insurance sector, particularly in maritime and air transport, as well as war-related coverage, all of which rely heavily on reinsurance. Premiums in ...
Bribery Scandal at Ministry of Industry: Bouchikian Faces Investigation
This is Beirut 24/06 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation, Judge Jamal al-Hajjar, is set to hear testimony on Wednesday from former Minister of Industry and current MP Georges Bouchikian, who has been summoned as a witness in an ongoing corruption investigation. The probe centers around allegations of bribery and extortion involving officials within the ...
Basketball: Sagesse Rediscovers Its Sacred Fire
Makram Haddad 28/06 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
It’s no longer a spark—it’s a blaze. On Friday night, in a high-stakes, high-tension game, Sagesse unleashed a storm on Beirut Club, winning 103–85 at the Chiyah Sports Complex. A resounding victory that puts the Ghazir Greens up 2–1 in the series and gives them a match point at home. In an electric atmosphere, Linos Gavriel’s men ...
Netanyahu: Bringing Back Gaza Hostages “Will Take Some More Time”
This is Beirut 23/06 00:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday insisted gains in the conflict against Iran would help with the country's war footing in Gaza and bringing the hostages home but said "more time" was needed. "We are getting closer, step by step, to our objectives: defeating Hamas and bringing our hostages home... I am ...
Rasamny: Qlayaat Airport Rehabilitation Project Gaining Momentum
This is Beirut 18/06 20:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny on Wednesday reviewed progress on the long-anticipated Qlayaat Airport rehabilitation and reactivation project, in the presence of representatives from Dar Al-Handasah – Shair and Partners, the consultancy firm behind the master plan, which was presented as part of ...
Four Heavy US Bombers Stationed at Key Indian Ocean Base
This is Beirut 17/06 20:48 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Four US Stratofortress bombers are currently stationed at the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, according to an AFP analysis of satellite imagery, as the conflict between Israel and Iran extended to its fifth straight day. The base, leased to the United States by Britain, is one of its key military facilities in the Asia-Pacific region, and ...
Napoleon Collection Auction Fetches Over $10M in Paris
This is Beirut 26/06 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A massive trove of artwork and curios linked to Napoleon Bonaparte, including one of his iconic bicorne hats, has sold for more than $10 million in Paris, an auction house said. Sotheby's said it had originally estimated the more than 110 items of Napoleonic memorabilia that it sold on Wednesday at around $7 million. Famous paintings of the ...
Iran Foreign Minister to Meet Key Ally Putin
This is Beirut 23/06 09:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was due to hold "important" talks with key ally Vladimir Putin on Monday, 48 hours after a major US attack on Iran's key nuclear facilities. Moscow is a crucial backer of Tehran, but has not swung forcefully behind its partner since Israel launched a wave of attacks on June 13, strikes that triggered Iran ...
Bublik Sees Off Medvedev to Claim Fifth ATP Title in Halle
This is Beirut 22/06 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Kazakh Alexander Bublik claimed his fifth ATP title on Saturday achieving his first win in seven meetings with Russian Daniil Medvedev in the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Halle. Bublik, ranked 45, had claimed the scalp of world number one Jannik Sinner in the second round. And the 28-year-old maintained his streak with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), ...
Emirates to Resume Flights to and from Lebanon Starting Monday
This is Beirut 21/06 16:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Emirates will resume operating flights to and from Lebanon, according to information obtained by This is Beirut from the Ministry of Transport. LBCI confirmed that the resumption will start on Monday, June 23. Gulf airlines canceled several flights starting Friday, June 13, 2025, to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran and Syria. The day after ...
UAE, KSA, Egypt Top Arab FDI in 2024 as Lebanon Ranks 6th
This is Beirut 23/06 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Egypt topped the list of Arab countries attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, according to the latest data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Lebanon made notable progress, climbing to 6th place in the regional ...
Lebanon Announces Three Return Options for Citizens Stranded in Antalya
This is Beirut 17/06 22:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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In response to the situation of Lebanese citizens stranded in the Turkish city of Antalya, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced three return options, following instructions from Minister Fayez Rasamny. This initiative aims to ensure the safety of Lebanese nationals and facilitate their swift return home. Option 1: Via ...
Joseph El Hourany Carves Arab Identity in Wood, Sara Shamma Paints Perception in Ever-Shifting Green
Lea Mehanna 21/06 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanese architect and sculptor Joseph El Hourany, President of the Association of Arab Architects, draws from music, architecture, and 46 calligraphic styles to create wooden sculptures that redefine Arab identity. At Mark Hachem Gallery, Sara Shamma’s solo show “Interference Green” transforms a shifting pigment into a powerful metaphor ...
Pentagon Chief Says U.S. 'Devastated the Iranian Nuclear Program'
This is Beirut 22/06 15:37 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The US defense chief said Sunday that strikes ordered by President Donald Trump overnight had "devastated" Iran's nuclear program and urged Iranian leaders to seek peace to avoid further attacks. "We devastated the Iranian nuclear program," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Pentagon press briefing. He added that the ...
