Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Israel Launches New Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon After Evacuation Orders
The Israeli military carried out a new wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, hours after ordering residents in several villages to evacuate, in what it described as a campaign targeting Hezbollah positions.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Site in Southern Lebanon
Israeli warplanes carried out more than three airstrikes on Thursday in the area between the towns of Tura, Abbasiyah, and Maarkeh in southern Lebanon, with the explosions reportedly heard across the region.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Opinion
For Lebanon to Move Forward, Hezbollah Must Be Disarmed
An unusual incident took place recently between the Israeli army and UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon. UNIFIL shot down an IDF drone, saying that it displayed aggressive behavior. This followed Israel’s stepping up of targeted strikes in Lebanon in an effort to increase military and political pressure on the country, the main goal being the disarmament of Hezbollah. Following the last intense round of strikes, which decapitated the Iranian proxy, Hezbollah’s disarmament was highlighted when hostilities stopped in November 2024, and Israel is now losing patience.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Diaspora Voting Could Help Break Hezbollah’s Grip on Lebanon
Lebanon today stands at a turning point in its history. After years of economic collapse, political paralysis and the corrosive dominance of the Iranian-backed party and armed paramilitary group Hezbollah, the country faces a stark choice: Seize the chance to reclaim its sovereignty and democratic promise or remain hostage to Hezbollah’s weapons and Iran’s influence.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Sports
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
Marcelo, Ex-Real Madrid and Brazil Captain, Retires from Football
Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five UEFA Champions League triumphs.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Wednesday 6 November 2024 17:54:32
UN Chief Says 'Ready to Work Constructively' with Trump
The United Nations is "ready to work constructively" with Donald Trump's administration, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement Wednesday after the Republican's stunning US election victory.
"I commend the people of the United States of America for their active participation in the democratic process... The United Nations stands ready to work constructively with the incoming administration to address the dramatic challenges our world is facing," Guterres said.
