Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Israel Launches Strikes on Beirut Suburbs Over Alleged Hezbollah Drone Sites
The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Thursday targeting what it described as Hezbollah-operated underground drone manufacturing facilities in the southern suburbs of Beirut, marking the first such strikes near the Lebanese capital in over a month.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Amal Lawmaker's Brother Among Four Arrested in Counterfeit Medicine Case
Lebanese authorities have detained Mohammad Khalil, the brother of Amal Movement MP and former Finance Minister Ali Hassan Khalil, as part of an ongoing investigation into a counterfeit drug trafficking network.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Opinion
Can Lebanon Succeed in Disarming Hezbollah When Israeli Troops Still Hold territory?
Lebanon’s armed forces say they have taken control of several villages near the border with Israel that had long been held by the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. But behind these official declarations is a more complicated reality — and a fragile peace that may not hold.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
What Investors in Syria Need to Bear in Mind, as DP World Moves Into the Market
Last week, DP World – the Dubai-based global ports operator – signed an $800 million agreement with the Syrian government to develop and expand the north-western port of Tartus. This is the first foreign investment announcement – albeit a memorandum of understanding – since US President Donald Trump announced during his Gulf trip that American sanctions on Syria would be lifted.
Friday, May 23, 2025
Sports
First Place on the Line in Madrid Derby as Real and Atletico Squabble Over Refereeing
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday’s match complaining of mistakes against the club.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Zhou Guanyu Joins Ferrari as a Reserve Driver for 2025 F1 Season
The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Saturday 21 September 2024 13:31:24
Health Ministry in Gaza Says War Death Toll at 41,391
The health ministry in Gaza said on Saturday that at least 41,391 people have been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas, now in its 12th month.
The toll includes 119 deaths in the previous 72 hours, according to the ministry, which said 95,760 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began on October 7.
