WAR

The War Within the Couple: A Reflection of Lebanon's War?

Testimony "Once, our apartment at Galerie Semaan was a peaceful haven. Now, it feels like a real pressure cooker. The atmosphere in our home has completely changed. My husband yells over the smallest things. I do too, actually. Yesterday, we argued simply because the kids were making too much noise while playing— as if noise could still bother ...

Athletes in Times of Crisis – Serge Kouyoumjian: ‘Lebanese Sport Will Be a Path to Renewed National Pride’

How are you experiencing this period of war, and what impact is it having on your daily life as an athlete (training, etc.)? In these difficult times, I focus on myself, both physically and mentally, to keep moving forward despite the challenges. I work on specific aspects like my running, explosiveness and overall physical condition. These are ...

Athletes in Times of Crisis - Bryan Mansour: 'My Goal Is to Become the Best in Lebanon'

How are you experiencing this period of war, and what impact does it have on your daily life as an athlete? This period has been a real challenge for me, as basketball is a passion and an integral part of my life. Seeing the season interrupted was a shock, but I tried to maintain a positive attitude and focus on the aspects I could control. I ...

Basketball: Lebanon Pounds Syria and Races Toward the Asia Cup

War or not, Lebanese basketball continues to shine on the regional and international stage. Proof of this, the national team inflicted a clear and decisive defeat against Syria (89-64). From the outset of the game, Lebanon displayed its power with an impressive 15-0 run, a slap in the face in the first minutes, on the court of the Chabab al-Ahli ...

War Diary: Day 414

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 23, 2024.

Life Amid Bombardment in Beirut's Southern Suburbs

It is 4 PM when we enter Chiyah, a neighborhood in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Navigating through debris, we make our way to the site of the latest Israeli airstrike, which occurred just a few hours earlier. A five-story building lies gutted, its top two floors reduced to rubble. Despite the devastation, the main street running ...

Figure of the Week: Flames of War Devastate 65,000 Olive Trees

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reports that 70% of the Lebanese agricultural sector has been affected, both directly and indirectly. Thousands of hectares have been completely or nearly destroyed, and 65,000 olive trees have been fully burned due to white phosphorus bombings, which are prohibited under ...

Zelensky Seeks New Air Defense Systems Following Latest Russian Strike

Ukraine is asking its Western partners for updated air defense systems after Russia fired an ultra-fast ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro this week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. "Ukraine's defense minister is already holding meetings with our partners on new air defense systems, exactly the kind of systems that can ...