Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Southern Lebanon Faces Ongoing Israeli Military Activity as 60-Day Deadline Approaches
An Israeli drone targeted an agricultural plain situated between Majidiyeh and Wadi Khensa in southern Lebanon, just days before the 60-day deadline expires, local reports said.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
France Issues New Arrest Warrant for Syria’s al-Assad: Source
Two French investigating magistrates have issued an arrest warrant against ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for suspected complicity in war crimes, the second such move by France’s judicial authorities, a source said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Opinion
Lebanon Can Escape Iran's Orbit and Return to the Arab Fold
Lebanon is going through a historic transformation – one marked by a shift in its domestic and regional status quo. The election of former army general Joseph Aoun as President and the appointment of jurist Nawaf Salam as Prime Minister usher in some long-awaited positive change to the country’s domestic balance of power and in its international relations.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
With Its New Prime Minister, Lebanon’s Revolution Comes Full Circle
Lebanon has just gone through a revolution – one that started more than five years ago with street protests demanding an end to corrupt political rule. It took all that time and a whole myriad of developments to get to a point where a president and prime minister have been elected outside the grip of the usual political parties that have dominated the country for decades.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Sports
Naomi Osaka Advances at the Australian Open, Returning to the Third Round
Naomi Osaka thought for a few moments after losing a lopsided first set Wednesday, and it gave her the perspective she needed to turn things around and reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2022.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Fury Announces Retirement from Boxing Again
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Saturday 11 January 2025 12:59:08
Lebanon’s New President to Make First Official Visit to Saudi Arabia
Lebanon’s newly-elected president, Joseph Aoun, will visit Saudi Arabia following an invitation from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to a statement posted on X on Saturday.
The statement said Saudi Arabia would be Aoun’s first foreign trip in his new role but did not specify a date for the visit.
