Source: AFP
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
Thursday 28 December 2023 14:37:14
Ukraine Says Cargo Ship Hits Mine In Black Sea, Two People Injured
Two people were injured as a result of a mine explosion on a commercial ship heading to Ukraine in the Black Sea (Border Guard).
Two individuals were wounded in a mine explosion on a commercial ship flying the Panamanian flag, which was heading to a Ukrainian port for loading grain, announced the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine on Thursday.
The Border Guard agency stated, "A maritime mine belonging to the enemy (Russian) exploded on a civilian ship flying the Panamanian flag in the Black Sea. The cargo ship was en route to a port on the Danube River for loading grain."