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Security & Justice
Lebanon’s Amnesty Law to Free About 2,300 Prisoners in First Phase
The general amnesty law approved by parliament could lead to the release of about 2,300 prisoners and detainees in an initial phase, ending years of political disputes over one of the country’s most sensitive judicial issues.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Israel Withdraws Golani Reconnaissance Unit After 50 Days of Operations in South Lebanon
The Israeli military said Wednesday it had withdrawn a reconnaissance unit from the Golani Brigade from the area of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after about 50 days of operations, even as Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces were preparing for a long-term presence in what he described as security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Opinion
Six Years On, the Beirut Port Explosion is Still Not Over
On 4 August 2020, more than 2,700 tonnes of improperly stored ammonium nitrate detonated at Beirut’s port. The blast – among the largest non-nuclear explosions on record – sent a shockwave across the city that killed more than 200 people,[i] injured thousands, displaced 300,000 and left entire neighbourhoods in ruins.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Why Syrian Intervention in Lebanon Would Be a Disaster
US President Donald Trump has bluntly signaled, several times, that he would encourage a military intervention in Lebanon by the forces of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. His logic seems to be that in the same way Al-Sharaa’s forces succeeded in toppling Bashar Assad and his regime in Syria, who had support from Hezbollah fighters, they could also defeat Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, any Syrian intervention in Lebanon would be disastrous, with an even worse outcome than the decades-long military occupation by the former Assad regime.
Friday, July 31, 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 31 May 2021 11:17:35
Georgina Rodriguez Reveals Cristiano Ronaldo's Future
Georgina Rodriguez, the girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo, responded to questions about the future of her partner as she was walking in the streets of Spain.
The Juventus star has been linked with a summer move away from Turin, but his girlfriend claimed that he will be staying in Serie A.
"He's staying," she said, responding to a person asking her about whether Ronaldo was leaving in the summer.
Much has been claimed about Ronaldo's future in recent months, with the player's mother even stating that he was returning to Portugal with Sporting CP, yet Georgina's words might provide some comfort to Juventus supporters.
