Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Israel Pushes Lebanon Army to Search More Intrusively for Hezbollah Arms, Sources Say
Israel is pressing Lebanon's army to be more aggressive in disarming the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah by searching private homes in the south for weaponry, three Lebanese security officials and two Israeli officials have said.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Beirut Port Blast Investigator Defends His Role Before Court in Case Filed by Former Prosecutor
Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar appeared on Thursday before Judge Habib Rizkallah, head of the Court of Cassation, to testify as a defendant in a “usurpation of authority” case filed against him by former Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation, Judge Ghassan Oueidat.
Friday, November 7, 2025
Opinion
Lebanon Needs to Be Flexible on a US Proposal About Israel
Last week, the US envoy for Lebanon, Morgan Ortagus, attended a session of the committee established to monitor the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire put in place almost a year ago. Ms Ortagus brought with her a proposal for how negotiations between the Lebanese and Israelis could proceed.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Aoun’s Push for Talks with Israel Must Overcome Hezbollah’s Ploys
President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon has no choice but to enter into talks with Israel to break the cycle of war, a step that media reports suggest he had agreed on with Hezbollah’s ally, Speaker Nabih Berri. Aoun’s position is commendable, but Hezbollah will use such talks as cover to rearm and prepare for another round of fighting, rather than to bring war to an end.
Wednesday, November 5, 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.
