The Beiruter

Lebanon’s push for political progress with Israel increasingly hinges on whether the long-standing dispute over Hezbollah’s weapons can be resolved. 

Israeli overflights over Lebanon are among the most extensively documented sovereignty violations in the modern Middle East, yet decades of normalization have stripped them of political urgency.

Putin’s remarks revive scrutiny over Iran’s expanding presence in Lebanon and its role in rebuilding Hezbollah’s military infrastructure.

Ultra-Orthodox pressure over military exemptions deepens Israel’s coalition crisis, threatening Netanyahu’s government and increasing prospects of early elections.

As Europe searches for alternative routes connecting Asia to the West, Armenia is rapidly emerging as a strategic transit hub at the heart of the evolving Middle Corridor and Eurasian trade landscape. 

Lebanon’s parliament debates abolishing capital punishment, balancing human rights, judicial reform, deterrence concerns, victims’ rights, and constitutional obligations today amid.

In an exclusive interview, Dr. Elie Flouty, Regional Representative of World Monuments Fund (WMF) in the Arab countries, offers insight into the organization's dedicated efforts to safeguard and restore the region's most vulnerable heritage sites.

New research suggests intermittent fasting may be as effective as traditional diets for weight loss while also improving heart and metabolic health indicators. 

The death of Father Dario Escobar, the Colombian-born Maronite hermit of Qadisha Valley, marks the end of one of Lebanon’s last great monastic lives. 

From “kansalet” to “ballakne,” Lebanon’s everyday speech reveals how English words are being reshaped through Arabic grammar, pronunciation, and identity. 

Lebanon’s soaring age of first marriage reflects how economic collapse, instability, and emigration have turned ordinary adulthood into an increasingly unattainable goal for an entire generation.

Suicide deaths in Lebanon rose again in 2025, reflecting the deepening mental health crisis driven by prolonged economic collapse, conflict, and social instability.

Sports documentaries are reshaping how audiences view athletes by revealing the emotional, psychological, and personal struggles behind global fame and competition.

A new friendship pact between Saint-Paul de Vence and Deir El Qamar celebrates a shared Mediterranean heritage shaped by history, art, and cultural coexistence.

As war and economic collapse deepen Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis, disability-focused organizations like Al-Amal are working to restore mobility, dignity, and survival for some of the country’s most vulnerable communities.

Lebanon and the Levant have achieved a major medical milestone with the region’s first atrial fibrillation ablation using Abbott’s groundbreaking VOLT technology.

UNICEF has launched a WhatsApp-based learning chatbot in Lebanon to help children continue their education amid school closures, displacement, and ongoing crisis.

A practical guide to safely storing, reheating, and handling food leftovers to prevent food poisoning and reduce waste. 

Governments are rapidly expanding cybersecurity infrastructure, but a growing shortage of qualified professionals threatens to undermine those investments.

How artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape Lebanon’s restaurant industry by helping businesses reduce costs, optimize operations, and navigate economic instability. 

Iran’s internet blackout during nationwide protests has spotlighted the growing geopolitical role of private satellite networks like Starlink.

Google’s Gemini introduces Personal Intelligence in the Arab world, offering a more personalized AI experience by integrating users’ data across apps.

Your brain isn’t failing, it's being rewired by an attention economy designed to keep you distracted.

As AI spreads across sectors, jobs are changing through task-level augmentation, not mass replacement.

As AI grows more powerful, empathy and cultural sensitivity become critical to safe, human-centered technology.

Facebook’s refreshed layout and simplified posting aim to boost engagement and restore its cultural influence.