Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Hezbollah Orders Shutdown of Surveillance Cameras in Parts of Beirut, Raising Security Concerns
Hezbollah has ordered the shutdown of surveillance cameras in several neighborhoods of Beirut, transforming parts of the capital into tightly controlled security zones and prompting warnings from security officials and residents about potential repercussions for public safety.
Monday, March 16, 2026
Israel Steps Up Air and Ground Operations in Lebanon as War Enters Third Week
Israel intensified air and ground operations across southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut as the conflict entered its third week, with no signs of an imminent diplomatic breakthrough.
Monday, March 16, 2026
Opinion
Lebanon at a Crossroad: Without Swift Disarmament, Hezbollah Will Be Victorious
Hezbollah is rebuilding—that’s a fact. Both US and Israeli officials warned that the group had started to rebuild its military infrastructure right after the war ended in November 2024 with the ceasefire agreement. With its links to Iran intact, and its political/financial foundations protected, Hezbollah was able to rebuild some of its arsenal, reinstate part of its chain of command, and restore some of the cash it had lost.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Let’s Not Miss the Huge Opportunity for Peace Between Lebanon and Israel
Defeating Iran is the main goal of the current Middle East war, but Lebanon may offer the best opportunity for a breakthrough toward peace — if only President Trump would pay attention.
Sunday, March 8, 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 22 October 2024 19:29:27
UN Rights Chief Says 'Appalled' by Deadly Israeli Strike Near Beirut Hospital
The U.N. rights chief said Tuesday he was "appalled" by a deadly Israeli strike near a south Beirut hospital Monday, demanding a "prompt and thorough investigation."
"I am appalled by the Israeli strike near Rafik Hariri University Hospital in Beirut's densely populated Jnah neighborhood that reportedly killed at least 18 people, including four children, and wounded 60 others," Volker Turk said in a statement.
"The fundamental principles of international humanitarian law concerning the protection of civilians must be respected."
