Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Former Lebanese Minister Detained in Expanding Corruption Case
Lebanese authorities on Wednesday ordered the arrest of former Economy Minister Amin Salam on suspicions of corruption, including embezzlement of public funds and the signing of shady contracts during his tenure, a senior judicial source told Asharq Al-Awsat.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Army Chief Visits UNIFIL Headquarters, Reaffirms Mission's Key Role in Southern Lebanon Stability
Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the southern town of Naqoura, where he held talks with UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Opinion
From Iraq’s Fall to Syria’s Fragile Rebirth Under Al-Sharaa: U.S. Replicates Same Risky Choices.
As Syria navigates its political transition under interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, parallels are being drawn to another American-backed reshaping of the Middle East: the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Analysts and regional observers see echoes of past U.S. strategy—supporting former insurgents turned state-builders—in the current handling of Syria’s post-Assad order.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Prickly Issue of Disarming Palestinian Factions in Lebanon
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas recently reached an agreement to regulate the presence of armed Palestinian factions in Lebanon as the country manages Hezbollah’s weapons caches in the south in accordance with the November 27, 2024, ceasefire arrangement with Israel. The Lebanese-Palestinian accord ostensibly ended the factions’ independent armed presence inside Lebanon’s Palestinian refugee camps, which are outside of the control of the Lebanese state. A Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee subsequently met with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and decided on a timetable for implementing the disarmament plan, which will begin in mid-June in Beirut-area camps and expand gradually to others in the south and north of the country.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Sports
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
Marcelo, Ex-Real Madrid and Brazil Captain, Retires from Football
Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five UEFA Champions League triumphs.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Thursday 6 February 2025 14:23:29
Baabda Trilateral Talks: No Breakthrough
A trilateral meeting was held, bringing together Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam.
After a closed-door meeting that lasted more than an hour and a half, Berri left the Baabda Palace through the back door, followed by Salam, who did not make any statement.
In this context, MTV reported that the disagreement during the trilateral meeting revolved around the name of the fifth Shiite minister, with Berri insisting on choosing the name himself.
"Al Markazia" reported that President Joseph Aoun is addressing the issue of the fifth Shiite minister, with Berri demanding to have a say in the appointment.
