Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Lebanon and Syria Coordinating ‘Daily’ on Security Matters, Minister Says
Syrian and Lebanese security forces are liaising daily on counter-terrorism and other security matters, Lebanon's Interior Minister, Retd Brig Gen Ahmad Al Hajjar, has told The National.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Familiar Map, Different Occupation: Israel’s New Zone in Southern Lebanon Compared With 2000
Israel’s expanding military presence in southern Lebanon has revived comparisons with the security belt it maintained before its withdrawal in 2000. Although the current Israeli-controlled zone overlaps with parts of the former occupation map, particularly along the border, the two periods represent different forms of military control.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Opinion
Israel and Lebanon Cannot Afford Another False Dawn
The history of attempts to resolve the conflict between Israel and Lebanon has been marked by repeated false dawns. Each round of fighting has typically been followed by some form of agreement, often even a UN Security Council resolution to give it an international stamp of approval, only for hostilities to resume at some point. The common denominator has been the failure to implement what had been agreed. What has always complicated matters is that Israel’s conflict has not been with the Lebanese government but with non-state actors: until 1982, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and since then, Hezbollah. In both cases, their hostility has been directed not only against Israel but also against the Lebanese state.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Lebanon Isn’t a ‘Small Piece of the Puzzle.’ It’s the Whole Game.
President Donald Trump suggested this month that Lebanon is a “very small piece of the puzzle” he’s trying to put together in the Middle East. But Trump’s dismissiveness could cost him: Far from some ancillary fragment, Lebanon is the linchpin of the president’s dealings with Tehran.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Sports
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Wednesday 5 June 2019 11:49:41
Rihanna Becomes Richest Female Musician
Rihanna has been named the world’s richest female musician, with an estimated fortune of $600 million.
According to Forbes magazine, the singer makes the majority of her money from touring and musical releases, as well as from her fashion brand "Fenty".
"I never thought I'd make this much money, so a number is not going to stop me from working," she told The New York Times' T Magazine in May.
"Money is happening along the way, but I'm working out of what I love to do, what I'm passionate about."
