Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Lebanese Army Seizes Control of Another Palestinian Faction Military Position
The Lebanese Army has taken control of the Qusayya-Zahle military position, which had been under the control of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Israeli Military Raises Flag in Naqoura, Continues Destruction in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has raised its flag on a hill in the Iskandarouna area, located 16 kilometers south of Tyre, within the town of Naqoura, local media reported on Monday.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Opinion
Strong Rebound on Markets for Lebanon Eurobonds
TRADERS IN THE LOCAL MARKET HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE LEBANESE POUND IS GAINING GROUND ON THE DEMAND CURVE AS LEBANON EUROBONDS ARE WITNESSING A GROWTH CURVE
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Tuesday 24 December 2024 12:17:35
Iran Flights to Syria on Hold Until Late January
Iranian flights to Syria will remain suspended until late January, local media reported Tuesday, after the fall of longtime Tehran ally president Bashar al-Assad.
"In order to fly to a country, the destination country must grant entry and admission permits," the head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation, Hossein Pourfarzaneh, was quoted as saying by the ISNA news agency.
"Currently, flights to Syria will not be allowed until January 22, after the New Year holidays," he added.
It was not clear exactly when Iran suspended flights to Syria.
Assad fled the country earlier this month as rebel forces led by the Sunni Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) entered the capital Damascus after a lightning offensive.
Thousands of Iranians have left Syria since the HTS takeover, which saw Tehran's embassy in Damascus vandalised.
Syria's new ruler and HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has spoken out against the Islamic republic's role in Syria over the years.
Tehran helped prop up Assad during the country's long civil war, and provided him with military advisers.
On Monday, Iran's foreign ministry said there was "no direct contact" with Syria's new ruling authority.
It has also warned Iranians against travelling to Syria after the recent developments.
