Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Parliament Takes Step Toward Abolishing Death Penalty, Nassar Says Move Will Boost Justice System
Lebanon’s joint parliamentary committees approved on Thursday a proposal to abolish the death penalty and replace it with aggravated life imprisonment, referring the measure to Parliament’s General Assembly for final approval in a plenary session.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Israel Expands Military Presence in Southern Lebanon with 23 New Positions
Israel has established 23 new military positions inside occupied areas of southern Lebanon, deepening its military presence despite mounting Lebanese demands for a withdrawal under the framework agreement between the two countries, according to Lebanese security sources cited by Asharq Al-Awsat.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Opinion
Lebanon Isn’t a ‘Small Piece of the Puzzle.’ It’s the Whole Game.
President Donald Trump suggested this month that Lebanon is a “very small piece of the puzzle” he’s trying to put together in the Middle East. But Trump’s dismissiveness could cost him: Far from some ancillary fragment, Lebanon is the linchpin of the president’s dealings with Tehran.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Vance and Ghalibaf’s Shared Blind Spot on Lebanon
The remarkable thing about the recent statements by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is not how different they are, but how much they reveal about the assumptions that continue to shape foreign attitudes toward Lebanon.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Sports
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
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Germany Says Lebanese President's Election Is Chance For 'Reforms'
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Thursday said the election of army chief Joseph Aoun as Lebanon's new president was a chance for "reforms and change" in the war-ravaged country.
"After many years of crisis and stagnation, this is a moment of opportunity to bring about reforms and change," Baerbock said on social media platform X. "Germany stands by the side of the people of Lebanon on the way forward."
