Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Central Bank Officials and Riad Salameh’s Nephew Interrogated in Expanding Investigation
On Tuesday, Judge Bilal Halawi, Beirut’s Chief Investigating Judge, conducted interrogations involving several key figures from Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL), including lawyer Marwan Issa al-Khoury, who is the nephew of former BDL governor Riad Salameh. The officials questioned included Pierre Kanaan, the Director of Legal Affairs at the Central Bank, Naaman Naddour, who heads the Foreign Exchange Operations Department, and Majida Machnouk, the Secretary General of the institution.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Israeli Soldiers and Civilians Injured as Border Conflict Escalates
Amid escalating tensions, Israeli forces have intensified their operations on the border with Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions in a series of airstrikes. This escalation follows a significant attack on Hezbollah's communication devices earlier this week, which resulted in numerous casualties and injuries among the group’s members.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Opinion
Lebanon Should Not Be a Puppet Controlled by Hezbollah
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati this week expressed, during a meeting with ambassadors and acting representatives of the UN Security Council’s member states, Lebanon’s readiness to engage in indirect negotiations with Israel to achieve a ceasefire and end the ongoing war in the south of the country between Hezbollah and the Israeli army, amid escalating exchanges of fire and Israeli threats to expand the conflict.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Why Riad Salameh's Arrest Is a Test for Lebanon's Judiciary
The arrest of former Central Bank of Lebanon chief Riad Salameh last week has triggered a slew of speculation both within and beyond Lebanon's borders.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Sports
Man City's Hearing for 115 Charges Begins
The hearing into Manchester City's 115 charges for alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules begins on Monday.
Monday, September 16, 2024
Piastri Wins as Norris Gains on Verstappen in Azerbaijan
Lando Norris drove an extraordinary race to catch and pass title rival Max Verstappen as his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri won an engrossing Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Wednesday 17 April 2019 13:09:32
Hankache Questions Government on Waste Crisis Management
Kataeb MP Elias Hankache on Wednesday questioned the government about its upcoming move regarding the waste crisis, demanding clarifications on plans to expand the existing landfills.
“It would be better if you do not know,” Speaker Nabih Berri responded.
Speaking at the Parliament's legislative session, Hankache warned that the Burj Hammoud and the Costabrava landfills will reach their capacity limits in a few weeks, asking the government about its plan to deal with this problem.
"Will people be forced again to choose between landfill expansion, waste street piles and incinerators? What is the government’s plan after the many promises made to solve this issue?"