Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
New Evidence Emerges on Hezbollah, Aoun Roles in Beirut Port Blast Probe
New documents held by Lebanese investigators in the case of the 2020 Beirut port explosion could lead to legal action against former officials, including former President Michel Aoun, over allegations that they concealed information about Hezbollah's role in bringing a shipment of ammonium nitrate into the port and storing it there, senior Lebanese security sources said.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Israeli Army Reports Hezbollah Bomb Attack as Strikes Intensify in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military stepped up strikes and demolition operations in southern Lebanon on Saturday with the U.S. ambassador to Israel saying Israeli forces would remain there until the Lebanese army is strong enough to take over security responsibilities.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Opinion
A Sovereign Lebanon Serves Israel and Iran Alike
Were Iran and Israel to accept Lebanon’s status as a sovereign state, not only would this be a principled decision – one that is in accordance with the universal values enshrined in the UN Charter – it would also serve both countries’ long-term interests.
Friday, September 4, 2026
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
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 23 November 2022 08:02:49
Lebanon Central Bank to Use Forex Rate of 15,000 Pounds Per Dollar as of February 1
Lebanon's central bank will adopt an exchange rate of 15,000 Lebanese pounds per U.S. dollar as of Feb. 1 as part of a process to unify the country's multiple exchange-rate system, Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh said on Monday.
The central bank's official rate has been set at 1,507 pounds per U.S. dollar for 25 years but that valuation has become all but defunct since a 2019 financial implosion that has caused the currency to lose more than 95% of its value.
