Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Kataeb Chief Denounces Youth’s Fatal Shooting as an ‘Affront’ to Lebanon’s Sovereignty
Kataeb Party leader Samy Gemayel strongly condemned the killing of 23-year-old Elio Abu Hanna, saying the incident represents an attack on Lebanon’s sovereignty and the safety of its citizens.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Lebanon Still Awaits Bulgarian Approval to Question Ship Owner Linked to Port Blast
Lebanese authorities are closely monitoring the case of Igor Grechushkin, the Russian-Cypriot owner of the vessel Rhosus, who is currently detained in Bulgaria, as they seek to question him in connection with the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Conflicting reports in recent days have fueled speculation over whether he might be interrogated in Bulgaria or transferred to Lebanon.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Opinion
Lebanon Ranks First Worldwide in the Fastest Rising Cancer Rates – Result of negligence & corruption?
A recent report by the Daily Mail has sent shockwaves through Lebanon. Citing data from The Lancet Global Burden of Disease, the report ranked Lebanon first worldwide for the fastest increase in cancer-related deaths over the past 30 years, with a staggering rise of 80 per cent.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Hezbollah in 'Existential' Crisis, Faces Middle East Changes
Hezbollah, which emerged significantly weakened from a devastating war with Israel, now faces an existential crisis as it struggles to cope with sweeping changes across the Middle East -- changes that have also shaken its key ally, Iran, according to political analysts.
Thursday, October 2, 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
Monday 5 August 2024 15:00:58
Lufthansa to Avoid Iraq, Iran Airspace Until August 7
German airline giant Lufthansa said Monday that its flights would avoid Iraqi and Iranian airspace until at least August 7 amid heightened tension in the region.
In a statement, the airline said that “based on its current security analysis” it “will not be using Iranian and Iraqi airspace up to and including August 7,” adding that flights to Amman and Erbil would be suspended up to the same date and that those to Tel Aviv, Tehran and Beirut would be suspended until August 12.
