Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Army Warns Against Reckless Actions Threatening National Security, Vows Zero Tolerance for Violence
The Lebanese Army on Saturday warned citizens against engaging in protests or activities that could threaten national security, citing ongoing Israeli violations and what it described as a “delicate” security situation in the country.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
UNIFIL Uncovers Vast Tunnel Network, Heavy Weapons Near Southern Lebanon Border
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has uncovered a sprawling network of fortified tunnels and military-grade weaponry near the southern Lebanese towns of Tayr Harfa, Zibqin, and Naqoura, the peacekeeping mission announced on Thursday.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Opinion
I Lost My Brother in the Beirut Port Explosion. Where Is the Justice?
The people of Lebanon are marking five years since the Beirut port explosion of August 4, 2020 – a blast that has been described as one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. The detonation pulverised the port, ruined vast sections of the city and was felt as far away as Cyprus. It also claimed the lives of more than 220 people, injured more than 7,000 more and left more than 300,000 homeless.
Monday, August 4, 2025
Can Lebanon's New Government Finally Achieve Justice for Beirut Blast Victims?
August 4 will mark the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion that killed more than 200 people, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever. The families of the victims are still awaiting justice. Earlier this year the magistrate investigating the tragedy, Tariq Bitar, resumed his investigation, which had been suspended after politicians repeatedly intervened to derail it.
Sunday, August 3, 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
Wednesday 19 February 2025 12:24:57
UAE President Tells Rubio Rejects Displacement of Palestinians
United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan told visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday that Abu Dhabi rejected any displacement of Palestinians, official media said.
Sheikh Mohammed "affirmed the UAE's firm position rejecting any attempts aimed at displacing the Palestinian people from their land", the Gulf state's WAM news agency said following a US proposal to take over the war-battered Gaza Strip and move its inhabitants, adding that the president "stressed the need for the reconstruction of Gaza to be linked to a path leading to comprehensive and lasting peace based on the two-state solution".