Source: The Daily Star
Security & Justice
Massive Forged Birth Certificate Scandal Rocks Northern Lebanon
Hundreds of forged birth certificates were issued to Syrian and Palestinian children by local mukhtars in several areas across northern Lebanon. These certificates open a hidden door to illegal naturalization.
Monday, August 11, 2025
Blast at Southern Lebanon Weapons Cache Kills Six Lebanese Soldiers
An explosion at a weapons cache in southern Lebanon on Saturday killed six soldiers and injured others, the Lebanese Army said in an official statement.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Opinion
Lebanese State and Hezbollah Face Their Most Difficult Hour
Can Lebanon become a normal state again, one that makes decisions through state institutions and that respects its commitments in line with international laws? Can Hezbollah acknowledge that the “Axis of Resistance” is no more, and that it has no choice but to return to Lebanon and close the chapter of the “regional player?” Can the party agree to a lesser role for Lebanon if Iran agrees to a lesser role in the region in recognition of the new balance of power?
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
I Lost My Brother in the Beirut Port Explosion. Where Is the Justice?
The people of Lebanon are marking five years since the Beirut port explosion of August 4, 2020 – a blast that has been described as one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. The detonation pulverised the port, ruined vast sections of the city and was felt as far away as Cyprus. It also claimed the lives of more than 220 people, injured more than 7,000 more and left more than 300,000 homeless.
Monday, August 4, 2025
Sports
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
Marcelo, Ex-Real Madrid and Brazil Captain, Retires from Football
Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five UEFA Champions League triumphs.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Friday 2 July 2021 17:50:26
Lebanon Confirms First 3 Cases of COVID-19 Delta Variant
Lebanon has confirmed its first cases of COVID-19 Delta variant, caretaker Health Minister Hamad Hasan said Friday.
The state-run National News Agency quoted Hasan as saying three cases of the Delta variant have been confirmed but gave no further details. Hasan urged residents to vaccinate "because it is the only protection, in addition to preventive measures."
Studies released in Britain last month showed the Delta variant doubled the risk of hospitalization, but that two doses of vaccine provided strong protection.
