The Beiruter

A new index reveals the Muslim Brotherhood’s declining influence in the Arab world but highlights its shift toward decentralised, global networks that may sustain its relevance.

Syria is keeping its distance from the conflict in Lebanon while quietly supporting efforts to curb Hezbollah’s influence.

The escalating Iran–Israel confrontation could push Lebanon into becoming the region’s most dangerous theatre of war, analysts warn.

Friday the 13th’s dark reputation dates back to October 13, 1307, when King Philip IV ordered the mass arrest of the Knights Templar, turning the date into a symbol of betrayal and doom.

With nationwide unrest escalating and state violence intensifying, Iranian opposition voices increasingly point to Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as a unifying figure for a democratic, secular transition led by popular will.

From Solomon’s Temple to modern Beirut, how Kabbalah, Phoenician heritage, and Lebanese spirituality intersect today.

Assassins, trained killers in the Middle East, executed high-profile political assassinations, spreading fear during the Crusades.

Lebanon's Tyre, renowned for its skilled craftsmen, provided materials and expertise for King Solomon's Temple, establishing a foundational link to Freemasonry's origins.

The UK’s formal recognition of Palestine in 2025 marks a symbolic but historically conflicted shift, reflecting a century of policy reversals and growing domestic pressure amid the ongoing Gaza crisis.

The 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement, dividing the Middle East between Britain and France, set the stage for a century of regional conflict and instability.