Alleged Spy’s Mysterious Disappearance Spotlights Israel’s Intelligence Networks in Lebanon
As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut’s southern suburbs last March and residents fled in panic, one man found his opportunity. Amid the chaos, he slipped out of his imprisonment in a Hezbollah cell and made his way to the green hills overlooking the Lebanese capital.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Israel Issues Mass Evacuation Warning for Tyre, Including Its Christian Quarter, Ahead of Strikes
Israel issued a sweeping evacuation warning for the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, including its Christian quarter and surrounding Palestinian camps, before carrying out a series of airstrikes and artillery attacks across southern Lebanon, further escalating tensions despite ongoing efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Three Options Facing Lebanon
On the eve of the launch of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations under full US auspices and, we might add, with US “engineering” of the launching and management of the negotiation track, Lebanon was facing three possible scenarios amid both vertical - in terms of firepower - and horizontal - with the Israeli war expanding across Lebanese geography - escalation on the ground.
Monday, June 8, 2026
Trump Saved Beirut, Not Hezbollah
For a few terrifying hours, many Lebanese believed Beirut was about to be dragged into another devastating war. Israel was preparing to strike the southern suburbs. Families were frightened. The old fear returned: Lebanon once again standing on the edge of destruction because of a war it did not choose and cannot control. Then Donald Trump intervened.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 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
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