Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
Security & Justice
Lebanon Widens Probe Into Syrian-Lebanese Network as Investigators Examine Possible Domestic Targets
Lebanese security agencies have widened their investigation into a Syrian-Lebanese network dismantled in recent days, as new information emerges about its alleged sources of funding, military training and protection, and investigators seek to determine whether the group was preparing to carry out security operations inside Lebanon.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Lebanon-Israel Talks Gain Momentum With Release of Five Prisoners
Israel is expected to release five Lebanese prisoners to Lebanon on Thursday as part of ongoing U.S.-mediated negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, according to Israeli media reports.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Opinion
Only the Lebanese People Can Make Hezbollah Disarm
The impasse in Lebanon is about Hezbollah’s weapons, and for that there is no military solution, either by Israel or through the Lebanese Armed Forces. External support and external factors will always be important, but it is ultimately an internal matter among the Lebanese. The definitive test of the Lebanese political system is whether it can resolve this politically. The challenge is whether Hezbollah can to be convinced to give up its arms and connections with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and voluntarily join the Taif agreement that ended the civil war in 1989. Otherwise, the peace talks with Israel will go nowhere and the scenarios for everyone in the region are too horrible to imagine.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Lebanon... the Suffering Continues
The majority of Lebanese citizens are experiencing severe economic hardship, with those displaced from the south being the most severely affected and facing deplorable conditions. Amidst these worsening circumstances, the Lebanese parliament has decided to increase the monthly salary of its members from 3,000 to 5,000 dollars.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Sports
FIFA Chief to Receive Lebanese Citizenship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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
Sunday 12 May 2024 11:17:32
Indonesia Floods, Landslides Kill 28, Four Missing
Heavy rain brought floods and landslides to Indonesia's province of West Sumatra, killing at least 28, with four still missing, authorities said on Sunday.
"There are 28 people killed, and we are still searching for four others who are missing," Abdul Malik, the chief of the provincial rescue team, told Reuters.
The national disaster management agency BNPB said in a statement that flooding since Saturday night had brought mud to the Tanah Datar regency, affecting five sub-districts.
BNPB said its latest assessment showed 84 housing units and 16 bridges were affected by the disaster, adding that heavy equipment had been deployed to speed up the clearing of road access.
