Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Haykal Says Army Defending Nation Against All Odds, Warns of Zero Tolerance for Threats to Civil Peace
Marking the 80th anniversary of the Lebanese Army, Commander General Rodolphe Haykal issued a stirring address to troops on Wednesday, hailing eight decades of sacrifice while urging vigilance amid regional volatility and Israeli aggression.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Lebanon Sentences Six Hezbollah Members Over 2022 Killing of Irish Peacekeeper
Lebanon's military tribunal has sentenced six people over the 2022 killing of an Irish peacekeeper in southern Lebanon, two judicial sources told Reuters on Tuesday, and a Lebanese security source said all six were members of Hezbollah.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Opinion
Beirut and Damascus Need to Mend Relations After the Sweida Clashes
The recent comments to The National by the US ambassador to Turkey, special envoy to Syria, and interim envoy to Lebanon, Tom Barrack, about Lebanon’s relations with Syria, worried Lebanese officials. It also underlined why they must normalise relations with Damascus, but also why Syria must work towards the same end.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Will Lebanon Choose Sovereignty or Let Others Decide Its Fate
Lebanon’s recent response to a US proposal aimed at improving the security and well-being of both Lebanese and Israeli citizens has raised cautious optimism in diplomatic circles. Contrary to expectations, meetings between US envoy Ambassador Tom Barrack and Lebanese leaders—including President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Speaker Nabih Berri—were described as constructive and marked by pragmatism as opposed to rigid red lines.
Monday, July 21, 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
Monday 29 January 2024 13:10:47
Lebanon to Close Public Institutions on February 9 and 14
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued a memorandum No. 2/2024, declaring the closure of public administrations, public institutions, and municipalities on Saint Maroun's Day and the 19th memorial of the martyrdom of Rafic Hariri and his companions.
The memorandum stated, "Based on Decree No. 15215 dated 27/9/2005 and its amendments, which specify official holidays and occasions, all public administrations, public institutions, and municipalities will be closed on Friday, February 9, 2024, on Saint Maroun's Day, and on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, marking the 19th memorial of the martyrdom of President Rafic Hariri and his noble companions."
