Source: MARCA
Security & Justice
Lebanon Asks Syria to Hand Over Information on Decades of Political Assassinations
A Lebanese-Syrian judicial committee held a second round of talks in Beirut, focusing on unresolved legal files between the two countries, including the fate of Syrian prisoners in Lebanon, Lebanese detainees missing in Syrian jails, and the return of displaced Syrians.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Beirut Port Blast Probe Stalls Again as Judge Reviews Case Against Investigator
Hopes for an indictment in the 2020 Beirut port explosion have once again been delayed after Lebanon’s Indictment Chamber issued a ruling in an “abuse of authority” lawsuit targeting lead investigator Judge Tarek Bitar, raising new questions about the future of the case.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Opinion
How to Disarm Hezbollah Using a Handy Political Lever
Recently, during the session of a Lebanese parliamentary committee on a new election law, two of the country’s Shiite parliamentarians, one from Hezbollah and the second from the Amal Movement, floated an idea the government in Beirut should examine closely. The two MPs, Ali Fayyad and Ali Hassan Al Khalil, called for reform of the political system and full implementation of all the stipulations of the Taif Accord of 1989 – the agreement that ended Lebanon’s civil war and sought to update its confessional political model.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Disarmament Seen as Key to Unlocking International Support for Lebanon Amid Crises
Lebanon is awaiting three international conferences aimed at securing support to confront its political and economic crisis and to rebuild what was destroyed by the Israeli army during its recent war and repeated violations of the ceasefire. But experts say any international assistance is “not easily attainable” and will not be “a blank cheque,” remaining conditional on substantial reforms and a clear commitment to the principle of arms being confined to the state.
Wednesday, September 17, 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
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