Source: The Athletic
Security & Justice
State Action Signals Change in Tackling Longstanding Illegal Land Grabs in Jbeil District
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Mawlawi Ensures Strict Monitoring for Wanted Syrian Regime Figures at Beirut Airport
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Opinion
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Europe’s Syrian Dilemma
The news of the sudden and unexpected demise of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has met a mixed response in Europe. The jubilation that a murderous dictator and close ally of Russia and Iran has fallen is not just good for the Syrian people but serves as a morale booster for Eastern Europeans wondering whether Russia can be defeated
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Wednesday 12 April 2023 13:40:19
Arsenal vs Chelsea Premier League Fixture Rearranged Due to Policing Concerns
Arsenal’s Premier League game against Chelsea has been given a new date due to policing concerns.
The league leaders, who are six points clear of Manchester City, were set to take on their London rivals at the Emirates on April 29 three days after facing City at the Etihad on April 26.
The club’s women’s team and youth team both have important fixtures at the Emirates in a matter of days so the game has subsequently been moved to May 2.
Arsenal’s under-18 side will face West Ham United in the Youth Cup final on April 29 while Arsenal Women face Wolfsburg in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on May 1.
A statement from the Premier League read: “The Premier League fixture between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at the Emirates Stadium, scheduled to take place on Saturday 29 April at 5.30pm, will now take place on Tuesday 2 May at 8.00 pm.
“The initial scheduling of this match was approved at a Safety Advisory Group (SAG) meeting in February. However, the Metropolitan Police has now revised its position regarding the kick-off time and requested a further SAG meeting which determined the match had to be rescheduled.
“We regret the need to move this fixture at late notice and the impact this will have on supporters. The game will remain live on Sky Sports.”
The Football Supporters Association (FSA) criticised the decision as did the Arsenal Supporters Trust and the Chelsea Supporters Trust.
The FSA said: “Arsenal vs Chelsea is moved again (after initially being selected for a Saturday evening kick-off) to a Tuesday evening with just over two weeks notice.
“More disruption for fans and not the first time this season the authorities have shown such little regard for match-going supporters.”
Arsenal are next in action against West Ham on Sunday at the London Stadium, while Chelsea face Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu.
