Lebanon Still Awaits Bulgarian Approval to Question Ship Owner Linked to Port Blast
Lebanese authorities are closely monitoring the case of Igor Grechushkin, the Russian-Cypriot owner of the vessel Rhosus, who is currently detained in Bulgaria, as they seek to question him in connection with the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Conflicting reports in recent days have fueled speculation over whether he might be interrogated in Bulgaria or transferred to Lebanon.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Nadim Gemayel Condemns Killing of Young Man at Palestinian Checkpoint in Beirut
MP Nadim Gemayel condemned the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Elio Abu Hanna in Beirut on Sunday, raising concerns over the ongoing presence of armed Palestinian faction checkpoints in the capital.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Hezbollah in 'Existential' Crisis, Faces Middle East Changes
Hezbollah, which emerged significantly weakened from a devastating war with Israel, now faces an existential crisis as it struggles to cope with sweeping changes across the Middle East -- changes that have also shaken its key ally, Iran, according to political analysts.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Lebanon Must Win Back Its Disillusioned Young Generation
Hardly anyone alive today remembers the roaring ‘20s, the post-First World War cultural revival; the jazz age that rejected the values, ideas and institutions of a previous generation that had led Europe to self-destruction. Lebanon may today be going through something similar, with traumatized postwar youths reacting to what they see as a society and a state that has failed them in every possible way.
Tuesday, September 30, 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