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US House Panel Subpoenas Clintons in Epstein Probe
This is Beirut 05/08 18:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The US House Oversight Committee on Tuesday subpoenaed former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton for testimony on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to letters posted on its website. The Clintons were among multiple former government officials, including two of President Donald Trump's attorneys general from ...
At least Six Army Soldiers Killed in Hezbollah Arms Depot Blast Near Tyre.
This is Beirut 09/08 16:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A powerful explosion on Saturday ripped through an arms depot belonging to Hezbollah, killing and wounding several Lebanese army soldiers on the outskirts of Majdelzoun – Wadi Zebqine near Tyre which is located south of the Litani River.. According to initial casualty reports, at least six soldiers were killed and several others wounded ...
Trump May Use Military Against Drug Cartels
This is Beirut 08/08 21:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump is moving to target Latin American drug cartels with the military, US media said Friday, after Washington designated several narcotics trafficking groups as "terrorist" organizations earlier this year. The New York Times reported that Trump has directed the Pentagon to use military force against cartels deemed ...
Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks End Without Deal
This is Beirut 15/08 09:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Talks aimed at striking a landmark treaty on tackling the scourge of plastic pollution ended Friday with no consensus on a last-ditch proposal aimed at breaking the deadlock. Negotiators from 185 countries went through the night in a bid to try and find common ground between nations wanting bold action such as curbing plastic production, and ...
Trading Arms for Power: Hezbollah’s Political Bargain
Johnny Kortbawi 05/08 20:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The issue of Hezbollah’s weapons is no longer confined to a small elite who once represented a silent majority and feared Hezbollah’s refusal to constructively engage. Today, the weapons file is firmly on the table, openly discussed under sustained Arab and international pressure. The August 5 Cabinet session holds historic significance, on ...
Renewal of UNIFIL Tied to Completion of Hezbollah’s Disarmament Plan
Bassam Abou Zeid 08/08 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The upcoming renewal deadline for the international forces, scheduled for August 31, coincides with the Lebanese Army’s deadline to submit a plan aimed at limiting weapons possession exclusively to the state. This plan is to be presented to the Cabinet. According to US sources, Washington is closely watching the outcome of this process to decide ...
Luc Besson’s Dracula: A Timeless Tale of Love
Marie-Christine Tayah 07/08 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Luc Besson’s latest film, Dracula, is generating buzz among audiences and critics alike. Inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel, the French director elevates the literary and historical roots of the story into a sweeping, gothic cinematic ode to love. With Caleb Landry Jones, Christoph Waltz, and Zoë Bleu in the leading roles, this ...
Security Council to Meet on Gaza Hostages: Israeli Ambassador
This is Beirut 04/08 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on the hostages in Gaza, Israel's ambassador said Sunday, as outrage built over their fate in the war-torn enclave, where experts say a famine is unfolding. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Monday said he wants the issue of hostages held in Gaza at the "front and center" ...
Trump Says to Raise Tariff on India over Russia Oil Purchases
This is Beirut 04/08 21:02 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump threatened Monday to hike US tariffs on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil, a key source of revenue for Moscow's war on Ukraine. New Delhi quickly pushed back, saying the move was unjustified and vowing to protect its interests. Trump's heightened pressure on India comes after he signaled fresh ...
Beirut Port: The Dormant Strategic Hub
Liliane Mokbel 02/08 12:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Levant’s maritime landscape is rapidly shifting. Since the easing of Western sanctions on Syria, investors have flocked to its shores. Emirati logistics giant DP World has launched an $800 million investment plan to modernize Tartus port. Meanwhile, CMA CGM is investing $262 million in Lattakia, and China is expanding its footprint in ...
Putin, North Korea’s Kim in Phone Call Ahead of Alaska Summit
This is Beirut 13/08 05:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un have vowed to strengthen cooperation, days ahead of Putin's summit in Alaska with Donald Trump, Pyongyang's state media reported Wednesday. Putin and Kim spoke by phone in a "warm comradely atmosphere" on Tuesday and confirmed "their will to ...
Asian Cup: Australia Too Strong, Lebanon Salvages the Essentials
Makram Haddad 09/08 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
You couldn’t afford to arrive late. From the very first possessions, Australia struck hard: 20–4 in just a few minutes, 31–14 at the end of the first quarter, five converted three-pointers, and suffocating defense. A Poor Start, Immediate Punishment Lebanon watched the storm roll by, groggy but still standing. Up against an ...
800 National Guard Personnel Mobilized for DC Mission: Pentagon
This is Beirut 14/08 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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All 800 National Guard troops who were ordered to the US capital, Washington, to aid law enforcement personnel by President Donald Trump have now been mobilized, the Pentagon said Thursday. Trump ordered the deployment—which follows a similar move during protests in Los Angeles in June—as part of what he billed as a crackdown on crime in the ...
Iran in Lebanon: The Toxic Interference of a Declining State
Marc Saikali 08/08 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese state has taken a bold and historic decision: to disarm Hezbollah and other militias, and to restore full sovereignty over the entire national territory. This goal is fundamental and shared by nations worldwide. It is an essential milestone for Lebanon to emerge from the shadow of weapons and conflict, rebuild the war-torn villages of ...
When Roads Become Death Traps
Mario Chartouni 14/08 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
During a visit to Beirut’s municipal police on Thursday, Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar stressed that road safety is a collective responsibility of all relevant authorities—not just law enforcement—and urged stronger coordination to improve traffic in the capital and across Lebanon. Just days earlier, on August 6, the National Road Safety ...
