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Security & Justice
State Action Signals Change in Tackling Longstanding Illegal Land Grabs in Jbeil District
For years, the serene villages of Jbeil's highlands have been far from peaceful. Ghabat, a Maronite village nestled between the predominantly Shiite towns of Afqa and Lassa, has become a focal point of growing tensions due to territorial disputes.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Mawlawi Ensures Strict Monitoring for Wanted Syrian Regime Figures at Beirut Airport
Caretaker Minister of Interior, Bassam Mawlawi, conducted an inspection tour of Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut to review the security arrangements and measures implemented by the Airport Security Apparatus ahead of the holiday season.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Opinion
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Europe’s Syrian Dilemma
The news of the sudden and unexpected demise of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has met a mixed response in Europe. The jubilation that a murderous dictator and close ally of Russia and Iran has fallen is not just good for the Syrian people but serves as a morale booster for Eastern Europeans wondering whether Russia can be defeated
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Sports
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
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Thursday 17 June 2021 11:13:11
Goodbye Sergio Ramos: The End of an Era
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is set to announce his departure from Real Madrid at the Ciudad Deportiva on Thursday.
Ramos will bring the curtain down on his 16 years at Real Madrid, where he has established himself as one of the greatest players in the club's history.
Since becoming president Florentino Perez's first Spanish signing as he joined from Sevilla for 27 million euros in 2005, he has been at the forefront of the club's modern history: From the Galactico era, to Jose Mourinho's explosive spell and to the four Champions League titles achieved between 2014 and 2018.
The highlight of his legendary career at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu was his last-gasp header in the 2014 Champions League final which not only paved the way for the club to clinch La Decima, but for the three consecutive Champions League titles achieved between 2016 and 2018.
His 101 goals for Los Blancos and 22 trophies during a glittering career for Real Madrid have been accompanied by his pivotal role for the Spanish national team, with the World Cup triumph in 2010 sandwiched in between two European Championship titles in 2008 and 2012.
With 671 appearances to his name, he is fourth on the list of Real Madrid's all-time appearance list behind Raul Gonzales, Iker Casillas and Manolo Sanchis and his commitment to the club was embodied by the endless number of crucial last-gasp strikes throughout his time at the club.
Although it has been a disappointing ending to his Real Madrid career, with an injury plagued final season and a contract stand-off with Perez, it should take nothing away from his unforgettable time at the club - the era of Sergio Ramos.
