Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Israeli Drone Strike Targets Senior Hezbollah Radwan Force Operative
An Israeli drone strike targeted a car in the town of Rashkananiyeh, in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district, killing one person, according to initial reports.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Lebanon’s Judiciary Tested as Shiite Council Claims Ownership of Seized Funds
The Supreme Islamic Shiite Council has intervened in the case of Mohammad Aref Yassin, who was arrested at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport last week while attempting to bring in a suitcase containing $2.5 million in undeclared cash. The council sent a letter to the Lebanese judiciary asserting that the funds belonged to it and formally requesting their return, Nidaa Al-Watan newspaper reported.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Opinion
President Joseph Aoun’s Pivotal Visit to Riyadh
President Joseph Aoun is scheduled to visit Riyadh on Monday, marking a significant milestone in Lebanese-Saudi relations. This official visit has profound political and economic implications, aiming to solidify the deep-rooted ties between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, remove all recent political obstacles between the two countries and thank Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his sincere efforts that resulted in the filling of the presidential vacancy in Lebanon.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
‘Rescue, Reform and Rebuild’: Can Lebanon’s New Govt Save the Economy?
With a new president and a fresh cabinet, Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment. Can this government reverse economic collapse and restore trust?
Saturday, March 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
Monday 26 August 2024 11:45:57
Britain Says Escalation in Middle East Must Be Avoided 'at All Costs'
Britain on Sunday called for restraint in the Middle East, after the largest clashes between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah since the start of the war in Gaza.
"Further escalation in the Middle East must be avoided at all costs," British Foreign Secretary David Lammy posted on X, following a call with Israel's minister of strategic affairs, Ron Dermer.
"I reiterated the UK's support for Israel's security, the importance of restraint, the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages," Lammy said.
