Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Who Controls Security in Lebanon? Covert Operations Raise Questions Over State Authority
Lebanon’s security challenges are increasingly extending beyond assassinations, bombings and traditional espionage, as alleged cross-border intelligence operations and covert activities by foreign and domestic actors raise questions about who holds effective authority on the ground, an Annahar report said.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Houthi Training Centers May Reopen in Lebanon’s Hermel Under IRGC Supervision, Reports Say
Houthi training centers could reopen at Hezbollah-affiliated camps in Lebanon’s Hermel area under the supervision of officers from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to information circulating about the reported activity.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Opinion
Who Will Do Lebanon’s Job?
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has asked the U.S. to establish a binding timetable for the faltering Trilateral Framework, which calls for Hezbollah’s disarmament in return for Israel’s withdrawal. Beirut, however, treats deadlines as suggestions, repeatedly promising to dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure without delivering.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The Last Export Nobody May Want
A couple of weeks ago, the OECD released the PISA 2025 results. PISA assesses whether fifteen-year-olds can apply what they have learned in reading, mathematics, and science to solve problems. It offers a rare opportunity to ask a question Lebanon usually avoids: after years of schooling, what can students actually do?
Friday, October 2, 2026
Sports
Mohamed Salah Reveals First Photo of His Newborn Son, Lil
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, captain of the Egyptian national team and Trabzonspor striker, has revealed for the first time a photo of his newborn son, Lil, in a family appearance that received wide interaction from his followers.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sagesse Reaches FIBA WASL FINAL 8 to Face Al Riyadi
Hekmeh Beirut secured a spot in the final of the West Asia Super League "WASL" Final 8 after defeating Kuwait SC 87-74 in the semifinals, setting up a purely Lebanese showdown with Al Riyadi Beirut for the title.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Wednesday 20 March 2019 10:56:46
Paris Ranked as Priciest City in the World
Paris has now become the world’s priciest city for expatriates; a title that it shares with Singapore and Hong Kong, a survey announced on Tuesday.
It is the first time in more than three decades that three cities get evenly ranked top, The Economist Intelligence Unit said.
Paris is the only Eurozone city featuring in the top 10, rising from the second position last year, and from the seventh place two years ago.
The top ten ranking also includes Osaka, Seoul, Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen, New York, Los Angeles and Tel Aviv.
Damascus and Caracas were ranked the cheapest.
