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Security & Justice
Former Lebanese Minister Detained in Expanding Corruption Case
Lebanese authorities on Wednesday ordered the arrest of former Economy Minister Amin Salam on suspicions of corruption, including embezzlement of public funds and the signing of shady contracts during his tenure, a senior judicial source told Asharq Al-Awsat.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Army Chief Visits UNIFIL Headquarters, Reaffirms Mission's Key Role in Southern Lebanon Stability
Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the southern town of Naqoura, where he held talks with UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Opinion
Beirut, Damascus and the Challenge of Being a Normal Country
The Lebanese people often complain about advice from ambassadors and dictates from international financial organizations. They believe that the outside world is paving their road and setting their goals for them. They are annoyed that their country is being treated like a minor; that the world has no faith in its ability to get itself out of the abyss. The abundance of doctors and treatments often deepen the patient’s confusion.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
From Iraq’s Fall to Syria’s Fragile Rebirth Under Al-Sharaa: U.S. Replicates Same Risky Choices.
As Syria navigates its political transition under interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, parallels are being drawn to another American-backed reshaping of the Middle East: the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Analysts and regional observers see echoes of past U.S. strategy—supporting former insurgents turned state-builders—in the current handling of Syria’s post-Assad order.
Thursday, June 5, 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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UK Lifts Syria Sanctions on 24 Entities Including Central Bank
The UK government Thursday lifted sanctions imposed during the rule of the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad against 24 entities including Syria's Central Bank, a statement said.
The UK government said last month it planned to ease sanctions after the new Syrian government sought to persuade Western capitals that the rebels that toppled Assad, after 14 years in charge, had confined their jihadist origins to the past.
Unveiling an updated sanctions list on Thursday, the Treasury said: "24 entries have been removed from the consolidated list and are no longer subject to an asset freeze."
The lifting of the sanctions apply to firms in the energy, transport and finance sectors.