Source: The Hill
Security & Justice
Interior Minister Defends Handling of Rawshe Event, Vows Accountability
Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar defended his ministry’s handling of the recent event in Rawshe, stressing that his allegiance is to the State and not to any individual, and that violations are being addressed through judicial channels.
Monday, September 29, 2025
Former Central Bank Chief Released After Posting $14 Million Bail
Former Lebanese Central Bank governor Riad Salameh remained in custody Friday despite posting bail worth $14 million and 5 billion Lebanese pounds, as authorities questioned the source of the funds before authorizing his release.
Friday, September 26, 2025
Opinion
Disarmament Seen as Key to Unlocking International Support for Lebanon Amid Crises
Lebanon is awaiting three international conferences aimed at securing support to confront its political and economic crisis and to rebuild what was destroyed by the Israeli army during its recent war and repeated violations of the ceasefire. But experts say any international assistance is “not easily attainable” and will not be “a blank cheque,” remaining conditional on substantial reforms and a clear commitment to the principle of arms being confined to the state.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
What Lebanon’s Hezbollah Disarmament Campaign Means for Gaza
In late August, the Lebanese Armed Forces began collecting weapons from Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. The initiative came in the wake of an agreement between Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas and newly elected Lebanese president Joseph Aoun. The agreement enables the Lebanese army to collect weapons from armed groups and secure all weapons in Lebanon in the state’s possession. Lebanon’s success in collecting arms could help pave the way for wider regional stability. It could also provide a lesson for how the disarmament of Hamas could take place in Gaza.
Wednesday, September 10, 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
Tuesday 28 December 2021 11:16:26
Google Is Dethroned as World's Most Popular Website
Google was dethroned as the world’s most popular website in 2021.
The tech giant was pushed into second place as TikTok took the No. 1 spot as the most popular website in 2021, according to cybersecurity company Cloudflare.
In 2020, Google took the No. 1 spot while TikTok came in at No. 7, making the feat of reaching No. 1 by jumping six spots all the more noteworthy.
In September, TikTok hit a new record, reporting 1 billion monthly active users.
The top 10 most popular websites in 2021 can be seen below.
1.TikTok
2.Google
3.Facebook
4.Microsoft
5.Apple
6.Amazon
7.Netflix
8.YouTube
9.Twitter
10.WhatsApp