Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Israeli Military Blames Lebanon's Government for Failing to Disarm Hezbollah
The Israeli military on Friday blamed the Lebanese government for recent developments in southern Lebanon, citing its failure to seize Hezbollah’s heavy weaponry and rocket arsenal as a key factor behind rising tensions.
Friday, June 27, 2025
Lebanese Army Thwarts Attempted Arms Smuggling from Syria
The Lebanese Army announced Friday that it had thwarted an attempt to smuggle military-grade munitions from Syria into Lebanon, seizing a quantity of weapons in the process.
Friday, June 27, 2025
Opinion
The UN Force in Lebanon Can't Go on as It Is
The fate of Unifil, the UN interim force in Lebanon, whose renewal is scheduled in August, may be hanging by a thread. According to the Hebrew version of the Israeli daily Israel Hayom on June 8, the US and Israel have agreed to end the force’s operations, with Washington having a major say in the matter as it funds around a quarter of its budget.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Four Scenarios of How American Involvement in the War Could Play Out
President Trump’s decision to send American bombers to help Israel in its campaign against Iran could kick off a more dangerous phase in the war.
Sunday, June 22, 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
Wednesday 18 September 2024 18:46:14
Lebanon's FM Bou Habib Says Pager Explosions Could Signal Wider War
Lebanon's Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib said Wednesday that the deadly explosions targeting pagers used by Hezbollah members could be a sign of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Bou Habib, speaking to the National News Agency, warned that the incident is particularly grave as it follows Israeli threats to broaden the scope of the war with Lebanon.
He cautioned that this could lead to a larger cycle of violence and potentially trigger a broader conflict.
