Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Court Convicts Nurse and Doctor in Pediatric Cancer Drug Diversion Case
Lebanon’s Court of Audit has convicted a nurse and a physician at Rafik Hariri University Hospital for smuggling cancer medications intended for pediatric patients and using them for personal financial gain, Nidaa Al-Watan newspaper revealed.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Lebanese Army Says First Phase of Weapons Control Plan Completed
The Lebanese Army said it has concluded the first phase of its weapons control plan south of the Litani River and is preparing to move into subsequent stages, after achieving what it described as tangible and effective results on the ground.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Opinion
To Project Power, and Disarm Hezbollah, Lebanese State Needs Guns and Butter
The military checkpoint south of Sidon is flanked by armored vehicles mounted with machine guns and concrete blocks painted in the colors of the red and white Lebanese flag, with a green cedar tree.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Lebanon and Israel’s Negotiations Within the Framework of The ‘Mechanism’… What Does It Mean?
Much has been said about the appointment of a civilian (former ambassador Simon Karam) to head of the Lebanese delegation to the Mechanism- the body established to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire reached on November 26 last year between Lebanon and Israel.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
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
Friday 5 April 2024 19:12:13
Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Hits New York City
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City on Friday morning, the US Geological Survey said, shaking buildings and surprising residents in an area that rarely experiences notable seismic activity but apparently causing no major damage.
The quake's epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and occurred just after 10:20 AM ET (1420 GMT) at a depth of 4.7 kilometers (2.9 miles), the USGS said.
People reported feeling tremors from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts. A New York City Police Department spokesperson said it had not received any reports of damages.
