Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Haykal Says Army Defending Nation Against All Odds, Warns of Zero Tolerance for Threats to Civil Peace
Marking the 80th anniversary of the Lebanese Army, Commander General Rodolphe Haykal issued a stirring address to troops on Wednesday, hailing eight decades of sacrifice while urging vigilance amid regional volatility and Israeli aggression.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Lebanon Sentences Six Hezbollah Members Over 2022 Killing of Irish Peacekeeper
Lebanon's military tribunal has sentenced six people over the 2022 killing of an Irish peacekeeper in southern Lebanon, two judicial sources told Reuters on Tuesday, and a Lebanese security source said all six were members of Hezbollah.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Opinion
Will Lebanon Choose Sovereignty or Let Others Decide Its Fate
Lebanon’s recent response to a US proposal aimed at improving the security and well-being of both Lebanese and Israeli citizens has raised cautious optimism in diplomatic circles. Contrary to expectations, meetings between US envoy Ambassador Tom Barrack and Lebanese leaders—including President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Speaker Nabih Berri—were described as constructive and marked by pragmatism as opposed to rigid red lines.
Monday, July 21, 2025
To Prevent War, Lebanon Must Act Like a State
Lebanon risks missing its moment. That was the verdict delivered by US Ambassador Tom Barrack during his trip to Beirut last week. “If you don’t want change, it’s no problem,” he said. “The rest of the region is moving at Mach speed and you will be left behind.”
Monday, July 14, 2025
Sports
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
Marcelo, Ex-Real Madrid and Brazil Captain, Retires from Football
Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five UEFA Champions League triumphs.
Friday, February 7, 2025
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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.
