Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Lebanese Army Takes Control of Heavy Weapons from Palestinian Camps
The Lebanese army has taken possession of heavy weapons from Palestinian factions across seven refugee camps, the National News Agency reported on Monday.
Monday, September 15, 2025
Interior Minister Announces Dismantling of International Narcotics Network
Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar on Monday announced the dismantling of an international drug trafficking network spanning Lebanon, Turkey, Australia, and Jordan, following months of intensive surveillance. The operation led to the arrest of the network’s ringleader and several members, and the seizure of millions of Captagon pills destined for Saudi Arabia.
Monday, September 15, 2025
Opinion
Can Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines Succeed with a Low-Cost Gamble?
Lebanon’s flag carrier Middle East Airlines — wholly owned by the central bank, Banque du Liban — plans to launch a low-cost subsidiary to serve destinations in the EU and the Middle East in what would be a welcome addition to the sector.
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Can Lebanon Prevent Losing Another Generation to Conflict and Despair?
When Sabah thinks about Lebanon’s turmoil and what lies ahead, she finds herself filled with rage and despair. While much of the world carries on uninterrupted, the lives of tens of thousands of young men and women in the country remain in limbo.
Tuesday, August 26, 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 31 July 2024 22:09:09
UN Chief Calls Strikes on Beirut and Tehran 'Dangerous Escalation'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday denounced strikes on Beirut and Tehran as a “dangerous escalation,” after Israel targeted a top Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas said its political chief was killed in Iran.
“The Secretary-General believes that the attacks we have seen in South Beirut and Tehran represent a dangerous escalation at a moment in which all efforts should instead be leading to a ceasefire in Gaza” and “the release of all Israeli hostages,” spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.