Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Judge Seeks Two More Suspects in Explosives Case as Hezbollah Refuses to Cooperate
Lebanese authorities have expanded their investigation into an explosives shipment allegedly linked to Hezbollah, issuing search notices for two people who failed to appear for questioning and subsequently went into hiding, a judicial source told Asharq Al-Awsat.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Seven Trucks, Compartmentalized Cells: New Details Emerge in Hezbollah Explosives Case
A diplomatic report delivered to a foreign embassy in Beirut indicates that the explosives-laden truck seized in Dahr al-Baydar was not the only vehicle involved in the operation, with seven trucks reportedly traveling along the route from the Bekaa Valley to Beirut, Nidaa Al Watan reported.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Opinion
On Lebanon's Problem Being More Complicated Than It May Seem
Those calling for Hezbollah's disarmament, and for peace that ends the wars with Israel, rest their position on premises that are difficult to ignore.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Lebanon Poised to Explode in Protest Yet Again
The Lebanese are very upset. On all fronts, the country is failing. On the security front, the negotiations are stalling. Israel is continuing its systematic destruction of the south. There is often no electricity. The price of gas has increased, as have the rates for private generators. The economic situation is worse than ever. Discontent has reached an all-time high. Are we close to witnessing another October 2019 moment?
Friday, October 9, 2026
Sports
Mohamed Salah Reveals First Photo of His Newborn Son, Lil
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, captain of the Egyptian national team and Trabzonspor striker, has revealed for the first time a photo of his newborn son, Lil, in a family appearance that received wide interaction from his followers.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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
Friday 3 January 2025 12:34:30
German, French FM Tour Syria’s Notorious Saydnaya Prison
Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and top French diplomat Jean-Noel Barrot visited Syria’s Saydnaya prison on Friday, an emblem of abuses under deposed leader Bashar al-Assad, AFP journalists said.
The foreign ministers were in Syria to meet with the country’s new authorities, including leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, in the highest-level visit by major Western powers since Assad was ousted on December 8.
