US Embassy Warns Citizens to Avoid Bir Hassan Road Ahead of Nasrallah Funeral Processions
The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon has issued a strong advisory to its citizens, urging them to avoid traveling on Beer Hassan Road, South Road, and the road leading to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport on Sunday, February 23, 2025. This warning comes as funeral processions for the late Hezbollah Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, are set to take place in Bir Hassan, a key area in southern Beirut near the airport.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Israeli Army Completes Partial Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon as Ceasefire Deadline Expires
The Israeli military has withdrawn from several villages in southern Lebanon but remains stationed at five strategic border positions as the deadline for the withdrawal under a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon expired, a Lebanese security source said on Tuesday,
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Lebanon’s New Government May Walk a Thin Line Between Promises and Compromises
On February 7, Lebanon formed a new transitional government just three weeks after designating a new prime minister—no small feat. A process that usually takes months of political bickering was quickly overcome by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun just ahead of the looming deadline for extending the Hezbollah-Israeli ceasefire. Their achievement was greatly abetted by two foreign interventions: Israel’s resounding victory over Hezbollah in their latest war, and last week’s visit by U.S. deputy special envoy Morgan Ortagus, who clearly articulated Washington’s red lines regarding potential Hezbollah participation in the cabinet.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Lebanon Can Regain Independence with Hezbollah’s Demise and Weakened Iranian Regime
Since Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, the Iranian regime and its most powerful regional proxy, Hezbollah, have suffered significant setbacks. While Tehran has long relied on Hezbollah to project power in the Middle East, the ongoing conflict, intensified sanctions, and internal unrest have severely strained both. This weakening presents not only challenges for Iran’s regional ambitions but also new opportunities for Lebanon to reclaim its sovereignty and rebuild its economy.
Tuesday, February 11, 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