Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Lebanese Army Launches Largest Disarmament Campaign Since Civil War
The Lebanese Army has begun its most extensive weapons collection campaign since the end of the country’s 15-year civil war, targeting Palestinian camps on both sides of the Litani River, Lebanese sources told Al Arabiya.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Justice Minister Says Lebanon's Sovereignty Key in Talks on Syrian Detainees
Justice Minister Adel Nassar said Lebanon is working on a clear legal framework to resolve the issue of Syrian detainees, stressing that any agreement must safeguard Lebanese sovereignty and be grounded in “trust and mutual respect” with Damascus.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Opinion
Israeli Occupation and an Armed Hezbollah Are Not Sustainable for Lebanon
Lebanon’s government is facing mounting challenges. It is trying to balance the demands of the US to disarm Hezbollah, a militia and political party controlling much of the country, against those of Iran, Hezbollah’s main sponsor, to do no such thing. For a government that took power only recently after years of political vacuum, as well as for the country as a whole, this is a critical test of sovereignty.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Israel Can Inflict Even More Damage If Hezbollah Doesn't Disarm
The Lebanese government’s decision last Thursday to endorse the objectives of a US-drafted plan provoked a negative response from Hezbollah and, to an extent, its ally within the Shiite community, the Amal Movement. However, the two parties, realising the risk of isolating themselves further, did not withdraw their ministers from the government of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
Wednesday, August 13, 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.
