Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Report: Hezbollah Used Forged Lebanese Passports to Smuggle Assad Operatives
Hezbollah has facilitated the escape of more than twenty members of the Assad regime’s “Execution Squad” from Lebanon, leveraging its influence to secure them forged Lebanese biometric passports, Nidaa Al-Watan revealed on Tuesday.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Lebanon to Cooperate with Interpol on Arrest of Syrian Official Accused of War Crimes
Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Monday Lebanon will cooperate with an Interpol request to arrest former Syrian intelligence officer Jamil Hassan, accused by U.S. authorities of war crimes under the toppled Assad government.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Opinion
Are Syria’s New Authorities Against the Iranian Axis?
Everyone is searching for clues about the possible foreign policy of the new Damascus regime, especially concerning Iran. If it turns out to be against Iran, this would be a significant development and could potentially change the face of the region.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Strong Rebound on Markets for Lebanon Eurobonds
TRADERS IN THE LOCAL MARKET HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE LEBANESE POUND IS GAINING GROUND ON THE DEMAND CURVE AS LEBANON EUROBONDS ARE WITNESSING A GROWTH CURVE
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Sports
Ronaldo to Run for Brazil Federation Presidency
Brazil legend Ronaldo has announced he will run for the presidency of the country's football association and wants to "recover the prestige" of the national team.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Tuesday 8 February 2022 12:15:02
Source: Lebanon Gets Letter from Germany Asking about Central Bank Governor Finances
Lebanon has received a letter from Germany asking for information relating to the finances of Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh, an official source said on Tuesday.
The source did not elaborate.
Salameh did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters.
A spokesperson for Germany’s Justice Ministry declined to comment on Monday, and the German embassy in Beirut referred Reuters to the German Justice Ministry.
Two judicial sources told Reuters last week Lebanon had received letters from French and Luxembourg authorities asking for information relating to Salameh’s bank accounts and assets.