Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
EU Looking at Options for Boosting Lebanon's Internal Security Forces, Document Says
The European Union is studying options for strengthening Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces to help free up the Lebanese army to focus on disarming the armed group Hezbollah, according to a document seen by Reuters on Monday.
Monday, December 8, 2025
Lebanese Army Denies Reports of Hezbollah Affiliation Among Troops
The Lebanese Army on Thursday strongly denied claims that some of its personnel are affiliated with or loyal to Hezbollah, warning against the spread of “dubious information” that could damage its reputation.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Opinion
What Can Restore the Lebanese Christians' Faith in Their Country?
Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon this week, the third visit by a supreme pontiff to the country since John Paul II in 1997 and Benedict in 2012 (Pope Paul VI stopped very briefly in 1964, on his way to India). The fact that Lebanon is the site of the Pope’s first foreign visit (with Turkey) is significant. The country holds the highest percentage of Christians in the Arab world.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Lebanon’s Failure to Disarm Hezbollah Could Reignite War with Israel
Lebanon will not disarm Hezbollah by the US-imposed deadline, risking a major escalation in the Middle East, current and former Israeli military officials have warned.
Monday, December 1, 2025
Sports
PSV Lament Unnecessary Defeat in Champions League Clash at Juventus
PSV Eindhoven felt they should have taken more from Tuesday's Champions League away clash against Juventus where they conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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
Thursday 2 December 2021 11:18:53
Case of COVID Omicron Variant Found in Paris Area
A case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been found in the greater Paris/Ile-de-France region, reported BFM TV on Thursday, citing the local health authority.
The infected person had recently returned from Nigeria, added BFM TV.
Omicron, first reported in southern Africa and which the World Health Organization (WHO) said carries a “very high” risk of infection surges, has triggered global alarm.
