Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Fatah Leaders Shocked by Sudden Weapons Handover as Hamas Refuses to Comply
The Fatah movement on Thursday began handing over its heavy and medium weapons in the Burj al-Barajneh refugee camp in Beirut to the Lebanese Army, in what officials described as the first stage of a broader disarmament process agreed between Lebanon and the Palestinian leadership.
Friday, August 22, 2025
Lebanon Launches Palestinian Camp Disarmament with First Weapons Handover
Lebanon on Thursday began the long-awaited process of disarming Palestinian factions inside its refugee camps, with an initial handover of weapons from the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut to the Lebanese army.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Opinion
US Guarantees Key to Disarming Hezbollah
The Lebanese government on Thursday made a landmark decision, committing to the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of the year. It approved the “goals” of US envoy Tom Barrack’s paper on “strengthening” the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The government stated that the army will present an action plan by the end of August.
Monday, August 11, 2025
Hezbollah’s Margin Is Tightening
The decision of the Lebanese government on August 6 to officially endorse the state’s monopoly over weapons was an important milestone. Yet it was also incomplete, because it didn’t really address a dimension that has been largely overlooked in public statements, namely that, today, Hezbollah’s weapons are effectively controlled by Iran.
Thursday, August 7, 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
Wednesday 8 November 2023 11:28:23
Car Bombing Kills Russian-Backed Politician in Eastern Ukraine
A politician supported by Moscow was killed in a car bombing in the Luhansk region, which is occupied by Russia in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, according to local media reports, citing his son.
The “Luhansk Information Center” reported that as a result of an explosive device detonation in the car of the former local parliament deputy and former military official in the separatist Luhansk army, Mikhail Filiponenko, he suffered "fatal injuries," according to his son Ivan.