Lebanon’s plan to assert exclusive state control over all weapons remains in limbo, hampered by stalled negotiations between U.S. envoy Tom Barrack and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who is negotiating on behalf of Hezbollah. The stalemate equally affects Palestinian disarmament inside refugee camps, where plans unraveled after Lebanese officials discovered that a commitment made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during his visit to Beirut is effectively unenforceable.
Friday, July 25, 2025
The Keserwan-Ftouh chapter of the Kataeb Party strongly condemned the heinous crime that took place in the Ghazir–Maameltein area, which claimed the lives of a married couple from the Thoumy family.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Lebanon risks missing its moment. That was the verdict delivered by US Ambassador Tom Barrack during his trip to Beirut last week. “If you don’t want change, it’s no problem,” he said. “The rest of the region is moving at Mach speed and you will be left behind.”
Monday, July 14, 2025
After a 12-day war launched by Israel and joined briefly by the United States, Iran has emerged weakened and vulnerable. And that has massive implications for another country in the region: Lebanon.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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
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