Army Warns Against Instability as Lebanon Faces Israeli Violations, Regional Turmoil
The Lebanese Army said it remains committed to maintaining internal stability and safeguarding civil peace, as the country faces mounting security and political challenges, including continued Israeli violations of its sovereignty and growing regional volatility.
Friday, July 18, 2025
Lawmaker Fails to Appear Before Beirut Port Blast Judge
As widely anticipated, MP Ghazi Zeaiter did not appear on Friday for his scheduled interrogation session before Judge Tarek Bitar, the lead judicial investigator in the 2020 Beirut port explosion probe.
Friday, July 18, 2025
Despite US pressure, Any Decision on Hezbollah’s Weapons Will Be Taken in Tehran
The US ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, returned to Beirut on Monday to hear what the Lebanese had to say about a proposal he had presented two weeks ago. Not long after his arrival, he declared he was “satisfied and grateful for the Lebanese response … We are developing a plan to move forward, and I feel very hopeful”.
Friday, July 11, 2025
Now Is Not the Time to Ease Up on Hezbollah—or Beirut
On July 7, U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack traveled to Beirut three weeks after giving the Lebanese government a letter demanding immediate steps to disarm Hezbollah and other militias. The June 19 ultimatum and accompanying roadmap for implementation gave Beirut several months to make significant progress toward this goal and initiate financial and economic reforms, reflecting Washington’s growing frustration that such efforts had stalled.
Thursday, July 10, 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