Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Hezbollah-Israel Fighting Could Derail Lebanon’s Progress, Warns US Intelligence
Increased fighting between Hezbollah and Israel poses a significant threat to Lebanon’s “fragile stability” and the political progress seen after Joseph Aoun's election as president in January. According to the annual threat assessment by the US intelligence community, a resumption of sustained Israeli operations in Lebanon could trigger a sharp rise in sectarian tensions, weaken Lebanese security forces, and significantly worsen the already dire humanitarian conditions.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Hezbollah's Anti-Tank Unit Commander Killed in Israeli Strike Near Nabatieh
The Israeli army confirmed on Tuesday that it had eliminated Hassan Kamal Halawi, the commander of Hezbollah's anti-tank unit on the group's "Southern Front," in a targeted strike near the southern city of Nabatieh on Monday night.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Opinion
Moving Past “Wait and See” in South Lebanon: The U.S.-French Role
On March 11, U.S. deputy special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus announced that the United States will be “bringing together Lebanon and Israel for talks aimed at diplomatically resolving several outstanding issues,” with various “working groups” focused on addressing “the release of Lebanese prisoners, the remaining disputed points along the Blue Line and the remaining 5 points where Israeli forces are still deployed.” This statement followed the sixth military-to-military meeting at the UN peacekeeping headquarters in Naqoura, which brought together Israel, Lebanon, the United States, and France.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Hezbollah Reneging on Surrendering Its Arms
Hezbollah and its allies – Speaker Nabih Berri, former Minister Najib Mikati, and Hezbollah ministers in the previous cabinet – all signed the ceasefire agreement with Israel that ended the war and that stipulated that arms in Lebanon must be exclusively in the hands of six government military and security agencies. When this happens, according to the deal, Israel withdraws from Lebanese territories. Now Hezbollah is reneging on its ceasefire promise, moving the goalposts, and reversing the order by saying that Israeli withdrawal comes first, then it might consider disarming.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Sports
First Place on the Line in Madrid Derby as Real and Atletico Squabble Over Refereeing
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday’s match complaining of mistakes against the club.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Zhou Guanyu Joins Ferrari as a Reserve Driver for 2025 F1 Season
The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Monday 26 August 2024 11:59:23
Pope Urges 'Truth, Justice' in Beirut Port Blast as Meets Bereaved
Pope Francis on Monday called for "truth and justice" over a catastrophic explosion at Beirut's port four years ago, as he met relatives of the victims at the Vatican.
"Together with you, I ask for truth and justice, which has not arrived," he told the closed-door meeting, according to the Vatican.