Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Lebanon’s Amnesty Law to Free About 2,300 Prisoners in First Phase
The general amnesty law approved by parliament could lead to the release of about 2,300 prisoners and detainees in an initial phase, ending years of political disputes over one of the country’s most sensitive judicial issues.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Israel Withdraws Golani Reconnaissance Unit After 50 Days of Operations in South Lebanon
The Israeli military said Wednesday it had withdrawn a reconnaissance unit from the Golani Brigade from the area of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after about 50 days of operations, even as Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces were preparing for a long-term presence in what he described as security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Opinion
Six Years On, the Beirut Port Explosion is Still Not Over
On 4 August 2020, more than 2,700 tonnes of improperly stored ammonium nitrate detonated at Beirut’s port. The blast – among the largest non-nuclear explosions on record – sent a shockwave across the city that killed more than 200 people,[i] injured thousands, displaced 300,000 and left entire neighbourhoods in ruins.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Why Syrian Intervention in Lebanon Would Be a Disaster
US President Donald Trump has bluntly signaled, several times, that he would encourage a military intervention in Lebanon by the forces of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. His logic seems to be that in the same way Al-Sharaa’s forces succeeded in toppling Bashar Assad and his regime in Syria, who had support from Hezbollah fighters, they could also defeat Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, any Syrian intervention in Lebanon would be disastrous, with an even worse outcome than the decades-long military occupation by the former Assad regime.
Friday, July 31, 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
Monday 20 May 2019 11:04:20
Dog Rescues Newborn Buried Alive by Teen Mother
A dog rescued a newborn who was buried alive by his 15-year-old mother to cover up her pregnancy from her parents.
The dog, named Ping Pong, kept barking and digging in a field in northern Thailand, attracting the attention of his owner who saw a baby’s leg sticking out of the earth.
The baby was taken to the hospital and was found to be healthy.
His mother has been charged with child abandonment and attempted murder. Her parents have decided to raise the baby.
