Source: Associated Press
Security & Justice
Justice Minister Meets U.S. Delegation, Says Any Illegal Activity Is Unacceptable
Justice Minister Adel Nassar said Lebanon must reclaim its role on the regional and international stage, emphasizing that the country’s policies are guided by national interest and by strong ties with friendly nations.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Israel Pushes Lebanon Army to Search More Intrusively for Hezbollah Arms, Sources Say
Israel is pressing Lebanon's army to be more aggressive in disarming the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah by searching private homes in the south for weaponry, three Lebanese security officials and two Israeli officials have said.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Opinion
Lebanon Needs to Be Flexible on a US Proposal About Israel
Last week, the US envoy for Lebanon, Morgan Ortagus, attended a session of the committee established to monitor the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire put in place almost a year ago. Ms Ortagus brought with her a proposal for how negotiations between the Lebanese and Israelis could proceed.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Aoun’s Push for Talks with Israel Must Overcome Hezbollah’s Ploys
President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon has no choice but to enter into talks with Israel to break the cycle of war, a step that media reports suggest he had agreed on with Hezbollah’s ally, Speaker Nabih Berri. Aoun’s position is commendable, but Hezbollah will use such talks as cover to rearm and prepare for another round of fighting, rather than to bring war to an end.
Wednesday, November 5, 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 2 August 2023 16:26:17
Chelsea Reinforces Midfield by Signing Ugochukwu from Rennes for $30 Million
Chelsea strengthened its midfield options Tuesday by signing 19-year-old Lesley Ugochukwu from French club Rennes for a reported 23.5 million pounds ($30 million).
The France under-19 international has signed a seven-year deal and follows strikers Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku and winger Angelo Gabriel in joining Chelsea this offseason.
Ugochukwu made his senior debut for Rennes in 2021 and made 60 appearances for his boyhood club, scoring one goal in the French league.
Chelsea needed to reinforce its midfield after losing Mason Mount, N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek this offseason.
