Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
Security & Justice
C-4 Explosives Seizure Puts Lebanon’s History of Political Assassinations Back in Focus
The seizure of a truck carrying hundreds of kilograms of explosives in Lebanon has revived concerns about a possible return of political assassinations, a dark chapter in the country’s recent history closely associated with attacks carried out using weapons beyond the State’s control.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Nassar Says Seized Explosives Could Wipe Out an Entire Neighborhood, Calls for Judicial Council Referral
Justice Minister Adel Nassar warned that no one would be allowed to delay an investigation into the explosives seized in Dahr al-Baydar while they were being transported to Beirut’s southern suburbs, known as the Dahiyeh, saying the case raised serious security concerns amid escalating regional tensions.
Monday, October 12, 2026
Opinion
Who Will Do Lebanon’s Job?
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has asked the U.S. to establish a binding timetable for the faltering Trilateral Framework, which calls for Hezbollah’s disarmament in return for Israel’s withdrawal. Beirut, however, treats deadlines as suggestions, repeatedly promising to dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure without delivering.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The Last Export Nobody May Want
A couple of weeks ago, the OECD released the PISA 2025 results. PISA assesses whether fifteen-year-olds can apply what they have learned in reading, mathematics, and science to solve problems. It offers a rare opportunity to ask a question Lebanon usually avoids: after years of schooling, what can students actually do?
Friday, October 2, 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
Thursday 15 October 2026 10:07:33
IMF Plans Mission to Lebanon in November
IMF officials held good discussions with Lebanese authorities this week that will continue in coming weeks, with IMF staff to visit the country in November, a senior IMF official said on Thursday.
Athanasios Arvanitis, deputy director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, said the focus of the discussions had been on the banking sector and ensuring that the Lebanese people had confidence in the system, Reuters reported.
Restoring debt sustainability was another key issue, Arvanitis said.