Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Report: Israel Unlikely to Vacate Key Military Positions in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces are unlikely to withdraw from five key military positions in southern Lebanon in the near future, justifying their continued presence on "strategic grounds," The National reported, citing Lebanese, French, and U.S. sources.
Monday, March 3, 2025
Justice Minister Rejects Political Meddling in Judicial Appointments, Backs Gemayel’s Vision for Lebanon
Justice Minister Adel Nassar reaffirmed that judicial independence remains a core priority of his tenure, emphasizing the need to shield the judiciary from political interference and external pressures.
Monday, March 3, 2025
Opinion
‘Rescue, Reform and Rebuild’: Can Lebanon’s New Govt Save the Economy?
With a new president and a fresh cabinet, Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment. Can this government reverse economic collapse and restore trust?
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Is Hezbollah Sincere in Ceding ‘Resistance’ to Lebanon’s Government?
Thousands gathered in Beirut on Sunday to mourn Hezbollah’s founding leader, Hassan Nasrallah, as his body was finally laid to rest nearly five months after his killing. The elaborate funeral, held under the watchful eye of Israeli fighter jets overhead, served as a stark reminder of the Iran-backed group’s ongoing conflict with Israel.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Sports
First Place on the Line in Madrid Derby as Real and Atletico Squabble Over Refereeing
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday’s match complaining of mistakes against the club.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Zhou Guanyu Joins Ferrari as a Reserve Driver for 2025 F1 Season
The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Wednesday 2 October 2024 17:37:31
'Sickening Cycle of Escalation' in Middle East Must Stop: UN Chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for an end to the "sickening cycle of escalation" in the Middle East, where conflict rages between Israel, Iran, and its allies, Hezbollah and Hamas.
"It is high time to stop the sickening cycle of escalation after escalation that is leading the people of the Middle East straight over the cliff," the UN chief told an emergency Security Council meeting. "This deadly cycle of tit-for-tat violence must stop."
