The Beirut port explosion remains a deep scar in Lebanon’s collective memory, symbolizing years of negligence and collusion that culminated in one of the most devastating disasters in modern history. Behind the blast, new revelations point to a complex network of smuggling and complicity, with the former Syrian regime and allied Lebanese militias allegedly playing a central role in the arrival of explosive materials in Lebanon.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Israeli warplanes carried out multiple airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, targeting areas near the town of Ansar and several locations in the Tyre district, local media reported.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Lebanon has rarely been through such critical moments since February 2005. Even if it is relatively peaceful, the period ahead will be uncertain and unsettling for the Lebanese. The chemistry of the region is changing and the assumptions that could once be taken for granted are collapsing faster than we could have anticipated before our eyes. The setbacks of Iran’s project in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria have been severe by every measure.
Monday, February 24, 2025
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
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
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