Source: Euronews, AFP
Security & Justice
Lebanese Army Seizes 245 Kg of TNT in Attempted Smuggling From Syria
The Lebanese army seized about 245 kilograms of highly explosive TNT along with explosive devices and detonators as they were being smuggled from Syria into Lebanon, the military said Thursday.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Nearly 20 Months After Assad’s Fall, Syrians Still Enter Lebanon Through Smuggling Routes
The pace of the clandestine crossings varies depending on security and weather conditions along the rugged and difficult-to-control border, according to security sources and accounts from people who have made the journey.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Opinion
Hezbollah’s Surrender of Ali Al Taher Has Cost It Legitimacy in Lebanon
On September 4, Israel announced that it had gained effective control of Ali Al Taher ridge, which overlooks the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh. This came as a surprise, since many observers had expected a major battle for control of the heights, which housed an extensive tunnel network and allegedly an operational command centre for Hezbollah.
Monday, September 21, 2026
Countering Hezbollah’s Reconstruction Politics and the Council for South Lebanon
In recent weeks, U.S. policy toward Lebanon has been narrowly focused on the process of disarming Iran-backed Hezbollah, as called for in the June trilateral framework agreement. Less attention has been paid to postwar reconstruction, another critical element of the agreement. Early indications suggest that Beirut’s current approach to this undertaking could wind up strengthening rather than marginalizing Hezbollah, since the government is apparently relying on the Council for South Lebanon (CSL)—an institution closely associated with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, the head of the Amal Party and Hezbollah’s chief political ally—to manage much of the process.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Sports
Sagesse Reaches FIBA WASL FINAL 8 to Face Al Riyadi
Hekmeh Beirut secured a spot in the final of the West Asia Super League "WASL" Final 8 after defeating Kuwait SC 87-74 in the semifinals, setting up a purely Lebanese showdown with Al Riyadi Beirut for the title.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
FIFA Not 'Selling Football', Will Proceed with Consultation Process Over Stake Sale
FIFA said on Friday it would push ahead with consultations on a plan to bring private investment into the World Cup despite European football threatening a boycott and other regional confederations rebuking the global soccer body's plans.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Sunday 4 October 2026 17:41:44
France Suspends Classes in Hundreds of High Schools Following Student Protests
French Education Minister announced on Sunday that classes will be suspended "completely or partially" on Monday in "400 to 500" high schools "that do not meet safety conditions", and that 24 educational institutions have been "burned or vandalized" amid the student protests that began earlier this week, according to "France Presse".
Edouard Geffray explained via "France 2" and "France Inter" that "between 400 and 500 schools suspended classes" on Friday, and that "the number will likely be similar on Monday, but with a partial and gradual resumption of classes", also expressing regret for the injury of "78 staff members" in the education sector "since the beginning of the events".
The minister explained that the closure of schools is decided when "safety conditions are not met", whether due to issues related to buildings and equipment or because staff members have been "directly targeted".