Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Judge Faces Legal Resistance as Defendants Plan to Block Summonses in Beirut Port Explosion Probe
The Lebanese judiciary is grappling with a profound structural crisis, impeding justice for the Beirut Port explosion—the largest non-nuclear blast in history. Political interference, stalled judicial appointments, the exploitation of legal loopholes by implicated individuals, and the Public Prosecution’s opposition to the lead investigator have created an ongoing deadlock.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Lebanese Army Deploys in Bint Jbeil, Expanding Control in Southern Lebanon
The Lebanese Army has initiated a strategic deployment in the southern city of Bint Jbeil as part of its broader plan to restore control in the border region following the recent ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Opinion
Lebanon Can Escape Iran's Orbit and Return to the Arab Fold
Lebanon is going through a historic transformation – one marked by a shift in its domestic and regional status quo. The election of former army general Joseph Aoun as President and the appointment of jurist Nawaf Salam as Prime Minister usher in some long-awaited positive change to the country’s domestic balance of power and in its international relations.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
With Its New Prime Minister, Lebanon’s Revolution Comes Full Circle
Lebanon has just gone through a revolution – one that started more than five years ago with street protests demanding an end to corrupt political rule. It took all that time and a whole myriad of developments to get to a point where a president and prime minister have been elected outside the grip of the usual political parties that have dominated the country for decades.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Sports
Fury Announces Retirement from Boxing Again
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
World Number 219 Habib Puts Lebanon on the Map at Australian Open
Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib broke new ground for the strife-torn nation on Sunday as he beat China's Bu Yunchaokete 7-6(4) 6-4 7-6(6) to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Tuesday 14 May 2024 11:01:57
Fuel Prices Witness Decrease Across Lebanon
The price of 95 and 98 octane gasoline on Tuesday decreased by LBP 33,000, diesel by LBP 20,000, and gas by LBP 26,000. The updated prices are as follows:
- LBP 1,727,000 for 95 octane gasoline
- LBP 1,765,000 for 98 octane gasoline
- LBP 1,463,000 for diesel
- LBP 863,000 for gas.
