Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) on Thursday condemned an Israeli incursion into the southern town of Blida in Marjeyoun, describing it as a “criminal act” and a violation of Lebanese sovereignty.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Israeli warplanes struck multiple locations in southern Lebanon on Thursday, targeting areas around Jarmaq, Mahmoudiyah, and Al-Ayshiyah, local media reported.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Lebanon’s economy has a rare opportunity for revival amidst compounded crises. Since 2019, the country has faced economic instability, limited state capacity, compromised sovereignty, and persistent regional tensions. The recent proposal by United States Special Envoy Tom Barrack reaffirmed the need to centralize all arms under state control, while renewing focus on border demarcations with Syria and Israel. The firm stance showed by several international donors — no aid without disarmament — underscores that true recovery hinges on addressing these security challenges directly.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The war in Gaza has ended but the same cannot be said of Israel’s other conflicts. Three fronts remain open. In Lebanon, a fragile truce holds, while sporadic exchanges of fire continue with Yemen’s Houthis. Meanwhile, Iran remains the major front, having been on alert since June following the 12-day war.
Friday, October 17, 2025
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
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
Saturday 23 December 2023 14:08:57
Turkish authorities have detained 304 people allegedly affiliated with ISIS militants after launching a sweeping operation against the group, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Friday.
Police carried out simultaneous raids in 32 cities including Istanbul as part of the operation, dubbed HEROES-34, according to AFP.
Eighty-six suspects were detained in Istanbul alone, Yerlikaya said in a social media post.
"We will continue to fight against terrorism with determination until the last terrorist is neutralized," he said.
ISIS extremists have carried out a string of attacks on Turkish soil, including against a nightclub in Istanbul in 2017 that left 39 people dead.

