Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Assad-Era Officers Build Networks in Lebanon With Plans to Target Syria’s Coast
Nearly two years after Bashar al-Assad fled Syria and his government collapsed, former officers and members of the country’s military and security apparatus appear to be rebuilding networks across neighboring Lebanon, according to Lebanese investigations and information obtained by Al-Modon.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Nassar Expects Beirut Port Blast Indictment to Be Issued by End of October
The long-running investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion could reach a crucial stage as the judicial case may finally move toward a formal indictment by the end of October, Justice Minister Adel Nassar said on Monday.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Opinion
Iraq and Lebanon Must Rise Together or Fall One Last Time
If there are two countries in the Middle East that are similarly entangled in the same problems and promises, they would be without a doubt Iraq and Lebanon.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Lebanon Must Get Ready as Israel and Turkey Battle for Influence in the Levant
Last week, Israeli aircraft bombed the Abu Al Duhur air base in Syria. The Israelis initially failed to admit responsibility for the attack, but to a number of observers it was very reminiscent of the attacks in April last year against the Hama and T4 air bases. At the time, these were interpreted as an Israeli effort to prevent the Turkish military from using the bases, amid the rising regional rivalry between Israel and Turkey.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Sports
FIFA Chief to Receive Lebanese Citizenship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Saturday 28 September 2024 19:45:23
UN Chief 'Gravely Concerned' by 'Dramatic Escalation' in Beirut
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Saturday he was "gravely concerned" by the "dramatic escalation" seen in Lebanon in the past day as Israel targets Hezbollah in the capital Beirut.
"The secretary-general is gravely concerned by the dramatic escalation of events in Beirut in the last 24 hours," he said following Hezbollah's announcement its leader Hassan Nasrallah had been killed.
