Source: BBC Sport
Security & Justice
Lebanon Investigates Alleged Assad-Hezbollah Network as Probe Raises Fears of Wider Security Plot
Lebanese security investigators have uncovered an alleged cross-border network involving former members of Bashar al-Assad's regime, raising concerns about a broader security operation stretching from Syria into Lebanon.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Beirut Port Blast Probe Enters Crucial Stage as Key Legal Decisions Loom
A key legal opinion in the investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion is expected within the next one to two months, Annahar reported, citing judicial sources.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Opinion
Lebanon... the Suffering Continues
The majority of Lebanese citizens are experiencing severe economic hardship, with those displaced from the south being the most severely affected and facing deplorable conditions. Amidst these worsening circumstances, the Lebanese parliament has decided to increase the monthly salary of its members from 3,000 to 5,000 dollars.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Lebanon's Outreach to the Region Shows It Isn't Putting All Its Eggs in the U.S. Basket
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun was recently welcomed by US President Donald Trump in Washington, in what was interpreted as an effort by Mr Aoun to seek US backing in Lebanon’s negotiations with Israel. Upon his return to Beirut, he travelled to Turkey, amid reports he would soon visit Saudi Arabia.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Sports
FIFA Chief to Receive Lebanese Citizenship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Friday 19 July 2024 16:52:27
Milan Sign Spain Striker Morata from Atletico Madrid
AC Milan have signed Spain forward Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid on a four-year contract with an option for a further 12 months.
Milan is reported, external to have triggered Morata's release clause of about £11m to sign him.
The 31-year-old captained Spain to victory in Euro 2024 earlier this month.
Morata made his professional debut with Real Madrid and has also played for Juventus and Chelsea.
He won the Champions League twice in two spells at Real Madrid and lifted the Serie A title twice with Juventus.
Morata, who won the FA Cup with Chelsea, has scored 36 goals in 80 matches for Spain.
