Source: Sky News
Security & Justice
Lebanon Receives Interpol Warrant for Syrian Regime's Air Force Intelligence Chief
Lebanon has received an Interpol warrant issued by the United States for the arrest of Jamil Hassan, the former chief of Syria’s Air Force Intelligence Directorate. Judicial sources told Al Arabiya/Al Hadath that the warrant was handed over to Lebanon’s Public Prosecutor, Judge Jamal Al-Hajjar, on Thursday. The judge promptly disseminated it to all relevant security agencies.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Lebanon’s Border Villages Face Renewed Devastation Amid Israeli Withdrawal
The Israeli army withdrew from the southern Lebanese village of Bani Hayyan on Friday morning, two days after entering the area in the Marjayoun district. According to local reports, Israeli forces demolished multiple homes as they retreated.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Opinion
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Europe’s Syrian Dilemma
The news of the sudden and unexpected demise of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has met a mixed response in Europe. The jubilation that a murderous dictator and close ally of Russia and Iran has fallen is not just good for the Syrian people but serves as a morale booster for Eastern Europeans wondering whether Russia can be defeated
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Tuesday 7 December 2021 14:56:58
Drake: Rapper and Singer 'Withdraws Nominations' for 2022 Grammy Awards
Rapper and singer Drake has withdrawn his two nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards, according to US media reports.
The Canadian star, a previous four-time Grammy winner, had been in the running for Best Rap Album for his sixth studio record Certified Lover Boy, and Best Rap Performance for single Way 2 Sexy featuring Future and Young Thug.
However, these have now been removed from the website for the awards, which are run by The Recording Academy. Drake has not given any reasons for the move.
Who's up for what at the 2022 Grammys?
The Reuters news agency cites sources close to the musician, while the Associated Press cites sources "familiar with the decision", in reports stating that the rapper and his management asked The Recording Academy to withdraw his nominations.
The 35-year-old star has been nominated for 47 Grammys over the years, winning his first for Best Rap Album in 2013, for his second album Take Care. In 2017, he picked up two awards - Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Performance for his hit single Hotline Bling - and followed this with another gong for Best Rap Song in 2019, for God's Plan.
However, he has criticised the awards in previous years and shown his displeasure for not being nominated outside the rap category.
In 2019, he declined to perform at the ceremony and took aim at the importance of the awards during his acceptance speech, saying: "If there's people who have regular jobs who are coming out in the rain, in the snow, spending their hard-earned money to buy tickets to come to your shows, you don't need this right here. I promised you, you already won."
The speech was cut off part-way through.
In 2020, Drake criticised the awards for failing to nominate fellow Canadian star The Weeknd - who himself called the Grammys "corrupt" - despite his huge success that year.
Grammy nominations are chosen by members of The Recording Academy and voted on by members. Jazz musician Jon Batiste leads the shortlists for the 2022 ceremony, with 11 nods, with Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, H.E.R., Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo also receiving several nominations.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday 31 January.
