Source: MARCA
Security & Justice
Over 70% of Baalbek Residents Forced to Flee Amid Escalating Conflict
Over 70 percent of Baalbek’s residents have fled the eastern Lebanese city in recent days following heavy Israeli bombardment and evacuation orders, according to the National News Agency (NNA).
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Southern Lebanon Endures Massive Damage: 40,000 Homes Leveled Across 37 Towns
Israeli forces have systematically destroyed entire neighborhoods in southern Lebanon, leveling more than 37 towns and wiping out over 40,000 residential units, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Opinion
My Hope for Lebanon
A company of Lebanese soldiers assigned to maintain order in this anxious wartime capital is gathered at its headquarters 100 yards from the Mediterranean. I make the blunder of asking their commander how many of his men are Shiites, Sunnis, Christians and Druze.
Monday, November 4, 2024
The Emptying of Baalbek Is a Moment to Take Stock
“Large numbers of people continue to flee their homes every day, as Israel’s military operations in Lebanon have been going on unabated.” These disturbing words could be from almost any news report about Israel’s invasion of its northern neighbour over the past month. However, they can be found in a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre issued on July 27, 2006.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Sports
FC Barcelona Fears First Team Star Will Be Banned From Playing, Reports SPORT
FC Barcelona is concerned that one of its main first-team stars will be banned from playing at the turn of 2025 because of issues related to his registration and Financial Fair Play (FFP) limits according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Tottenham Forward Son Heung-min Crowned Asia’s International Player of the Year
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min was crowned as Asia’s International Player of the Year for the fourth time by the Asian Football Confederation at its annual awards ceremony Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Friday 29 September 2023 12:08:53
Johnny Depp Returns to Directing with 'Modi', 25 Years After 'The Brave'
Johnny Depp is making a notable return to the entertainment industry, having taken on several projects since the Amber Heardlawsuit.
He recently starred in 'Jeanne du Barry,' his first leading role since the legal battle and now he's directing 'Modi,' marking his first major directorial project in 25 years since 'The Brave.'
The film is currently being shot in Budapest, Hungary, with a star-studded cast including Luisa Ranieri, Riccardo Scamarcio, Al Pacino (who also serves as a producer) and others.
What is Johnny Depp's 'Modi' about?
'Modi' centers around the life and career of Modigliani, a renowned painter and sculptor known for his modern, elongated portraits.
Set in post-war Paris, the film delves into 48 crucial hours in Modigliani's life, based on Dennis McIntyre's play 'Modi'.
Johnny Depp is keeping busy
Despite controversies surrounding his personal life and alleged rift with Disney over 'Pirates of the Caribbean', Depp continues to take on new projects.
'Modi' marks his return to directing, a role he previously took on in 'The Brave' in the late 1990s, featuring Marlon Brando and Clarence Williams III.
Meanwhile, Depp's fans can enjoy his portrayal of King Louis XVI in 'Jeanne du Barry,' which earned praise at the Cannes Film Festival.