Source: AFP
Security & Justice
Aoun Orders UN Complaint Over Israeli Wall Crossing Blue Line
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has instructed the foreign ministry to file an urgent complaint, through Lebanon’s permanent mission to the United Nations, against Israel for constructing a concrete wall inside Lebanese territory that crosses the so-called “Blue Line,” the de facto border between the two countries.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
From Pager Sabotage to Countermeasures: Israel-Hezbollah Intelligence Clash in Lebanon
Lebanese security officials revealed that an ongoing investigation into a spy network led by a Ukrainian of Syrian descent, with several members arrested in recent weeks, has exposed an unprecedented level of Israeli intelligence activity in Lebanon, including attempts to infiltrate highly sensitive facilities such as Beirut’s international airport.
Friday, November 14, 2025
Opinion
Lebanon on the Brink of War
Tensions are at an all-time high in Lebanon. US envoy Tom Barrack has reportedly given Beirut until the end of November to disarm Hezbollah, warning that Israel will launch a military action if nothing changes once this deadline has passed. Lebanon is on the brink of a war. Some say the US is just raising the stakes before negotiations. However, the stakes are already very high and nothing should be left to chance.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
An Arab-Israeli Peace Pact Might Come from an Unexpected Quarter
While all eyes are on Gaza to see if the shaky ceasefire will hold, a more durable Arab-Israeli peace pact might come from an unexpected quarter: Lebanon. For the first time in decades, talking about peace is no longer taboo in Beirut. The country is having a serious national conversation about a topic once mentioned only in whispers.
Wednesday, November 12, 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 23 February 2023 16:45:00
Yellen: Global Economy 'In Better Place' Than Predicted
The global economy is "in a better place" than predicted a few months ago in the wake of the Covid pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday.
The "global economy is in a better place than many predicted a few months ago" she said ahead of a G20 finance ministers meeting in India. "In the fall many were worried about a sharp economic slowdown across the world. The challenges we face are real and the future is always uncertain but the outlook has improved."
