Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 11/03 15:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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If the glass at your house got shattered during Hezbollah’s war with Israel, the Iran-backed militia would pay you $1,200 to fix it, a hefty sum by Lebanese standards. Reports, perhaps exaggerated, suggest that Hezbollah sits on a $10 billion budget allocated for reconstructing its partisans’ residential and commercial units. Spending at this ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 11/03 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is determined to implement the Taif Agreement. His commitment to this accord is not new as Taif marked a clear transition between war and peace in Lebanon and provided various political factions with guarantees in governance. Salam has consistently expressed his support for Taif—not just after being appointed Prime ...
Makram Haddad, 11/03 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Determined to secure its ticket for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon begins the third round of qualifications with the aim of dominating Group B, which also includes Yemen, Bhutan and Brunei Darussalam. The campaign starts with a trip to Brunei on March 25, followed by a friendly match on March 20 against East Timor, whose style of play ...
This is Beirut, 10/03 22:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized on Monday evening that a new phase was on the horizon for Lebanon. He stressed the need for the government “to preserve the trust granted to it by both MPs and citizens, which requires daily effort on its part.” The Prime Minister made these remarks during the iftar reception organized on Monday evening ...
Makram Haddad, 10/03 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Al-Ansar continues its impressive run! Still unbeaten, the Greens claim their ninth consecutive win by defeating Tadamon Tyr (3-1) and solidify their position at the top. Behind them, Safa stays relentless, putting on an attacking spectacle against Shabab Ghazieh (4-0). Nejmeh, struggling in recent weeks, finally breathes a sigh of relief with a ...
Alain E. Andrea, 10/03 17:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Carmen, the famous opera by Georges Bizet (1838-1875) is once again at the heart of the musical stage, carried by the image of a heroine who both fascinates and unsettles. Far from being the mistress of her fate, Carmen—an exaggerated symbol of female freedom and emancipation—finds herself captive to ...
Charles Chartouni, 10/03 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The international political scene is marred by uncertainties, and political actors are navigating their courses amidst the imbroglios of an unraveling world order. This state of endemic instability seems to promote the politics of ambiguity and their inherent weaponization. President Trump, with his conventional insinuations and intentional ...
Hala Abdallah, 09/03 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Al Riyadi extends their winning streak with an 86-59 victory over Sagesse in a heated FIBA WASL matchup.
Liliane Mokbel, 08/03 22:04 - Reading : less than a minute
In 2024, a total of 8,226 new cars were sold, representing a 25.05% increase compared to the 6,578 units sold in 2023, according to the International Chamber of Navigation of Beirut. However, despite this growth, the market for new car imports remains significantly below pre-2018 levels. By comparison, 21,991 vehicles were sold in 2019, 33,012 ...
This is Beirut, 08/03 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Israeli Army carried out a drone strike on a car in South Lebanon’s town of Khirbet Selm on Saturday, resulting in one dead and one injured. In a statement, the Israeli Army said it “targeted a Hezbollah member involved in rebuilding infrastructure to support the group’s activities in southern Lebanon.” Additionally, ...
Amine Jules Iskandar, 08/03 13:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
How much do we know today about the musical heritage that emerged from the Levant and our mountains, enriching the West with its melodies and poetic depth? These hymns, which still echo beneath the vaulted ceilings of humble rural churches and in certain urban neighborhoods or suburbs, trace an unbroken lineage back to the 4th and 5th centuries. ...
Katia Kahil, 08/03 13:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The fight against violence towards women, for civil rights, and for equal pay is a global battle that continues to this day. Every step forward brings us closer to a fairer society. Yet, behind each achievement lies a series of challenges that only deepens a woman's resolve to persevere and never give up. The women of southern Lebanon embody this ...