Source: Al Arabiya
Security & Justice
Justice Minister Says Lebanon's Sovereignty Key in Talks on Syrian Detainees
Justice Minister Adel Nassar said Lebanon is working on a clear legal framework to resolve the issue of Syrian detainees, stressing that any agreement must safeguard Lebanese sovereignty and be grounded in “trust and mutual respect” with Damascus.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Court Orders Release of Former Central Bank Governor on $20 Million Bail
A Beirut court on Tuesday ordered the release of former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh on bail set at $20 million and 5 billion Lebanese pounds, while imposing a one-year travel ban as part of ongoing legal proceedings against him.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Opinion
Israel Can Inflict Even More Damage If Hezbollah Doesn't Disarm
The Lebanese government’s decision last Thursday to endorse the objectives of a US-drafted plan provoked a negative response from Hezbollah and, to an extent, its ally within the Shiite community, the Amal Movement. However, the two parties, realising the risk of isolating themselves further, did not withdraw their ministers from the government of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
US Guarantees Key to Disarming Hezbollah
The Lebanese government on Thursday made a landmark decision, committing to the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of the year. It approved the “goals” of US envoy Tom Barrack’s paper on “strengthening” the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The government stated that the army will present an action plan by the end of August.
Monday, August 11, 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
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.