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The UN Had a Mission… 80 Years Later, What Remains of It?
Rayan Chami 26/06 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute
United Nations 80th Anniversary
As the UN marks its 80th anniversary, it seems increasingly powerless in a world shaped by shifting power and growing global challenges.
Zelensky, Europe Rights Body Sign Accord for Ukraine War Tribunal
This is Beirut 25/06 23:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday signed an accord with pan-European rights body the Council of Europe for establishing a special tribunal to try top officials responsible for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The court would prosecute the "crime of aggression" in the invasion, which Russia launched in February 2022, and could, in ...
ISIS Suicide Bomber Attacks Church in Damascus, Killing at Least 22
Lyne Sammouri 23/06 01:30 - Reading : less than a minute
The Syrian Interior Ministry reported on Sunday that a member of the Islamic State (ISIS) carried out a suicide bombing at St. Elias Church in Damascus. The attacker opened fire before detonating an explosive belt, killing at least 20 people and injuring others, according to emergency services.
Interceptor Debris Sparks Fire in Bint Jbeil
This is Beirut 23/06 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A fire broke out Monday morning between Majdal Selm and Khirbet Selm, in the Bint Jbeil district of South Lebanon, after debris from an interceptor missile fell in the area. The blast was felt in several towns across the region, with residents reporting loud explosions that fueled fears among the population. Such incidents have become ...
Tense Calm in Shatila After Night of Heavy Clashes
This is Beirut 25/06 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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A tense calm settled over the Shatila refugee camp, adjacent to Beirut's Tarik Jdideh neighborhood, on Wednesday morning following a night of fear and chaos. Violent clashes erupted overnight between drug traffickers affiliated with rival Palestinian factions, members of the Leddaoui family linked to Fatah, and the Haziné group, aligned with ...
‘El Ossa Kella:’ A Play That Heals Our Wounds Through Laughter
Élie-Joe Kamel 17/06 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
On June 28 at Casino du Liban, actor and director Joe Kodeih will present his play El Ossa Kella, accompanied on piano by Bassam Challita. Blending comedy and music, this original creation seeks to heal Lebanese wounds through laughter and emotion.
Day 8: Israeli and Iranian Strikes Intensify, Civilian Toll Mounts
This is Beirut 20/06 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
As Iran targets Beersheba and claims responsibility for a strike near Microsoft, Israel responds with massive bombardments on Iranian military and nuclear sites. As evacuations and diplomatic efforts intensify, the death toll in Iran has reportedly surpassed 650, according to the Washington-based group Human Rights Activists, while the official ...
Zelensky-Trump Meeting Planned Wednesday
This is Beirut 24/06 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump are planning to meet on Wednesday on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, a senior source in the Ukrainian presidency told AFP. The war-time leader has been a central figure at recent summits but given his fractious relationship with Trump, Zelensky has not been invited to the main ...
Lebanon Requests One-Year Renewal for UNIFIL
This is Beirut 27/06 15:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally requested a one-year extension of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)’s mandate, set to begin on August 31, 2025. In a statement issued Friday, the ministry said the request follows a decision approved by the Cabinet during its May 14 session. The ministry confirmed that a letter was ...
Rebuilding Tal Mardikh: A Drone, a Dream and a Devastated Village
This is Beirut 26/06 15:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Syrian architect Abdel Aziz al-Mohammad returns to his war-ravaged hometown, Tal Mardikh, using drone footage to chart a path toward reconstruction.
Israeli Army says Seven Soldiers Killed in Gaza
This is Beirut 25/06 09:05 - Reading : less than a minute
The Israeli army on Wednesday said seven of its soldiers were killed in combat in Gaza, where the war with Palestinian militant group Hamas continued. The army's website listed the names of five soldiers and a platoon commander from the same battalion who "fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip". It added that a seventh soldier was also ...
Lebanon Launches Agricultural Census for Reliable Data
This is Beirut 24/06 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) signed on Tuesday a new Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) to prepare for the next national agricultural census. This agreement marks the beginning of a crucial preparatory phase aimed at reviving the country’s agricultural data systems. ...
Tit-for-Tat Strikes: A Visual Guide to the Israel–Iran Confrontation
Rayan Chami 18/06 18:15 - Reading : less than a minute
On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a massive preemptive aerial campaign—codenamed Operation Rising Lion—striking approximately 100 Iranian targets, including nuclear facilities, military bases, missile depots, and command centers across Tehran, Natanz, Isfahan, and other strategic locations. The strikes focused heavily on uranium enrichment ...
Hamas says Gaza Ceasefire Talks 'Intensified in Recent Hours'
This is Beirut 25/06 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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A senior Hamas official told AFP Wednesday that talks for a Gaza ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group “intensified in recent hours” with mediator countries. “Our communications with the brother mediators in Egypt and Qatar have not stopped and have intensified in recent hours,” Taher al-Nunu said, ...
Massive Forest Fire Rages in Al-Qoubaiyat, Akkar Region
This is Beirut 29/06 19:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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A large-scale wildfire erupted on Sunday in the forested highlands of al-Qoubaiyat, Akkar, destroying vast areas of natural woodland. According to the National News Agency, civil defense teams from across the region, including al-Qoubaiyat, al-Bireh, Menjez, Aidamoun, Deir Jinnine, Andaket, Shadra, al-Heesha and Wadi Khaled, are actively working ...
