Source: beIN
Security & Justice
Defense Minister Condemns Cabinet for Overlooking Army Pay While Funding Private Company
Defense Minister Michel Menassa took aim at the Cabinet this week over its refusal to approve a pay raise for Lebanese Army personnel, criticizing what he described as chronic neglect of the military even as the government allocates substantial funds to private firms for tasks the army could perform.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Lebanon’s Judicial Council Launches Mandate with Pledge to Restore Integrity and Public Trust
Lebanon’s Higher Judicial Council convened this week with its newly reconstituted lineup, vowing to uphold judicial integrity, restore public confidence, and safeguard the independence of the judiciary after years of institutional paralysis.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Opinion
A Roadmap for Post-Conflict Economic Recovery in the Middle East
Rebuilding economies after conflict is a daunting challenge, especially in the Middle East, where decades of war have left lasting scars on economic structures and societies. Amid a shifting political landscape, a critical window of opportunity has emerged to support post-conflict recovery. International financial assistance will be crucial, yet the key question remains: how can reconstruction efforts and implementing policies deliver sustained economic performance and improve people’s lives? The high cost of inaction not only increases the risk of reverting to instability but also erodes the confidence of both international and regional stakeholders. Genuine recovery requires more than short-term financial injections; it demands a comprehensive approach that focuses on rebuilding institutions, implementing long-term reforms and fostering economic resilience.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Can Lebanon’s New Central Bank Governor Break the Cycle of Economic Crisis?
As Lebanon faces up to its broken finances, neglected infrastructure and postwar reconstruction, the appointment of Karim Souaid as the new central bank governor marks an important step toward economic recovery.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Sports
First Place on the Line in Madrid Derby as Real and Atletico Squabble Over Refereeing
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday’s match complaining of mistakes against the club.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Zhou Guanyu Joins Ferrari as a Reserve Driver for 2025 F1 Season
The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Friday 31 July 2020 16:05:50
"From Maestro to Mister," Pirlo Takes Charge of Juventus' under-23s
Andrea Pirlo has returned to Juventus to take over as the coach of their under-23s side, the Serie A champions have announced.
Pirlo spent four years at Juve between 2011 and 2015, helping the Bianconeri to four Serie A titles, one Coppa Italia triumph and two Supercoppa Italiana victories.
The playmaker left for MLS side New York City, spending three seasons at the club before retiring in 2017.
Now, Pirlo has taken his first step into coaching, returning to Juve to take over their U23s.
Juve's U23s finished 10th in Italy's third tier last season, while winning the Coppa Italia Serie C.
