Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
UNIFIL Finds, Neutralizes Nearly Four Tons of Ammonium Nitrate in South Lebanon
United Nations peacekeepers have neutralized nearly 4,000 kilograms of explosive material discovered in southern Lebanon, underscoring the continuing dangers posed by unexploded ordnance even as security conditions improve and residents gradually return to their communities.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Lebanese Army Launches Major Border Security Operation to Seal Illegal Crossings
The Lebanese Army has launched a large-scale security operation along the country's northern and eastern borders, deploying troops and Military Intelligence units to tighten border controls and shut down illegal crossings used for smuggling and unauthorized infiltration, according to Annahar, citing informed sources.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Opinion
Hizballah’s Deep State: The Real Challenge of Disarmament in Lebanon
In June, the United States signed two documents bearing on Lebanon: a memorandum of understanding with Iran, and a Trilateral Framework Agreement with Israel and Lebanon. Both included a cease-fire commitment between Israel and Lebanon, but the first emboldened the Iranian regime, while the second empowered the Lebanese state. Only one of these initiatives can prevail. The chances of Lebanon’s sovereignty triumphing over Iranian hegemony have increased with the signing of the June 26 framework agreement; however, the Lebanese state has a long fight ahead, and the Trump administration needs to help.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
As Its Support in Lebanon Wanes, Hezbollah Faces a Difficult Decision About Its Future
Hamas announced this month it would dissolve its government in Gaza to transfer control to a US-backed Palestinian committee. This was one of the mandates of the US-brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas last year.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Sports
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
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Friday 28 June 2019 19:50:33
France Records Highest-Ever Temperature
France on Friday registered its highest-ever temperature, with 45.1 degrees Celsius having been recorded in Villevieille, a village in the southern department of Gard near Montpellier, state weather forecaster Meteo-France announced.
The temperature beat the previous record of 44.1 degrees Celsius that was recorded in Saint-Christol-les-Ales and Conqueyrac in August 2003.
According to Meteo-France, the new record makes France the seventh European country to have recorded a temperature that surpasses 45 degrees Celsius, along with Bulgaria, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Greece and North Macedonia.
