Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Nassar: Failure to Prosecute Port Blast Perpetrators Strips State of Legitimacy
Justice Minister Adel Nassar on Monday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to pursuing justice in the August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion, pledging that those responsible will be held accountable and that the investigation is nearing its final stages.
Monday, August 4, 2025
Beirut Blast Inquiry Enters Final Phase as Bitar Seeks Final Evidence From Six Nations
As Lebanon marks the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion, the long-stalled investigation appears to be moving toward a decisive phase, with lead judicial investigator Judge Tarek Bitar reportedly close to issuing the long-awaited indictment.
Monday, August 4, 2025
Opinion
With Trump Pressure and a ‘New Lebanon,’ Can Hezbollah’s Shadow Economy Be Dismantled?
Up until a few months ago, the drive from Beirut’s international airport through the Lebanese capital city’s southern suburbs used to feature a stream of pro-Iranian and Hezbollah-themed propaganda.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Why the World Is Treating the New Syria Differently from the New Lebanon
The US, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries are pressing ahead to encourage Syria to become a model for much of the Middle East. That involves co-existence with Israel, the containment of extremist movements and engagement with minorities, all within the framework of the state.
Sunday, July 27, 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
Thursday 17 October 2019 15:38:06
Cabinet Suggests Imposing Charges on Whatsapp Calls
The Cabinet proposed to impose a $0.20 fee a day for any call made using VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) in order to increase revenues to the 2020 state budget, as reported by Telecommunications Minister Mohamed Choucair on Thursday.
If adopted, the proposal would result in a monthly charge of $6 if the user makes a call every day on WhatsApp calls and other calling applications such as Facebook call and FaceTime.
The annual revenues from such a plan would secure about $250 million to the treasury.
