Army Inspects Southern Suburb Site After Ceasefire Committee Warning
The Lebanese Army has completed a security sweep of a site in Beirut’s southern suburbs after receiving an alert from the Ceasefire Mechanism, military sources confirmed Sunday, amid a noticeable uptick in Israeli drone activity over the area.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Judicial Inquiry Underway into Major Counterfeit Cancer Drug Scandal
Lebanese authorities are intensifying a judicial investigation into a major scandal involving the smuggling of counterfeit medications, including drugs intended for cancer patients, through Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport. Officials say the illicit operation sought to generate millions of dollars in profit. So far, five suspects have been arrested, all linked to a wider smuggling network involving security personnel and individuals with political connections.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Why Did Israel Succeed in Lebanon but Not in Yemen?
Israel’s crushing victory in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon last year is considered one of its military triumphs – ranked alongside the Six-Day War victory in 1967. Meanwhile, its operations against the Houthis in Yemen, so far, have been more theatrical than effective – resembling its 2006 war in Lebanon.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Can Lebanon Succeed in Disarming Hezbollah When Israeli Troops Still Hold territory?
Lebanon’s armed forces say they have taken control of several villages near the border with Israel that had long been held by the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. But behind these official declarations is a more complicated reality — and a fragile peace that may not hold.
Wednesday, May 28, 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