Lebanon has stepped up efforts to secure the extradition of Russian national Igor Grechushkin, owner of the ship RHOSUS that carried the ammonium nitrate linked to the 2020 Beirut port explosion, dispatching Judge Mirna Kallas of the Public Prosecution Office at the Court of Cassation to Bulgaria to provide formal assurances that he will not face the death penalty if returned to Lebanon.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Fadel Shaker, a Lebanese pop singer turned wanted militant, surrendered to the military intelligence service on Saturday, more than a decade after fleeing justice over his alleged role in deadly clashes between militants and the Lebanese army in 2013.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Nearly a year after the end of Syria’s civil war and the fall of the Assad dictatorship, the country has embarked on a long and complex reconstruction process. The destruction is staggering: entire neighborhoods lie in rubble and basic infrastructure (roads, power grids, and water systems) has collapsed, and public institutions are dysfunctional. Millions of Syrians remain displaced inside and outside the country, schools and hospitals are incapacitated, and what remains of the economy is crippled by unemployment, inflation, and the lingering impact of sanctions (even as many have lately been eased). Ongoing sectarian violence and a deepening humanitarian disaster, with more than 14.5 million Syrians facing food insecurity, compound the crisis. As the international community re-engages in Syria, reconstruction will require many hundreds of billions of dollars in aid and investment as well as assistance to restore governance, security, and stability.
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Recently, during the session of a Lebanese parliamentary committee on a new election law, two of the country’s Shiite parliamentarians, one from Hezbollah and the second from the Amal Movement, floated an idea the government in Beirut should examine closely. The two MPs, Ali Fayyad and Ali Hassan Al Khalil, called for reform of the political system and full implementation of all the stipulations of the Taif Accord of 1989 – the agreement that ended Lebanon’s civil war and sought to update its confessional political model.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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
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
Wednesday 8 October 2025 12:38:43
Kataeb Party leader Samy Gemayel met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday to discuss the country’s political developments and pressing national issues.
Following the meeting, Gemayel praised Salam’s leadership, saying the government must restore State authority and enforce the rule of law, which he described as essential for all Lebanese.
“We are proud of the Prime Minister and wish him success in every decision he makes. We assured him of our full support and solidarity, especially when it comes to restoring the authority of the State and upholding the rule of law, which are exactly what Lebanon needs," Gemayel stated.
The lawmaker emphasized the importance of ensuring voting rights for Lebanese expatriates, calling on the government to submit a bill to Parliament that allows citizens abroad to vote for all 128 parliamentary seats.
"This is the only logical approach, unlike proposals that would either exclude expatriates entirely or restrict them to electing just six MPs, effectively cutting them off from Lebanon’s political life in a way that makes no sense.”
Gemayel also stressed the need for unity and solidarity among Lebanon’s political leadership.
"This is the only way to save the country and ensure that the logic of the State prevails over the law of the jungle," he said.
The Kataeb leader highlighted the role of the president and prime minister in asserting sovereignty and advancing reforms. He called for completing the disarmament of militias, describing it as “the essential foundation for building the State, attracting investment and aid, reintegrating Lebanon into the international community, and implementing economic reforms.”
"None of this can happen while militias continue to operate on Lebanese soil. That is why unity, coordination, and solidarity are crucial to guide the country toward prosperity, development, and renewed hope for the future," Gemayel concluded.
