Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Think Tank: Hezbollah Setting Up Logistics Hubs in Batroun, Jbeil, Minieh, and Akkar
The Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) warned that a large-scale war between Hezbollah and Israel could erupt at any moment, citing mounting evidence of preemptive preparations by the Lebanese militant group for a major military confrontation.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Lebanese Army Kills Most-Wanted Drug Lords in Baalbek Clash
The Lebanese Army on Wednesday morning launched a wide-scale security operation in the Sharawneh neighborhood of Baalbek, fully surrounding the area as part of its ongoing crackdown on high-risk fugitives.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Opinion
Can Lebanon's New Government Finally Achieve Justice for Beirut Blast Victims?
August 4 will mark the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion that killed more than 200 people, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever. The families of the victims are still awaiting justice. Earlier this year the magistrate investigating the tragedy, Tariq Bitar, resumed his investigation, which had been suspended after politicians repeatedly intervened to derail it.
Sunday, August 3, 2025
With Trump Pressure and a ‘New Lebanon,’ Can Hezbollah’s Shadow Economy Be Dismantled?
Up until a few months ago, the drive from Beirut’s international airport through the Lebanese capital city’s southern suburbs used to feature a stream of pro-Iranian and Hezbollah-themed propaganda.
Tuesday, July 29, 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
Thursday 10 August 2023 13:46:29
Niger Coup Leaders Form New Government
The military leaders in Niger who seized power in a coup last month have formed a new government, according to a decree read out on national television on Thursday.
Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine will lead the 21-member government, with generals from the new military governing council heading the defence and interior ministries.
