UNIFIL Vehicle Set on Fire as Hezbollah Supporters Block Beirut Airport Road Again
A vehicle belonging to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was set ablaze Friday evening as supporters of Hezbollah blocked the road to Beirut’s airport for a second consecutive day in protest against a decision to prevent two Iranian planes from landing in the country's airport.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Israeli Security Official Says Military Readying to Withdraw from Lebanon
The Israeli military is prepared to withdraw from Lebanese territory and hand over areas to the Lebanese army “within the timeline” set by a US-French-mediated ceasefire agreement, a senior Israeli security official said.
Friday, February 14, 2025
At Long Last, Lebanon’s Citizens Are Beginning to Feel Hope
More than two months have passed since a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon. But for Lebanese abroad, there is still much to be anxious about when it comes to the future of our country. First, Lebanon now has a president, ending two years of vacuum and political deadlock. But the fact that it took a ceasefire agreement in a war most Lebanese never wanted to force Lebanon to finally appoint a leader is heartbreaking.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Toward a Marshall Plan for the Levant
In a recent article, The Economist posed a compelling question: Why don’t more countries import electricity despite cross – border energy connectivity’s significant economic and financial benefits? This question is particularly relevant to Lebanon, where discussions about importing natural gas from Egypt and electricity from Jordan have persisted for years. Unfortunately, these initiatives never materialized.
Tuesday, February 4, 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