Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Lebanon and Syria Sign Agreement on Convict Repatriation
Lebanon and Syria on Friday signed a judicial agreement allowing Syrian nationals convicted in Lebanese courts to serve the remainder of their sentences in their home country.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Beirut Blast Investigation Nears Final Stage After New Evidence From Germany
The long-stalled investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion has returned to the forefront of judicial attention following new developments, including the receipt of critical evidence from Germany, judicial sources told Asharq Al-Awsat.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Opinion
Iran and Its Proxies Threaten Retaliation Against US and Israel Amid US Military Buildup
Tehran and its regional proxies are escalating threats against the United States and Israel as Washington moves additional naval forces into the Middle East. The US military buildup follows US President Donald Trump’s warnings over the Iranian regime’s lethal crackdown on protesters. Regime-affiliated outlets and militia leaders have outlined retaliation scenarios ranging from missile and drone strikes on US facilities and maritime disruptions in the Persian Gulf to direct proxy-led ground attacks.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Lebanon’s Crisis and the Need for a Grand National Vision
Once celebrated as a commercial hub of the Eastern Mediterranean, a center of finance, education, tourism, and cultural life, Lebanon has instead become a case study in economic collapse and political paralysis. Over the past several years, ordinary citizens have watched their currency disintegrate, and economy worsens.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Sports
PSV Lament Unnecessary Defeat in Champions League Clash at Juventus
PSV Eindhoven felt they should have taken more from Tuesday's Champions League away clash against Juventus where they conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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
Monday 4 November 2024 18:27:44
Syrian State Media Reports Israeli Strike South of Damascus
Syrian state media reported an Israeli strike on Monday near the Sayyeda Zeinab area south of Damascus, home to an important Shiite sanctuary and guarded by pro-Iranian groups, including Hezbollah.
"According to initial reports, an Israeli aggression targeted the area around Sayyeda Zeinab," the official SANA news agency said, without providing additional details.