Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Interior Minister Announces Dismantling of International Narcotics Network
Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar on Monday announced the dismantling of an international drug trafficking network spanning Lebanon, Turkey, Australia, and Jordan, following months of intensive surveillance. The operation led to the arrest of the network’s ringleader and several members, and the seizure of millions of Captagon pills destined for Saudi Arabia.
Monday, September 15, 2025
22 Arrested as Lebanese Army Prevents Fuel Ship from Leaving Territorial Waters
The Lebanese Army said on Saturday that it prevented the vessel Hawk III, carrying fuel oil intended for Electricité du Liban (EDL), from illegally leaving Lebanese territorial waters and detained 22 people on board. Three soldiers were injured during the operation, the army added.
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Opinion
Can Lebanon Prevent Losing Another Generation to Conflict and Despair?
When Sabah thinks about Lebanon’s turmoil and what lies ahead, she finds herself filled with rage and despair. While much of the world carries on uninterrupted, the lives of tens of thousands of young men and women in the country remain in limbo.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Israeli Occupation and an Armed Hezbollah Are Not Sustainable for Lebanon
Lebanon’s government is facing mounting challenges. It is trying to balance the demands of the US to disarm Hezbollah, a militia and political party controlling much of the country, against those of Iran, Hezbollah’s main sponsor, to do no such thing. For a government that took power only recently after years of political vacuum, as well as for the country as a whole, this is a critical test of sovereignty.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Sports
Man City's 115 Charges Outcome 'in a Month' - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club expects to learn the outcome of the hearing into its 115 charges of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches "in one month".
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Marcelo, Ex-Real Madrid and Brazil Captain, Retires from Football
Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five UEFA Champions League triumphs.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Friday 9 August 2024 14:23:29
Israel’s Gallant Says ‘Important’ to Swiftly Reach Gaza Hostage Release Deal
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, in talks with his US counterpart Lloyd Austin, called for a swift agreement to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, the Israeli military said on Friday.
“While working to secure Israel, Minister Gallant raised the importance of swiftly achieving an agreement that will ensure the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza,” the military said in a statement, adding the two agreed on “the urgency” of the issue.
