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81 Journalists Travel with Pope Leo XIV on Historic Journey
Liliane Mokbel 29/11 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
81 international journalists are traveling with Pope Leo XIV on his apostolic journey from Turkey to Lebanon. The group includes cameramen and photographers representing around twenty media outlets from 15 countries. Major American networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and CNN are part of the pool, highlighting the global attention given to this ...
‘Beggars Belief’: Londoners Baffled by Bizarre Christmas Mural
This is Beirut 20/11 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Christmas AI Mural Britain Culture
People in London were left baffled Wednesday by what appeared to be a botched AI-generated Christmas mural showing a Santa-like figure with a half-orange beard and revelers with disfigured faces. The display in posh Kingston upon Thames in southwest London at first glance seems to depict a jolly crowd enjoying the festive season. But closer ...
The Sisters of the Cross Hospital at the Heart of the Papal Visit
Jenny Rahmeh 22/11 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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For the first time, a pope will visit the Sisters of the Cross Hospital in Jal el-Dib. Pope Leo XIV has chosen to include this center in his visit to Lebanon, scheduled from November 30 to December 2. It is a choice that highlights a unique institution – a hospital that welcomes, supports, and protects people suffering from mental and ...
Syria: Israeli Forces Conduct Incursions, Set Up Checkpoints in Quneitra
This is Beirut 24/11 19:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli army carried out multiple incursions into Syrian villages in the Quneitra countryside on Monday evening, a SANA correspondent reported. A unit of three vehicles entered the village of Ruweihina, establishing a checkpoint near the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) post along the road connecting Ruweihina with the villages ...
UNIFIL Urges Lebanese Authorities to Protect Peacekeepers
This is Beirut 05/12 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday called on Lebanese authorities to uphold their responsibility to guarantee the safety of peacekeepers following an armed incident targeting a peacekeeping patrol in southern Lebanon. In a press release, UNIFIL condemned attacks on its personnel as “unacceptable” and ...
Israeli Targeted Strike on Ain al-Helweh Kills Thirteen
This is Beirut 18/11 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
An Israeli strike targeted a compound on Tuesday in the Ain al-Helweh camp in the city of Saida. The Ministry of Health announced a preliminary toll of 13 deaths and four injuries. The MOPH added that "ambulances are still transporting more wounded to nearby hospitals." Several schools in Sidon have announced their closure tomorrow ...
Louvre Closes Gallery Due to Structural Weakness
This is Beirut 17/11 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Louvre Museum said Monday that it was closing one of its galleries as a precaution after an audit revealed structural weaknesses in some of the beams in the building. The Campana Gallery, which houses nine rooms dedicated to ancient Greek ceramics, will be closed while investigations are conducted into "certain beams supporting the floors of ...
Lebanese of Different Confessions Express Happiness Over Pope Leo's Visit
This is Beirut 01/12 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
At Martyrs’ Square in downtown Beirut, where Pope Leo led an interreligious gathering, the Lebanese from different confessions expressed their happiness with the Pontiff’s historic visit to Lebanon.
One Year After Ceasefire, Israeli Raids Intensify
This is Beirut 27/11 14:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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One year after the November 27 ceasefire, the Israeli air force on Thursday launched new strikes in southern Lebanon on the Nabaa al-Taseh, al-Jarmaq, and al-Mahmoudiyeh villages. Two air raids were also reported over Iqlim al-Tuffah area. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority described the operations as “the first major strike” since the ...
Key Hamas Rival, Yasser Abu Shabab, Killed in Gaza
This is Beirut 04/12 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of the Popular Forces and one of Hamas’s main rivals in Gaza, was killed on Thursday under unclear circumstances. Israeli media provided conflicting accounts: some reported the killing was carried out by Hamas members, while others claimed he died in family clashes in Gaza or from fire by members of his own group, ...
US Flights to Return to Normal After Restrictions Lifted
This is Beirut 17/11 09:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
US flights will return to normal schedules on Monday after reductions imposed during a government shutdown were lifted, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The FAA said Sunday evening that restrictions would be lifted and "normal operations can resume" across the country from 6:00 am Washington time (1100 GMT) on Monday. Thousands of ...
Barrack Warns Iraq of Imminent Escalation in Lebanon
This is Beirut 01/12 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack delivered a stark warning to the Iraqi government about a looming escalation in Lebanon, Saudi Television Al Hadath reported Monday, citing informed sources. Barrack reportedly told Iraqi officials that an Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah is imminent, cautioning that any ...
Israel Says Killed Man Responsible for West Bank Ramming Attack
This is Beirut 25/11 09:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israel's armed forces announced late Monday that its personnel had killed a man they held responsible for a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank last year. "After a pursuit of a year and a half," the officers killed Ala Raouf Shetiyya, Israel's army, police, intelligence, and counterterrorism forces said in a joint statement. "The terrorist ...
Netanyahu Says Hezbollah Threat Has Become “More Complex and Dangerous”
This is Beirut 20/11 21:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the threat posed by Hezbollah has “completely changed” since 7 October, noting that the security situation had “significantly shifted” in recent weeks. He warned that the Lebanese group now represents a “more complex and more dangerous” challenge for Israel. Netanyahu said Israel no ...
