This is Beirut, 22/06 20:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Iran Israel United States
Hezbollah stated in a communiqué that “the U.S. administration sought, through this criminal aggression, to achieve what the Hebrew State failed to accomplish in their ongoing attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran and to compensate for their resounding failure in achieving its goals and in confronting Iran’s painful and ...
This is Beirut, 22/06 18:40 - Reading : less than a minute
US Department of State Lebanon United States
On Sunday, the US Department of State ordered the departure of family members and non-emergency US government personnel from Lebanon due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation in the region. The US Embassy urged American citizens in Lebanon to exercise caution and monitor the news for breaking developments. While some airlines have ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 22/06 16:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Israel Iran Hezbollah United States
Lebanese officials are closely monitoring the rapidly escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, particularly following the United States’ entry into the hostilities. Washington remains concerned that Hezbollah may be drawn into the confrontation, given its longstanding military, political and ideological alignment with the Islamic Republic of ...
Amine Jules Iskandar, 22/06 10:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
In 1915, in the aftermath of the great genocide of Eastern Christians, Jamal Pasha introduced the concept of the enemy—an invention that proved devastatingly effective in silencing free thought, and with it, existence itself. If, as René Descartes wrote, “I think, therefore I am,” then erasing our existence first required stopping our ...
Lea Mehanna, 21/06 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Culture painting gallery arts
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 ...
Liliane Mokbel, 21/06 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
lebanon Eurobonds war Iran Israël
Lebanese eurobonds, long regarded as one of the most profitable investments in emerging markets in 2024, have sharply declined by 13.15%. This downturn is mainly attributed to the recent outbreak of war between Israel and Iran last Friday, coupled with ongoing stalemates in structural reforms and sovereign debt restructuring. These ...
Fady Noun, 21/06 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Khatchig Babikian Lebanon civil war Cyprus Syria Christians Armenians
Christine Babikian Assaf offers us an unfinished yet invaluable work: the Memoirs of her father, Khatchig Babikian—a towering figure of Lebanese parliamentary history in the 20th century and one of the key architects of the Taif Agreement. Published under the title “My Lives”, this book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand ...
Marilyne Jallad, 21/06 10:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel USA Lebanon Beirut
As summer gets underway, a new conflict, this time between Israel and Iran, has once again cast a shadow over Lebanon. “Our summers are always ruined,” says Karl bitterly. In his forties, he launches into a familiar lament, recalling the many local and regional summers marred by war that inevitably spill over into Lebanon and wear down the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 21/06 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Father's Day Lebanon Cinema Roles
Cinema has long been fascinated by the figure of the father. Sometimes a mentor, sometimes a tyrant, he represents legacy, authority, and at times, profound vulnerability. Through drama, comedy, and even animation, filmmakers have explored the many layers of paternal responsibility—the duty to raise, protect, and love. To mark Father’s Day, ...
This is Beirut, 20/06 23:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Beirut Lebanon Beirut Pulse of Life
President Joseph Aoun emphasized Beirut’s enduring vitality during the “Beirut, Pulse of Life” event held at Martyrs’ Square, celebrating the rehabilitation of Martyrs’ Square and the newly illuminated Nejmeh Square. In his speech, Aoun addressed concerns about launching such initiatives amid ongoing national challenges, saying the ...
This is Beirut, 20/06 19:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Council of Ministers Qlayaat Airport Lebanon
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired a cabinet session on Friday at the Grand Serail, during which ministers discussed 15 agenda items. Chief among them was the rehabilitation and development of the René Mouawad Airport in Kleiate, Akkar. Despite media reports suggesting the matter had been delayed, Minister of Information Paul Morcos clarified ...
This is Beirut, 20/06 17:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Finance Ministry World Bank Lebanon Financing Facility
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 ...