Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Israeli Drone Strike Targets Senior Hezbollah Radwan Force Operative
An Israeli drone strike targeted a car in the town of Rashkananiyeh, in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district, killing one person, according to initial reports.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Lebanon’s Judiciary Tested as Shiite Council Claims Ownership of Seized Funds
The Supreme Islamic Shiite Council has intervened in the case of Mohammad Aref Yassin, who was arrested at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport last week while attempting to bring in a suitcase containing $2.5 million in undeclared cash. The council sent a letter to the Lebanese judiciary asserting that the funds belonged to it and formally requesting their return, Nidaa Al-Watan newspaper reported.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Opinion
President Joseph Aoun’s Pivotal Visit to Riyadh
President Joseph Aoun is scheduled to visit Riyadh on Monday, marking a significant milestone in Lebanese-Saudi relations. This official visit has profound political and economic implications, aiming to solidify the deep-rooted ties between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, remove all recent political obstacles between the two countries and thank Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his sincere efforts that resulted in the filling of the presidential vacancy in Lebanon.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
‘Rescue, Reform and Rebuild’: Can Lebanon’s New Govt Save the Economy?
With a new president and a fresh cabinet, Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment. Can this government reverse economic collapse and restore trust?
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Sports
First Place on the Line in Madrid Derby as Real and Atletico Squabble Over Refereeing
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday’s match complaining of mistakes against the club.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Zhou Guanyu Joins Ferrari as a Reserve Driver for 2025 F1 Season
The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Thursday 5 November 2020 12:12:51
Lebanon Extends Deadline to Submit Data for Forensic Audit
Lebanon's caretaker Finance Minister Ghazi Wazni Thursday announced a three-month extension of a deadline to provide all data required for a forensic audit of the Central Bank after it had declined to submit some information, citing banking secrecy.
The caretaker prime minister and sources have said that Banque du Liban withheld information needed by consultancy Alvarez & Marsal to begin the audit, which is a key demand for foreign financial assistance to help Lebanon tackle a financial meltdown.
