Source: AFP
Security & Justice
Lebanese Army Thwarts Attempted Arms Smuggling from Syria
The Lebanese Army announced Friday that it had thwarted an attempt to smuggle military-grade munitions from Syria into Lebanon, seizing a quantity of weapons in the process.
Friday, June 27, 2025
Aoun Condemns Israeli Strikes, Says Global Appeals for De-escalation Are Being Ignored
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday condemned a series of Israeli airstrikes that struck the southern regions of Nabatiyeh and Iqlim al-Tuffah, denouncing the attacks as a violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and a breach of the November 2024 ceasefire agreement between the two countries.
Friday, June 27, 2025
Opinion
Four Scenarios of How American Involvement in the War Could Play Out
President Trump’s decision to send American bombers to help Israel in its campaign against Iran could kick off a more dangerous phase in the war.
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Israel and Iran Have a Common Goal in Syria
Iran and Israel are sworn enemies who, after decades of a covert shadow war, have finally taken their conflict into the open. But when it comes to a post-Assad Syria, they share a common goal: both want to keep the country’s new government as weak as possible.
Friday, June 20, 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
Wednesday 8 May 2024 15:03:41
Russia ‘Cannot’ Investigate the 2023 Killing of AFP Correspondent Arman Soldin in Ukraine
Russia confirmed on Wednesday that it 'cannot conduct an investigation' into the killing of Agence France-Presse video coordinator Arman Soldin in Ukraine in May 2023 near the then-besieged city of Bakhmut.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in an interview on the eve of the first anniversary of Soldin's death at the age of 32 in Ukraine from a missile attack while working near the front line, "Russia cannot conduct an investigation. Perhaps it is necessary to instead speak with the Ukrainian side."