Source: AFP
Security & Justice
France Issues New Arrest Warrant for Syria’s al-Assad: Source
Two French investigating magistrates have issued an arrest warrant against ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for suspected complicity in war crimes, the second such move by France’s judicial authorities, a source said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
EU Pledges €60 Million to Bolster LAF Role in Southern Lebanon Stability
The European Council announced on Tuesday a €60 million commitment from the European Peace Facility to support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), aiming to enhance their capacity to maintain stability in southern Lebanon in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Opinion
Lebanon Can Escape Iran's Orbit and Return to the Arab Fold
Lebanon is going through a historic transformation – one marked by a shift in its domestic and regional status quo. The election of former army general Joseph Aoun as President and the appointment of jurist Nawaf Salam as Prime Minister usher in some long-awaited positive change to the country’s domestic balance of power and in its international relations.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
With Its New Prime Minister, Lebanon’s Revolution Comes Full Circle
Lebanon has just gone through a revolution – one that started more than five years ago with street protests demanding an end to corrupt political rule. It took all that time and a whole myriad of developments to get to a point where a president and prime minister have been elected outside the grip of the usual political parties that have dominated the country for decades.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Sports
Fury Announces Retirement from Boxing Again
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
World Number 219 Habib Puts Lebanon on the Map at Australian Open
Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib broke new ground for the strife-torn nation on Sunday as he beat China's Bu Yunchaokete 7-6(4) 6-4 7-6(6) to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
Sunday, January 12, 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."
