Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Israel Races to Dismantle Hezbollah Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon Ahead of Possible Withdrawal
The Israeli military is accelerating efforts to eliminate Hezbollah’s remaining military infrastructure across 52 villages in southern Lebanon before the United States pushes Israel toward a broader withdrawal, Israeli military sources said Wednesday.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
U.S., Lebanon Prepare Pilot Zones Plan for Israeli Withdrawal and Army Deployment in South
Lebanese and U.S. officials have begun preparing security arrangements for the establishment of two pilot zones in southern Lebanon, as part of efforts to implement an Israeli withdrawal and expand the deployment of the Lebanese Army under a framework agreement between Beirut and Tel Aviv.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Opinion
Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast
When the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon was threatening to unravel the U.S.-Iran peace deal, President Trump repeatedly floated an idea that took many in the region by surprise.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Israel and Lebanon Cannot Afford Another False Dawn
The history of attempts to resolve the conflict between Israel and Lebanon has been marked by repeated false dawns. Each round of fighting has typically been followed by some form of agreement, often even a UN Security Council resolution to give it an international stamp of approval, only for hostilities to resume at some point. The common denominator has been the failure to implement what had been agreed. What has always complicated matters is that Israel’s conflict has not been with the Lebanese government but with non-state actors: until 1982, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and since then, Hezbollah. In both cases, their hostility has been directed not only against Israel but also against the Lebanese state.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Sports
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
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Thursday 2 January 2020 13:59:27
Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander: Iran Not Heading to War But Not Afraid of Conflict
Trump accused Iran of orchestrating demonstrations at the U.S. embassy in Iraq on Tuesday and said Tehran would be held responsible. Iran has rejected the accusation.
“We are not leading the country to war, but we are not afraid of any war and we tell America to speak correctly with the Iranian nation. We have the power to break them several times over and are not worried,” Revolutionary Guards Commander Brigadier General Hossein Salami was quoted by Tasnim as saying.
