Hala Abdallah, 28/07 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon finishes the Beirut International Cup undefeated, beating Egypt in the final game! This friendly tournament was more than just preparation – it was a real test of rotations, team chemistry and readiness ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup this August in Saudi Arabia.
This is Beirut, 28/07 16:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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In a significant move aligning with international counterterrorism frameworks, Kuwait has officially imposed sanctions on Hezbollah, its financial arm Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association, and three individuals of Lebanese, Tunisian and Somali nationalities. The decision was announced Monday by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Committee for the ...
This is Beirut, 28/07 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Salaries, social security, pensions and educational cooperation were the focus of Monday's meeting of the Price Index Commission, chaired by Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar. The goal: to move beyond symbolic discussions and take action. At the end of the meeting, Minister Haidar told the press that these meetings will continue until December in ...
Hala Abdallah, 28/07 11:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Watch the latest in local and international sports in this recap, and stay tuned for the full episode of This is Sports streaming tomorrow on This is Beirut.
This is Beirut, 28/07 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon paid a final tribute on Monday to renowned artist Ziad Rahbani, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 69. In a deeply emotional and somber atmosphere, the composer’s coffin arrived at the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin in al-Mhaïdseh – Bickfaya. Family, friends, fellow artists, and members of the public ...
Michel Touma, 28/07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
One of Winston Churchill’s best-known quotes is that “those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” In Lebanon’s current context, the meaning is clear: if we don’t draw lessons from our recent past, we can neither navigate the present nor build any kind of future. This is especially relevant to the stance now taken by ...
Makram Haddad, 28/07 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Zouk Mikaël vibrated until the end. In a sold-out Nouhad Nawfal arena, Lebanon dominated Egypt 87–74 to win the second edition of the Beirut Cup — a friendly tournament that has grown into something far more meaningful. Collective control, shooting accuracy, committed defense: Miodrag Perisic’s men did not falter. An Electric Final In a ...
Charles Chartouni, 28/07 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Paradoxically enough, the strategic contexts throughout the Middle and Near East extending between Iran and Gaza are in a state of volatility, and none of the security issues at stake have been addressed in a conclusive manner — or were ever meant to be. After the consecutive defeats that have unraveled the strategic and political realms of ...
Vanessa Kallas, 27/07 19:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Climate change is shifting jellyfish populations off Lebanon’s coast, causing unpredictable seasons and the rise of invasive and venomous species.
This is Beirut, 27/07 15:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli warplanes were reported flying at low altitude over the eastern sector of South Lebanon and the Nabatiyeh region, as well as over several villages in the Bint Jbeil district, particularly the towns of Tibnine, Baraachit, Safad el-Battikh and Beit Yahoun. Meanwhile, Israeli drones were also seen flying at medium altitude over the Beqaa ...
This is Beirut, 27/07 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Hezbollah has informed the families of its members who were killed in battles of a new decision to halt all university education stipends for their children. Exclusive information obtained by Al Arabiya/Al Hadath reveals that Hezbollah’s “Martyr Foundation,” responsible for supporting the families of the deceased, has begun systematically ...
Fady Noun, 27/07 09:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In every human being, there is a child who demands a story before falling asleep. The need for fiction is universal. But sometimes, as the title of a long-lost book once said, “Reality Surpasses Fiction.” Some true stories exceed in “unlikeliness” even the wildest inventions. Lebanon’s history is not far from illustrating this idea. ...