Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Judiciary Revives In-Prison Court Sessions to Ease Overcrowding
Lebanon’s judiciary is preparing to resume courtroom operations inside the country’s largest prison, Roumieh, in a bid to ease severe overcrowding and fast-track trials for hundreds of detainees, many of whom have spent years in pretrial detention without a hearing.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Beirut Airport Dismisses 30 Workers Amid Crackdown on Hezbollah Influence
Lebanese authorities have taken decisive steps to curb Hezbollah’s influence at Rafik Hariri International Airport by revoking the security clearances of numerous airport workers affiliated with the group. The move, first reported by Asharq al-Awsat newspaper on Friday, marks a significant shift in airport security operations as officials seek to limit Hezbollah's reach within the facility.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Opinion
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
Hezbollah Must Not Be Allowed to Destroy Lebanon
The clashes that took place on the border between Syria and Lebanon this week were not the first of their kind. But the announcement of a ceasefire between the two countries following two days of deadly cross-border clashes had a different tone to it. Historically, the Lebanese Armed Forces have rarely shelled Syrian positions directly, even less those of the Syrian army. This time, the clashes were direct.
Friday, March 21, 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
Saturday 17 July 2021 13:13:27
Syria's Assad Says Funds Frozen in Lebanese Banks Biggest Impediment to Investment
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Saturday the main impediment to investment in the country was money stuck in ailing Lebanese banks.
He said some estimates suggested $40 billion or $60 billion of Syrian funds were stuck in Lebanon.
In a speech after being sworn in for a fourth term, Assad also said Syria would continue working to overcome difficulties caused by Western sanctions imposed over its decade-long war.