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Russia Used 'Experimental' Missile in Ukraine Strike: US official

This is Beirut, 21/11 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Russia's strike on Ukraine was not an ICBM, but an "experimental" medium-range ballistic missile, a US official said Thursday, playing down the significance of the attack. "Russia may be seeking to use this capability to try to intimidate Ukraine and its supporters... but it will not be a game changer in this conflict," the US official ...

US Slaps Sanctions on Dozens of Russian Banks over Ukraine War

This is Beirut, 21/11 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United States unveiled sanctions on dozens of Russian banks Thursday, including the largest remaining one yet to face such action, over the war in Ukraine. The move taking aim at financial institutions and officials "will further diminish and degrade Russia's war machine," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement. "This sweeping ...

False Evacuation Calls: Contact 112

This is Beirut, 21/11 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Amid the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, a series of fabricated evacuation calls have been circulating, urging citizens to flee various areas and buildings. These false alarms are causing widespread panic and fear across the country. This morning, residents of Maghdouche received calls instructing them to evacuate the town and its schools, even naming ...

Shock and Survival: A Testimony of War and Trauma in Lebanon

David Sahyoun, 20/11 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Testimony  "I live in a neighborhood not far from areas that are frequently bombarded. Every day, I am immersed in constant terror. The incessant shelling, the persistent drone hum in the sky, and the whistling of missiles create an exhausting state of hyper-vigilance, fraying our nerves. At the slightest noise, I jump violently, my heart ...

Hochstein in Ain el-Tineh for the Second Consecutive Day

Lyne Sammouri , 20/11 14:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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For the second consecutive day, US envoy Amos Hochstein met with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, as part of diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

Freight Insurance: The Impact of War on Prices

Christiane Tager, 20/11 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Due to the ongoing war between Hezbollah and Israel, freight insurance premiums have surged, adding further pressure on Lebanese trade and, consequently, on consumers. Armed conflicts significantly increase the risks associated with maritime and land transport. Ships and cargo can be targeted or suffer collateral damage from hostilities. ...

War Diary: Day 410

Lyne Sammouri, 19/11 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 19, 2024.

Lebanese Industry Caught in the Grip of War

Yara Germany, 18/11 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Lebanese industry is bearing the full brunt of the direct and indirect repercussions of the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Whether they are located in high-risk areas or in safer regions, manufacturers must redouble their efforts to find solutions and ensure their survival in these critical times. Read ...

War and Youth: How Children and Adolescents Cope with Conflict

Marilyne Jallad, 17/11 10:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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Many parents interviewed by This is Beirut, especially mothers, say they aren't afraid, or at least they try to hide their fear. Mothers, Managing Fear, the August 4th Trauma, and Parenting Approaches "As a mother, I don’t allow myself to be afraid; at least, I push the fear aside," says Caroline, a designer and mother to 14-year-old ...

Football: Lebanese National Team Player Celine Haidar Injured in Israeli Strike

Hala Abdallah, 16/11 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s national football team player Celine Haidar was reportedly injured on Saturday morning after an Israeli airstrike targeted the Chiyah area in southern Beirut. Haidar sustained a head injury from shrapnel and was rushed to Saint George Hospital in Hadath, where she remains in critical condition. As of the time of writing, the hospital ...

The Fatal Strike: The Day Hassan Nasrallah Was Killed

Melissa Manouchakian, 16/11 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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On September 27, 2024, Israeli forces conducted a targeted airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, destroying Hezbollah's subterranean headquarters and surrounding structures. The attack resulted in at least 33 fatalities and over 195 injuries. Among those killed were Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's leader since 1992, and Ali Karaki, the ...

Tyre: A Ghost Town – Special Coverage From South Lebanon

Lyne Sammouri, 15/11 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In this exclusive report from Tyre, Lyne Sammouri provides a firsthand look at the stark reality of a city transformed by conflict. The haunting aftermath of the bombings is captured in powerful images, revealing the devastating impact of war on daily life in Tyre and its surrounding villages.

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