Source: L'Orient Today
Security & Justice
Israel Expands Ground Operations in South Lebanon as Hezbollah Claims Deadly Attack
Israeli forces killed more than 10 Hezbollah operatives during ongoing ground operations in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Sunday.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Fighting in South Lebanon Reaches Close Combat Stage
Israeli advances in the border town of Khiam and the coastal village of Naqoura triggered fierce clashes with Hezbollah, which said its fighters battled Israeli forces for four hours in central Khiam, as sustained Israeli shelling pounded the surrounding areas and one-way attack drones entered the fight.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Opinion
Lebanon’s Breakout Moment: It’s Time to Finally Eliminate Hezbollah
Lebanon stands at a rare and fleeting crossroads. For decades, the Lebanese people have lived under the shadow of a state within a state: Hezbollah, an armed proxy of the Iranian regime that hollowed out Lebanon’s sovereignty, economy and political system. Today, circumstances have created an opening that may not come again for generations. If Lebanon is ever going to reclaim its independence, this is the moment.
Friday, March 13, 2026
Lebanon’s So-Called Crackdown on Hezbollah Is Theater Without Teeth
Lebanon’s government just did something that would have been unthinkable a year ago. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s Cabinet imposed a blanket ban on Hezbollah’s military and security activities last week, ordering the Lebanese Armed Forces to stop rocket launches and other attacks from Lebanese territory.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Sports
PSV Lament Unnecessary Defeat in Champions League Clash at Juventus
PSV Eindhoven felt they should have taken more from Tuesday's Champions League away clash against Juventus where they conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 12, 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
Friday 17 December 2021 16:08:09
Fuel Prices Hiked Again
Fuel prices rose for a second time this week on Friday.
Here’s what we know:
• It has only been three days since fuel prices went up, with the last increase coming on Tuesday.
• Twenty liters of 95-octane gasoline now cost LL323,200, an increase of LL4,400 from Tuesday.
• Twenty liters of 98-octane gasoline cost LL334,400, an increase of LL4,600 from Tuesday.
• Diesel jumped by LL18,700 to reach LL357,600 per 20 liters, while household gas rose LL18,600 to reach LL312,100.
• George Brax, spokesperson for the gas station owners’ syndicate, said the price increase reflected a weakening of Lebanon’s currency, as international oil prices have not changed over the course of the week.
