Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Southern Lebanon in Ruins: The Aftermath of Israeli Withdrawal
The scale of the destruction in southern Lebanon became starkly visible following the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the border villages on Tuesday. As residents and the Lebanese army moved back into the area, they were confronted with a scene of widespread ruin. The once vibrant villages now lay in ruins, with only a few homes having withstood the onslaught. Public squares and commercial shops were similarly ravaged, further deepening the sense of loss among the local population.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
US Embassy Warns Citizens to Avoid Bir Hassan Road Ahead of Nasrallah Funeral Processions
The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon has issued a strong advisory to its citizens, urging them to avoid traveling on Beer Hassan Road, South Road, and the road leading to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport on Sunday, February 23, 2025. This warning comes as funeral processions for the late Hezbollah Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, are set to take place in Bir Hassan, a key area in southern Beirut near the airport.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Opinion
Pushing Back Against Hezbollah
Michael Young: How has the downfall of the Assad regime in Syria affected the situation along the Syria-Lebanon border?
Friday, February 14, 2025
Lebanon’s New Government May Walk a Thin Line Between Promises and Compromises
On February 7, Lebanon formed a new transitional government just three weeks after designating a new prime minister—no small feat. A process that usually takes months of political bickering was quickly overcome by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun just ahead of the looming deadline for extending the Hezbollah-Israeli ceasefire. Their achievement was greatly abetted by two foreign interventions: Israel’s resounding victory over Hezbollah in their latest war, and last week’s visit by U.S. deputy special envoy Morgan Ortagus, who clearly articulated Washington’s red lines regarding potential Hezbollah participation in the cabinet.
Thursday, February 13, 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
Friday 14 February 2025 16:01:46
Saudi Arabia Welcomes Idea of U.S. and Russian Presidents Meeting in Kingdom
Saudi Arabia said on Friday it commended the phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin and it welcomed the idea of them meeting in the kingdom.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it could take several months to arrange a meeting between Putin and Trump, possibly in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
The two leaders spoke on Wednesday and announced their intention to meet face-to-face.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was the first foreign leader Trump called after taking office. He described the Crown Prince as "a fantastic guy" during his speech via video link to an audience at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Putin, who visited Saudi Arabia and the UAE in 2023, said last September that he was grateful to Mohammed bin Salman for helping to organise the biggest U.S.-Russian prisoner swap since the Cold War.
