Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Beirut Blast Investigator Awaits Court Ruling That Could Lift Travel Ban
Beirut blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar is expected to appear today (Thursday) before Investigating Judge Habib Rizkallah on charges of abuse of authority, following a lawsuit filed by Lebanon’s former Public Prosecutor. The case could determine whether Bitar will finally be able to resume his suspended probe into the 2020 port explosion.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Judge Bitar’s Hearing Adjourned, Rescheduled for Thursday
The interrogation session of Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar was abruptly suspended Tuesday after just 13 minutes and has been rescheduled for Thursday, pending notification of the Court of Cassation Public Prosecutor, which had not been formally informed of today’s hearing.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Opinion
Diaspora Voting Could Help Break Hezbollah’s Grip on Lebanon
Lebanon today stands at a turning point in its history. After years of economic collapse, political paralysis and the corrosive dominance of the Iranian-backed party and armed paramilitary group Hezbollah, the country faces a stark choice: Seize the chance to reclaim its sovereignty and democratic promise or remain hostage to Hezbollah’s weapons and Iran’s influence.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Is a New Lebanon War Imminent?
One of the more amusing bon mots in circulation comes from the late left-wing British journalist Claud Cockburn, who once said, “Believe nothing until it’s officially denied.” We might add a variation on that remark, that goes something like this: “Believe everything until everyone confirms it.”
Tuesday, October 28, 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
Saturday 13 April 2019 14:02:45
Michael Jordan Recognized as Greatest NBA Player
Legendary basketball player Michael Jordan has been voted as the greatest of all time, as per a survey published by The Athletic on Monday.
The poll surveyed 127 NBA players who were asked different questions, including one on who they consider to be the greatest player in history.
122 players gave the same answer: Michael Jordan.
LeBron James came in second with 11.9% of votes, ahead of Kobe Bryant with 10.6 percent.
