Source: AFP
Security & Justice
Aoun Signs Lebanon’s First Broad Amnesty Law in 35 Years
President Joseph Aoun on Friday signed into law a general amnesty bill passed by Parliament, making it the country’s first broad amnesty legislation since 1991.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Lebanon Widens Probe Into Syrian-Lebanese Network as Investigators Examine Possible Domestic Targets
Lebanese security agencies have widened their investigation into a Syrian-Lebanese network dismantled in recent days, as new information emerges about its alleged sources of funding, military training and protection, and investigators seek to determine whether the group was preparing to carry out security operations inside Lebanon.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Opinion
Only the Lebanese People Can Make Hezbollah Disarm
The impasse in Lebanon is about Hezbollah’s weapons, and for that there is no military solution, either by Israel or through the Lebanese Armed Forces. External support and external factors will always be important, but it is ultimately an internal matter among the Lebanese. The definitive test of the Lebanese political system is whether it can resolve this politically. The challenge is whether Hezbollah can to be convinced to give up its arms and connections with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and voluntarily join the Taif agreement that ended the civil war in 1989. Otherwise, the peace talks with Israel will go nowhere and the scenarios for everyone in the region are too horrible to imagine.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Lebanon... the Suffering Continues
The majority of Lebanese citizens are experiencing severe economic hardship, with those displaced from the south being the most severely affected and facing deplorable conditions. Amidst these worsening circumstances, the Lebanese parliament has decided to increase the monthly salary of its members from 3,000 to 5,000 dollars.
Thursday, August 20, 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
Monday 6 May 2024 15:46:44
Von Der Leyen: EU Is Ready to Take ‘Firm Decisions’ to Protect Its Economy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, following talks in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping, that the European Union will not hesitate to take 'firm decisions' to protect its economy and security amid tense trade relations with China.
In recent months, the European Union has increased its investigations into state subsidies provided by China to various industrial sectors, particularly electric cars.
