Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Defense Minister Appoints Acting Army Commander
Caretaker Defense Minister Maurice Slim has signed a decision appointing Major General Hassan Audeh, Chief of Staff, to assume the duties of Acting Army Commander following the election of General Joseph Aoun as Lebanon's new president.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Israeli General Links Army Withdrawal to Lebanon's Ceasefire Compliance
Israeli army Major General Ori Gordin, commander of Israel's Northern Command, voiced skepticism on Tuesday regarding the feasibility of implementing the initial phase of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon and Hezbollah.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Opinion
25 Billion Dollar Funding Gap Threatening Stabilization Efforts
To cover Lebanon’s budget deficit and address its economic challenges, the country will need to make significant adjustments according to calculations made by NOWLEBANON these would amount to some USD 15 billion in direct costs and another Usd10bln in indirect cost and restructuring scenarios.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Lebanon in 2025: A Tough Road Ahead
As the new year unfolds, Lebanon remains deeply scarred by the devastating events of 2024. The war with Israel, marked by relentless airstrikes, ground incursions, and unprecedented levels of destruction, has reshaped the country’s social, economic, and political landscape. Despite a ceasefire agreement, its fragile implementation has left the nation teetering on the brink of further instability.
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Sports
Haaland, Messi, Ronaldo and the Records Being Chased in 2025
Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal feature as FIFA spotlights the records being pursued this year.
Friday, January 3, 2025
Oldest Olympic Gold Medallist Keleti Dies at 103
Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic gold medallist and a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Wednesday 9 June 2021 17:27:24
U.S. Withdrawing Trump Executive Orders That Sought to Ban TikTok
President Joe Biden is withdrawing a series of executive orders that sought to ban new downloads of WeChat and TikTok and ordering a new Commerce Department review of security concerns posed by those apps, the White House said Wednesday.
