Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Justice Minister Says Beirut Port Blast Probe Key to Rebuilding Trust in State
Justice Minister Adel Nassar said Monday that the Lebanese people will ultimately judge the government’s performance, as he outlined a series of steps aimed at restoring trust in the judiciary, promoting transparency, and tackling long-standing issues such as illicit weapons and judicial independence.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Judiciary Revives In-Prison Court Sessions to Ease Overcrowding
Lebanon’s judiciary is preparing to resume courtroom operations inside the country’s largest prison, Roumieh, in a bid to ease severe overcrowding and fast-track trials for hundreds of detainees, many of whom have spent years in pretrial detention without a hearing.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Opinion
Iran Is Becoming Isolated Over Its Nuclear Weapons Programme
The US and Israel are scheduled to hold strategic talks in Washington in the coming week, with their primary focus being on Iran’s nuclear weapons programme. However, the consultations will also cover the war in Gaza, border negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, and Tehran’s broader regional activities.
Monday, March 24, 2025
Hezbollah Must Not Be Allowed to Destroy Lebanon
The clashes that took place on the border between Syria and Lebanon this week were not the first of their kind. But the announcement of a ceasefire between the two countries following two days of deadly cross-border clashes had a different tone to it. Historically, the Lebanese Armed Forces have rarely shelled Syrian positions directly, even less those of the Syrian army. This time, the clashes were direct.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Sports
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
Monday 30 September 2024 19:36:04
Biden Opposes Israeli Ground Operation, Urges Lebanon Ceasefire
U.S. President Joe Biden indicated Monday that he was opposed to Israeli ground operations in Lebanon and called for a ceasefire as tensions spiraled after the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
"I'm more aware than you might know, and I'm comfortable with them stopping. We should have a ceasefire now," Biden told reporters when he was asked if he was aware of reports of Israeli plans for a limited operation and if he was comfortable with one going ahead.
