Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Lebanese Authorities Arrest 70 Syrians for Illegal Border Entry
A patrol from the Tripoli customs services arrested around 70 Syrian nationals who were traveling aboard a bus in Bohsas, according to local reports.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Judge Pushes Forward with Beirut Port Explosion Probe Amid Legal and Political Challenges
Judge Tarek Bitar, the lead investigative judge in the Beirut Port explosion case, has embarked on a renewed effort to advance the investigation that has long been delayed. Despite facing substantial opposition, Bitar is preparing to schedule interrogation sessions for several key political and security figures implicated in the tragic event.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Opinion
Lebanon Can Escape Iran's Orbit and Return to the Arab Fold
Lebanon is going through a historic transformation – one marked by a shift in its domestic and regional status quo. The election of former army general Joseph Aoun as President and the appointment of jurist Nawaf Salam as Prime Minister usher in some long-awaited positive change to the country’s domestic balance of power and in its international relations.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
With Its New Prime Minister, Lebanon’s Revolution Comes Full Circle
Lebanon has just gone through a revolution – one that started more than five years ago with street protests demanding an end to corrupt political rule. It took all that time and a whole myriad of developments to get to a point where a president and prime minister have been elected outside the grip of the usual political parties that have dominated the country for decades.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Sports
Fury Announces Retirement from Boxing Again
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
World Number 219 Habib Puts Lebanon on the Map at Australian Open
Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib broke new ground for the strife-torn nation on Sunday as he beat China's Bu Yunchaokete 7-6(4) 6-4 7-6(6) to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Monday 7 August 2023 10:52:56
Mansouri To Mikati: No Withdrawals from Central Bank's Reserves
Central Bank Acting Governor Wassim Mansouri met with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati two days ago.
During the meeting, Mansouri informed Mikati that he and the Central Council’s members refuse to release funds whether in Lebanese pounds or US dollars.
According to Al-Akhbar newspaper, Mikati tried to persuade Mansouri that he has the authority to make the decision he desires, citing various provisions in the Monetary and Credit Law.
However, Mansouri rejected Mikati's request and reiterated that there will be no dollar withdrawals from the reserves, regardless of the circumstances.