Seven Million Dollars Seized at Beirut Airport
This is Beirut 28/06 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Money smuggling Beirut international airport
According to sources quoted by al-Hadath, $7 million were recently seized at Beirut International Airport, noting that "the smuggled funds were discovered in suitcases aboard a flight arriving from an African country to Lebanon." According to the same sources, "the owners of the bags containing the illicit money are from a town in southern ...
The World Wants Matcha but Japan Struggles to Keep Up
This is Beirut 26/06 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
The global matcha craze is putting serious pressure on Japanese producers. In Los Angeles, some matcha bars are nearly out of stock. Now, Japan faces the challenge of meeting demand while preserving tradition.
France Plans European 'Initiative' to End Iran-Israel Conflict
This is Beirut 18/06 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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France is planning, along with European partners, to suggest a negotiated solution to end the conflict between Iran and Israel, the country's presidency said Wednesday, after President Emmanuel Macron chaired a national security council meeting. Macron at the meeting ordered Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to draw up in the coming days "an ...
Army Conducts Search Operations in Syrian Displacement Camps
This is Beirut 24/06 12:43 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Lebanese Army on Tuesday conducted raids across several camps housing displaced Syrians in the Hamoudiyeh area (Akkar), Taybeh (Baalbek), and Saaideh, west of Baalbek. Supported by regional intelligence services, army units carried out targeted searches for weapons, smuggled goods, individuals with irregular legal status, and persons who had ...
Trump: US May Not Need to Act on Iran
This is Beirut 21/06 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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When asked whether Israel could strike Iran’s nuclear facilities without external support, Donald Trump said the country has “a very limited capacity” and added, “Maybe it won’t be necessary” for the United States to intervene. His remarks raise questions about the extent of potential US involvement in a conflict with Iran.
UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Iran Meeting Sunday
This is Beirut 22/06 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Sunday following the US strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, said Guyana, which holds the body's rotating chair for June. The meeting, scheduled for 3:00 pm (1900 GMT), will be the council's third since the Israel-Iran conflict began. AFP
Ukraine's Zelensky Meets King Charles
This is Beirut 23/06 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday had lunch with King Charles III at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace said, after he arrived in London ahead of a NATO summit in The Hague. Zelensky, who is seeking to shore up support for his country more than three years after Russia invaded, "visited the King this afternoon and remained for ...
Beyond the Majority: Mapping Iran’s Ethnic and Religious Diversity
Lyne Sammouri 27/06 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
With a population of around 92 million, Iran is home to a rich mix of ethnic and religious groups, reflecting centuries of shared histories and cultural complexity.
Stretching Across India: Vibrant Celebrations Mark International Yoga Day
This is Beirut 21/06 20:23 - Reading : less than a minute
From the tranquil waters of Srinagar’s Dal Lake to the historic Mysuru Palace and New Delhi’s serene Lodhi Garden, hundreds gather in a collective breath to celebrate the 11th International Yoga Day, showcasing India’s enduring connection to the ancient practice of wellness and unity.
Explosions Rock Several Israeli Cities
This is Beirut 19/06 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel came under heavy attack early Thursday as “dozens” of ballistic missiles were launched from Iran, triggering loud explosions across the country. One of the missiles directly struck Soroka Hospital in the southern city of Beersheba, according to Israel’s Foreign Ministry. A hospital spokesperson confirmed “damage to the hospital and ...
Pentagon Reveals Details on US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Lyne Sammouri 22/06 18:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Senior Pentagon officials have revealed new details about Operation Midnight Hammer, the US airstrike that hit three Iranian nuclear facilities at dawn on Sunday.
Day 11 of the Iran–Israel Conflict: Tensions Keep Rising
This is Beirut 23/06 14:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Eleven days of war: Israeli and American strikes in Iran, Iranian missiles hitting Israel and the threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz. Amid global calls for de-escalation, Trump weighs his next steps and the world holds its breath. https://x.com/ThisIsBeirut_/status/1937145350881481098
How the US Carried Out Its Strikes on Iran
This is Beirut 25/06 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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The United States took military action against Iran's nuclear program, on Saturday, June 21, and carried out strikes that caused “extremely severe damage” to three of Iran's nuclear facilities. Here’s what we know about how the “Midnight Hammer” operation unfolded. https://x.com/ThisIsBeirut_/status/1937834911559262321
Israel-Iran War: A Recap of the 12 Days
Lyne Sammouri 24/06 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute
From June 13 to June 24, 2025, Israel and Iran have exchanged relentless airstrikes, missile barrages and cyberattacks targeting nuclear sites, military commands and infrastructure. The conflict resulted in the deaths of key Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists, significant damage on both sides and US involvement in striking Iranian ...
Eight Days into the Conflict: International Diplomacy under Pressure
This is Beirut 20/06 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Iran-Israel war escalates diplomatically: Trump signals possible talks with Tehran but delays intervention decision, Russia issues a stern warning and European ministers meet in Geneva to seek de-escalation. https://x.com/ThisIsBeirut_/status/1936011848861495529