Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Bitar to Question Former General Security Officers in Beirut Port Blast Probe
Judge Tarek Bitar, the judicial investigator into the 2020 Beirut port explosion, is due to resume questioning defendants on Thursday, with former senior General Security officers among those summoned, according to local media reports.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Report: Hezbollah Allegedly Draws Up Plan to Kidnap Ministers, Target Security Forces
Hezbollah has drawn up a plan to deploy its armed units across several parts of Lebanon, including Beirut, the Bekaa Valley and areas north of the capital, with orders to kidnap ministers who backed referring a case to the Judicial Council and target security forces if they attempt to intervene, according to information reported by Nidaa al-Watan.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Opinion
UNIFIL Is Leaving. Who Will Protect Lebanon?
For almost five decades, UN peacekeepers have patrolled southern Lebanon, one of the most dangerous and sensitive borders in the Middle East. They have witnessed wars, political crises, the rise of Hezbollah and repeated attempts to bring stability to a region that has rarely known lasting peace.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UN Peacekeepers Prepare to Exit Lebanon After 70 Years – Leaving Behind a Worrying Security Vacuum
For nearly 70 years, the blue helmets of United Nations’ peacekeepers have dotted the landscape of southern Lebanon. But those days may soon be over.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Sports
Mohamed Salah Reveals First Photo of His Newborn Son, Lil
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, captain of the Egyptian national team and Trabzonspor striker, has revealed for the first time a photo of his newborn son, Lil, in a family appearance that received wide interaction from his followers.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sagesse Reaches FIBA WASL FINAL 8 to Face Al Riyadi
Hekmeh Beirut secured a spot in the final of the West Asia Super League "WASL" Final 8 after defeating Kuwait SC 87-74 in the semifinals, setting up a purely Lebanese showdown with Al Riyadi Beirut for the title.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Thursday 19 October 2023 15:15:08
At Least 3,785 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza Since Oct. 7: Ministry
At least 3,785 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since October 7, the health ministry in Gaza said on Thursday.
