Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Hezbollah Planted Explosives at Ali al-Taher to Block Israeli Access to Tunnels, Sources Say
Hezbollah planted explosives at entrances and deeper positions around the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon as it withdrew missile systems and air-defense platforms after losing its central command-and-control facilities there, according to senior Lebanese military sources cited by Erem News.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Lebanese Army Steps Up Patrols in Nabatiyeh to Reassure Residents
The Lebanese army has stepped up patrols and intensified its activities in the southern city of Nabatiyeh following days of heightened Israeli military operations, reviving questions over whether the move could form part of a broader effort to establish exclusive state control over weapons, including Hezbollah’s arsenal.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Opinion
Iraq and Lebanon Must Rise Together or Fall One Last Time
If there are two countries in the Middle East that are similarly entangled in the same problems and promises, they would be without a doubt Iraq and Lebanon.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Lebanon Must Get Ready as Israel and Turkey Battle for Influence in the Levant
Last week, Israeli aircraft bombed the Abu Al Duhur air base in Syria. The Israelis initially failed to admit responsibility for the attack, but to a number of observers it was very reminiscent of the attacks in April last year against the Hama and T4 air bases. At the time, these were interpreted as an Israeli effort to prevent the Turkish military from using the bases, amid the rising regional rivalry between Israel and Turkey.
Wednesday, August 26, 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
Wednesday 21 August 2024 16:00:48
‘Large-Scale’ Outages Hit Telegram, WhatsApp in Russia
Messaging services Telegram and WhatsApp experienced large-scale outages in Russia on Wednesday, the country’s official media regulator Roskomnadzor said.
“On August 21, from 2 p.m., the Public Communications Network Monitoring and Control Centre recorded a large-scale disruption in the operation of messengers Telegram and WhatsApp,” it said in a statement.
