Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Hezbollah Weapons, Explosives Found in Beirut Residential Neighborhood
Lebanese security forces seized weapons, explosives, communications equipment, and maps from an apartment and commercial warehouse in Beirut belonging to a Hezbollah member, renewing scrutiny of the group’s security presence in the capital.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Lebanon Arrests Man Suspected of Transferring Money to ISIS in Syria
Lebanese security forces have arrested a man accused of transferring nearly half a million dollars to the ISIS group in neighboring Syria, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Opinion
After Washington, Aoun Must Persuade Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah Without Fear
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s historic meeting with President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday went spectacularly well, delivering almost everything Beirut had hoped for. But Mr Aoun’s real test lies at home, where he must persuade a wary public that disarming Hezbollah will not drag Lebanon back into civil war.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Hizballah’s Deep State: The Real Challenge of Disarmament in Lebanon
In June, the United States signed two documents bearing on Lebanon: a memorandum of understanding with Iran, and a Trilateral Framework Agreement with Israel and Lebanon. Both included a cease-fire commitment between Israel and Lebanon, but the first emboldened the Iranian regime, while the second empowered the Lebanese state. Only one of these initiatives can prevail. The chances of Lebanon’s sovereignty triumphing over Iranian hegemony have increased with the signing of the June 26 framework agreement; however, the Lebanese state has a long fight ahead, and the Trump administration needs to help.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Sports
FIFA Chief to Receive Lebanese Citizenship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Thursday 18 April 2024 13:37:18
Lufthansa Extends Tehran, Beirut Flight Suspensions
German airline giant Lufthansa on Thursday extended its suspension of flights to and from Tehran and Beirut to the end of April and said its planes would continue avoiding Iranian airspace.
“Our flights to Tehran and Beirut are canceled up to and including 30 April and we are still not using Iranian airspace until the same date,” a spokesman for the airline told AFP.