Humanitarian Aid to Gaza: Berlin Says Progress Remains “Highly Insufficient”
This is Beirut 02/08 16:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The German government said Saturday that the “limited initial progress” in delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip remains “highly insufficient,” though it has not proposed any sanctions against Israel despite increasingly stern rhetoric. Following a visit by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to the region on Thursday and Friday, ...
Families of Tleil Explosion Victims Hold Sit-In Demanding Justice
This is Beirut 14/08 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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On the fourth anniversary of the Tleil fuel tank explosion in Akkar, families of the victims gathered on Thursday in front of the Beirut Palace of Justice, demanding an expedited trial and accountability for those responsible. Carrying photographs of their loved ones, the protesters called for justice, a full investigation, and punishment of the ...
Egypt Says Working with Qatar, US to Revive 60-day Gaza Truce Plan
This is Beirut 12/08 19:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Egypt said Tuesday it was working with fellow Gaza mediators Qatar and the United States to broker a 60-day ceasefire as part of a renewed push to end the Israel-Hamas war. Egypt, Qatar and the United States have played a key role in mediating talks between Israel and Hamas since the Palestinian militant group's October 7, 2023 attack ...
Natural Disasters Caused $135 BN in Economic Losses in First Half of 2025
This is Beirut 06/08 13:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Natural disasters caused $135 billion in economic losses globally in the first half of 2025, fuelled by the Los Angeles wildfires, Swiss Re said Wednesday. Swiss Re, which serves as an insurer of insurance companies, said first half losses were up from the $123 billion in the first half of 2024. The Zurich-based reinsurance giant estimated that ...
Zverev To Meet Khachanov In ATP Toronto Semi-Finals
This is Beirut 05/08 12:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Alexander Zverev reached his 21st Masters 1000 semi-final on Monday by ending the Canadian title defence of Alexei Popyrin 6-7 (8/10), 6-4, 6-3 at the ATP Toronto Masters. The final game, with Zverev serving at 5-3, was interrupted by shouts from an unruly fan who was tossed out by security. The distraction ended a run of 14 consecutive points ...
A Good Week for Lebanon
David Hale 08/08 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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It has been a remarkable week for Lebanon. President Aoun, Speaker Berri, and Prime Minister Salam have acted in unison, never something to be taken for granted in Lebanon. Moreover, they have done so on a topic that has been wrongly taboo since the Taef Accord: restoring the Lebanese state's monopoly of arms and confronting Hezbollah's challenge ...
Russia Hints at Deploying Mid-Range Missiles after Ending INF Moratorium
This is Beirut 05/08 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Russia on Tuesday suggested it could deploy intermediate-range missiles after ending a self-imposed moratorium on producing or deploying the weapons, which were banned for decades under a Cold War treaty with the United States. Washington and Moscow had prohibited missiles with a range of 500 to 5,500 kilometers (300-3,400 miles) under the 1987 ...
Asian Cup: Arakji Out, Lebanon Without Its Leader
Makram Haddad 09/08 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
It’s now official: Wael Arakji, MVP of the last Asian Cup, will not take part in the 2025 edition in Jeddah. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) refused to issue him the medical certificate required to step on the court. After a thorough examination, no exceptions were made, despite the hopes held by the player and the Lebanese ...
Soap Nails: Fresh Manicure Sensation
Bélinda Ibrahim 10/08 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A wave of purity and shine is sweeping hand beauty. After the era of intricate nail art, here comes the return of refined simplicity: “soap nails” are making their mark, shaking up manicure norms. Neither too elaborate nor too plain, they strike the perfect balance between confident naturalness and meticulous care. The effect? Nails that look ...
Plastic Pollution 'Grave and Growing' Health Threat: Lancet
This is Beirut 04/08 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Plastic pollution is a "grave, growing and under-recognized danger" to health that is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year, experts warned in a report on Monday. The new review of the existing evidence, which was carried out by leading health researchers and doctors, was published one day ahead of fresh talks opening in Geneva aiming ...
Israel Poised to Order New Gaza War Plan
This is Beirut 05/08 11:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared Tuesday to unveil an updated Gaza war plan designed to destroy Hamas and secure the release of dozens of hostages, with Israeli media reporting he would order the total occupation of the Palestinian territory. Netanyahu was expected to meet security chiefs in Jerusalem to issue new orders, even ...
Trump Demands New US Census Excluding Undocumented Immigrants
This is Beirut 07/08 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered officials to work on a new census excluding undocumented immigrants, as the White House presses Republican states to draw more favorable voter maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Trump called for a "new and highly accurate" census that he wanted based on "modern day facts and figures" gleaned ...
How Long Will Impunity Prevail in Syria?
Moncef Ait-Kaci 12/08 18:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In Sweida, the worst escalation in years erupted on July 12 after reciprocal kidnappings between Druze groups and Bedouin tribes spiraled into rapidly escalating armed clashes. The Syrian Army intervened but, according to the UN and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the fighting left more than 1,400 dead, mostly Druze civilians, and ...
India's Security Chief in Moscow After US Tariff Threats
This is Beirut 06/08 09:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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India's national security adviser was in Moscow on Wednesday, media in New Delhi reported, after Washington threatened to hike US tariffs because of India's purchases of Russian oil. India is a major buyer of Russian oil, a key source of revenue for Moscow's military offensive on Ukraine. US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was considering ...
Larijani’s Controversial Mission to Iraq and Lebanon
Soumia Benmerzoug 12/08 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has set off on a three-day visit to Iraq and Lebanon amid growing political and security challenges tied to the armed Shia militias in both countries. Appointed just last week to lead the Supreme Council, Larijani signed a security agreement with Baghdad on Monday. His ...