Source: Associated Press
The investigation into Lebanon’s devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion has entered what could be its most consequential phase, with investigating judge Tarek Bitar expected to issue his indictment within weeks after nearly six years of political and legal battles.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Lebanon’s judiciary has begun preparing to implement a new general amnesty law even as a challenge to the legislation remains before the Constitutional Council, setting the stage for a potentially complex legal process involving thousands of prisoners and detainees.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
On September 4, Israel announced that it had gained effective control of Ali Al Taher ridge, which overlooks the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh. This came as a surprise, since many observers had expected a major battle for control of the heights, which housed an extensive tunnel network and allegedly an operational command centre for Hezbollah.
Monday, September 21, 2026
In recent weeks, U.S. policy toward Lebanon has been narrowly focused on the process of disarming Iran-backed Hezbollah, as called for in the June trilateral framework agreement. Less attention has been paid to postwar reconstruction, another critical element of the agreement. Early indications suggest that Beirut’s current approach to this undertaking could wind up strengthening rather than marginalizing Hezbollah, since the government is apparently relying on the Council for South Lebanon (CSL)—an institution closely associated with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, the head of the Amal Party and Hezbollah’s chief political ally—to manage much of the process.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Hekmeh Beirut secured a spot in the final of the West Asia Super League "WASL" Final 8 after defeating Kuwait SC 87-74 in the semifinals, setting up a purely Lebanese showdown with Al Riyadi Beirut for the title.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
FIFA said on Friday it would push ahead with consultations on a plan to bring private investment into the World Cup despite European football threatening a boycott and other regional confederations rebuking the global soccer body's plans.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Thursday 5 September 2024 11:21:46
Police in Munich said officers fired shots at a suspicious person on Thursday in an area near the Israeli Consulate and a museum on the city’s Nazi-era history.
Police said on the social network X that the person was hit in the shooting, but didn’t give further details. They said there was no evidence of any more suspects connected to the incident.
There was no immediate information on why the person was considered suspicious.
The incident took place in the Karolinenplatz area, near downwn Munich.
Police said they had increased their presence in the city, Germany’s third-biggest, but they had no indication of incidents at any other locations or of any other suspects.

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