Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
State Action Signals Change in Tackling Longstanding Illegal Land Grabs in Jbeil District
For years, the serene villages of Jbeil's highlands have been far from peaceful. Ghabat, a Maronite village nestled between the predominantly Shiite towns of Afqa and Lassa, has become a focal point of growing tensions due to territorial disputes.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Mawlawi Ensures Strict Monitoring for Wanted Syrian Regime Figures at Beirut Airport
Caretaker Minister of Interior, Bassam Mawlawi, conducted an inspection tour of Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut to review the security arrangements and measures implemented by the Airport Security Apparatus ahead of the holiday season.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Opinion
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Europe’s Syrian Dilemma
The news of the sudden and unexpected demise of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has met a mixed response in Europe. The jubilation that a murderous dictator and close ally of Russia and Iran has fallen is not just good for the Syrian people but serves as a morale booster for Eastern Europeans wondering whether Russia can be defeated
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Thursday 19 October 2023 17:04:47
Lebanon's Energy Exploration: Pending TotalEnergies' Next Move
In the upcoming 48 hours, TotalEnergies is expected to have closed the well it drilled in Block No. 9 as part of the contract's first phase. Upon completing this operation, the drillship will depart to Cyprus to drill another well for TotalEnergies.
The drillship will leave, and Lebanon will return to a state of waiting.
Nevertheless, drilling a second well in Block No. 9 is not expected to occur before May 2025, according to the contract signed with the consortium consisting of TotalEnergies, Eni, and Qatar Energy.
Additionally, Block No. 4 will not be drilling for a second well because this block will return to the Lebanese state on the 22nd of October 2023, and it can be included in the bidding process in any future licensing round.
The evaluation process for the offers submitted for Blocks 8 and 10 continues, and the report will be presented to the Minister of Energy and the government soon, with a recommendation to expedite exploration procedures in any new contracts.
The drillship leaves, and TotalEnergies has not officially announced the drilling results for the well in Block No. 9, even in the form of a statement.
Thus, everyone is waiting for the report, which may take about three months.
