Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Lebanese Authorities Step Up Coordinated Fight Against Narcotics Trafficking
Lebanon has embarked on a comprehensive national strategy to combat drug trafficking, moving beyond isolated security raids to coordinated operations that unite the military, security agencies, and the judiciary. The government aims to dismantle production and distribution hubs, prevent Lebanese territory from being used as a transit point for transnational criminal networks, and restore state authority in areas historically linked to illicit activity.
Friday, February 13, 2026
Judicial Panel Clears Way for Beirut Port Blast Investigator to Move Forward
Lebanon’s Investigative Judges’ Panel has upheld a ruling barring the prosecution of Tarek Bitar, the judicial investigator leading the probe into the 2020 Beirut Port explosion, effectively removing a major obstacle that had impeded his work for more than two years, Al-Modon reported.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Opinion
What Is Happening Inside Hezbollah?
Talk of changes within Hezbollah is no longer limited to whispers behind the scenes or passing leaks. Information circulating—whether from figures within the leadership or from journalists close to the party—points to a phase of internal reorganization, taking place without any official announcement or formal organizational statement so far.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
A Second Devaluation Looms Over Lebanon’s Fragile Currency Regime
After one of the most severe currency collapses in recent economic history, the Lebanese pound (Lira) has been held at roughly 89,500 to the US dollar, a level that appears, at least superficially, to signal a return of stability after years of hyperinflation.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Sports
PSV Lament Unnecessary Defeat in Champions League Clash at Juventus
PSV Eindhoven felt they should have taken more from Tuesday's Champions League away clash against Juventus where they conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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
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.