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Security & Justice
Reports: US Advances Coordination on Israeli Withdrawal From South Lebanon
Preparations appear to be advancing for a new phase of Israeli withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon, with U.S. involvement in coordinating a ceasefire monitoring mechanism and efforts underway to transfer security responsibilities to the Lebanese Army, according to Israeli media reports.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Until Hezbollah Threat Is Eliminated
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon for as long as Hezbollah continues to pose a threat, reaffirming Israel's security policy during a visit to the Israeli military's security zone in the area.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Opinion
Vance and Ghalibaf’s Shared Blind Spot on Lebanon
The remarkable thing about the recent statements by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is not how different they are, but how much they reveal about the assumptions that continue to shape foreign attitudes toward Lebanon.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
How a Saudi-led Regional Coalition Can Help to Solve Lebanon's Hezbollah Problem
Last Wednesday, a day before the arrival in Beirut of a Saudi envoy, Yazid bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia announced it would lift all restrictions on Lebanese exports to the kingdom. The move was widely interpreted as Riyadh’s support for the Lebanese state, in particular President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Sports
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
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 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.