Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Israeli Drone Strike Targets Hezbollah Member amid Ongoing Military Activity in Southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in the southern Lebanese town of Ayta al-Shaab on Wednesday, as Israel maintained control over five strategic points in the south following its withdrawal from the region a day earlier.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Israeli Interceptor Missile Fired Over Mount Hermon to Shoot Down Faulty Drone
The Israeli army announced on Tuesday that it had launched an interceptor missile over the Mount Hermon area to take down an Israeli Air Force drone that had malfunctioned. According to the Israeli military, the drone was deliberately shot down to prevent it from crashing in Lebanon.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Opinion
Pushing Back Against Hezbollah
Michael Young: How has the downfall of the Assad regime in Syria affected the situation along the Syria-Lebanon border?
Friday, February 14, 2025
Lebanon’s New Government May Walk a Thin Line Between Promises and Compromises
On February 7, Lebanon formed a new transitional government just three weeks after designating a new prime minister—no small feat. A process that usually takes months of political bickering was quickly overcome by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun just ahead of the looming deadline for extending the Hezbollah-Israeli ceasefire. Their achievement was greatly abetted by two foreign interventions: Israel’s resounding victory over Hezbollah in their latest war, and last week’s visit by U.S. deputy special envoy Morgan Ortagus, who clearly articulated Washington’s red lines regarding potential Hezbollah participation in the cabinet.
Thursday, February 13, 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
Monday 3 February 2025 11:16:22
Iran Warns Against 'Ethnic Cleansing' of Palestinians
Iran on Monday condemned US President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, warning it would amount to "ethnic cleansing".
Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the international community should help Palestinians "secure their right to self-determination... rather than pushing for other ideas that would be tantamount to ethnic cleansing".
