Source: AFP
Security & Justice
Israel Says It Destroyed Major Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon With 700 Tons of Explosives
Israel said Thursday that it had destroyed a major Hezbollah underground tunnel network beneath the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, using approximately 700 tons of explosives in one of the largest demolition operations carried out since the start of the conflict.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Judiciary Orders Security Forces to Bring Former Central Bank Governor in for Questioning
Lebanese judicial authorities on Thursday ordered security forces to bring former Central Bank governor Riad Salameh to the Justice Palace for questioning after he failed to appear before prosecutors, citing a medical condition that prevented him from attending the hearing.
Thursday, July 30, 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
Thursday 16 November 2023 19:53:22
Spanish Parliament Approves New Term for Sanchez as PM
Socialist Pedro Sanchez was reelected Thursday as Spain's prime minister with the support of 179 lawmakers in the 350-seat parliament.
The support of two Catalan separatist parties, which demanded a controversial amnesty deal in exchange for their votes, was key to allow Sanchez to win the confidence vote.
