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Security & Justice
Israeli Strikes Hit Rocket Platform and Tunnel in Southern Lebanon
Israeli warplanes struck multiple locations in southern Lebanon on Thursday, targeting areas around Jarmaq, Mahmoudiyah, and Al-Ayshiyah, local media reported.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Israeli Incursion Leaves Municipal Worker Dead in Blida
A Lebanese municipal employee was killed overnight when an Israeli force crossed more than a kilometer into the southern town of Blida, stormed the local municipality building, and opened fire, local reports said.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Opinion
Reviving Lebanon’s Economy
Lebanon’s economy has a rare opportunity for revival amidst compounded crises. Since 2019, the country has faced economic instability, limited state capacity, compromised sovereignty, and persistent regional tensions. The recent proposal by United States Special Envoy Tom Barrack reaffirmed the need to centralize all arms under state control, while renewing focus on border demarcations with Syria and Israel. The firm stance showed by several international donors — no aid without disarmament — underscores that true recovery hinges on addressing these security challenges directly.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Lebanon, Yemen and Iran after Gaza
The war in Gaza has ended but the same cannot be said of Israel’s other conflicts. Three fronts remain open. In Lebanon, a fragile truce holds, while sporadic exchanges of fire continue with Yemen’s Houthis. Meanwhile, Iran remains the major front, having been on alert since June following the 12-day war.
Friday, October 17, 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
Saturday 23 November 2024 13:24:06
Pope Francis to Visit Corsica on December 15: Vatican
Pope Francis will visit the French Mediterranean island of Corsica on December 15, just days after skipping the reopening of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, the Vatican said on Saturday.
"Accepting the invitation of the civil and ecclesiastical Authorities, Pope Francis will make an Apostolic Journey to Ajaccio on 15 December 2024, on the occasion of the conclusion" of a congress on the Catholic faith in the Mediterranean, the Vatican said in a statement in English.