Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Lebanon Investigates Alleged Assad-Hezbollah Network as Probe Raises Fears of Wider Security Plot
Lebanese security investigators have uncovered an alleged cross-border network involving former members of Bashar al-Assad's regime, raising concerns about a broader security operation stretching from Syria into Lebanon.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Beirut Port Blast Probe Enters Crucial Stage as Key Legal Decisions Loom
A key legal opinion in the investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion is expected within the next one to two months, Annahar reported, citing judicial sources.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Opinion
Lebanon... the Suffering Continues
The majority of Lebanese citizens are experiencing severe economic hardship, with those displaced from the south being the most severely affected and facing deplorable conditions. Amidst these worsening circumstances, the Lebanese parliament has decided to increase the monthly salary of its members from 3,000 to 5,000 dollars.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Lebanon's Outreach to the Region Shows It Isn't Putting All Its Eggs in the U.S. Basket
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun was recently welcomed by US President Donald Trump in Washington, in what was interpreted as an effort by Mr Aoun to seek US backing in Lebanon’s negotiations with Israel. Upon his return to Beirut, he travelled to Turkey, amid reports he would soon visit Saudi Arabia.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Sports
FIFA Chief to Receive Lebanese Citizenship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 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.
