Source: Al Arabiya
Security & Justice
Gemayel: Amnesty Must Redress Injustice, Not Shield Serious Offenders
Lebanon’s parliament postponed debate on a controversial general amnesty bill after lawmakers raised concerns that its final wording could extend relief to people convicted of serious crimes, including child rape, according to Kataeb Party leader MP Samy Gemayel.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty, Replacing Existing Sentences With Life Terms
Lebanon’s parliament on Tuesday approved legislation abolishing the death penalty, replacing all existing death sentences with life imprisonment in a move hailed by officials and international rights bodies as a historic step.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Opinion
Why Syrian Intervention in Lebanon Would Be a Disaster
US President Donald Trump has bluntly signaled, several times, that he would encourage a military intervention in Lebanon by the forces of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. His logic seems to be that in the same way Al-Sharaa’s forces succeeded in toppling Bashar Assad and his regime in Syria, who had support from Hezbollah fighters, they could also defeat Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, any Syrian intervention in Lebanon would be disastrous, with an even worse outcome than the decades-long military occupation by the former Assad regime.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Lebanon and the Arab Region... Facing Serious Challenges
Most Lebanese hope to escape their difficult circumstances, and they can hardly be blamed for that. They have every right to build on any glimmer of hope and to wager on any opportunity, however risky.
Sunday, July 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
Thursday 30 November 2023 12:42:05
UN’s COP28 Climate Talks Open in Dubai
The UN’s climate conference COP28 kicked off in Dubai on Thursday with a moment of silence for the victims of the conflict in Gaza.
Sameh Shoukry, the Egyptian foreign minister who chaired the previous COP talks in Egypt last year, urged delegates to “stand for a moment of silence” in memory of two climate diplomats who recently died “as well as all civilians who have perished during the current conflict in Gaza.”
COP28 is held at Dubai’s Expo City and will run from November 30 to December 12.
