Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Israeli Strike Targets Islamist Group Official in Aley District
An Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle Tuesday on the Baawarta–Dahr Al-Damour road in the Aley District, located in the Mount Lebanon Governorate.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Israeli Strike Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander in Southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s health ministry said one person was killed Sunday in an Israeli strike in the country’s south, the latest such raid despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Opinion
US Demands to Disarm Hezbollah Have Made Lebanon Uneasy But It Must Act Now
Last weekend, the US deputy special envoy, Morgan Ortagus, visited Beirut, her second trip since Joseph Aoun was elected Lebanon's President. While the first visit was aimed at opening channels to Mr Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, the latest had a harder edge: Ms Ortagus wants the Lebanese to set a timetable for Hezbollah’s disarmament and establish committees to resolve unresolved matters with Israel.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
A Roadmap for Post-Conflict Economic Recovery in the Middle East
Rebuilding economies after conflict is a daunting challenge, especially in the Middle East, where decades of war have left lasting scars on economic structures and societies. Amid a shifting political landscape, a critical window of opportunity has emerged to support post-conflict recovery. International financial assistance will be crucial, yet the key question remains: how can reconstruction efforts and implementing policies deliver sustained economic performance and improve people’s lives? The high cost of inaction not only increases the risk of reverting to instability but also erodes the confidence of both international and regional stakeholders. Genuine recovery requires more than short-term financial injections; it demands a comprehensive approach that focuses on rebuilding institutions, implementing long-term reforms and fostering economic resilience.
Tuesday, April 8, 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
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.
