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ISF Foils Cocaine Smuggling Attempt from Nigeria
This is Beirut 13/08 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced Wednesday the seizure of 156 cocaine-filled capsules weighing 3.4 kilograms, with an estimated street value exceeding $500,000 once mixed with other substances. According to an ISF statement, the Central Anti-Narcotics Office uncovered an international network planning to smuggle the drugs from Nigeria ...
Russia Urges Caution in Nuclear 'Rhetoric' After Trump Comments
This is Beirut 04/08 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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Russia on Monday urged caution after US President Donald Trump said he would deploy two nuclear submarines following an online row with former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. "Russia is very attentive to the topic of nuclear non-proliferation. And we believe that everyone should be very, very cautious with nuclear rhetoric," Kremlin spokesman ...
Turkey Reports Mass Return by Syrians
This is Beirut 14/08 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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More than 410,00 Syrians who fled to Turkey during the rule of Bashar al-Assad have returned home since he was overthrown in December, the government announced Thursday. Turkey's interior ministry said 411,649 Syrians had so far returned, the rate picking up in recent weeks, with the immigration service recording 140,000 returns since ...
Hezbollah’s Weapons on the Table of the Ministerial Session in Baabda
Lyne Sammouri 05/08 16:10 - Reading : less than a minute
The issue of Hezbollah handing over its weapons is on the agenda of the Council of Ministers, which is currently meeting at the Baabda Palace.
Ehdeniyat: When Culture Becomes the Beating Heart of Ehden’s Economy
Elie Ziadé 02/08 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Every summer, the Ehdeniyat Festival turns this quiet mountain town in northern Lebanon into a vibrant stage and an economic engine. With over 30,000 visitors in just one month, the event breathes new life into local hotels, restaurants and businesses. A closer look at how culture, tourism and rural development come together in Ehden.
Israeli Drone Attack Injures Two in Naqoura
This is Beirut 12/08 19:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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On Tuesday afternoon, an Israeli drone strike on the port of Naqoura in Tyre District injured two people, one of whom is in critical condition, the Public Health Ministry confirmed. Ambulances from the Islamic Mission Scouts promptly responded to the scene to provide medical assistance. The attack comes amid intensified Israeli drone activity ...
Spanish Football Federation Shifts Barcelona Game To Miami
This is Beirut 11/08 21:35 - Reading : less than a minute
The La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona in December was moved to Miami by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Monday, pending approval from UEFA and FIFA. While the Spanish Super Cup has been played abroad, notably in Saudi Arabia, it would be a first for a game in one of Europe's leading domestic leagues. The RFEF said in a ...
Amani: Larijani Arriving in Beirut for Key Talks
This is Beirut 12/08 20:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani announced Tuesday that Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, is set to arrive in Beirut “within a few hours” for a visit he described as taking place at “a decisive stage in Lebanon’s history.” In a post on X, Amani stated that Larijani will meet with ...
6.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Western Turkey
This is Beirut 10/08 21:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday, the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) reported. The quake was felt across several cities in the west of the country, including Istanbul and the tourist hotspot of Izmir. No deaths were reported. About 10 buildings collapsed in Sindirgi, the epicentre of the earthquake, ...
Forest Fire Ravages Al-Bira Amid Heatwave
This is Beirut 14/08 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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A large fire on Thursday swept through the forests of al-Bira in the northern Akkar Governorate, destroying vast areas of olive groves. Local authorities and firefighting teams worked to contain the blaze, which caused significant environmental and agricultural damage. The incident occurred amid an extreme heatwave gripping Lebanon, expected to ...
Families of Beirut Blast Victims Gather at Karantina Fire Station
Lyne Sammouri 04/08 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
At the Karantina Fire Station, families of the firefighters who died in the Beirut Port explosion gathered in silence to mark five years since the blast. The annual march of remembrance continues toward the Statue of the Emigrant.
Inmate Death Sparks Unrest at Roumieh Prison
This is Beirut 14/08 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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Tensions flared at Roumieh Prison on Thursday after the death of Syrian inmate Osama Al-Jaour, known as “Abu Hussein,” who reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack in the wing housing Islamist detainees. Videos circulating on social media showed prisoners chanting loudly and rattling cell doors in a display of anger over the incident. In May ...
Israel Says Intercepted Missile From Yemen
This is Beirut 01/08 21:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Friday, which the Iran-backed Huthi said they had launched. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted," the Israeli military said. The Huthis targeted Israel's Ben ...
Hiroshima, 80 Years Later: A Minute of Silence for Peace
Élie-Joe Kamel 06/08 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
A minute of silence was observed in Hiroshima at the exact time the atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city 80 years ago, during a ceremony that brought together representatives from over a hundred countries.
