Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Lebanon Says One Dead in Israeli Strike in South
Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike in south Lebanon on Wednesday killed one person, a day after a similar raid killed two despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Defense Minister Condemns Cabinet for Overlooking Army Pay While Funding Private Company
Defense Minister Michel Menassa took aim at the Cabinet this week over its refusal to approve a pay raise for Lebanese Army personnel, criticizing what he described as chronic neglect of the military even as the government allocates substantial funds to private firms for tasks the army could perform.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Opinion
A Roadmap for Post-Conflict Economic Recovery in the Middle East
Rebuilding economies after conflict is a daunting challenge, especially in the Middle East, where decades of war have left lasting scars on economic structures and societies. Amid a shifting political landscape, a critical window of opportunity has emerged to support post-conflict recovery. International financial assistance will be crucial, yet the key question remains: how can reconstruction efforts and implementing policies deliver sustained economic performance and improve people’s lives? The high cost of inaction not only increases the risk of reverting to instability but also erodes the confidence of both international and regional stakeholders. Genuine recovery requires more than short-term financial injections; it demands a comprehensive approach that focuses on rebuilding institutions, implementing long-term reforms and fostering economic resilience.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Can Lebanon’s New Central Bank Governor Break the Cycle of Economic Crisis?
As Lebanon faces up to its broken finances, neglected infrastructure and postwar reconstruction, the appointment of Karim Souaid as the new central bank governor marks an important step toward economic recovery.
Tuesday, April 1, 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
Thursday 4 April 2019 15:04:51
Warner Bros Unveils 'Joker' Trailer
Warner Bros on Wednesday released the trailer for "Joker", a psychological thriller film based on the DC Comics character of the same name.
The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as the diabolical figure behind the creepy face paint, with a focus on the roots of Gotham's most-feared villain.
The trailer shows Arthur Fleck dancing with his mother, being harrassed while working as a street clown, and assaulted on a subway train.
Fleck then starts turning into a twisted and sick criminal.
The movie is directed by Todd Philips and features a cast including Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Bill Camp, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Douglas Hodge, Marc Maron, Josh Pais, and Shea Whigham.
The film will be released in the U.S. in October.
