Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Former Security Chief Undergoes Interrogation in Beirut Port Explosion Case
Lebanon's judicial investigation into the Beirut Port explosion continued on Friday with former General Security Chief, Major General Abbas Ibrahim, undergoing a lengthy interrogation session before Judge Tarek Bitar. However, the session concluded without any legal action being taken against Ibrahim, who will remain under investigation for the time being.
Friday, April 11, 2025
‘New Era for Lebanon’ Billboards Set Ablaze on Beirut Airport Road
Billboards declaring the dawn of a “new era for Lebanon” were set ablaze overnight along the main road leading to Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, just a day after they replaced posters of Hezbollah’s top leaders and key Iranian figures.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Opinion
A Roadmap for Post-Conflict Economic Recovery in the Middle East
Rebuilding economies after conflict is a daunting challenge, especially in the Middle East, where decades of war have left lasting scars on economic structures and societies. Amid a shifting political landscape, a critical window of opportunity has emerged to support post-conflict recovery. International financial assistance will be crucial, yet the key question remains: how can reconstruction efforts and implementing policies deliver sustained economic performance and improve people’s lives? The high cost of inaction not only increases the risk of reverting to instability but also erodes the confidence of both international and regional stakeholders. Genuine recovery requires more than short-term financial injections; it demands a comprehensive approach that focuses on rebuilding institutions, implementing long-term reforms and fostering economic resilience.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Can Lebanon’s New Central Bank Governor Break the Cycle of Economic Crisis?
As Lebanon faces up to its broken finances, neglected infrastructure and postwar reconstruction, the appointment of Karim Souaid as the new central bank governor marks an important step toward economic recovery.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Sports
First Place on the Line in Madrid Derby as Real and Atletico Squabble Over Refereeing
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday’s match complaining of mistakes against the club.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Zhou Guanyu Joins Ferrari as a Reserve Driver for 2025 F1 Season
The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Friday 7 March 2025 11:31:46
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.
