Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
President Aoun, Justice Officials Address Judiciary Revitalization
President Joseph Aoun met on Tuesday with Minister of Justice Adel Nassar and Higher Judicial Council President, Judge Suheil Abboud, to discuss efforts to revitalize the judiciary and ensure its independence.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Senior Security Officials to Face Questioning in Beirut Blast Case as Legal Hurdles Fall
Lebanon’s Prosecutor General, Jamal Al-Hajjar, has reactivated the stalled investigation into the 2020 Beirut Port explosion, lifting restrictions on the judicial probe led by Judge Tarek Bitar. This decision allows Bitar’s rulings to be enforced, marking a significant breakthrough in a case long hindered by political and legal obstruction.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Opinion
Trump Should Aim for a “Riviera” in Lebanon
On February 26, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s new government won a crucial vote of confidence with backing from 95 out of 128 members in parliament. Even legislators affiliated with Hezbollah voted “yea,” despite the fact that the government’s inaugural ministerial statement does not support “the resistance” in any form.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Lebanon Needs Its Own Department of Government Efficiency
Once upon a time, a little frog tried to compete with an enormous ox. It blew and blew and blew and swelled itself until it burst. The moral of the story, which is one of Aesop’s Fables, is a warning against greed or overindulgence. It suggests that pushing things beyond their limits can have catastrophic consequences. Every government or corporation, bloated by bureaucracy, needs to keep that dramatic image in mind.
Monday, March 3, 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
Tuesday 11 March 2025 12:51:08
British Defense Official Pledges Continued Support for Lebanese Military, Border Security
The United Kingdom is committed to supporting the Lebanese Army and enhancing the country's border security, a senior British defense official told President Joseph Aoun during a meeting on Tuesday.
Admiral Edward Ahlgren, Senior Advisor at the UK Ministry of Defence for Middle East Affairs, assured Aoun of the UK’s continued backing for the Lebanese Armed Forces and reaffirmed readiness to complete the construction of watchtowers along Lebanon’s borders.