Source: Associated Press
Security & Justice
Security Forces Arrest Suspect in Killing of Priest in Jbeil
Lebanese security forces have arrested a suspect in the killing of Father Samir Daou in Jbeil, with an investigation underway under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities, local broadcaster MTV reported.
Friday, October 30, 2026
Hezbollah Rebuilds Military Capabilities in Bekaa to Prepare for Potential Iran Conflict, Sources Say
Hezbollah is rebuilding its military capabilities in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley while preparing to support Iran in the event of renewed U.S. or Israeli attacks, according to Lebanese military sources and political analysts cited by Erem News, who say the group’s apparent restraint in southern Lebanon may be part of a broader strategy directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Opinion
How Hezbollah Is Preventing Its Disarmament, Again
Hezbollah supporters blocked roads in Beirut and protested the Lebanese government’s attempts to assert sovereignty on October 16 and 17, after a series of government internal security raids compromised Hezbollah’s weapons smuggling, illicit finance, and de facto statelets within Lebanon. Hezbollah officials expressed fury at the government’s unannounced and entirely legitimate police action, and began threatening Lebanon’s government and population with civil conflict if the government continued to challenge Hezbollah’s criminal and terrorist activities on October 19. The Lebanese government responded with measures that Hezbollah officials likely did not expect, including major military deployments to the Hezbollah stronghold in Dahieh, Beirut’s southern suburbs. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s recent statements of resolve to restore the rule of law contrast entirely with Hezbollah’s desired effect, which is to freeze the government into inaction using credible threats of violent unrest.
Friday, October 23, 2026
On Lebanon's Problem Being More Complicated Than It May Seem
Those calling for Hezbollah's disarmament, and for peace that ends the wars with Israel, rest their position on premises that are difficult to ignore.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Sports
Mohamed Salah Reveals First Photo of His Newborn Son, Lil
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, captain of the Egyptian national team and Trabzonspor striker, has revealed for the first time a photo of his newborn son, Lil, in a family appearance that received wide interaction from his followers.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sagesse Reaches FIBA WASL FINAL 8 to Face Al Riyadi
Hekmeh Beirut secured a spot in the final of the West Asia Super League "WASL" Final 8 after defeating Kuwait SC 87-74 in the semifinals, setting up a purely Lebanese showdown with Al Riyadi Beirut for the title.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Wednesday 2 August 2023 16:26:17
Chelsea Reinforces Midfield by Signing Ugochukwu from Rennes for $30 Million
Chelsea strengthened its midfield options Tuesday by signing 19-year-old Lesley Ugochukwu from French club Rennes for a reported 23.5 million pounds ($30 million).
The France under-19 international has signed a seven-year deal and follows strikers Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku and winger Angelo Gabriel in joining Chelsea this offseason.
Ugochukwu made his senior debut for Rennes in 2021 and made 60 appearances for his boyhood club, scoring one goal in the French league.
Chelsea needed to reinforce its midfield after losing Mason Mount, N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek this offseason.