Source: AFP & L'Orient Today
Security & Justice
U.S. to Provide Lebanese Army With Intelligence on Hezbollah Weapons Sites Under New Disarmament Plan
The sources said the proposed arrangement resembles a model used by Washington in Syria, where U.S. authorities provide intelligence on suspected weapons storage sites, tunnel networks or arms shipments believed to be linked to Hezbollah, while local forces carry out operations on the ground.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Lebanon Debates Legal Path for Army Searches of Homes in Southern Weapons Sweep
A growing debate is unfolding in Lebanon over the legal authority of the Lebanese Army to search homes suspected of concealing weapons or serving as entrances to Hezbollah's underground tunnel network in southern Lebanon, as the country prepares to implement the first phase of a U.S.-backed security framework aimed at restoring exclusive State control over arms.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Opinion
Hizballah’s Deep State: The Real Challenge of Disarmament in Lebanon
In June, the United States signed two documents bearing on Lebanon: a memorandum of understanding with Iran, and a Trilateral Framework Agreement with Israel and Lebanon. Both included a cease-fire commitment between Israel and Lebanon, but the first emboldened the Iranian regime, while the second empowered the Lebanese state. Only one of these initiatives can prevail. The chances of Lebanon’s sovereignty triumphing over Iranian hegemony have increased with the signing of the June 26 framework agreement; however, the Lebanese state has a long fight ahead, and the Trump administration needs to help.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
As Its Support in Lebanon Wanes, Hezbollah Faces a Difficult Decision About Its Future
Hamas announced this month it would dissolve its government in Gaza to transfer control to a US-backed Palestinian committee. This was one of the mandates of the US-brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas last year.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Sports
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
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Tuesday 1 November 2022 12:02:28
UN: Unpaid Wages Top Complaint of Qatar Migrant Workers
Unpaid wages dominate a growing number of complaints by migrant workers in Qatar, the UN labor agency said Tuesday, less than 20 days before the football World Cup begins.
The International Labor Organization said the number of worker complaints more than doubled in a year to 34,425 with the launch of a new online platform, in a report which called on Qatar to bolster the implementation of reforms launched after criticism of its rights record.
