Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Lebanon Probe Shifts Focus From Explosives Couriers to Those Who Ordered Shipment
Lebanese investigators are working to identify Hezbollah officials who ordered the transport of a shipment of explosives seized at a security checkpoint on the road linking Beirut to the Bekaa Valley, in a case that could expand beyond the individuals who carried out the operation to those who authorized it, Lebanese media reported.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Nassar: National Security Threat Posed by Explosives Case Justifies Referral to Judicial Council
Justice Minister Adel Nassar said the seizure of a large quantity of explosives belonging to Hezbollah posed a serious threat to national security and fully justified referring the case to the country’s Judicial Council, stressing that no one should be above the law.
Saturday, October 17, 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
Friday 26 June 2026 09:13:59
IMF Says Lebanon's GDP Expected to Contract in 2026 Due to War
Lebanon's gross domestic product is expected to contract in 2026, given the "very challenging" economic, social and humanitarian situation caused by the resumption of the war, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday.
IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack told a regular news briefing that the global lender was engaged closely with Lebanese authorities to look at economic crisis management measures to mitigate the impact of the war, but gave no details.
The IMF also continued to work with authorities on more comprehensive reforms that could be supported ultimately by an IMF program, she said.