Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Lebanon Moves Toward Resolving Palestinian Arms Issue in Refugee Camps
Lebanon is moving toward a comprehensive resolution of the issue of Palestinian weapons, building on recent success in disarming factions outside refugee camps and focusing next on arms within the camps. This shift follows decades of contention and recent decisive actions by the Lebanese state, signaling progress in restoring sovereignty and security across its territories.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Israeli Army Dismantles Hezbollah Tunnel and Weapons Facility Near UN Post in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military announced on Thursday the completion of an operation targeting Hezbollah’s infrastructure in southern Lebanon. The operation included the discovery and dismantling of a Hezbollah tunnel located in a civilian area, as well as a weapons storage facility near a United Nations post.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Opinion
The Iran Nuclear Dilemma: Trump’s Second-Term Challenge
Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, marking a historic return to the White House. His presidency begins amid significant domestic and international challenges, but one issue stands out as particularly pressing: Iran’s nuclear program.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Are We Finally Seeing a Post-Hezbollah Lebanon?
In less than a week, Lebanese politics has been completely transformed. Hezbollah has lost control of the executive branch and is now in the opposition after 17 years of consolidating political power since 2008 following the withdrawal of Syrian regime troops three years earlier.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Sports
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
Man City Agree £33.6 Million Deal for Lens Defender Khusanov
Manchester City have agreed a 40m euros (£33.6m) deal with Lens for central defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Thursday 14 November 2024 18:31:26
Nearly 100,000 Homes Damaged in Year of Hezbollah-Israel Fighting in Lebanon: World Bank
More than a year of clashes that escalated into war in September have cost Lebanon more than $5 billion in economic losses and damaged nearly 100,000 housing units, the World Bank said Thursday.
The World Bank report provided estimates for damage between October 8, 2023, and October 27, 2024, saying "the conflict has caused $5.1 billion in economic losses" and that it "damaged an estimated 99,209 housing units" -- mainly in Lebanon's war-torn south.
