Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Hezbollah Surrenders Sites North of Litani River Amid State Talks
Diplomatic sources from the five-nation group overseeing the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire say behind-the-scenes talks are ongoing between the Lebanese government and the militant group over its remaining weapons.
Monday, May 19, 2025
Ministry of Justice Warns of Zero Tolerance for Gunfire Violators
Lebanon’s Ministry of Justice issued a stern warning to all citizens, declaring that any breaches of public security, especially celebratory gunfire, will be met with the harshest legal consequences.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Opinion
Lebanon and the IMF: The Hunt for the Treasure of Trust
The Lebanese journey of, and into, uncertainty is continuing, for the fifth consecutive year – and the nth time in the century-long history of this republic. Albeit under new management, the state remains stuck between a mountain of debt, a sea of social and economic inequalities, and a black hole in place of once efficient (more or less) institutions. No local or global stakeholder disagrees on the baseline: the country urgently needs tangible trust and solidarity – in form of investments and loans – as much as extreme determination to have a chance of escaping this maelstrom.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Solving the Hezbollah Arms Conundrum
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has engaged in a dialogue with Hezbollah over its arms. The Lebanese state and the president face a challenge. They need to disarm Hezbollah without clashing with the group and they need to be able to drive Israel out of Lebanon using diplomatic means.
Thursday, May 8, 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
Tuesday 1 October 2024 11:43:52
Swiss Air Extends Suspension of Flights to Beirut, Tel Aviv
Swiss Air said Tuesday that it has extended its suspension of flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv amid escalating Israeli airstrikes and a ground incursion into Lebanon.
Following the example of its parent company, German airline group Lufthansa, Swiss Air will suspend flights to and from Beirut through Nov. 30 and to and from Tel Aviv through Oct. 31. The airline added that this measure "is intended to provide more predictability for both our passengers and our crews."
