Owner of Beirut Blast Ship Refuses to Testify Before Judge Bitar
Igor Grechushkin, the owner of the Rhosus cargo ship at the center of the Beirut port explosion investigation, has refused to testify before Lebanon’s lead judicial investigator while in detention in Bulgaria, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency.
Friday, December 19, 2025
Israel Launches Airstrikes Across Southern and Eastern Lebanon
Israel launched a series of airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Thursday, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, including a military compound, the Israeli military reported.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Lebanon and Israel’s Negotiations Within the Framework of The ‘Mechanism’… What Does It Mean?
Much has been said about the appointment of a civilian (former ambassador Simon Karam) to head of the Lebanese delegation to the Mechanism- the body established to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire reached on November 26 last year between Lebanon and Israel.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Civilians at the Table Means Lebanese State Is Now on Trial
Civilians will join formal talks for the first time since the creation of the Lebanon–Israel ceasefire mechanism. Lebanon is sending former ambassador Simon Karam; Israel is dispatching its National Security Council’s Uri Resnick.
Friday, December 5, 2025
PSV Lament Unnecessary Defeat in Champions League Clash at Juventus
PSV Eindhoven felt they should have taken more from Tuesday's Champions League away clash against Juventus where they conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Man City's 115 Charges Outcome 'in a Month' - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club expects to learn the outcome of the hearing into its 115 charges of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches "in one month".
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Economy & Business
Cabinet Formation
EU Congratulates Lebanon After PM Nawaf Salam Announces New Government
The EU's foreign policy chief has issued a statement congratulating Lebanon after Prime Minister Nawaf Salam formed the country’s first fully-fledged government since 2022. In her statement, Kaja Kallas said she wished the new administration "full success in delivering the aspirations of the Lebanese people." "The EU reaffirms its steadfast support for the Lebanese people and in particular for the rebuilding of state institutions capable of fulfilling their missions at the service of all citizens."
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Lebanon’s Governments Since Independence: A Look at 78 Cabinets in 82 Years
Since gaining independence in 1943, Lebanon has witnessed the formation of 78 governments, with the most recent announced on Saturday under the leadership of Nawaf Salam. This marks the first government of President Joseph Aoun’s tenure.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Lebanon Turns a New Page with Nawaf Salam’s Government Formation
Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday, Lebanon’s presidency announced.
Saturday, February 8, 2025