Source: L'Orient Today
Security & Justice
Hezbollah Weapons, Explosives Found in Beirut Residential Neighborhood
Lebanese security forces seized weapons, explosives, communications equipment, and maps from an apartment and commercial warehouse in Beirut belonging to a Hezbollah member, renewing scrutiny of the group’s security presence in the capital.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Lebanon Arrests Man Suspected of Transferring Money to ISIS in Syria
Lebanese security forces have arrested a man accused of transferring nearly half a million dollars to the ISIS group in neighboring Syria, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Opinion
After Washington, Aoun Must Persuade Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah Without Fear
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s historic meeting with President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday went spectacularly well, delivering almost everything Beirut had hoped for. But Mr Aoun’s real test lies at home, where he must persuade a wary public that disarming Hezbollah will not drag Lebanon back into civil war.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Hizballah’s Deep State: The Real Challenge of Disarmament in Lebanon
In June, the United States signed two documents bearing on Lebanon: a memorandum of understanding with Iran, and a Trilateral Framework Agreement with Israel and Lebanon. Both included a cease-fire commitment between Israel and Lebanon, but the first emboldened the Iranian regime, while the second empowered the Lebanese state. Only one of these initiatives can prevail. The chances of Lebanon’s sovereignty triumphing over Iranian hegemony have increased with the signing of the June 26 framework agreement; however, the Lebanese state has a long fight ahead, and the Trump administration needs to help.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Sports
FIFA Chief to Receive Lebanese Citizenship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Monday 3 January 2022 12:24:12
ISF Announces the Seizure of 1,772 Kilograms of Cocaine
The Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced on Monday that it had seized 1,772 kilograms of cocaine and arrested three men alleged to be behind a drug trafficking network on Dec. 22.
Here’s what we know:
• According to a statement released by the ISF, the agency’s officers arrested three people who were part of a drug trafficking network and found a large amount of cocaine in their possession. The arrest took place in the areas of Metn and Kesrouan, according to the statement.
• The ISF said two of the detainees were carrying out the sales using a car without a plate number and allegedly admitted that they had been selling drugs in several areas of Metn and Kesrouan.
