Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Former Central Bank Chief Released After Posting $14 Million Bail
Former Lebanese Central Bank governor Riad Salameh remained in custody Friday despite posting bail worth $14 million and 5 billion Lebanese pounds, as authorities questioned the source of the funds before authorizing his release.
Friday, September 26, 2025
EPP Delegation Commends Justice Ministry Reforms, Signals Support for Lebanon-Europe Judicial Cooperation
Justice Minister Adel Nassar received a delegation from the European People’s Party (EPP) at his office, where discussions focused on the reform and administrative measures currently underway at the ministry.
Friday, September 26, 2025
Opinion
Disarmament Seen as Key to Unlocking International Support for Lebanon Amid Crises
Lebanon is awaiting three international conferences aimed at securing support to confront its political and economic crisis and to rebuild what was destroyed by the Israeli army during its recent war and repeated violations of the ceasefire. But experts say any international assistance is “not easily attainable” and will not be “a blank cheque,” remaining conditional on substantial reforms and a clear commitment to the principle of arms being confined to the state.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
What Lebanon’s Hezbollah Disarmament Campaign Means for Gaza
In late August, the Lebanese Armed Forces began collecting weapons from Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. The initiative came in the wake of an agreement between Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas and newly elected Lebanese president Joseph Aoun. The agreement enables the Lebanese army to collect weapons from armed groups and secure all weapons in Lebanon in the state’s possession. Lebanon’s success in collecting arms could help pave the way for wider regional stability. It could also provide a lesson for how the disarmament of Hamas could take place in Gaza.
Wednesday, September 10, 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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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.
