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Security & Justice
Lebanon Recovers $6.5 Million after Uncovering Port Fee Evasion
Lebanon’s State Security agency said it uncovered maritime companies that had evaded fees owed to the Port of Beirut, resulting in the recovery of $6.5 million for the State treasury.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
European Aviation Agency Extends Warning Over Lebanese Airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its warning over Lebanese airspace until Nov. 16, 2026, maintaining the existing risk level and recommendations amid continued regional tensions.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Opinion
Countering Hezbollah’s Reconstruction Politics and the Council for South Lebanon
In recent weeks, U.S. policy toward Lebanon has been narrowly focused on the process of disarming Iran-backed Hezbollah, as called for in the June trilateral framework agreement. Less attention has been paid to postwar reconstruction, another critical element of the agreement. Early indications suggest that Beirut’s current approach to this undertaking could wind up strengthening rather than marginalizing Hezbollah, since the government is apparently relying on the Council for South Lebanon (CSL)—an institution closely associated with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, the head of the Amal Party and Hezbollah’s chief political ally—to manage much of the process.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Seven Years After Crisis, Lebanon's Banks Struggle to Survive
Seven years after Lebanon's financial collapse, its banks are still operating, but they are shadows of a once-flourishing sector that turned the country into a regional banking hub and are struggling to survive the ongoing crisis and rebuild.
Tuesday, September 8, 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
Thursday 1 October 2026 10:16:04
Iraqi PM Sets June 30 Deadline for Pro-Iran Factions to Disarm
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has set a June 30, 2027, deadline for Iran-backed armed factions to disarm, AFP reported on Thursday.
The phased process would also restructure the groups and integrate them into Iraq's official security institutions.
“October 1 is considered a serious beginning to address the issue of weapons outside state control… according to a clear roadmap and agreed timelines extending no later than June 30, 2027,” Zaidi said in a statement, after having backed away from an initial September 30 deadline.
Groups that will continue to operate under militia names after the deadline "will be deemed outlaws," al-Zaidi said.