Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Judge Ordered to Reconsider Dismissal of Charges Targeting Beirut Port Blast Investigator
Lebanon’s judiciary has reopened a politically charged case targeting Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar, as the country also awaits Bulgaria’s response to an extradition request for Igor Grechushkin, the operator of the “Rhosus” ship that carried the ammonium nitrate which devastated Beirut in 2020.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Interior Minister Defends Handling of Rawshe Event, Vows Accountability
Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar defended his ministry’s handling of the recent event in Rawshe, stressing that his allegiance is to the State and not to any individual, and that violations are being addressed through judicial channels.
Monday, September 29, 2025
Opinion
Disarmament Seen as Key to Unlocking International Support for Lebanon Amid Crises
Lebanon is awaiting three international conferences aimed at securing support to confront its political and economic crisis and to rebuild what was destroyed by the Israeli army during its recent war and repeated violations of the ceasefire. But experts say any international assistance is “not easily attainable” and will not be “a blank cheque,” remaining conditional on substantial reforms and a clear commitment to the principle of arms being confined to the state.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
What Lebanon’s Hezbollah Disarmament Campaign Means for Gaza
In late August, the Lebanese Armed Forces began collecting weapons from Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. The initiative came in the wake of an agreement between Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas and newly elected Lebanese president Joseph Aoun. The agreement enables the Lebanese army to collect weapons from armed groups and secure all weapons in Lebanon in the state’s possession. Lebanon’s success in collecting arms could help pave the way for wider regional stability. It could also provide a lesson for how the disarmament of Hamas could take place in Gaza.
Wednesday, September 10, 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
Thursday 11 June 2020 11:52:38
Fourth Phase of Expatriates Flights Kicks off
Four planes carrying stranded Lebanese expats are scheduled to arrive on Thursday at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport as a part of the fourth batch of repatriating expats amid coronavirus outbreak.
According to the National News Agency, the first round of flights set to arrive are from Istanbul in the afternoon, followed by flights from Riyadh, Dubai and London.
All the expatriates scheduled to arrive today have took the PCR test in the countries they are coming from, NNA said.
