Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Judge Moves to Strip Lawmaker of Immunity in Embezzlement Case
In a landmark move rekindling Lebanon’s fraught politics of accountability, Investigative Judge Jamal Al‑Hajjar has formally requested that Justice Minister Adel Nassar ask Parliament to lift the legislative immunity of former Industry Minister and current MP George Bouchikian, Annahar newspaper reported. The unprecedented step paves the way for criminal proceedings against Bouchikian on allegations of embezzlement, document forgery, and extortion during his tenure in Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s cabinet.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Israel Launches ‘Special, Targeted’ Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon
Israel’s army announced on Wednesday that its 91st Division carried out a series of “special, targeted” incursions into southern Lebanon aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s military capabilities.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Opinion
Lebanese Leadership's Failure to Confront Hezbollah Would Invite More Israeli Devastation
Optimism about Lebanon’s ability to transition itself from a vassal state to a state with stature and the capacity to govern itself is waning. As neighbouring Syria makes strides following a civil war, Lebanon is still behaving like an extension of Hezbollah’s mini state.
Monday, July 7, 2025
Lebanon’s Opportunity— or Missed Opportunity?
For decades, observers have said that, in the Middle East, change moves at a snail’s pace. That assumption no longer holds. Just look at the dramatic transformations unfolding across Lebanon, Syria, and Iran in recent weeks and months.
Saturday, July 5, 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
Wednesday 13 March 2019 13:07:29
NGO Unveils Top 20 Most Polluted Cities in Lebanon
Green Globe organization issued this week the list of the most polluted cities in Lebanon.
Green Globe is an independent non-governmental and non-profit organization (NGO). It was founded in 2000.
Below are the top 20 most polluted Lebanese regions:
1. Chekka
2. Bar Elias
3. Beirut
4. Tripoli
5. Choueifat
6. Bourj Hammoud
7. Antelias
8. Zouk Mosbeh
9. Qob Elias
10. Siblin-Jiyyeh-Barja
11. Ain Dara
12. Jounieh
13. Hermel
14. Halba and Akkar villages
15. Qaraoun and villages located nearby the lake
16. Selaata
17. Tyre
18. Zahle
19. Sidon
20. Baalbeck
