Lebanese University Urges Media Caution Amid Hezbollah Weapons Reports
The systemic violation of Lebanese state institutions by Hezbollah continues to come to light, raising alarms over its exploitation of public spaces for military purposes.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Defense Minister, Army Commander, and Chief of Staff Discuss Security and Ceasefire Implementation in South Lebanon
Defense Minister Maurice Sleem met with Army Commander General Joseph Aoun and Chief of Staff Major General Hassan Aoude at the Yarzeh headquarters to review the country's security situation, with a particular focus on developments in the south.
Friday, December 13, 2024
What Assad’s Fall Means for Lebanon
The fall of Assad’s Baathist regime was met with widespread jubilation among Lebanon's various communities, especially its Sunni, Christian and Druze, but trepidation among many Shias, whose political leadership relied on Baathist cover and support. Baathist Syria had played a major role in Lebanon, intervening in the country's civil war, occupying the country in the post-war period, and manipulating Lebanon's political landscape to benefit its political and economic interests. Though it was ousted from the country in 2005 following a mass uprising that blamed Damascus for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, the Syrian regime continued to maintain influence in the country through its allies and supporters.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Biggest Blow to Iranian Power Since 1979: The Fall of al-Assad and Loss of Strategic Ally
The recent collapse of the Syrian Arab Republic, culminating in the fall of Damascus and the end of the al-Assad family regime, represents a seismic shift in the geopolitics of the Middle East. For Iran, the loss of its key ally, Syria, is the most significant blow to its regional influence since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo Says World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia Will Be ‘Best’ Ever
Superstar football player Cristiano Ronaldo said the FIFA men’s World Cup that will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2034 will be “the best World Cup ever.”
Thursday, December 12, 2024
FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup Host
Fifa on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Economy & Business
Israel-Hamas War
Blinken Sees ‘Encouraging Signs’ on Reaching Gaza Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that he discussed the imperative of Palestinian militant group Hamas’ saying ‘yes’ to the Gaza ceasefire agreement in his talks with Turkey’s President and Foreign Minister.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Hamas Says ‘Welcomes’ UN General Assembly Vote for Gaza Ceasefire
Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Thursday it welcomed a UN General Assembly vote for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, a symbolic gesture rejected by the United States and Israel.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Hamas Threatens to ‘Neutralize’ Hostages If Israel Launches Rescue Operation
Hamas said it had information that Israel intended to carry out a hostage rescue operation similar to one conducted in Gaza’s Nuseirat camp in June and threatened to “neutralize” the captives if any such action took place, according to an internal statement seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024