“Love Is Blind Habibi” is a spin-off of the well-known US dating show on Netflix. As the name suggests, the show thrives to prove that love prevails beyond looks. The Habibi spin-off brings together single men and women from the Arabic-speaking world to test that theory. After connecting in the pods and getting engaged, couples [...]
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The cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah started at 4 am this morning with the exact terms remaining unclear. 961 News got a hold of the document and reviewed the main parts. It’s not extensive to the full agreement and what was agreed upon outside of it. We highlighted the important parts: Lebanon will prevent [...]
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The 7th annual Forbes’ 30 under 30 for the Middle East features the “up-and-coming trailblazers” in the Middle East – 20 of whom are Lebanese. The Forbes 2024 edition showcases 120 achievers from four different categories: Commerce and Finance, Science and Technology, Sports and Entertainment, and Social Impact. There are 30 entrants in each category, [...]
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When Love is Blind Habibi aired, it introduced a diverse cast from across the Middle East, among them was the Lebanese charmer Chafic Yactine. From day one Chafic captivated the audience with his humor, wit, and outgoing personality – needless to say he became a fan favorite immediately. A successful entrepreneur with a passion for [...]
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US envoy Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut on Tuesday in an attempt to pursue talks of the cease-fire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel. Hochstein’s visit included grabbing coffee at Starbucks and strolling through the city. Hochstein came back to Lebanon to facilitate the diplomatic efforts with high hopes for a serious opportunity to end the [...]
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Trump’s victory in the US elections, notably winning Michigan – a state with a large Lebanese-American population – reflects the hopes of many Lebanese for an end to the Israel-Hezbollah war. Interestingly, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, Dr. Masaad Boulos, played a significant role in mobilizing the Lebanese and Arab vote for Trump. He’s likely to become [...]
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