Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Israel Steps Up Strikes and Demolitions in Southern Lebanon as Talks Stall
Israeli forces intensified attacks across southern Lebanon overnight and into Wednesday morning, carrying out airstrikes, artillery fire, large-scale demolitions and fires in a series of towns and villages.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Lebanon’s First Post-Assad Handover Sets Precedent for Scores of Fugitives
Lebanese authorities handed a former senior Syrian army officer to Damascus on Wednesday to face charges including murder and torture, Syria’s interior ministry said, marking the first handover of an Assad-era military officer by Lebanon since former president Bashar al-Assad was toppled in 2024.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Opinion
Lebanon's Outreach to the Region Shows It Isn't Putting All Its Eggs in the U.S. Basket
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun was recently welcomed by US President Donald Trump in Washington, in what was interpreted as an effort by Mr Aoun to seek US backing in Lebanon’s negotiations with Israel. Upon his return to Beirut, he travelled to Turkey, amid reports he would soon visit Saudi Arabia.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Depleted and Deplorable, Hezbollah Must Be Dismantled
The value of any Hezbollah leader’s speech is falling faster than that of the Lebanese lira. There is no scale to measure the gap between Hassan Nasrallah’s addresses in 2006 and Naim Qassem’s latest lecture. This is complete bankruptcy. It is not about charisma or delivery but — like anything else in Lebanon — is a mirror of the country’s balance of power. Despite its arsenal of what should now be called illegal armaments, Hezbollah is depleted and deplorable. Qassem’s address had zero impact, with those once forced into silence now speaking the truth — not only from the opposition but also from within government.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Sports
FIFA Chief to Receive Lebanese Citizenship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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
Tuesday 28 May 2019 15:30:31
Lebanon 5-year CDS Drop, Dollar Bonds Gain after Cabinet Approves Budget
The cost of insuring exposure to Lebanon's sovereign debt fell on Tuesday while the country's dollar bonds rose after the government approved a 2019 budget with deep spending cuts.
Five-year credit default swaps slipped 23 basis points (bps) from Monday's close to 847 bps, according to IHS Markit data.
Lebanon's November 2019 dollar-denominated issue rose more than 0.7 cents in the dollar, while the March 2020 issue gained some 0.6 cents, according to Refinitiv data.