Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Israel Increases Pressure, Widens Ambitions in Lebanon by Carrying Strikes Beyond Litani
The ceasefire in southern Lebanon has not really ended the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel has continued its raids on southern villages and the Iran-backed party continues to launch attacks against Israeli forces.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes Across Southern Lebanon as Fragile Ceasefire Strains
Israeli air and artillery strikes continued across southern Lebanon on Monday, hitting multiple towns, paramedics, and infrastructure sites, as the conflict with Hezbollah persisted despite a fragile and increasingly strained ceasefire framework.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Opinion
To Squeeze Hezbollah, Look to West Africa
Iran’s economy is buckling. Under a US blockade, the Islamic Republic faces its most severe economic distress in years. For Hezbollah, which has long benefited from Iran’s expansive largesse, this begets a serious question: how to replace its financial patron. The terror group’s best option outside the Middle East is its West Africa network.
Monday, May 4, 2026
Hezbollah’s Manufactured Outrage and the Assault on the Maronite Patriarchate
The campaign targeting Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi cannot be dismissed as a passing social media storm. It is a calculated act of intimidation, a sectarian message wrapped in digital vulgarity, and a dangerous attempt to drag one of Lebanon’s highest spiritual authorities into the swamp of militia politics.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Sports
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
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."
