Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
French Judges to Visit Beirut as Port Blast Probe Regains Momentum
The stalled investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion is returning to the international spotlight, as France prepares to deepen its judicial cooperation with Lebanon on the deadly blast that killed more than 220 people and devastated swathes of the capital.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Lebanon Judge Paves Way for Indictment of Ex-Central Bank Chief Salameh
A Lebanese judge published a new court decision in the charges against former central bank chief Riad Salameh for embezzlement of public funds, according to a copy of the decision seen by Reuters on Tuesday, paving the way for an indictment.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Opinion
Why Lebanon Must Embrace an IMF Deal
Earlier this month, a mission from the International Monetary Fund visited Lebanon, meeting the President, Prime Minister and newly appointed government to discuss potential support. The new administration in Beirut has shown a keen interest in renegotiating a deal to essentially update the staff-level agreement reached with the IMF in April 2022.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Iran Is Becoming Isolated Over Its Nuclear Weapons Programme
The US and Israel are scheduled to hold strategic talks in Washington in the coming week, with their primary focus being on Iran’s nuclear weapons programme. However, the consultations will also cover the war in Gaza, border negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, and Tehran’s broader regional activities.
Monday, March 24, 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
Friday 31 May 2019 13:35:46
Pompeo Hopes Germany Would Follow UK's Lead on Hezbollah
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday hoped that Germany would follow in the United Kingdom’s footsteps in banning Hezbollah.
The UK labeled Hezbollah in its entirety as a “terrorist organization” on February 2019, saying that the decision was taken on the basis that it is no longer tenable to distinguish between the military and political wings of the group.
Pompeo made the statement during a state visit to Germany as part of a four-nation European tour.
