Beirut, 04, Lebanon

Current time:

Date:

Time Difference

Weather in Beirut

Beirut Local News

Reasons to Leave Syria—and to Return

Eliza Griswold writes that in one border town, some Syrians were fleeing to Lebanon, as others celebrated Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, or returned from exile in search of the missing.

2024-12-17 11:00
IDF phá hủy những ngôi nhà còn sót lại trong các khu định cư ở Nam Lebanon

Bất chấp lệnh ngừng bắn, quân đội Israel vẫn cho nổ tung một số tòa nhà dân cư còn sót lại sau cuộc xung đột quân sự tại khu định cư biên giới Kfarqila ở miền nam Lebanon, hãng thông tấn quốc gia Lebanon NNA đưa tin.

2024-12-17 09:59
The avoidable criticism to bankers, K.M. from Lebanon to Brussels and from Ioannina to Lapland with Meloni, the kings and citizenship

-Greetings, in the aftermath of the recent budget debate and its approval, I am jotting down some thoughts and observations. So, first of all, everyone is wondering why bankers had to wait for the government to legislate in order to cut fees that cost no more…

2024-12-17 09:49
How Washington and Ankara Changed the Regime in Damascus , by Thierry Meyssan

With surprising aplomb, the international press assures us that we are not witnessing a military change of regime in Syria, but a revolution overthrowing the Syrian Arab Republic. The presence of the Turkish army and US special forces is hidden from us. We ar…

2024-12-17 06:58
Controversies at Nine 'remain a shock' to former chief Hugh Marks ahead of ABC move

Mr Marks gives his first major interview following his appointment to the role of ABC managing director, taking over from David Anderson.

2024-12-17 05:14
Building The Iron Dome

This is an excerpt from Victoria Coates’ new book, “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” President Ronald Reagan’s rationale for launching... Read More The post Building The Iron Dome appeared first on The Daily Signal.

2024-12-17 01:32
‘Arzé’ Review: Lebanon’s ‘Bicicyle Thieves’-Inspired Oscar Submission Paints a Stark Picture of Beirut

Lebanese Oscar entry “Arzé” takes its cues from Vittorio De Sica’s “Bicycle Thieves,” but maps the classic story onto modern-day Beirut. Mira Shaib’s directorial debut has the growing pains of a first feature. However, as it gradually explores its political b…

2024-12-17 00:05
Israel no longer has genuine friends, only allies with self-interest

"We must remember that today we don’t have genuine friends, only allies with self-interest. Israel will survive and thrive even without fair-weather friends."

2024-12-16 22:52
Voices from the Arab press: Trump should pressure Israel, not Hamas

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

2024-12-16 20:54
Sahar fled Syria's brutal Assad regime. Now she's waiting for a safe return home

More than 1 million Syrian refugees poured over the border into Lebanon during the country’s horrific civil war, and many are now considering returning.

2024-12-16 19:40