Source: Financial Times
Security & Justice
Israeli Army Chief Says No Ceasefire in South Lebanon, Signals Broader Reach Beyond Current Front Lines
Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said Wednesday that “there is no ceasefire” on the ground in southern Lebanon, as Israeli forces and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire despite a truce that has been in place for nearly two weeks.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Israel Extends Military Footprint in Lebanon With De Facto “Red Zone”
Israel has established an undeclared “red zone” deep inside southern Lebanon, significantly expanding the scope of its military activity beyond a previously announced boundary, according to security sources cited by Asharq Al-Awsat.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Opinion
Climate Justice in Lebanon: Knowledge, Power, and Environmental Equity
Lebanon stands at the intersection of environmental degradation, economic collapse, and political paralysis, making an inclusive climate and energy transition difficult to achieve. But through answering two central questions—grounded in theories of environmental justice, political ecology, and postcolonial critique—concrete steps toward such a transition rise to the forefront: Who controls access to climate knowledge, financial and natural resources, and decisionmaking power? And how is the climate space being used to either empower or marginalize different social groups?
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The US Has Secured a Ceasefire in Lebanon. But Its Role Shouldn't End There
Last Thursday, the US announced a 10-day ceasefire “to enable peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon”. The State Department statement – reportedly agreed to by both governments – marked a significant diplomatic shift. It included an affirmation that “the two countries are not at war”, and a commitment to work towards “full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”, as well as “achieving a permanent agreement that ensures lasting security, stability, and peace”.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Sports
PSV Lament Unnecessary Defeat in Champions League Clash at Juventus
PSV Eindhoven felt they should have taken more from Tuesday's Champions League away clash against Juventus where they conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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
Friday 20 March 2020 15:27:22
Economy Minister Says Lebanon Considers Using Depositors' Money to Rescue Crisis-Hit Banks
“Without such reforms, deposits were at risk, Wazni said in an interview with the Financial Times.
“To preserve the money of depositors, you need banking restructuring,” he added.
Other measures being considered included freezing dollar deposits for up to six years before paying them back in Lebanese pounds and creating a fund of state assets that depositors have to buy into.
Read the full article at the Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/content/0e790b4a-6905-11ea-800d-da70cff6e4d3
