Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Beirut and Damascus Launch Talks on Missing Persons, Detainees, and Border Issues
Lebanon and Syria held their first joint committee meeting in Damascus this week, opening a formal channel to address some of the most sensitive disputes between the two countries, including the fate of missing Lebanese in Syrian prisons and the status of Syrian detainees in Lebanon.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Lebanon and Syria Form Committees to Address Missing and Detainee Cases
Lebanon and Syria have agreed to set up new mechanisms to strengthen coordination, including the creation of two committees tasked with following up on sensitive judicial and security issues, the Lebanese Justice Ministry said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Opinion
Can Lebanon Prevent Losing Another Generation to Conflict and Despair?
When Sabah thinks about Lebanon’s turmoil and what lies ahead, she finds herself filled with rage and despair. While much of the world carries on uninterrupted, the lives of tens of thousands of young men and women in the country remain in limbo.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Israeli Occupation and an Armed Hezbollah Are Not Sustainable for Lebanon
Lebanon’s government is facing mounting challenges. It is trying to balance the demands of the US to disarm Hezbollah, a militia and political party controlling much of the country, against those of Iran, Hezbollah’s main sponsor, to do no such thing. For a government that took power only recently after years of political vacuum, as well as for the country as a whole, this is a critical test of sovereignty.
Wednesday, August 20, 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.
