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Lebanon Universities Cup - Ziad Saade - Student athletes - World University Championships - FISUUniversity sports return with Lebanon cup
The Lebanon Universities Cup marks the return of university sports in Lebanon, bringing together student athletes from across the country in a multi-sport competition despite ongoing financial and institutional challenges.By The Beiruter -
Food safety Lebanon - LFSA - Ministry of Public Health - Rakan Nassar al-Din - Public healthThe fight for food safety in Lebanon
As food insecurity rises and oversight challenges persist, Lebanon is working to strengthen food safety standards to protect public health and consumer confidence.
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Radio Lebanon - World Radio Day - Radio Orient - Radio Lebanon - MFM RadioThe voice that never went silent
mfm Radio combines trusted journalism, fresh voices, and engaging programming to keep Lebanon informed, connected, and entertained across both traditional airwaves and digital platforms.By The Beiruter -
Russian Language Day - Arabic language - Russian language - Arabic loanwords - Russia MuslimsFrom Beirut to Moscow: A shared history through language
As World Russian Language Day is observed, the history of Arabic loanwords, Soviet-era education, Russia's Muslim communities, and Lebanon's Russian-speaking diaspora reveals a relationship rooted in centuries of cultural exchange.By The Beiruter -
Neurowellness - Wellness trends 2026 - Nervous system regulation - Stress management - Emotional wellbeingNeurowellness moves wellness beyond metrics
As anxiety and stress remain elevated globally, neurowellness is shifting the focus of wellness from self-tracking and optimization toward recovery, regulation and emotional wellbeing.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon healthcare - Primary healthcare clinics - Rahbeh clinic - Father George Charbory - Community clinicsThe South’ last health lifeline
A rural Lebanese healthcare clinic serving all communities says it has been left without meaningful state support for nearly a decade despite filling critical gaps in the country's strained health system.
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Lebanon environment - World Environment Day - Pollution in Lebanon - Air pollution - Water pollutionAn environmental SOS on World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, experts warn that Lebanon's escalating pollution crisis is threatening public health, natural resources, and the country's future.
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Mohamed H. Sayegh - Transplantation - Organ transplantation - AST Lifetime Achievement Award - Harvard Medical SchoolThe Lebanese scientist behind a historic medical triple crown
Dr. Mohamed H. Sayegh believes that Lebanese talent can achieve global excellence in science and medicine, but requires stronger institutional support, funding, and international collaboration to sustain its impact.By The Beiruter -
Bike Club Beirut - World Bicycle Day - Cycling Lebanon - Beirut cyclists - Eco-friendly transportRiding toward unity in Lebanon
On World Bicycle Day, Bike Club Beirut highlights how cycling is bringing people together while encouraging safer, more sustainable mobility across Lebanon.
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Lebanese Film Festival Canada - LFFC - Hay-Love Hadchiti - Cyril Aris - A Sad and Beautiful WorldLebanese stories mirrored on Canadian screens
The Lebanese Film Festival in Canada celebrates its 10th anniversary with a milestone edition showcasing Lebanese cinema, culture, and community.
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Abdullah Yassine - Para-swimming - Lebanese athlete - Asian Para Games - Nagoya 2026Abdallah Yassine made Lebanese para-swimming history
Lebanese para-swimmer Abdallah Yassine became the first in the country’s history to qualify for the Asian Para Games, achieving the milestone less than a year after beginning competitive training.
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Drought and climate change Lebanon - Lebanon climate change - El Niño - Super El Niño - Climate change - World Meteorological OrganizationWMO warns of record global heat by 2030
New WMO report warns global temperatures could reach record highs by 2030, with Lebanon already experiencing climate breakdown according to climate expert Dr. Doumit Kamel.By The Beiruter -
Cartier - Rolex - Luxury market - Swiss watches - Gen Z luxuryCartier is winning Gen Z, Rolex isn't
Cartier is quietly overtaking Rolex among younger luxury buyers, as Gen Z and millennials shift from status-driven sports watches toward elegant, jewellery-inspired timepieces rooted in design and heritage.By The Beiruter -
UNESCO World Heritage Lebanon - World Monuments Fund - Heritage preservation - Arab world heritage - Mosul Cultural MuseumWorld Monuments Fund preserving heritage in the Arab World
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.
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Mediterranean diet health - Mediterranean diet benefits - Traditional Lebanese cuisine - Lebanese cuisine - Lebanese food cultureLebanese cuisine: The blueprint for modern healthy eating
Lebanese cuisine developed into a naturally healthy, plant-forward food culture centuries before modern nutrition science popularized the Mediterranean diet.By The Beiruter -
Mental health Arab world - Antidepressants - Psychological trauma - War trauma - Social crisis LebanonLebanon’s rising dependence on psychiatric medication
Lebanon spent $17.49 million on psychiatric drugs in 2025, with 2.81 million boxes sold amid deepening war, economic collapse, and a widening mental health crisis.By Jenna Geagea -
Lebanon smoking rates - Waterpipe smoking health risks - Vaping Lebanon - Heated tobacco products - E-cigarettes health risks - Nicotine addiction - Tobacco industry marketingNew tobacco and nicotine products reshape smoking habits in Lebanon
E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products are gaining ground in Lebanon despite growing health concerns.By Nada Merhi -
Lebanese Canadian Film Festival - LFFC - Lebanese cinema - Canada Lebanon relations - Lebanese-Canadian communityTen years of the Lebanese Canadian Film Festival
The Lebanese Canadian Film Festival marks its 10th edition, celebrating a decade of bringing Lebanese cinema and stories to audiences across Canada.By Jenna Geagea -
Palestine 36 - Annemarie Jacir - Palestinian cinema - Palestinian Revolt 1936 - pre-1948 PalestinePalestine 36 and the World before 1948
Annemarie Jacir's decade-in-the-making film explores a pivotal but often overlooked chapter of history whose consequences continue to reverberate across the region today.By The Beiruter