This is Beirut 20/10 21:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Across India, millions gather to celebrate Diwali, a time of light, devotion and renewal. In Ayodhya, more than 2.6 million lamps illuminated the banks of the Saryu River, setting two world records at the Deepotsav festival. From Mumbai’s fireworks to homes glowing with candles and rangoli, Diwali reflects India’s enduring spirit of faith and ...
This is Beirut 20/10 19:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Russia United States Vladimir Putin Donald Trump Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky
Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov and US counterpart Marco Rubio discussed preparations for an upcoming summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in a call on Monday, both sides said. Rubio "emphasized the importance of upcoming engagements as an opportunity for Moscow and Washington to collaborate on advancing a durable resolution of the ...
This is Beirut 20/10 18:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Palestine Benjamin Netanyahu Hamas United States
Two of the United States' top envoys to the Middle East met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after weekend violence threatened to wreck a fragile US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza. The sit-down came as Israel reopened the Kerem Shalom border crossing into Gaza for aid shipments, a security official and a humanitarian source ...
This is Beirut 20/10 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Spectacular heist at the Louvre. Four suspects stole nine historic pieces from the Apollo Gallery, including France’s Crown Jewels. The crown of Empress Eugénie, abandoned during their escape, has been recovered. According to Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau, the investigation is ongoing.
This is Beirut 20/10 16:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Louvre Tourists State of mind Theft France Culture
Visitors pressed against the Louvre's iron gates on Monday, peering through bars locked after thieves pulled off a daylight jewel heist inside the world-famous museum the day before. Would-be museum-goers queued outside the famed tourist attraction for the scheduled 0900 (0700 GMT) opening, a day after robbers stole precious jewelry and fled on ...
Ali A. Hamadé 20/10 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
United Kingdom Prince Andrew London Prince William King Charles III
On Friday evening, Prince Andrew, long embroiled in scandal, announced he would relinquish all his royal titles and honors under pressure from his brother, King Charles III, and heir apparent Prince William. Accused of sexual abuse dating back to 2001, involving a 17-year-old and linked to his controversial friendship with billionaire Jeffrey ...
This is Beirut 20/10 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Donald Trump Middle East Tehran USA Ali Khamenei
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday rebuffed claims by US President Donald Trump that the Islamic republic's nuclear sites had been destroyed by US strikes in June. In a statement on his official website, Khamenei told Trump to "keep dreaming" over the comments on the sites' destruction and questioned the US president's right ...
Maroun Chahine 20/10 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Damascus Syria Synagogues Jews
In the heart of the Old City, the Faranj synagogue reopens after decades. Prayers, ceremonies and gatherings bring life back to a long-forgotten community. This symbolic return marks a historic turning point for Syria and reflects the revival of a community erased for generations.
This is Beirut 20/10 13:39 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron France Louvre Heist Jewelry
The Louvre was closed for a second day Monday as police hunted for thieves who broke in and stole priceless jewels in a spectacular daylight robbery. Officials said a team of 60 investigators was working on the theory that an organised crime group was behind the theft Sunday of nine pieces of jewellery, one of which -- a crown covered in ...
This is Beirut 20/10 13:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
EU countries on Monday agreed to phase out their remaining gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, breaking a dependency the bloc has struggled to end despite Moscow's war on Ukraine. Energy ministers meeting in Luxembourg approved a plan by the European Commission to phase out both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports ...
This is Beirut 20/10 13:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hamas Rafah Gaza crossings humanitarian aid
The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, part of US President Donald Trump's plan for the Palestinian territory, remains on hold despite calls from the UN and aid groups. Here are five things to know about this crucial crossing: Crucial access point The Rafah crossing into Egypt is a crucial entry point ...
This is Beirut 20/10 12:21 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
USA Amazon Web Services Outage Internet
A widespread outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) has caused significant disruptions across many of the world’s most popular apps, websites, and online services from social media platforms like Snapchat to government websites such as the UK’s HMRC. The issue, which began around midnight Pacific time (10 a.m. Beirut Time) on Monday, ...