Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Judge Warns Bouchikian May Evade Extradition Due to Canadian Citizenship
Lebanon’s Parliament has lifted the immunity of former Industry Minister and current MP Georges Bouchikian, clearing the way for the judiciary to prosecute him on serious corruption charges, including embezzlement of public funds, bribery, and extortion.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Can Oueidat Be Deemed a Fugitive After Defying Bitar’s Summons?
Lebanon’s long-stalled investigation into the deadly Beirut port explosion has entered a new phase of legal and political controversy, after former Public Prosecutor Ghassan Oueidat refused to receive a summons for questioning from the lead judicial investigator, Judge Tarek Bitar.
Monday, July 21, 2025
Opinion
A Weakened Iran and Hezbollah Gives Lebanon an Opening to Chart Path Away from Region’s Conflicts − Will It Be Enough?
After a 12-day war launched by Israel and joined briefly by the United States, Iran has emerged weakened and vulnerable. And that has massive implications for another country in the region: Lebanon.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Despite US pressure, Any Decision on Hezbollah’s Weapons Will Be Taken in Tehran
The US ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, returned to Beirut on Monday to hear what the Lebanese had to say about a proposal he had presented two weeks ago. Not long after his arrival, he declared he was “satisfied and grateful for the Lebanese response … We are developing a plan to move forward, and I feel very hopeful”.
Friday, July 11, 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 2 December 2024 17:30:49
Mikati Urges Full Compliance with Ceasefire in Meeting with Jeffers
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with U.S. Major General Jasper Jeffers, Co-Chair of the Ceasefire Implementation and Monitoring Mechanism, at the Grand Serail.
During the meeting, Mikati emphasized the importance of full adherence to the ceasefire, preventing security breaches, and ensuring the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the occupied Lebanese territories.
The talks were also attended by U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa Johnson.