Money Laundering: BDL Introduces Next-Generation KYC
Liliane Mokbel 14/11 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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On November 14, 2025, BDL issued Decision No. 13769, Circular No. 3, introducing a new “Know Your Customer” (KYC) form for all cash, foreign exchange, and money transfer transactions of $1,000 or more, and their equivalent. The measure applies to all non-banking financial institutions under BDL’s supervision, including financial companies, ...
Final preparations at Beirut Airport ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s departure
This is Beirut 02/12 11:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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At Beirut Airport, final preparations are underway to bid farewell to Pope Leo XIV as he concludes his visit to Lebanon this early afternoon.
2026 World Cup Draw - the 12 Groups
This is Beirut 06/12 09:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
FIFA World Cup 2026 Football Draw
The 12 groups for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026 following Friday's draw in Washington: Group A Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, a qualifier Group B Canada, a qualifier, Qatar, Switzerland Group C Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland Group D United States, Paraguay, Australia, a ...
Michel Issa: Disarming Hezbollah Is a Prerequisite for Peace
This is Beirut 29/11 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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In an interview with Haaretz, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa stressed that Israel “does not need Washington’s permission to defend itself,” noting that the U.S. administration is in constant contact with the Lebanese government and is urging it to disarm Hezbollah. Issa added that dismantling the weapons of Hezbollah and other ...
Flydubai Orders 150 Airbus Jets, More Than Doubling Fleet
This is Beirut 18/11 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Low-cost airline flydubai announced an order for 150 Airbus A321neo jets on Tuesday, more than doubling its fleet as it pursues an aggressive expansion plan. The Emirati company's first Airbus order is an "exciting step in expanding and diversifying our fleet", chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum told a press conference at the Dubai ...
Lindsey Graham Welcomes Pope Leon XIV’s Visit to Lebanon
This is Beirut 01/12 20:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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US Senator Lindsey Graham welcomed Pope Leon XIV’s visit to Lebanon, saying on X that it comes “at a critical moment.” He noted that the pontiff’s presence highlights “the strength and unity of the Christian community in Lebanon” and brings “a message of peace that offers hope to a people who have endured so ...
Red Cross Says to cut 2026 Budget by 17%, Shed 2,900 Jobs
This is Beirut 21/11 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute
The International Committee of the Red Cross said Friday it was cutting its 2026 budget by 17 percent amid declining donor contributions and would slash the equivalent of 2,900 full-time positions. "The ICRC remains committed to working on the front lines of conflict, where few others can operate," the organization's president Mirjana Spoljaric ...
US Politician Accused of Stealing $5 mn in Disaster Funds
This is Beirut 20/11 09:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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US prosecutors on Wednesday said a Florida politician has been indicted on allegations she stole $5 million in federal disaster funds and used the money to finance her 2021 campaign. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat elected from south Florida, is accused of teaming up with her brother and others to keep a $5 million ...
Japan Local Authorities Approve Restart of World's Biggest Nuclear Plant
This is Beirut 21/11 09:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Japanese local authorities approved Friday the restart of the world's biggest nuclear plant, a key step in the process to get it back online after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Hideyo Hanazumi, governor of Niigata province, where the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant is located, told a news conference he "would approve" the resumption, which will need ...
Pope Leo XIV in Turkey: A Historic Moment
This is Beirut 28/11 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute
On the second day of his visit to Turkey, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Istanbul before joining Orthodox leaders for a historic prayer in Iznik. In a country where Christians make up only 0.1% of the population, his visit is seen by many as “a blessing.” The Pope emphasizes the importance of supporting refugees and the most ...
Syria Applauds Canada’s Decision to Remove Sanctions
This is Beirut 05/12 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Damascus Canada Sanctions Syria
Syria on Friday welcomed the Canadian government’s decision to lift sanctions on Damascus, calling it a positive step that acknowledges the humanitarian and economic toll such measures have had on the Syrian population and key sectors of the country’s economy. In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the ...
Two Soldiers Killed During an Army Operation in Baalbeck
This is Beirut 18/11 20:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Two soldiers were killed and three others wounded during clashes with wanted individuals on Thursday in the Charawneh neighborhood of Baalbeck, the Army Command announced in a statement. According to the army, a unit deployed in the area to carry out a series of raids came under heavy fire, prompting an exchange involving gunfire and ...
Two National Guard Soldiers Critically Wounded in Downtown Washington Shooting
This is Beirut 27/11 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute
A shooting in downtown Washington Wednesday night left two National Guard soldiers in critical condition. Authorities say the suspected gunman, a 29-year-old Afghan who came to the United States in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, was also injured and taken into custody.
Pope Leo XIV Bids Farewell to Lebanon at Official Ceremony
This is Beirut 02/12 14:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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After a three-day visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV bids farewell at an official ceremony at Beirut International Airport. He boards the plane back to Rome, leaving messages of peace, hope, and unity for the country.
Israeli PM's Office Says 5 'Senior Hamas Terrorists' Killed in Gaza
This is Beirut 22/11 18:46 - Reading : less than a minute
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Saturday and said that in response, Israeli forces had killed five "senior Hamas terrorists." "Today, Hamas violated the ceasefire again, sending a terrorist into Israeli-held territory to attack Israeli soldiers. In ...
Lebanon and Cyprus Sign Maritime Border Deal
This is Beirut 26/11 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon and Cyprus formally signed a maritime border demarcation agreement on Wednesday, marking a major step in bilateral relations and paving the way for expanded energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signed the agreement at Lebanon's presidential ...