High-Ranking Syrian Officers Detained in Lebanon After Regime Fallout
As the collapse of the Syrian regime unfolded, Lebanon has emerged as a refuge for fleeing Syrian officials, sparking international and regional scrutiny. Asharq al-Awsat newspaper cited knowledgeable sources as saying that numerous Syrian political, security, and military leaders have sought shelter in Lebanon. Their escape routes were limited due to the impossibility of leaving Syria by air or sea and the loss of territories near the Jordanian border to opposition forces days before Damascus fell to “Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham.”
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Lebanon Receives Interpol Warrant for Syrian Regime's Air Force Intelligence Chief
Lebanon has received an Interpol warrant issued by the United States for the arrest of Jamil Hassan, the former chief of Syria’s Air Force Intelligence Directorate. Judicial sources told Al Arabiya/Al Hadath that the warrant was handed over to Lebanon’s Public Prosecutor, Judge Jamal Al-Hajjar, on Thursday. The judge promptly disseminated it to all relevant security agencies.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Strong Rebound on Markets for Lebanon Eurobonds
TRADERS IN THE LOCAL MARKET HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE LEBANESE POUND IS GAINING GROUND ON THE DEMAND CURVE AS LEBANON EUROBONDS ARE WITNESSING A GROWTH CURVE
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024