Investigative Judge Interrogates Key Port Officials in Beirut Explosion Probe
Judge Tarek Bitar, who is leading the investigation into the Beirut port explosion case, interrogated port security chief Ahmed Qassabiya for three hours on Friday before deciding to keep him under investigation.
Friday, February 21, 2025
Defense Minister Highlights Crucial Role of UNIFIL-Lebanese Army Collaboration in Enforcing Resolution 1701
Minister of Defense Michel Menassa reiterated Lebanon's strong commitment to cooperating with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), expressing gratitude for the peacekeeping force’s role and sacrifices in the country as he also stressed that Lebanon will not tolerate any attacks on UNIFIL personnel.
Friday, February 21, 2025
Hezbollah, Once Dominant in Lebanon, Shows New Signs of Weakness
Three months after Hezbollah agreed to a cease-fire, the damage inflicted by Israel’s armed forces on the Iran-backed Shiite group is becoming clear: Its military has been severely degraded and its finances are strained to the point that it is struggling to meet its commitments to followers.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Nawaf Salam’s Text Messages
In January, newly-elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, after parliamentary consultations, appointed Nawaf Salam as prime minister. A little over three weeks later, following two years of governance by a caretaker cabinet, Salam unveiled a 24-member cabinet, pledging to prioritize financial reforms, postwar reconstruction, and the implementation of the ceasefire agreement with Israel reached last November that is aimed at stabilizing Lebanon’s border with Israel.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
First Place on the Line in Madrid Derby as Real and Atletico Squabble Over Refereeing
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday’s match complaining of mistakes against the club.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Zhou Guanyu Joins Ferrari as a Reserve Driver for 2025 F1 Season
The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025