Lebanon Launches Palestinian Camp Disarmament with First Weapons Handover
Lebanon on Thursday began the long-awaited process of disarming Palestinian factions inside its refugee camps, with an initial handover of weapons from the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut to the Lebanese army.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
15,000 Foreign Mercenaries and ISIS Resurgence Heighten Tensions Along Lebanon–Syria Border
As Lebanon grapples with the politically sensitive issue of enforcing exclusive State control over weapons, security authorities are also confronting a renewed threat from extremist groups along the Lebanese-Syrian border.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
US Guarantees Key to Disarming Hezbollah
The Lebanese government on Thursday made a landmark decision, committing to the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of the year. It approved the “goals” of US envoy Tom Barrack’s paper on “strengthening” the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The government stated that the army will present an action plan by the end of August.
Monday, August 11, 2025
Hezbollah’s Margin Is Tightening
The decision of the Lebanese government on August 6 to officially endorse the state’s monopoly over weapons was an important milestone. Yet it was also incomplete, because it didn’t really address a dimension that has been largely overlooked in public statements, namely that, today, Hezbollah’s weapons are effectively controlled by Iran.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
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