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Security & Justice
Justice Minister Says Lebanon's Sovereignty Key in Talks on Syrian Detainees
Justice Minister Adel Nassar said Lebanon is working on a clear legal framework to resolve the issue of Syrian detainees, stressing that any agreement must safeguard Lebanese sovereignty and be grounded in “trust and mutual respect” with Damascus.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Court Orders Release of Former Central Bank Governor on $20 Million Bail
A Beirut court on Tuesday ordered the release of former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh on bail set at $20 million and 5 billion Lebanese pounds, while imposing a one-year travel ban as part of ongoing legal proceedings against him.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Opinion
US Guarantees Key to Disarming Hezbollah
The Lebanese government on Thursday made a landmark decision, committing to the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of the year. It approved the “goals” of US envoy Tom Barrack’s paper on “strengthening” the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The government stated that the army will present an action plan by the end of August.
Monday, August 11, 2025
Hezbollah’s Margin Is Tightening
The decision of the Lebanese government on August 6 to officially endorse the state’s monopoly over weapons was an important milestone. Yet it was also incomplete, because it didn’t really address a dimension that has been largely overlooked in public statements, namely that, today, Hezbollah’s weapons are effectively controlled by Iran.
Thursday, August 7, 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 25 October 2024 10:29:24
Lebanon Minister Says Israel Strike Puts Second Syria Crossing Out of Service
Lebanon’s Transport minister said Friday that Israeli bombing put a second border crossing between the country and Syria out of service - leaving one official passage between the two nations operational.
“The Qaa crossing has been put out of service after an Israeli strike on Syrian territory, hundreds of meters from Syrian border guards,” Ali Hamieh told AFP, adding that the strike blocked the passage of vehicles.
غارة اسرائيلية على الحدود اللبنانية - السورية عند معبر جوسيه - القاع ما أدى الى اقفاله pic.twitter.com/5Y4aM33azm
— kataeb.org (@kataeb_Ar) October 25, 2024