Public Sector League Suspends Strike
This is Beirut 07/08 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute
The League of Public Administration Employees announced on Thursday the suspension of its strike movement for the current week. The decision follows a request made by the directors general and the submission of an urgent list of demands to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam ahead of an upcoming meeting. In its statement, the League expressed hope for a ...
Ivory Coast Village Faces Burial Crisis as Sea Advances
Rayan Chami 15/08 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
In the Ivory Coast village of Lahou-Kpanda, rising seas have engulfed nearly the entire cemetery, forcing families to exhume loved ones and relocate them inland as the Atlantic erodes the coastline.
Wildfire Devastates Qammouaa’s Historic Forests in Lebanon
This is Beirut 12/08 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute
A massive wildfire broke out in the forests of Qammouaa, located in Akkar, one of Lebanon’s oldest and most precious natural treasures. The fire has consumed centuries-old cedars, firs, and pines that had survived for hundreds of years despite natural challenges and human impact. Local residents have been doing their best to contain the ...
Issa Reaffirms Support for Lebanese Sovereignty
This is Beirut 07/08 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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US Congressman Darrell Issa emphasized Thursday that decision-making in Lebanon “must remain in the hands of the Lebanese people,” following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun. Issa voiced confidence in the Lebanese government’s commitment to preserving peace and stability, and reaffirmed continued US support for the Lebanese Armed Forces ...
Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Rony Mecattaf
Yara Germany 03/08 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Rony Mecattaf lost an eye. Since then, he has gotten back up, written a book and is rebuilding through testimony. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.
Ahmad, or a Country’s Indifference to Its Elders
Charbel Hneineh 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
In a small, dusty shop in Hadath–Kfarchima, Ahmad still works every day. No pension, no social security, no rest. A lifetime of effort, stacked on shelves… in a country where growing old has become a silent struggle.
Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Lina Khoury
Yara Germany 02/08 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Lina Khoury’s life was blown apart. Despite being a mental health professional, she stayed silent for years. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.
Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Mireille Khoury
Yara Germany 04/08 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Mireille Khoury lost her son Elias, killed by the explosion. Since that day, she says she no longer exists. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.
Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Hussein Baydoun
Yara Germany 04/08 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Hussein Baydoun didn’t understand what was happening. Bleeding, he photographed the disaster and lost faith in this country. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.
Fires Are Devastating the Aude Region in Southern France
This is Beirut 06/08 16:15 - Reading : less than a minute
The largest fire of the summer is ravaging the Aude Region, in southern France. Over 12,000 hectares have burned, with 15 municipalities affected in the Corbieres massif.
Lebanon Resumes Issuing Driving Licenses
This is Beirut 13/08 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute
The Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that driving licenses will be issued for transactions completed as of August 14, 2025, based on the receipt’s issuance center, and through prior appointment booking on the Traffic Authority’s online platform. It is worthy to remember that Lebanon halted the issuance of new licenses in November ...
Israeli Drone Kills Hezbollah Member in Khiam
This is Beirut 04/08 16:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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A Hezbollah member was reportedly killed and four injured, on Monday, in an Israeli drone strike that targeted the Old Slaughterhouse neighborhood on the eastern outskirts of Khiam, according to Al-Arabiya television. Hezbollah officially mourned Ali Suleiman Abu Abbas, who was killed in the town of Khiam. The strike came after a relatively ...
Jazz Fills the Summer Air in Dhour Shweir
Lyne Sammouri 09/08 11:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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The International Jazz Festival in Dhour Shweir unites local and global artists from August 8–10, celebrating diverse jazz styles and vibrant community spirit in the heart of Mount Lebanon.
Kabyle Region: Where the Ground Shines White with Salt
Rayan Chami 12/08 16:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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In Algeria’s Kabyle mountains, villagers keep a centuries-old salt harvesting tradition alive, passing their craft from one generation to the next.
Five Years On: The City Still Demands Justice
Chelsea Al Arif 04/08 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Hundreds gather in Beirut to mark five years since the port explosion, marching from Martyrs’ Square to the Statue of the Emigrant in a powerful demonstration for truth, memory and justice.
OpenAI Releases ChatGPT-5 as AI Race Accelerates
This is Beirut 07/08 20:15 - Reading : less than a minute
OpenAI on Thursday released a keenly awaited fifth generation of its hallmark ChatGPT, touting it as smarter and faster than predecessors, as artificial intelligence edges closer to outthinking people. ChatGPT-5 is rolling out free to all users of the AI tool, which is used by nearly 700 million people weekly, OpenAI said in a briefing with ...