Source: AFP
Security & Justice
Nassar Vows to Shield Judiciary from Political Meddling, Promises Merit-Based Appointments
Justice Minister Adel Nassar vowed to shield Lebanon’s judiciary from political interference, insisting that judicial appointments will be based strictly on merit and that court proceedings will remain free from external pressure. In an exclusive interview with Al Modon, Nassar addressed some of the country’s most pressing legal challenges, including the stalled investigation into the Beirut port explosion, Lebanon’s prison crisis, and the fate of Syrian detainees.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Authorities Conduct Forensic Tests on Rocket Fire Suspects
Lebanese authorities are conducting forensic fingerprint and DNA testing on three individuals suspected of involvement in the recent rocket fire from southern Lebanon into northern Israel, LBCI reported on Monday.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Opinion
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
Moving Past “Wait and See” in South Lebanon: The U.S.-French Role
On March 11, U.S. deputy special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus announced that the United States will be “bringing together Lebanon and Israel for talks aimed at diplomatically resolving several outstanding issues,” with various “working groups” focused on addressing “the release of Lebanese prisoners, the remaining disputed points along the Blue Line and the remaining 5 points where Israeli forces are still deployed.” This statement followed the sixth military-to-military meeting at the UN peacekeeping headquarters in Naqoura, which brought together Israel, Lebanon, the United States, and France.
Thursday, March 20, 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
Sunday 22 May 2022 10:53:33
Macron, Bin Salman Call for Structural Reforms’ in Lebanon
Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron have reiterated their call for "structural reforms" in Lebanon.
"They reaffirmed the need to implement the structural reforms necessary for the country's recovery, as expected by the Lebanese population and the international community," the French presidency announced after a telephone conversation between the two leaders.
Macron and Salman also "reaffirmed their willingness to continue their coordination to support the Lebanese population."
The phone call comes five days after Lebanon staged parliamentary elections in which Hizbullah and its allies lost their majority amid a surge by reformist forces.
