Source: Cyprus Mail
Security & Justice
Lebanon Probe Shifts Focus From Explosives Couriers to Those Who Ordered Shipment
Lebanese investigators are working to identify Hezbollah officials who ordered the transport of a shipment of explosives seized at a security checkpoint on the road linking Beirut to the Bekaa Valley, in a case that could expand beyond the individuals who carried out the operation to those who authorized it, Lebanese media reported.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Nassar: National Security Threat Posed by Explosives Case Justifies Referral to Judicial Council
Justice Minister Adel Nassar said the seizure of a large quantity of explosives belonging to Hezbollah posed a serious threat to national security and fully justified referring the case to the country’s Judicial Council, stressing that no one should be above the law.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Opinion
Who Will Do Lebanon’s Job?
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has asked the U.S. to establish a binding timetable for the faltering Trilateral Framework, which calls for Hezbollah’s disarmament in return for Israel’s withdrawal. Beirut, however, treats deadlines as suggestions, repeatedly promising to dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure without delivering.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The Last Export Nobody May Want
A couple of weeks ago, the OECD released the PISA 2025 results. PISA assesses whether fifteen-year-olds can apply what they have learned in reading, mathematics, and science to solve problems. It offers a rare opportunity to ask a question Lebanon usually avoids: after years of schooling, what can students actually do?
Friday, October 2, 2026
Sports
Mohamed Salah Reveals First Photo of His Newborn Son, Lil
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, captain of the Egyptian national team and Trabzonspor striker, has revealed for the first time a photo of his newborn son, Lil, in a family appearance that received wide interaction from his followers.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sagesse Reaches FIBA WASL FINAL 8 to Face Al Riyadi
Hekmeh Beirut secured a spot in the final of the West Asia Super League "WASL" Final 8 after defeating Kuwait SC 87-74 in the semifinals, setting up a purely Lebanese showdown with Al Riyadi Beirut for the title.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sunday 1 May 2022 14:22:45
Earthquake Recorded Between Cyprus and Lebanon
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was recorded between Cyprus and Lebanon, the geological survey department announced on Sunday.
The quake was felt at 12.02pm, the department of the agriculture ministry said.
Its epicentre was 110km south-southeast of Paralimni at a depth of 8km.
It was lightly felt in several areas of the island.
The earthquake is being monitored by the seismology centre of the geological survey department but because only small tremors are expected after the quake, it said no more statements will be made.