Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Justice Ministry Seeks Probe Into Al-Qard Al-Hasan Ahead of FATF Review
Justice Minister Adel Nassar has referred a file concerning suspected illegal financial activities by several companies, including Hezbollah-linked Al-Qard Al-Hasan and Joud Company, to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, in a move that could open a new chapter in the State’s efforts to enforce financial regulations and strengthen institutional authority.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Lebanon Fighting Eases After US-Iran Deal
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon eased significantly on Monday but did not halt completely despite a U.S.-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, with one person killed in an Israeli strike, underscoring the fragility of the truce.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Opinion
Syria Should Not Be America’s Shortcut to Hezbollah
There are bad ideas in Middle East policy, and then there are ideas so reckless that they manage to revive every historical trauma at once. The suggestion that Syria could somehow be recruited into a military role against Hezbollah in Lebanon belongs firmly in the second category.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Lebanon Between War and Statehood: Shrinking the Space for Hezbollah
As Iran insists that Lebanon be part of ceasefire negotiations with the United States and Israel, the Israel Defense Forces’ May 31 seizure of Beaufort Castle resurrects unsettled memories of the 1982-2000 occupation that fueled Hezbollah’s ascent. As Israel pounds Lebanon, Washington and Tehran wait for the other to blink in negotiations, and Lebanon shatters the taboo against direct talks with Israel, an uncomfortable truth remains: there is no short-term solution to Hezbollah’s arms. American, Israeli, and Lebanese leaders all want Hezbollah defanged. But Israel’s expanding occupation is failing to defeat Hezbollah, which adapts by shifting to asymmetric tactics. Nor are today’s Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) up to the task of disarming Hezbollah. The Lebanese state is far too weak and underdeveloped to replace the jobs, social services, and patronage networks that Hezbollah provides to a once-neglected Shia population. In talks with Washington, Iran is more likely to double down on, rather than negotiate away, its most successful surrogate.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Sports
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
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Wednesday 7 August 2024 19:44:35
Egypt Asks Its Airlines to Avoid Iran Airspace for Three Hours on Thursday
Egypt instructed all of its airlines to avoid Iranian air space for a three-hour period in the early morning on Thursday amid tension between Israel and Iran.
The NOTAM, a safety notice provided to pilots on Wednesday, said the instruction would be in effect from 0100-0400 GMT.
“All Egyptian carriers shall avoid overflying Tehran (Flight information Region) FIR. No flight plan will be accepted overflying such territory,” the notice said, referring to the three-hour period provided.
On Sunday, Jordanian authorities asked all airlines landing at its airports to carry 45 minutes worth of extra fuel.
