Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Nassar Stands Firm on Judicial Independence, Vows Safa's Justice Palace Visit Will Not Happen Again
Justice Minister Adel Nassar on Monday emphasized the importance of building a strong state governed by law, voicing unwavering support for an independent judiciary and the exclusive right of the Lebanese state to bear arms.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
UN Says Found 225 Arms Caches Since Israel-Hezbollah Truce
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Monday (May 12) that since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, it had uncovered more than 225 weapons caches in the south and referred them to the army.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Opinion
Israel and Hezbollah Are Undermining Lebanon's New Start
As Beirutis labour to clear the debris left by another Israeli strike on their capital on Sunday – the third since a ceasefire took effect in late November – the country finds itself caught between an aggressive, occupying neighbour to the south and a foreign-backed paramilitary movement at home that puts its own agenda before the national interest.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Will a Weakened Hezbollah in Lebanon Disarm?
Israel’s latest airstrike on what it called a Hezbollah missile storage facility in Beirut’s southern suburbs came during increasing pressure for the Lebanese militant group to disarm.
Tuesday, April 29, 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 14 August 2024 12:56:52
Air France and Transavia Say They Expect to Resume Flights to Beirut Thursday
Air France and its Transavia subsidiary expect to resume service to Beirut Thursday, which has been suspended since July 29 because of tensions in the Middle East, the French carrier said Wednesday.
“At this stage, and subject to the evolution of the security situation at destination, the airline plans to resume its flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Beirut on Thursday, August 15, 2024,” Air France said in a communique.
“The continuation of operations will be subject to a daily assessment of the local situation,” it added.