Israeli Strike on South Lebanon Kills One
This is Beirut 28/06 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Public Health – the latest attack despite the ceasefire. In a statement, the Ministry said that an “Israeli enemy” drone strike on a car in Kounine killed one man, according to a preliminary toll. The Israeli military did not immediately ...
In Syria, Half a Million Captagon Pills Seized in Lebanese Vehicle
This is Beirut 28/06 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday the seizure of 500,000 Captagon pills hidden in a car coming from Lebanon, in the Syrian area of al-Nabek, near the Lebanese-Syrian border. According to the ministry’s statement, agents also discovered “500 packets of hashish and 165 kilograms of cannabis.” The ministry did not identify ...
Sinner Wins First Match After French Open Final Defeat
This is Beirut 18/06 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
World number one Jannik Sinner rebounded from his agonising French Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz with a straight-sets win at the Halle Open on Tuesday. The 23-year-old beat Germany's Yannick Hanfmann 7-5, 6-3 on the Halle grass, just over a week after his five hour and 29 minute loss to Alcaraz at Roland Garros. Sinner broke in the final ...
Jean-Pierre Lacroix to Discuss UNIFIL Mandate in Beirut Visit
This is Beirut 17/06 21:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix is expected in Beirut on Wednesday for a multi-day visit focused on the renewal of the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) mandate, two months ahead of the UN Security Council’s scheduled session. According to informed sources, the visit could pave the ...
Israeli Jets Bomb Hezbollah Targets North of Litani
This is Beirut 23/06 18:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli warplanes launched a series of intense air raids Monday afternoon, striking multiple locations north of the Litani River in southern Lebanon. The strikes targeted a wide area spanning towns and villages in the cazas of Sidon, Nabatieh, Jezzine and Bint Jbeil, including Zarariyeh, Mahmoudiyeh, Wadi Kfar Melki, Ansar, Tibna, Baysariyeh, ...
Trump Administration Braces for Possible Iranian Retaliation in Next 48 Hours
This is Beirut 22/06 12:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Trump administration is bracing for potential retaliation from Iran, with the next 48 hours being of particular concern, according to two defense officials and a senior White House official. It’s unclear whether any retaliation would target overseas or domestic locations, or both, the officials said. Two officials familiar with military ...
SpaceX Starship Explodes During 'Routine' Test: Texas Officials
This is Beirut 19/06 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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One of tech billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX Starships exploded during a routine test late Wednesday in Texas, law enforcement said, adding that no one was injured. The Starship 36 suffered "catastrophic failure and exploded" at the Starbase launch facility shortly after 11:00 pm (0400 GMT Thursday), a Facebook post by the Cameron County ...
OpenAI Wins $200 mn Contract with US Military
This is Beirut 17/06 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The US Department of Defense on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military. San Francisco-based OpenAI will "develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains," according to the ...
NATO Chief: US 'Totally Committed' to Collective Defense Pledge
This is Beirut 25/06 09:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that the United States was "totally committed" to the alliance's mutual defense clause, after President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on it. "For me, there is absolute clarity that the United States is totally committed to NATO, totally committed to Article Five," Rutte told reporters ...
Russia Warns Against Iran Suspending IAEA Cooperation
This is Beirut 26/06 15:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday spoke out against Moscow's key ally Iran suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), after Iranian lawmakers voted in favor of halting work with the UN nuclear agency. "We are interested in continuing cooperation between Iran and the IAEA, so that everybody respects ...
Six Million Dollars to Modernize Public Finances
This is Beirut 20/06 17:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon has just secured $6 million in aid to strengthen its tax and land systems. This grant, obtained through the Lebanon Financing Facility (LFF), aims to support the Ministry of Finance's reform and digital transformation efforts. Established in January 2020 following the Beirut port explosion, the LFF brings together representatives from ...
Trump Urges Mideast Peace after 'Weak' Iran Retaliation
This is Beirut 23/06 23:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed Iran's retaliatory strikes against an American base in Qatar as "weak" and sought to draw a line under the US bombing of Iran's nuclear infrastructure by calling for regional peace. Trump shrugged off Monday's launch of multiple missiles at the United States' Al Udeid base in ...
US Strikes: Strong Concerns from the Lebanese State
This is Beirut 22/06 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Following US airstrikes on several Iranian nuclear sites, Lebanese leaders expressed deep concern over the escalating military tensions in the region and reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to neutrality in regional conflicts. President Joseph Aoun highlighted the heavy toll Lebanon has already paid, stating, “Lebanon is today more aware than ...
Iranian Plot to Attack Israelis in Cyprus Foiled
This is Beirut 21/06 19:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Saturday that a planned Iranian attack on Israeli citizens in Cyprus had been thwarted with the help of Cypriot authorities. “The Revolutionary Guards (the ideological army of the Islamic Republic) attempted to carry out an attack on Israeli citizens in Cyprus,” Sa’ar wrote on X, without ...