Source: USA Today
Security & Justice
Israel Steps up Provocations in Southern Lebanon
Israel has escalated its provocations against both the Lebanese government and Hezbollah, targeting the southern town of Nabatieh, intensifying aerial activity, deploying drones over Beirut, and detaining Lebanese citizens.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lebanese Judiciary Targets Central Bank Officials in $140 Billion Lawsuit
Lebanon’s judiciary has filed a lawsuit against former and current high-ranking employees of the country’s central bank, holding them accountable for their role in the worst financial collapse in decades. The case, led by Judge Helena Iskandar, accuses former governor Riad Salameh, acting governor Wassim Mansouri, and members of the central bank’s board of negligence, abuse of power, and mismanagement that contributed to the national currency’s dramatic downfall.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Opinion
Hezbollah Tries a Comeback
If one line explained what happened on Sunday in Lebanon, when Israeli soldiers killed 21 Lebanese civilians returning to their villages in addition to a Lebanese army soldier, it came from Hassan Fadlallah, a Hezbollah parliamentarian. Fadlallah declared, “The equation of the army, the people, and the resistance is consolidated today. The resistance fought here until the last day, the people opened the way for the Lebanese army, and together we liberated Aita al-Shaab. This historical equation is cemented by the blood of our martyrs and the determination of our people.”
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Rebuilding Lebanon: A Momentous Opportunity for Institutions to Deliver
Lebanon is an exhausted nation — but also cautiously optimistic. After a presidential vacuum of two years, the parliament elected armed forces commander Joseph Aoun as the country’s 14th President. President Aoun’s exceptional track record as a military leader during an extraordinary period in Lebanon’s history has won him the confidence of the international community and rallied the Lebanese people around him. His presidency, and the subsequent nomination of the reputable academic, diplomat and international judge Nawaf Salam as prime minister, has sparked hope that Lebanon might finally be on path to development and prosperity.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Sports
Novak Djokovic Retires from Australian Open Semifinal Due to Injury
Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record 25th grand slam title has been cut short at the Australian Open after he stunningly retired from his semifinal match due to a left leg injury.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Kyle Walker to Join AC Milan on Loan from Manchester City - Sources
Kyle Walker is set to move from Manchester City to Milan after the two clubs agreed terms, sources have told ESPN.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Thursday 9 April 2020 11:54:08
George and Amal Clooney Donate $1 Million for Coronavirus Relief; Lebanon Included
The Clooneys donated $250,000 each to the Motion Picture and Television home (where Clooney sits on the board of directors), the SAG-AFTRA FUND and Los Angeles Mayors Fund, according to Deadline, who first reported news of the generous contributions.
The couple also contributed $300,000 to international charities Lebanese Food Bank, Lombardo Italy Region and the National Health Service.
The Clooneys are the latest celebrities significantly pitching in – with their own wallets – when it comes to taking action to help others during the coronavirus pandemic.
